Hong Kong Air Terminals Limited (HACTL), forwarder DB Schenker and Emirates coordinated the transport of 62 horses for the Longines Hong Kong Masters, moving them from Liege to Hong Kong. Hactl handled all 62 animals on their arrival from Liege, on board a freighter flight operated by carrier Emirates SkyCargo. The horses were unloaded from the aircraft and transferred to Hactl’s Livestock Handling Centre, specially located to minimise exposure to potentially stressful ramp … [Read more...] about Hactl, Emirates, Schenker deliver 62 horses to HK
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Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Kuwait-listed logistics firm Agility plans to invest up to US$100 million on expanding its business in Africa, particularly in oil-producing states including Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique and Ghana, a senior executive said last week. “We are committed to growing our business in various markets and investments,” said Essa Al Saleh, chief executive of Agility’s logistics unit Global Integrated Logistics, told reporters at a media event in Dubai. “Africa is a growing … [Read more...] about Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Sanad extends contract with Etihad by US$100M
Sanad Aero Solutions GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, has increased its leasing portfolio of spare engines and components with Etihad Airways through the addition of new assets valued at US$100 million, including spare GEnx and GP7200 engines and spare landing gear and nacelles, to support the airline’s growing fleet of B777, B787, A320 and A380 aircraft. With the additional assets, the overall value of Sanad’s leasing relationship with Etihad … [Read more...] about Sanad extends contract with Etihad by US$100M
Worldwide Air Logistics to acquire Florida West
Worldwide Air Logistics Group, an affiliate of Southern Air Holdings, will acquire Florida West International Airways, a provider of 767-300 ACMI air cargo services. Florida West operates scheduled and charter services, primarily in Latin America, the Caribbean and the US for its primary customer LAN Cargo. Florida West is based in Miami, Florida, where its headquarters will remain. Southern Air and Florida West will remain separate air carrier operating companies. Each carrier will continue … [Read more...] about Worldwide Air Logistics to acquire Florida West
Emirates announces two key appointments
The Emirates Group has announced two appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions. Saeed Mohammed has been appointed as CEO, Emirates Flight Catering. He will be succeeded by Yousuf Mohammad Ali, who has been appointed as senior vice president procurement & logistics for Emirates Airline and Group Services. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, highlighted the pivotal role of these new … [Read more...] about Emirates announces two key appointments
Japan Post to buy Toll for US$5B
State-owned Japan Post will buy Australian logistics company Toll Holdings Ltd. for US$5.07 billion, as it seeks new sources of growth ahead of an initial public offering planned for later this year. Under the deal, Toll will retain its name and run as a division under Japan Post. Toll’s board of directors has unanimously recommended shareholders accept the offer. The move came as Toll announced a 22 per cent slide in its first half profit because of challenging economic … [Read more...] about Japan Post to buy Toll for US$5B
