Emirates SkyCargo is set to further strengthen trade lanes between Switzerland and its worldwide network with the introduction of a weekly freighter service from Basel to Dubai starting 21 September 2014. The new main deck service will supplement the existing belly-hold cargo capacity in the Swiss market provided on Emirates’ double-daily passenger services to Zurich as well as on the daily Geneva flights. Emirates SkyCargo currently offers more than 380 tonnes of capacity each … [Read more...] about SkyCargo launches weekly Basel maindeck service
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Cathay Pacific Services to handle Royal Brunei
Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPS) has been appointed as the handling agent for Royal Brunei Airlines’ cargo operations and documentation at the Hong Kong International Airport. “Providing great quality service is the utmost priority for Royal Brunei Airlines, so we are therefore very pleased to be working with CPSL. We believe they have the capabilities to efficiently fulfil our cargo needs,” said Hj Abdul Nasir Bolhassan, Royal Brunei’s head of ground … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific Services to handle Royal Brunei
Turkish Cargo boosts capacity to India
Turkish Cargo is enhancing its cargo penetration with the launch of weekly A330 freighter flights to Hyderabad, India on 28th August 2014. The existing IST-IKA-DAC-IST cargo flights will be replaced by IST -Tahran (IKA)-Hyderabad (HYD)- IST cargo flights with the opening of Hydarabad cargo destination. With the launch of Hyderabad cargo flight, now Turkish Cargo freighter network reaches 49. … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo boosts capacity to India
UPS Capital names Ronald Chang as president
Ronald Chang, currently vice president of UPS Capital Corporation, has been named president of UPS Capital. This business unit of UPS enables smarter trade through cargo and parcel insurance, trade finance and payment services. Chang succeeds Bob Bernabucci, who will retire from the company after 41 years. "We are grateful to Bob for his loyal service and contribution to our company," said Kurt Kuehn, UPS chief financial officer. "He's built a strong portfolio of products for UPS Capital … [Read more...] about UPS Capital names Ronald Chang as president
Thai eyes return to profits, begins restructuring
Thai Airways International said last week it expects to return to profit earlier than expected in the fourth quarter and will cut 1,500 jobs this year as part of a restructuring plan at the troubled national carrier. The loss-making carrier also said it would shed more than a quarter of its full-time employees by 2018, the first major job cuts announcement since the restructuring was approved last month. Thai Airways had previously said it planned to cut costs and prioritise certain … [Read more...] about Thai eyes return to profits, begins restructuring
Reefer capacity expected to increase 22% by 2019
Reefer capacity on the containership fleet is expected to increase by 22 per cent over the next five years, at the expense of a declining specialised reefer fleet, according to Drewry's latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review & Forecast. Reefer box capacity is expected to grow from 1.6 million 40ft slots in 2013 to 1.9 million slots in 2018. However, this fleet growth is not expected to adversely impact vessel utilisation levels thanks to strong … [Read more...] about Reefer capacity expected to increase 22% by 2019
