Gebrüder Weiss has taken a majority stake in Sienzi Lojistik, a top provider of customs and warehouse logistics services in Istanbul. Operating as an independent entity, the company will now trade under the name Sienzi Lojistik – a Company of Gebrüder Weiss. The transaction is set to close in January 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Murat Doğan remains managing director of Sienzi Lojistik and continues to hold a stake in the company. “This investment strengthens our foothold in the Turkish … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss expands in Türkiye with majority stake in Istanbul-based customs logistics provider
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Stefan-Kenan Scheib appointed COO of Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines is getting a new Chief Operating Officer: Stefan-Kenan Scheib, currently Head of Flight Operations at SWISS, will join the Austrian Airlines Executive Board as COO on 15 September, 2025. This was decided by the Austrian Airlines Supervisory Board. Stefan-Kenan Scheib follows Francesco Sciortino, who took on a new role on 1 September as Hub Manager Frankfurt & Accountable Manager Lufthansa Airlines on the Lufthansa Airlines Executive Board. Stefan began his career in … [Read more...] about Stefan-Kenan Scheib appointed COO of Austrian Airlines
PACTL unveils full-pallet Magnetized Material Detector to boost air cargo safety and efficiency
The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce has transformed global trade, with millions of goods ranging from small everyday items to electronics, shipped daily via air. Among these, certain items contain magnetic materials that can interfere with aircraft compasses, posing Class 9 Dangerous Goods risks and endangering safety and causing shipment delays. “Traditional inspections, which rely on labour-intensive piece-by-piece checking and detailed reporting, are both inefficient and costly, … [Read more...] about PACTL unveils full-pallet Magnetized Material Detector to boost air cargo safety and efficiency
Silk Way West Airlines welcomes third Boeing 777 Freighter to Baku
Silk Way West Airlines is proud to announce the arrival of its third Boeing 777 Freighter at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), marking another milestone in the airline’s strategic fleet renewal program. The aircraft landed in Baku directly from Boeing’s facilities in Seattle, joining the carrier’s growing roster of next-generation freighters. This delivery is part of Silk Way West Airlines’ order for 10 Boeing 777F aircraft, to be fulfilled by 2030. The new freighters will gradually … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines welcomes third Boeing 777 Freighter to Baku
U-Freight celebrates silver jubilee of Shenzhen office
The U-Freight Group has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the start of operations at its Shenzhen office. Shenzhen was one of the first offices opened in China by the Hong Kong-based global logistics and freight forwarding business. Founded in August 2000, U-Freight Shenzhen expanded rapidly, transitioning from a small start-up to a regional gateway operation. Simon Wong, chief executive officer of the U-Freight Group, said: "The fact that more than 60 percent of U-Freight’s team in … [Read more...] about U-Freight celebrates silver jubilee of Shenzhen office
Air Charter Service gives half year sales update
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has enjoyed an excellent first six months of the year, in which charter flights and turnover both saw double-digit growth, with revenues up 14% compared to the same period last year. Chris Leach, Chairman and Founder of ACS said: “We are delighted with performance across the board for the first half of the year [our financial year starts on February 1st], but particularly happy with private jets, which saw a 20% increase in revenue. Our … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service gives half year sales update
