Payload Asia conducts an interview with Jason Bird, head of cargo at Air Charter Service Singapore, to learn more about the company’s Asia Pacific network and the length it goes to, to provide reliable service amidst cargo and supply chain disruptions. Can you describe ACS’ network in Asia Pacific? ACS has five offices in the APAC region which are Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Sydney, and Singapore. Because we have native speaking brokers in all major centres, it allows us to communicate … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service Singapore: Moving big like the locals
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Cathay Pacific kickstarts major SAF pilot in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific will pilot the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme at Hong Kong International Airport, allowing air freight customers to reduce their carbon footprint. The Hong Kong-based carrier will kickstart the programme with corporate launch customers, which include Aerospace Industries Association, DHL Global Forwarding and Kintetsu World Express (KWE). Cathay chief Augustus Tang said the SAF pilot sends an important demand signal to the SAF supply chain. “There is firm … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific kickstarts major SAF pilot in Hong Kong
Air Canada introduces Halifax and Europe to cargo network
Air Canada is looking to expand its freighter network as its second Boeing 767-300ER freighter flew its maiden flight from Toronto to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia. The airline said the new service to Halifax, which it will operate six times each week, will complement its regular freighter service to Latin America. Meanwhile, the addition of the new freighter aircraft will see Air Canada launch direct services to Europe, including Frankfurt (twice a week), Cologne … [Read more...] about Air Canada introduces Halifax and Europe to cargo network
Teleport launches dedicated air freight services
Malaysia-based Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (also known as AirAsia), is enhancing its cargo capabilities with the launch of specialised services for shippers, freight forwarders and charter companies. The new product portfolio offers up to five dedicated services that specifically address each shipment’s needs. These include Teleport Charter, Teleport Priority, Teleport Pharma, Teleport Fresh, and Teleport Live. Teleport’s charter service allows shippers to book whole or … [Read more...] about Teleport launches dedicated air freight services
Air France-KLM confirms order for Airbus A350F freighter
Air France-KLM is set to be one of the launch customers for the A350F with a confirmed purchase order for four Airbus long-haul freighters, with purchase rights for an additional four aircraft, a press release stated last week. These aircraft will be operated by Air France from its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, equipped with a state-of-art 14,000-sqm cargo terminal. The order comes with full substitution rights to Airbus A350 passenger aircraft, which constitute the new … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM confirms order for Airbus A350F freighter
AeroLogic starts Shenzhen-Leipzig air cargo route
A new air freight route has been launched that will link the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen with Leipzig (LEJ) in Germany, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) announced last week. The route will be operated by German cargo airline AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, with six round trips each week using a Boeing 777 freighter. Shenzhen airport said it has been coordinating with airlines since the start of the year to expand routes and increase capacity to … [Read more...] about AeroLogic starts Shenzhen-Leipzig air cargo route
