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
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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
Etihad Cargo appoints Tim Isik as new commercial VP
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Tim Isik as Vice President – Commercial. Isik, who will be based in Abu Dhabi, joins the carrier from American Airlines where he has had over a decade of experience working within the aviation and air cargo sectors. In his new role, Isik will oversee the development and deployment of the carrier's sales strategy and be responsible for further growing Etihad Cargo's strategic relationships, executing sales and … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo appoints Tim Isik as new commercial VP
Egyptair signs deal for first B737-800SF conversion with AEI
EGYPTAIR has signed a contract for its first B737-800SF freighter conversion with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), which is scheduled to commence modification in October 2022 The aircraft (MSN: 35560) will undergo touch labor for its conversion and maintenance requirements at AEI conversion center Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida. Upon completion, the aircraft will be the first AEI B737-800SF converted freighter to be owned and operated by EGYPTAIR. Capt. Amr Abu El-Enein, Chairman and … [Read more...] about Egyptair signs deal for first B737-800SF conversion with AEI
Startup XFret talks about in-cabin cargo container project
During the TIACA Executive Summit held in San Francisco, three startups were recognised for their innovative and sustainable projects at the sustainability awards. The group’s annual event, which awarded Peli BioThermal and Nepal Flying Labs in 2020, presented United Cargo with its corporate winner award for its Eco-Skies program. In the small business category, startup XFret took home the US$10,000 cash prize for its innovative in-cabin cargo solution. Simon Foucart-Gaudy, startup co-founder, … [Read more...] about Startup XFret talks about in-cabin cargo container project
deugro on securing air capacity at a time of disruption
Working as a key logistics provider for the energy sector and related industries, freight forwarder deugro is no stranger to the heavy transport of outsized project cargo by land, sea or air. In an interview, Pavel Kuznetsov, head of air chartering at deugro, gives a rundown on the nuisances of handling and flying mega shipments by air amidst transport curbs and congestions across every mode. Can you give us a brief description of deugro? What's your specialty and where do you … [Read more...] about deugro on securing air capacity at a time of disruption
