air cargo

Kuehne+Nagel and Moderna clinch deal for vaccine distribution

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Kuehne+Nagel has finalised a deal that will see the freight forwarder supporting the supply chain and distribution of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines. The logistics provider will support the worldwide distribution of vaccine doses from the US-based biotech firm’s facility in Europe to markets in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, and parts of the Americas. K+N will provide cold storage warehousing for the vaccine at its pharma hub in Europe and will use its network to distribute the vaccine … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel and Moderna clinch deal for vaccine distribution

ST Engineering redelivers modified freighter to US-based aircraft lessor

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Modification specialist ST Engineering has redelivered an A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion to US-based aircraft lessor BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM). The aircraft lessor had announced the order during the Paris Airshow 2019, following a launch contract in 2018. Conversion work was carried out by ST Engineering, Airbus and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW). The delivery represents BBAM’s first converted freighter, which will be leased to UK charter operator Titan Airways. Titan … [Read more...] about ST Engineering redelivers modified freighter to US-based aircraft lessor

Amazon adds to fleet with 11 B767s from Delta and WestJet

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E-commerce and logistics titan Amazon made its first-ever purchase of Boeing 767-300, bringing in 11 of the aircraft type to expand its global fleet. Amazon said the move comes at a time when customers are relying on “fast, free shipping more than ever.” The purchase includes four B767s from Canadian carrier WestJet, which are currently undergoing passenger-to-cargo conversion, and seven B767s from Delta Air lines. The 11 B767s will join the network in 2021 and 2022, and will be operated … [Read more...] about Amazon adds to fleet with 11 B767s from Delta and WestJet

Cebu Pacific takes delivery of ATR converted freighter

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Cebu Pacific took delivery of its second ATR converted freighter as it adds more cargo capacity on domestic routes where runways are usually shorter. The ATR 72-500 aircraft with tail number RP-C7253 was converted at the Sabena Technics facility in Dinard, France, the same place where the first ATR freighter was modified for cargo operations. Operated by subsidiary Cebgo, both converted turboprop freighters are equipped with a large cargo door and can carry 8 tonnes of palletized cargo. … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific takes delivery of ATR converted freighter

Global air cargo volume sits on a ‘relative high’ at year-end

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Despite a not so traditional peak season for air cargo in the last quarter of 2020, the year ended on a ‘relative high’ in December with the first positive year-on-year growth in weekly volume in over 12 months, according to the latest statistics from CLIVE Data Services and TAC Index. “For an industry looking for every glimmer of positivity, December’s data provided some modest growth indicators,” said Niall van de Wouw, managing director of CLIVE Data Services. “December’s performance … [Read more...] about Global air cargo volume sits on a ‘relative high’ at year-end

Dachser shuffles top management with new CEO

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Dachser is shaking up its board with a new generation of C-suite executives to lead its operations at the start of the new year. The company recently named Burkhard Eling as new CEO effective 1 January. Eling (49), who now leads corporate strategy, human resources, and marketing, will now be the spokesperson of the executive board. He succeeds Bernhard Simon, who will take over as chairman of the family-owned company’s supervisory board in mid-2021. As part of the management shake-up, … [Read more...] about Dachser shuffles top management with new CEO