Taiwan-based airlines saw cargo volumes soar in the double digits in March, even as passenger demand stayed weak. Taiwanese carriers reported a combined volume of 233,523 tonnes for the month, representing a 35 percent jump year-on-year. China Airlines’ cargo volume jumped 26.7 percent to 154,095 tonnes, whilst Evergreen subsidiaries EVA Air and Uni Airways saw cargo up 52.5 and 55.5 percent, respectively. Mandarin Airlines was up 26.7 percent in March, whilst Daily Air saw cargo volume … [Read more...] about Cargo up 35 percent for Taiwan’s airlines in March
Air & Cargo Services
DSV Panalpina acquires Agility’s GIL unit for US$4.2 billion
DSV Panalpina is set to become the world's third largest transport and logistics company as it announced the acquisition of Agility's Global Integrated Logistics (GIL). The transaction, valued at US$4.2 billion (DKK 26 billion), is the latest acquisition of the Danish company after it bought out Swiss-based Panalpina 2 years ago. DSV recently completed the integration with Swiss Panalpina, and with the acquisition of GIL, the company is set to become the world’s third largest with a combined … [Read more...] about DSV Panalpina acquires Agility’s GIL unit for US$4.2 billion
Dimerco switches modes for just-in-time delivery to Morocco
Taiwan-based forwarder Dimerco delivered high-density cargo from China to Morocco four days ahead of the deadline by making changes to the planned transport mode in response to delays at Ningbo Port. As vessels got cancelled due to Covid-19, causing delays to cargo bound for North Africa, the Dimerco team found an alternative solution for its customer, a manufacturer of high-end automotive parts and accessories. With late delivery equating to expensive production down time, the team worked … [Read more...] about Dimerco switches modes for just-in-time delivery to Morocco
Chinese luxury demand spurs new Cainiao air cargo route
Alibaba’ logistics arm Cainiao Network plans to launch direct cargo flights between Singapore and Hainan to ferry duty-free international products, including signature handbags and watches, to satisfy the insatiable demand for luxury brands in China. The logistics company is launching seven charter flights per week between Singapore and the Chinese free trade port via travel hotspots Sanya and Haikou. It also plans to open more direct cargo routes to link Japan, South Korea, Australia, New … [Read more...] about Chinese luxury demand spurs new Cainiao air cargo route
SpiceJet airlifts oxygen concentrators from HKG to India
Last Saturday SpiceJet’s cargo arm SpiceXpress airlifted 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong to Delhi for emergency use and distribution across the country. The move comes as India faces a second wave in coronavirus cases that has resulted in an acute shortage of oxygen tanks in the country's hospitals. The carrrier’s B737 freighter aircraft delivered the consignment. The oxygen concentrators made their way to Delhi via Kolkata, where the aircraft landed at around 1900 hours (local … [Read more...] about SpiceJet airlifts oxygen concentrators from HKG to India
PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
In week 16 of PLA’s global wrap, we feature Lufthansa Cargo after it recently signed a contract to modernise its cargo operations at Frankfurt airport. We also have the latest on ACL Airshop as the ULD solutions company positions itself for growth, as well as B2B news from Consol Alliance, Geodis, Worldwide Flight Services, Antonov and more to round up the updates from last week. Lufthansa eyes cargo hub modernisation Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernisation of its logistics … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 16