Bart Pouwels, currently Director Business Development Cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, will take on his new role effective 1st April. He will report directly to Head of Aviation Marketing, Cargo, and Customer Experience Maaike van der Windt and lead the dedicated cargo team. Pouwels has been with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol since 2008 and has almost 20 years of experience in the air freight sector, starting his career with Jet Services as Key Account Manager, and … [Read more...] about Bart Pouwels to lead Schiphol cargo team in new department
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AEI redelivers two freighter conversions to Vx
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc announced the company has redelivered two B737-400SF freighter conversions to Vx Capital Partners (Vx). The first aircraft (MSN 28887) was modified by KF Aerospace and the second aircraft (MSN 25376) was modified by Flightstar Aircraft Services. In January of 2014, Vx contracted with AEI to provide their first converted B737-400SF, and since then Vx has continuously augmented their fleet of B737-400SF freighter aircraft. These two aircraft represent the … [Read more...] about AEI redelivers two freighter conversions to Vx
Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel both received their continuing certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Cargo iQ, whose Member Audit and Certification Scheme is administered by independent auditors SGS, has also announced Menzies as its newest member. “The response of our members and the industry to our new external audit has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Ariaen Zimmerman, Executive Director, Cargo iQ. "In an industry which can fall into a cycle … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Digital transformation for the aviation industry
Unilode has unveiled its plans to accelerate the digital transformation for ULD management solutions by bringing to the market a ULD tracking solution based on a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tag fully embedded into the structure of the ULDs, which is supported by a global interoperable reader infrastructure. For the implementation of its digitisation programme, Unilode has teamed up with technology provider OnAsset Intelligence Inc. and a leading ULD manufacturer. Unilode customers Cathay … [Read more...] about Digital transformation for the aviation industry
Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports 9% revenue growth in 2017
Virgin Atlantic Cargo saw volumes reach a five-year high in 2017 and revenues rising 9% to £199.6 million, driven by strong growth in pharmaceutical and e-commerce shipments. The airline carried 230.5 million kilos last year – up 6% on 2016 – thanks to particularly strong westbound business to the U.S. Virgin Atlantic’s new daily Heathrow-Seattle services, launched last March, performed above expectations and there were strong, double-digit gains in demand to other … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports 9% revenue growth in 2017
Data sharing platform at schiphol links critical flower shipment data to air waybills
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is increasing trust and transparency in the supply chain by linking flower shipment data to Air Waybill numbers at source, part of its Smart Cargo Mainport Program (SCMP). The SCMP aims to make Amsterdam Airport Schiphol the Smartest Airport in Europe through increased use of data sharing and includes initiatives such as the Holland Flower Alliance Data Sharing Working Group, which piloted the scheme. Flower shipment data such as number of boxes, flower … [Read more...] about Data sharing platform at schiphol links critical flower shipment data to air waybills
