Transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss is 'taking over' Istanbul-based 3S Transport & Logistics with effect from 1 January, a press release confirmed. The merger will see the Austrian forwarder double its cargo volume and position itself as a top transport and logistics player across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As part of the acquisition, 22 employees from 3S Transport & Logistics will move under the umbrella of Gebrüder Weiss Turkey include, the release … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss acquires Turkish forwarder
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IAI marks milestone in B777-300ER cargo conversion
Israel Aerospace Industries' Aviation Group is marking a significant milestone in the process of converting the first Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, cutting an opening in the hull to install a cargo door. The part of the cabin removed from the aircraft is 7 meters long and a third of the aircraft’s circumference. This important milestone comes shortly after the beginning of the aircraft’s structural modification, a process that will take approximately 130 days, at the end of which the passenger … [Read more...] about IAI marks milestone in B777-300ER cargo conversion
Hongyuan Group signs 5-year ULD partnership with Unilode
Hongyuan Group, a corporation providing global trade, supply chain finance, logistics real estate and freight services, has entered into a five-year unit load device (ULD) supply and management partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions, a market leader in outsourced ULD management and repair services. Hongyuan Group operates a fleet of B747-400F aircraft to destinations in China, UK, Belgium and the USA, and transports more than 200,000 tonnes of import and export cargo each year. … [Read more...] about Hongyuan Group signs 5-year ULD partnership with Unilode
deugro scores ‘trifecta’ at Heavy Lift Awards
Edited press release Freight forwarder deugro recently won in three categories at the Heavy Lift Awards, including “Project Logistics Provider of the Year”, “Project of the Year” and “Airfreight Solution of the Year.” The award in the category “Project of the Year” was given to deugro for its outstanding performance in the safe and successful transportation of 35,541 freight tons of cargo—simultaneously on two fully chartered vessels for the Irkutsk Polymer Plant Project—from Masan, South … [Read more...] about deugro scores ‘trifecta’ at Heavy Lift Awards
AAPA: Air cargo demand up almost a quarter in September
Press release Preliminary September 2021 traffic figures released this week by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed yet another month of severe weakness in international air passenger demand, whereas international air cargo markets continued to strengthen on the back of growth in demand. For the month, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 1.2 million international passengers, representing 4.1% of the 30 million recorded in the same month of 2019. The … [Read more...] about AAPA: Air cargo demand up almost a quarter in September
Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Press release Australia Post has opened its first major dedicated parcel facility in South Australia, in a boost for local customers ahead of the Christmas season. The Adelaide Parcel Facility, which came online last week, covers more than 15,000 square metres and is Australia Post’s biggest ever operational investment in South Australia. It is home to Australian-first machinery able to simultaneously sort small and large parcels, which is capable of processing 8,000 parcels each hour and … [Read more...] about Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
