New destination will be added to Emirates SkyCargo’s network, and it includes Santiago, Chile. This addition will allow the network to further establish themselves in South America. Santiago will be Emirates SkyCargo’s sixth destination in South America following Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Viracopos, Buenos Aires and Ciudad del Este. The air cargo carrier will be offering customers up to 15 tonnes of cargo capacity on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. With the … [Read more...] about New trade lane to South America for Emirates SkyCargo
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New Responsibilities for EASA
A new mandate has been issues by the Council of the European Union to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA welcomes this new responsibilities, and adopts of updated aviation safety rules for Europe. This new mandate consolidates EASA’s scope to cover the full spectrum of the aviation landscape and reinforces the European aviation system as a whole, with the possibility for EASA and European Member States to work closer together in a flexible … [Read more...] about New Responsibilities for EASA
ThirdParty Logistics, Worldwide recognizes DHL as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
The appointment of DHL as as a Leader in its May 2018 “Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide”, by Gartner, Inc., the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. This is a nod toward’s DHL’s world’s leading logistics service provider claims. DHL is also positioned the furthest in the Leaders quadrant for vision and execution. “We believe being positioned the furthest in the Leaders quadrant of this recognized research is a great … [Read more...] about ThirdParty Logistics, Worldwide recognizes DHL as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Boeing HorizonX Ventures makes new investment
A new investment has been made by Boeing, as they announced their investment in Matternet, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments. With the aid of Boeing's expertise in complex logistics, integration and manufacturing capabilities, and Matternet's advanced logistics platform. This collaboration hopes to bring a efficient cargo air transportation. Matternet became the world's … [Read more...] about Boeing HorizonX Ventures makes new investment
Al-Futtaim Logistics expands in Saudi Arabia
The expansion of Al-Futtaim Logistics sees them opening a second warehouse facility in Riyadh, where it is a metropolis city. This new centre will co-exist with the company’s primary warehouse, and scale up to 15,000 sqms. Driven by consumer demand, the two facilities currently handle retail brands with categories including fashion, footwear, hardware, DIY furniture and home appliances. The distribution centres are an extension of the Al-Futtaim company’s 3PL solutions to … [Read more...] about Al-Futtaim Logistics expands in Saudi Arabia
Silk Way West Airlines aids humanitarian mission
With supplies critically needed in Northern Iraq, German NGO “Wings of Help” are flying urgently needed aid supplies over. This is aided by Silk Way West Airlines. The situation in North Iraq sees about 4,000 children below the age of three and about 3,500 orphans, and Silk Way West Airlines aids in the cause by sending its 747 full freighter from Frankfurt Hahn Airport having on board infant food, diapers and rusk. “For us this project is a matter truly dear to our … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines aids humanitarian mission
