As of 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights to Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week. Brussels Airport will thus become LATAM Cargo's main European transport hub. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 767F. The aircraft will mainly ship flowers from Ecuador to Europe, returning to Latin America with pharmaceuticals. Since March 2023, LATAM Cargo, the largest cargo airline group in Latin America, has been operating at Brussels Airport … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
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Peter Penseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport’s supervisory board
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has welcomed Peter Penseel, to its new Supervisory Board. Penseel, who is president of Delta Airlines cargo, brings over 30 years of experience in airfreight, including senior roles at Qatar Airways, DHL Global Forwarding, UTi, and CEVA Logistics. Schiphol Nederland NV, alongside the Province of Limburg, joined as shareholders of NV HBLM in 2023 and have now decided to appoint Penseel as a fourth member of the supervisory board to bolster MST’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Peter Penseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport’s supervisory board
LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
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UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions
UPS announced that it has agreed to acquire Frigo-Trans, and its sister company BPL, (together “Frigo-Trans”) industry-leading, complex healthcare logistics providers based in Germany. Once completed, the acquisition will enhance UPS’s end-to-end capabilities throughout Europe for UPS Healthcare customers who increasingly require temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics. “The fast-paced innovation in the pharmaceutical industry is creating the need to have more integrated cold and … [Read more...] about UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions
WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialised Charter Service across North and Latin America
WestJet Cargo is proud to spotlight the growing impact of its charter service, launched in Q4 2023, which offers unparalleled cargo solutions across North and Latin America. Designed to meet the complex logistics needs of businesses, the service leverages a fleet of Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters to deliver specialized, flexible, and reliable cargo transport for a wide range of industries. With up to 23 tons of cargo capacity per aircraft, the service stands out for its ability to … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialised Charter Service across North and Latin America