This week Ryan Keyrouse, CEO at Rotate, shared insights and expectations on the global e-commerce market with 450+ delegates at the EU Cross-Border e-commerce Forum in Liege, Belgium. The analysis leveraged Rotate’s Live Capacity data and showcases Rotate’s recently developed air cargo demand data product – a holistic view on the market that uniquely provides insights on e-commerce. Highlighting the phenomenal growth of e-commerce out of China in the last two years, Rotate’s materials … [Read more...] about Rotate shares e-commerce insights and market outlook at EU cross border e-commerce forum
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LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
As of 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights to Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week. Brussels Airport will thus become LATAM Cargo's main European transport hub. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 767F. The aircraft will mainly ship flowers from Ecuador to Europe, returning to Latin America with pharmaceuticals. Since March 2023, LATAM Cargo, the largest cargo airline group in Latin America, has been operating at Brussels Airport … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
SITA unveils essential protection for aviation network communications
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, announced the launch of its new cybersecurity hardening solution, SITA Managed NAC (Network Access Control). This innovative solution is designed to safeguard mission-critical infrastructure at airports and for airlines, addressing the growing demand for secure and reliable access for end users and assets. With increasing threats to digital infrastructure, particularly in complex environments like airports, SITA Managed NAC offers … [Read more...] about SITA unveils essential protection for aviation network communications
Peter Penseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport’s supervisory board
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has welcomed Peter Penseel, to its new Supervisory Board. Penseel, who is president of Delta Airlines cargo, brings over 30 years of experience in airfreight, including senior roles at Qatar Airways, DHL Global Forwarding, UTi, and CEVA Logistics. Schiphol Nederland NV, alongside the Province of Limburg, joined as shareholders of NV HBLM in 2023 and have now decided to appoint Penseel as a fourth member of the supervisory board to bolster MST’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Peter Penseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport’s supervisory board
LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
LATAM Cargo Group, the first airline in the world to obtain the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators of Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-Batt) certification, announced its successful recertification for both the airline and its cargo warehouse at Miami International Airport. This validation reaffirms LATAM Cargo Group’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards of safety and handling for lithium batteries, which account for one-third of hazardous goods transported by air. With this … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions
UPS announced that it has agreed to acquire Frigo-Trans, and its sister company BPL, (together “Frigo-Trans”) industry-leading, complex healthcare logistics providers based in Germany. Once completed, the acquisition will enhance UPS’s end-to-end capabilities throughout Europe for UPS Healthcare customers who increasingly require temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics. “The fast-paced innovation in the pharmaceutical industry is creating the need to have more integrated cold and … [Read more...] about UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions