Lufthansa Cargo is planning to expand its cargo capacity and is set to add more space for intra-Europe shipments with the introduction of A321 freighter conversions starting next year. The move comes amidst an ecommerce boom which has seen consumers expecting shorter delivery times for their online purchases and more demand for air freight connections within the region. Lufthansa plans to convert two A321 passenger aircraft into permanent freighters, which will be operated by its regional … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo to bring in converted A321s next year
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Chief on Hactl turning 45: ‘efficiency is our middle name’
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals is turning 45 this year, and you can only imagine the wealth of expertise one can learn from, from an experienced player in the air cargo and logistics supply chain. Payload Asia got a chance to do a quick email interview with Hactl’s chief, Wilson Kwong, as he shared his thoughts on sustainability, innovation, and how to simplify cargo and ground handling for the world’s top airlines in Hong Kong through transparency and automation. How is Hactl looking to get … [Read more...] about Chief on Hactl turning 45: ‘efficiency is our middle name’
DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia
DHL Express earlier this week successfully delivered 1 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Malaysia, which were donated by the United States government. The donation comes as part of a recent commitment by the US to assist with recovery efforts worldwide, with the shipment made possible via the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) programme. “We are deeply honoured by the trust that our customers have placed in us and I’m incredibly proud that the team has yet again stepped … [Read more...] about DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia
Kuehne+Nagel to sell Apex minor stake to Partners Group
Kuehne+Nagel announced earlier this week that it will sell 24.9 percent of its stake in Chinese forwarder Apex International Corporation to private equity firm Partners Group. Partners Group will work alongside fellow Swiss company K+N to implement a ‘transformational value creation plan’ for Apex together with its management team, as part of the board. The investment management firms says key initiatives include establishing new freight forwarding routes, identifying new growth verticals … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to sell Apex minor stake to Partners Group
CEVA Logistics introduces ICN-WUX-ORD air freight route
CEVA Logistics is expanding its air freight programme Skycapacity to serve the North Asia market with a strategic cooperation agreement with Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International Airport Group and its affiliate logistics company. The leading forwarder will start a weekly lane to add air freight capacity from Asia to US, which will take the Seoul to Chicago via Wuxi (ICN-WUX-ORD) route. This intercontinental route will be operated with a B747 full freighter. Also read: CEVA eyes 40 air freight … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics introduces ICN-WUX-ORD air freight route
Air cargo brings the party to conversions, aircraft leasing
The relentless growth of e-commerce and a change in consumer behaviour, with more people buying online has created what some would say a renewed interest in purchasing freighters and converting older passenger aircraft for cargo use. Whilst reports say 90 percent of freighters around the globe are Boeing jets, Airbus thinks its conversion programme for the widebody A330 and narrowbody jets like the A321 and A320 is set to take a piece of the former’s share in freighter operations … [Read more...] about Air cargo brings the party to conversions, aircraft leasing