SkyTeam Cargo and its members are stepping up to support the vaccine distribution, as manufacturers ramp up production, with a dedicated programme for shipping Covid-19 vaccine doses. “Vaccines are vital to tackling the pandemic and as production ramps up, SkyTeam Cargo members have the skills and capacity to deliver, facilitating wider access for populations across the globe thanks to our strong partnerships with major freight forwarder experts in the pharma industry,” said the cargo … [Read more...] about SkyTeam earmarks programme for vaccine shipments
Air France-KLM Cargo
Jan de Rijk wins feeder contract renewal from Air France-KLM Cargo
Air France-KLM Cargo has granted a renewed road feeder service contract for Scandinavia to leading transportation and distribution provider Jan de Rijk Logistics. The contract will see Jan de Rijk Logistics connect the Amsterdam hub with the various Air France-KLM stations within Denmark and Sweden with a daily LTL overnight service in both directions ensuring the shortest possible connection. Robert Kleppers, senior sales executive air cargo at Jan de Rijk Logistics said: “We are delighted … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk wins feeder contract renewal from Air France-KLM Cargo
AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
Confirming what was reported in December by Dutch press, Erik Varwijk, managing director of Air France-KLM Cargo has resigned, effective 1 March after 25 years at the carrier. In a statement Varwijk said: “I have decided that I will not be available for reappointment at the end of my current term on 1 July. With the completion of the strategic reorientation of cargo, the time has come for something new.” Varwijk’s resignation comes both as a surprise, as his contract was … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
Confirming what was reported in December by Dutch press, Erik Varwijk, managing director of Air France-KLM Cargo has resigned, effective 1 March after 25 years at the carrier. In a statement Varwijk said: “I have decided that I will not be available for reappointment at the end of my current term on 1 July. With the completion of the strategic reorientation of cargo, the time has come for something new.” Varwijk’s resignation comes both as a surprise, as his contract was … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
AF-KLM Cargo narrows loss, still firmly in red
Air France-KLM Cargo has reported 2013 operating losses of €202 million, down from the 2012 deficit of €230 million, but never-the-less still firmly in the red, reflecting weak global trade and overcapacity in the sector, the combined airline said. AF-KLM Cargo’s 2013 revenues stood at just over €2.8 billion, down 7.9 per cent on 2012 (-5.7 per cent on a constant currency basis). Restructuring measures implemented over the year, saw freighter capacity … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo narrows loss, still firmly in red
AF-KLM Cargo beefs up capacity to Tokyo
Air France-KLM Cargo said it will strengthen its position in the Japanese market by reinstating freighter flights from CDG-Paris and by operating three additional Combi flights from SPL-Amsterdam on commercially high-demanding days. Effective 3 September AF-KLM Cargo will operate a twice weekly B747 freighter flight between Paris-CDG and Tokyo-Narita and from 4 November AF-KLM Cargo will offer a total weekly number of Amsterdam-Tokyo flights of ten, seven of which are operated with a B747 Combi. … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo beefs up capacity to Tokyo