China's rapid growth has transformed it into a global economic powerhouse and is now one of the most important growth markets in the airfreight industry. With production hubs specializing in high tech-commodities, the country has enormous potential for the airfreight sector. The booming Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of cross-border trade from China provide additional growth opportunities in the airfreight industry. Against this backdrop, Lufthansa Cargo is intensifying … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
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WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) was awarded two major contracts to handle new freighter operations for AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo at Madrid Airport, a press release confirmed. AirBridgeCargo chose WFS to provide ramp handling for its three weekly Boeing 747F flights to Madrid, whilst Air China Cargo will rely on WFS for ramp and cargo handling services for the airline’s three weekly B777 and B747 all-cargo flights. WFS operates three cargo centres at Madrid Airport … [Read more...] about WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Air China Cargo, Cainiao land full freighter at Liege Airport
Responding to the surging e-commerce demand, Air China Cargo and Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, launched a new route to speed up delivery times between China and Europe. The first B777 full freighter landed at Belgium’s Liege Airport on 13 August, according to a press release. Through its eHub at Liege Airport, Cainiao wants to “improve overall logistics efficiency and expand its line-haul network in a bid to deliver globally within 72 hours.” Air China Cargo will operate three … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo, Cainiao land full freighter at Liege Airport
Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Liege Airport is further developing its relations with China. Air China Cargo has started a weekly flight between Liege Airport and Shanghai with a Boeing 777-200. This first weekly flight is a wonderful beginning, and they are targeting more weekly connections after the successful start up. Ground and cargo handling operations will be provided by LACHS. For Steven Verhasselt, VP Commercial Liege Airport, the arrival of the carrier opens additional opportunities for the booming … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Fraport Cargo wins early Air China Cargo extension
Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) has announced it has renewed its cargo handling contract with Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. extending its cooperation with FCS for the seventh consecutive year. A customer of FCS since 2009, Air China Cargo renewed the contract well in advance of the date required. FCS managing director Andreas Helfer said: “Air China Cargo is an airline with high standards of safety, quality and service. The early extension of the handling contract is a clear proof of Air China … [Read more...] about Fraport Cargo wins early Air China Cargo extension
Carriers set to defend cartel claims in US court
A number of carriers that had not previously settled, are set to defend a multi-billion dollar class action in the US that they colluded to fix prices on international air freight services, after a New York court set a trial date for the claim to 8 January 2016. Air New Zealand, Air China Cargo, Air India and Polar Air Cargo and its parent Atlas Air Worldwide, failed in an application to end the claim on Monday after a hearing in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in … [Read more...] about Carriers set to defend cartel claims in US court
