Global air cargo demand showed no signs of slowing down in November as volumes recorded a 13th consecutive month of double-digit growth and load factors hit their highest level since April 2022, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta. Demand rose +10% year-on-year in November, fuelled by the continued boom in e-commerce. This, coupled with only a marginal +2% growth in air cargo capacity, contributed to global air cargo spot rates (valid for one month) also reaching their highest … [Read more...] about Xeneta: 2024 a ‘peak season to be proud of’ as air cargo industry continues to manage strong demand growth
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dnata Logistics to expand UAE footprint with new facility in Dubai South
dnata Logistics, dnata’s leading global freight forwarder and logistics services provider, has broken ground on a new, 57,000m² warehouse in Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate. Strategically located near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), dnata Logistics’ expansion will significantly contribute to the growth and success of the emirate as a key international logistics hub. The groundbreaking … [Read more...] about dnata Logistics to expand UAE footprint with new facility in Dubai South
Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO strengthens team to underpin growing demand for legacy equipment services
Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO is re-shaping its management team to manage the current shift in expectation regarding fleet and equipment renewals. David Bentley, Divisional Vice President & Business Unit Manager at Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO, controls one of the largest specialist avionics repair facilities in Europe which specialises in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of complex OEM equipment for the global Airbus and Boeing fleets. “It is evident from the significant number of … [Read more...] about Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO strengthens team to underpin growing demand for legacy equipment services
Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines Sign MOU to strengthen airline cargo partnership
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines, a pioneer in Japanese aviation, to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers. This follows the announcement earlier this year that Japan Airlines passenger services started daily operations linking Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan with Hamad International Airport in Qatar. Qatar Airways Cargo and the Japan Airlines Cargo … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines Sign MOU to strengthen airline cargo partnership
DHL integrates the groundbreaking GEN3 Evo race car into its Formula E logistics
DHL, the Official Founding and Logistics Partner of Formula E, is enabling the delivery of the 11th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This coming season, as a special highlight, DHL is handling the transport of the new GEN3 Evo race cars. These groundbreaking vehicles set new standards: accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.82 seconds, 30% faster than a Formula 1 car and 36% faster compared to the original GEN3 model. DHL transports the GEN3 Evo cars in specially designed … [Read more...] about DHL integrates the groundbreaking GEN3 Evo race car into its Formula E logistics
Swissport and Lufthansa win top prize at Cargo iQ Q-Rally
Swissport and Lufthansa teamed up for the Cargo iQ Q-rally and won the event with their Implementation of Freight into warehouse (FIW) at all Swissport and Lufthansa stations. The goal was to level up the accuracy of Service Level Agreement (SLA) measurements, between the aircraft and drop off and the Warehouse processes. Swissport’s Priscilla Marques, Manager Global Operations Cargo, applied continuous improvement throughout the whole project. Swissport initially began the implementation … [Read more...] about Swissport and Lufthansa win top prize at Cargo iQ Q-Rally
