Volga-Dnepr Airlines, known for transporting oversized and super-heavy shipments, has completed its sixth year of supporting logistics for the DROMLAN project with five charter flights using its IL-76TD-90VD to Antarctica. The Dronning Maud Land Air Network (DROMLAN) is a coordinated project between 11 countries with research bases in Queen Maud Land to create an air logistics network to reduce costs. Working with Antarctic Logistics Centre International (ALCI), the carrier operated … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr marks 6th year on DROMLAN air network
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SkyTeam earmarks programme for vaccine shipments
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
ANA Cargo to draft B777F on NRT-LAX
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) will employ its B777 freighter (777F) on cargo flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to accommodate customers needs across its network. The LAX-NRT operation announced today is a temporary additional flight, an ANA spokesperson told Payload Asia. It is scheduled to start operating on 23 April. The carrier expects to carry automobile parts from Japan and perishables from North America, which are driving the demand for cargo … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo to draft B777F on NRT-LAX
J&T Express ventures into air cargo with first preighter
Indonesia’s J&T Express is looking to add more capacity to ship packages throughout Indonesia with the launch of its first cargo aircraft. Celebrating its 6th year this year, the delivery service company officially launched its first cargo aircraft at Budiarto Airport in Tangerang on the island of Java. The aircraft, a B737-300 registered PK-YSH, will be J&T’s first owned aircraft. According to Planespotters, the plane has an average life of 25.4 years and was recently reconfigured … [Read more...] about J&T Express ventures into air cargo with first preighter
SEKO Logistics is Rangers FC’s official logistics partner
Press Release SEKO Logistics is gearing up for its biggest-ever sports logistics order fulfilment and global shipping campaign as official logistics partner to new Scottish Premiership champion Rangers Football Club. Manager Steven Gerrard and his squad claimed Rangers’ record-breaking 55th league title on March 7, ending a nine-year wait to reclaim Scotland’s biggest sporting prize. With three million global fans, 45,000 season ticket holders, 30,000 corporate guests annually and over 600 … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics is Rangers FC’s official logistics partner
Fresh capital to boost SmartKargo rollout for airlines
SmartKargo is looking to accelerate the adoption of e-commerce shipping solutions for airlines with fresh capital from Boston-based investment firm M33 Growth, a press release confirmed. The company will use the capital to rollout its e-commerce shipping solution for carriers and create new adjacent business opportunities that will benefit the industry, by boosting cargo revenues. The ‘strategic growth investment’ comes as a growing number of airlines are embracing SmartKargo's cloud … [Read more...] about Fresh capital to boost SmartKargo rollout for airlines
