CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing , on 16 May announced the re-delivery of China’s first-ever converted A330 P2F aircraft on lease to its customer, Sichuan Airlines. The A330 was converted by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) with Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company Limited (STARCO) at its facilities in Shanghai Pudong. This is the first conversion of its type for EFW to be completed in China. The freighter, equipped with Rolls-Royce … [Read more...] about Sichuan Airlines welcomes first A330P2F in China
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Hellmann brings in airfreight director for perishables
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has created a new position for global airfreight director - perishables and brought in Natasha Solano-Vesela, who will be responsible for the strategic development of the division. Natasha Solano-Vesela has been in the transport and logistics sector for about 25 years, with posts at international logistics players like Maersk and Kühne+Nagel. She also handled European sales at Hellmann Perishables Logistics (HPL) before that. Hellmann’s newfound interest in the … [Read more...] about Hellmann brings in airfreight director for perishables
Changi secures SAF supply with Neste expansion
Neste is strengthening its position as world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel or SAF with the announced completion of its €1.6 billion refinery expansion in Singapore. The completion of the refinery construction, which was carried out during a pandemic, is expected to double Neste’s production capacity in Singapore. It brings the refinery’s yearly capacity to 2.6 million tonnes, of which up to 1 million tonnes can be SAF. Neste has established a supply chain to … [Read more...] about Changi secures SAF supply with Neste expansion
GEODIS reveals e-commerce logistics site in the UK
GEODIS has revealed new eLogistics platform in Coventry, United Kingdom. The 7,000-sqm site, which opened in April, is located in a strategic area allowing rapid distribution of products thanks to good transport links. It has the capacity to store more than 500,000 SKUs and to process up to 5,000 orders per day. GEODIS’ eLogistics solution allows e-commerce companies of all sizes to efficiently outsource their logistics without the need for a large financial investment, thanks to shared … [Read more...] about GEODIS reveals e-commerce logistics site in the UK
WFS welcomes DSV at Liege Airport
DSV has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a long-term European Gateway cargo handling contract in Liege, Belgium, extending their growing global partnership. WFS will provide warehouse handling for cargo carried onboard DSV’s all-cargo charters and commercial freighter services with multiple airline partners. Supported by direct airside access and ramp services, the DSV Liege Gateway will consolidate and deconsolidate cargo for all European DSV entities to and from the company’s 15 … [Read more...] about WFS welcomes DSV at Liege Airport
Silk Way West to offer capacity on cargo.one
Silk Way West Airlines and cargo.one today have announced a global partnership to bring the airline’s freighter capacity to the air cargo booking marketplace. Capacity will be available to freight forwarders starting Autumn 2023. Headquartered in Baku, Silk Way West Airlines carries over 420,000 tonnes of freighter capacity annually, utilizing a fleet of 12 Boeing 747F aircraft with front-loading capabilities. The carrier said it is implementing an expansion strategy that involves … [Read more...] about Silk Way West to offer capacity on cargo.one
