Volga-Dnepr Airlines has completed two simultaneous IL-76TD-90VD cargo flights to ensure the fastest possible delivery of urgent mobile drilling equipment for an oil and gas customer in Kuwait. The flights from Liege in Belgium carried 16-tonne mobile installations that drove into the cargo holds of the iconic ramp freighters under their own power for the deliveries to Al Kuwait. “As the cargo was required in Kuwait urgently, we operated two flights to ensure all of the drilling equipment … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr does an Ilyushin one-two to Kuwait
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LATAM rebrands to reflect LAN, TAM unity
After an extensive integration process following the association of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines - during which the LATAM Airlines Group said it has made significant advances in achieving synergies for internal processes, network optimisation and fleet restructuring and modernisation - the Group has announced a rebranding involving a single name and identity - LATAM. The new LATAM branded airline group will unite all the passenger and cargo airlines for LATAM Airlines Group: LAN Airlines … [Read more...] about LATAM rebrands to reflect LAN, TAM unity
Emirates announces new service to Panama City
Emirates has announced plans to launch services to Panama City (Tocumen International Airport (PTY)), beginning 1 February 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world (17 hours 35 minutes in the Westbound direction) and will be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Service to Panama City, Panama’s capital and largest city by population, will commence with a daily flight operated by a B777-200LR aircraft with up to 15 tonnes of cargo. Key imports to … [Read more...] about Emirates announces new service to Panama City
China Southern joins IAG Cargo’s partner programme
China Southern Airlines has become the latest airline to join IAG Cargo’s Partner Plus Programme. From August 2015, IAG Cargo customers will benefit from confirmed space booked on China Southern Airlines aircraft to a range of new destinations including Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Urumqi. In total, six carriers now form the Partner Plus programme including Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, the Avianca group, American Airlines and Finnair, along with China Southern. Steve … [Read more...] about China Southern joins IAG Cargo’s partner programme
IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Following the success of their two workshops in London, IAG Cargo and Exelsius, the international Cold Chain Management Consultancy, have announced that their next GDP Academy training workshop will take place in Hyderabad, India. Scheduled for 29-30 September, the Good Distribution Practice Academy combines classroom training in the correct handling of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a ‘live’ visit to an airport airside area. Students will be able to witness the handling … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Kerry wins Debenhams contract for Middle East
Kerry Logistics has secured a contract with Debenhams, a leading British multinational retailer, to support the department store’s growing export market in the Middle East. Kerry Logistics will handle all airfreight from Debenhams’ distribution centre (DC) in Peterborough, UK, to various destinations in the Middle East, including Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Additionally, Kerry will provide value-added services at origin including garment re-labelling, … [Read more...] about Kerry wins Debenhams contract for Middle East
