To further meet demand for its specialist aerospace logistics services, B&H Worldwide has moved its New Zealand operation to a new on-airport site at Auckland Airport. The B&H team, which has been operating in the country since 2012, can now be located on the Airport Industrial precinct, alongside some of the world’s largest freight and logistics companies. The company said this will allow easy access to all facilities at the largest and busiest airport in the … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide moves to on-airport site in Auckland
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Vietnam Airlines taps WFS as cargo handler in Bangkok
Vietnam Airlines has selected WFS subsidiary Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) as its new cargo handler at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). BFS, established as a joint venture in 2004 between WFS and Bangkok Airways, will handle around 12,000 tonnes of cargo per year for the airline, which operates Airbus A321, A350 and Boeing 787 flights ex Bangkok to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The cargo handler, which also offers full passenger and ramp services at BKK, will handle cargo for Vietnam Airlines’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines taps WFS as cargo handler in Bangkok
Kerry Logistics launches new service on UK-Turkey lane
Kerry Logistics Network is responding to growing demand for multimodal options with a new one-stop solution (1S2) for imports and exports between the UK and Turkey. The new service features supply chain visibility through an online portal called KTreker and covers all modes to cater to customers who are looking for alternative sourcing locations outside Asia. Kerry Logistics is one of IATA’s primary cargo agents in Turkey and the company said the one-stop solution 1S2 was developed for … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics launches new service on UK-Turkey lane
EVA Air greenlights plans to convert 777-300s to freighters
EVA Airways (EVA Air) has announced plans to convert three Boeing 777-300ER passenger jets into freighters after reporting net income of TW$6.6 billion or US$232 million for 2021, on the back of strong cargo demand. The Taiwanese carrier’s strong performance, which reversed losses amounting to TW$3.36 billion (US$120 million) in 2021, was largely attributed to a 70.3 percent increase in cargo revenue at TW$85.2 billion or around US$3.01 billion, according to EVA Air's financial report issued … [Read more...] about EVA Air greenlights plans to convert 777-300s to freighters
Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
French logistics service provider Geodis has obtained GDP accreditation in China as the company ramps up its services to meet the demands of the growing healthcare market. The forwarder said the accreditation underscores its commitment to ensuring the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical products during transport, citing how COVID-19 exposing the emerging risks and weaknesses of the industry’s supply chain. The implications of the accreditation are extensive, given the stringent … [Read more...] about Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
Emirates to reactivate DWC for freighters on 26 March
Emirates is reactivating its cargo hub at Dubai South (DWC) for dedicated freighter operations starting 26 March 2022. The move marks a return to the airline’s dual hub cargo operations in Dubai after a period of nearly two years when the airline consolidated its freighter (main deck) and passenger (belly hold) cargo operations at DXB during the onset of the pandemic back in April 2020. Cargo arriving or departing on passenger aircraft will be handled at DXB, whilst cargo on freighter … [Read more...] about Emirates to reactivate DWC for freighters on 26 March
