Press release SEKO Logistics is signaling their next phase of international airfreight growth with two global appointments to leverage opportunities from client demand for critical products, expansion of cross-border ecommerce, and new business from acquired companies. Christopher Gregg joins SEKO as Senior Vice President Global Airfreight from his previous role as Vice President Airfreight, North America, at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. His experience spans airfreight management roles … [Read more...] about SEKO promotes key people to lead airfreight growth
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DB Schenker offers charter flights to Latin America
Press release Starting this week DB Schenker will offer additional charter capacities across the Atlantic. The new route starts from the Netherlands and reaches Brazil after two stopovers in the US. In South America, direct connections to Argentina and Chile are available. The weekly freight charter flight provides 50 tonnes of capacity and expands DB Schenker’s growing intercontinental flight network. Every Sunday night, the flight leaves Amsterdam (AMS) and stops in New York City (JFK) … [Read more...] about DB Schenker offers charter flights to Latin America
NAP partners with IAG Cargo to support SME forwarders
Press Release Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has welcome IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) as an airline partner with an aim to support its members grow their business and further develop cooperation in all areas relevant to the air cargo logistics sector. The partnership will see IAG Cargo and NAP work together jointly in various initiatives to support small- and medium-sized forwarders. IAG Cargo operates across in key strategic markets, … [Read more...] about NAP partners with IAG Cargo to support SME forwarders
CMA CGM continues air fleet expansion with second B777F
CMA CGM welcomed its second Boeing 777F freighter as it announced an additional order for two more of the aircraft type at a ceremony signing held in Everett, WA on June 7. The international shipping company, which created its dedicated air cargo unit last year, plans to build up its fleet to a dozen aircraft by 2026. It took delivery of the maiden B777F earlier on 31 May, and with the second freighter, the company now counts six aircraft in its fleet, including four … [Read more...] about CMA CGM continues air fleet expansion with second B777F
Dimerco’s new multimodal service delivers for auto industry
Dimerco’s new air + road service has saved up to 40 percent on freight costs for suppliers of auto components from Southern China to a common manufacturer in Mexico. The freight forwarder was able to pull this off using scheduled flights, instead of more expensive charter flights, especially for China to US routes. “Dimerco’s Southern China Team has been exploring challenges and potential solutions with local manufacturers in the automotive metal stamping and die industry,” the company … [Read more...] about Dimerco’s new multimodal service delivers for auto industry
Geodis to open new warehouse facility at Brisbane airport
GEODIS is set to enhance its import and export services in Australia, including customs brokerage, as it plans to operate a new purpose-built facility at Brisbane Airport. The planned 4,500-sqm warehouse facility is due to start operations by the second half of 2022. The warehouse will be strategically positioned at Brisbane Airport’s export park, a precinct for warehousing, freight handling, and distribution centres, as well as catering, wholesaling, and storage … [Read more...] about Geodis to open new warehouse facility at Brisbane airport