Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teleport, AirAsia’s exclusive cargo partner. The partnership aims to better support the burgeoning trade between Southeast Asia and the wider world, via Dubai. The agreement was signed at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium by Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President and Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO of Teleport. Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport, exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia, sign preferred partnership to combine global network and strengthen trade and e-commerce flows
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ACI: Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
Airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are poised to undergo extensive development, with combined investments of US$240 billion dedicated to both upgrading existing facilities (brownfield projects) and building new airports (greenfield projects) between 2025 and 2035. This capital expenditure, revealed today by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports from 46 countries/ territories, … [Read more...] about ACI: Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
Hactl achieves top standard in new IATA security audit scheme
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the largest independent handler at the world’s top cargo hub - has been awarded the highest level attainable - Operating Status - for any new entrant to the IATA Security Management System (SeMS). The comprehensive IATA SeMS Certification process focuses on six core components: Corporate Commitment and Governance, Resource Management, Threat Assessment and Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Emergencies and Incidents … [Read more...] about Hactl achieves top standard in new IATA security audit scheme
Oman Air Cargo introduces new service to The Netherlands, boosts UK flights with upcoming London double-daily
Oman Air is launching direct flights to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, starting July 1st 2025, as well as boosting cargo capacity to London Heathrow, UK, starting this winter. The Amsterdam route will operate four days a week, served by Oman’s B787-9 fleet, offering 14 to 18 metric tonnes in each direction. Double daily flights on the Muscat-London Heathrow route will be relaunched in October 2025, also operated by Oman’s B787-9 fleet. The second flights on the route will initially be added … [Read more...] about Oman Air Cargo introduces new service to The Netherlands, boosts UK flights with upcoming London double-daily
GEODIS appoints Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President of Public Affairs
GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, announces the appointment of Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President, Public Affairs at GEODIS. He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. Hervé Cornède has 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics sector. Between 2009 and 2018, he was a member of the Executive Board of the Port of Le Havre. In 2012, he helped set up the Haropa Port EIG (economic … [Read more...] about GEODIS appoints Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President of Public Affairs
FedEx launches its first direct Singapore-U.S. all-cargo flight
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has further enhanced service between Southeast Asia and the United States with the launch of its first direct flight from Singapore to Anchorage. This new route makes FedEx the only logistics provider offering a direct, non-stop connection from Singapore to the continental U.S. Key industries, including aerospace, healthcare, industrial, high-tech and semiconducting materials, will benefit from enhanced … [Read more...] about FedEx launches its first direct Singapore-U.S. all-cargo flight
