Over the past few years, the ongoing challenges confronted across the logistics industry have continued to test supply chain resilience. Tasks previously considered standard processes by the teams on the ground are now significant challenges. This new market environment brings more variables and complications than ever before in the history of logistics. Therefore, transparent communication with customers is vital when recommending how to build a more resilient and flexible supply chain, as … [Read more...] about Supplying 250 million antigen test kits in a turbulent market
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Lufthansa logs more than 100 cargo flights for EgeTrans
PRESS RELEASE Following on from the charter agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and EgeTrans Internationale Spedition GmbH, which has been in place since winter 2020, more than 100 so-called “preighters” flights have now been carried out for the transport company from Marbach am Neckar. Aircraft of the type Airbus A340 and in some cases Airbus A350 of Lufthansa Passage have been used exclusively for EgeTrans. They serve the route from Frankfurt to Chicago, carrying an average of around 37 … [Read more...] about Lufthansa logs more than 100 cargo flights for EgeTrans
Swissport echoes sustainability at new Vienna facility
Swissport has officially inaugurated a new 8,000-sqm cargo facility near Vienna Airport and is leading the way with its own sustainable initiatives. The state-of-the-art building, its second facility in the Austrian capital, features a 900,000-kWh photovoltaic system as well as a dedicated electric truck that shuttles cargo between the new facility and Swissport’s on-airport cargo center without restrictions. “We have invested in this state-of-the-art 8,000 sqm air cargo center to support … [Read more...] about Swissport echoes sustainability at new Vienna facility
Gebrüder Weiss Express expands network on e-commerce
Shanghai-based cross-border e-commerce joint venture Gebrüder Weiss Express China wants to more than triple its service volume to 25 million parcels in 2022 and is expanding rapidly. After focusing on central and eastern Europe over the last 2 years, Gebrüder Weiss Express will now offer last-mile delivery services across the EU, the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. Gebrüder Weiss Express, established in 2020, developed out of the Gebrüder Weiss China e-commerce … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss Express expands network on e-commerce
CMA CGM to take 9 percent stake in Air France-KLM
CMA CGM plans to take up to 9 percent of Air France-KLM as the freight and transport group sets its eyes on becoming a key player in air cargo and a leader in integrated logistics. The two companies have signed a long-term partnership that will see both parties combine their networks, freighter capacity and dedicated services to improve their company offer. The agreement, with an initial duration of 10 years, will see both companies pooling their networks and cross-selling capacity of the … [Read more...] about CMA CGM to take 9 percent stake in Air France-KLM
dnata expands at Erbil with focus on pharma and cool chain
Press release dnata, a leading a global air and travel services provider, has announced significant expansion of its operations in Erbil, Iraq. The company opened a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility for its state-of-the-art bussing fleets at Erbil International Airport (EBL), which together represent a total investment of US$ 3.5 million. dnata has also announced that it would invest an additional US$ 14 million and add a 16,000 m² cargo warehouse to its … [Read more...] about dnata expands at Erbil with focus on pharma and cool chain
