Air Freight Logistics

DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof

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DHL Supply Chain has announced the official opening of a new purposebuilt facility for Sony Australia and Sony Computer Entertainment Australia. The 20,000m² warehouse, based at Erskine Park in Sydney, will house its consumer electronics, broadcast and professional and PlayStation products in one location. “As well as having a great new facility, we can also provide integration for two Sony companies within the same warehousing premises. As a result, Sony will achieve increased … [Read more...] about DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof

A terrible year, but it could have been worse

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Despite unveiling its worst ever loss, Lufthansa Cargo takes satisfaction from a sharp fall in costs in 2009. But fuel prices paid a key factor in that, and a question mark still hangs over the carrier’s quality model. Peter Conway reports from Frankfurt. … [Read more...] about A terrible year, but it could have been worse

WFS to handle Air China cargo at Paris CDG

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will handle some 18,000 tonnes of cargo a year for Air China at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after its agreement with the airline was extended to include new freighter flights. Air China has commenced a twiceweekly Boeing 747-200 all-cargo services from Paris to Shanghai and Beijing, which also offers connections to other major cities throughout China. The new freighter service arrives in Paris from Copenhagenon its way back to China. … [Read more...] about WFS to handle Air China cargo at Paris CDG

NAS wins Flydubai business

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Kuwait’s National Aviation Services (NAS), has announced that it has signed a ground handling agreement with Flydubai, the region’s fastest growing budget airline. Flydubai will initially be flying twice daily between Kuwait International Airport and Dubai using its fleet of Boeing 737-800s. “We are a very aggressive company actively seeking to expand our business both within Kuwait and abroad,” says Hassan El Houry, CEO of NAS. “Our business in the … [Read more...] about NAS wins Flydubai business

Swissport awarded BA contract at Frankfurt

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Swissport International has been awarded a new three-year contract to provide cargo handling for British Airways at Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt is one of the world’s biggest cargo hubs, and the new agreement is likely to cover an annual volume of over 50,000 tonnes. The agreement with British Airways extends to airfreight handling for the associated trucking operations. The agreement also extends the partners’ collaboration on the airfreight front to ten stations in … [Read more...] about Swissport awarded BA contract at Frankfurt

New business for Swissport in NA

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Swissport Cargo Services North America has announced it has concluded or renewed a number of cargo handling agreements commencing in the first half of 2010, including new cargo handling agreements with British Airways at Los Angeles and Boston, Air Canada at Denver, Aer Lingus at Washington-Dulles and Air New Zealand and LAN Cargo at San Francisco. The unit also renewed its existing accord with Continental Airlines at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Most of the … [Read more...] about New business for Swissport in NA