Etihad Cargo has launched direct flights between Hanoi (HAN) and Delhi (DEL), connecting vital demand flows for the two countries, as India faces more coronavirus cases by the day. The weekly freighter flight provides additional capacity between the two countries in Asia, with Abu Dhabi serving as a connection to a more global network. In a separate announcement, the air cargo operator said it was granted UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval to expand dry ice capacity for … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches Hanoi-Delhi, gets dry ice approval
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Topcast inks Honeywell deal to support B737NG in China
Topcast Aviation Supplies Co., Ltd. (TOPCAST) and Honeywell Aerospace signed a five-year distributor agreement in March 2021, covering the exclusive distribution of mechanical components, including the starter generator, mechanical systems, and air and thermal line-replacement units (LRUs), on Boeing 737NG aircraft in Mainland China. This cooperation is set to lead the way with the delivery of Honeywell’s aftermarket mechanical products. Mainland China is the second largest region for the … [Read more...] about Topcast inks Honeywell deal to support B737NG in China
DHL Supply Chain goes green in Thailand
The contract logistics arm of DHL in Thailand is on track to meet its zero carbon emissions target by 2050, as it invested US$1.2 million (฿36 million) for solar panels to optimise energy consumption, and rolled out ‘greener innovations’ throughout its operations. The panels, covering the size of three football fields or around 11,000 sqm, were installed on the rooftops of four warehouses at its Bangna Logistics Campus in Samutprakarn. DHL expects to generate enough energy to fulfill 38 … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain goes green in Thailand
One year on: Asia Pacific air cargo up 16 percent in March
More than a year since the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic, Asia Pacific’s carriers are still reeling from the financial and business impact of Covid-19 in the passenger business as cargo remains to be the bright spot. International air cargo demand for airlines in the region grew 16.1 percent year-on-year in March, according to the latest data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). This has been the best month so far for the airlines since December 2019, with … [Read more...] about One year on: Asia Pacific air cargo up 16 percent in March
JD Logistics inaugurates warehouses in Europe
JD.com’s logistics unit has started warehouse operations in Europe with the opening of two automated warehouses in Poland and Germany early in March. The company expects to provide convenient and rapid fulfillment for clients in Europe with the help of a cutting-edge automated ground vehicle (AGV) system in both facilities. JD's warehouse in Poland is located on the border with Germany, 90 kilometres from Berlin, and is connected to the major highways, airports and ports in Europe. … [Read more...] about JD Logistics inaugurates warehouses in Europe
Azerbaijan-based cargo airline orders five B777Fs
Cargo operator Silk Way West Airlines is expanding its international network with an order for five of Boeing’s 777 freighters, as it looks to meet the growing cargo demand around the globe. The deal marks the first purchase of the long-range twin-engine widebody freighter in the Caspian region and Central Asia. “This deal is an incremental part of our fleet renewal and our commitment to meet our customers' expectations. I am confident that the acquisition of new freighters will further … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan-based cargo airline orders five B777Fs