CargoLogicAir (CLA), the only British all-cargo airline, is to launch its first scheduled cargo route on 19 August 2017, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico. Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights will depart from CLA’s base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will operate to Mexico City International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The full aircraft routing, which sees ABC’s 747 … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir to launch first 747F UK – Mexico
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866,713 tonnes – record growth at Schiphol
Cargo volumes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol grew 8.7 per cent to 866,713 tonnes between January and June 2017, up from 797,069 tonnes during the same period in 2016. Europe’s third busiest hub welcomed an additional 153 full freighter flights in the first half of the year, making a total number of 8,954 freight ATMs, and handled a record 148,765 tonnes in June, up 9.8 per cent on June 2016 figures of 135,528 tonnes. Volumes to the Far East grew to 27,706 tonnes in June … [Read more...] about 866,713 tonnes – record growth at Schiphol
Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP
Delta Air Lines has named Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. Cole is responsible for ensuring that the airline’s logistics division continues to deliver on superior commercial, financial and operational performance. He joins the 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 averages. “Shawn … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP
DHL expands environmentally-friendly ‘City Hub’ concept
DHL Express has extended its City Hub concept for environmentally-friendly inner-city deliveries to The Hague, Netherlands with a new pilot involving electric vehicles. This will also see the first deployment of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s highly successful street-scooter electric delivery van in the global DHL Express delivery network. The City Hub concept was first launched in March 2017 in Utrecht, Netherlands and Frankfurt, Germany. The successful pilots in these cities linked the … [Read more...] about DHL expands environmentally-friendly ‘City Hub’ concept
Celebrations at Hermes after ISO standard re-certification
Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is celebrating after being re-certified to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. These three renowned standards recognise the effectiveness of the organisation’s quality management, environmental management and occupational health and safety management systems. This is the third time the company has achieved the standards after first securing the certifications six years ago. The latest certification is valid for a further three … [Read more...] about Celebrations at Hermes after ISO standard re-certification
CEVA Holdings has strong revenue growth of 6.4% in Q2
CEVA Holdings LLC reported results for the First Half of the year ended 30 June, 2017. “Our Q2 is a further improvement on Q1, delivering revenue, profitability and cash flow improvements despite market headwinds. Our underlying trading was even stronger,” said Xavier Urbain, CEO of CEVA. “The Excellence Program, with a relentless focus on impeccable execution and productivity is demonstrating a strong momentum and we shall see more impact in the coming quarters. We … [Read more...] about CEVA Holdings has strong revenue growth of 6.4% in Q2
