Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest international cargo airline, has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter operation between Luxembourg and Dubai World Central is one of the first steps in the implementation of the strategic operational partnership between Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux Airlines announced in May this … [Read more...] about SkyCargo commences freighter service to Luxembourg
Air & Cargo Services
Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany
As planned, Panalpina went live with its new transportation management system at the end of May, in different business units throughout Germany. Before the actual go-live took place in Germany, a major release upgrade was installed, that brought significant improvements and new functionalities to the system. “With the go-live and phased deployment of our new transportation management system in Germany, we have successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to scale-up to higher … [Read more...] about Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany
Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
Delta Air Lines Cargo has appointed industry veteran Eric Wilson as Managing Director, Cargo Global Sales, a role previously held by Rob LeBel. Eric will lead Delta Cargo’s global sales team and sales partners around the world. Based in Atlanta, Eric joins the Delta cargo leadership team at a time when Delta cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement* and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
SR Technics signs three-year CFM56-5B thrust reversers contract with easyJet
SR Technics, a world leading MRO service provider is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive agreement to provide inspection and repair services for the thrust reversers used in their Airbus fleet by easyJet. The work for the new three-year contract will be done at the SR Technics facility at Zurich Airport. The quality, reliability and competitiveness that have made SR Technics an industry leader were all important factors in easyJet’s decision to further expand its … [Read more...] about SR Technics signs three-year CFM56-5B thrust reversers contract with easyJet
83,000 new m2 of warehouse in Venlo, Netherlands
DSV recently acquired an additional 140,000 m2 of land adjacent to its facilities in Venlo, Netherlands. The lot is to be developed with a further 83,000 m2 of warehouse. Peter van der Maas, Managing Director DSV Solutions Netherlands comments: “In 2019, we will complete the construction, which will bring the total managed surface of logistics operations in Venlo to 210.000 m2 not including the DSV Road cross-docking terminal located 2 km south. We are expanding due to a strong growth in … [Read more...] about 83,000 new m2 of warehouse in Venlo, Netherlands
Brussels Airport signs Circular Procurement Green Deal
Brussels Airport Company is signing up to the Flemish Government’s Circular Procurement Green Deal. This implies that, over the coming two years, the airport operator undertakes – where possible –to procure high-quality raw materials, equipment or products that can be recycled after use. Brussels Airport has invested heavily in renewable materials and energy in recent years. Brussels Airport Company has long been committed to improving its environmental and energy performance, as … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport signs Circular Procurement Green Deal
