Cainiao, a global leader in smart logistics, further expanded its global network with the launch of the global-to-global express delivery service in GCC countries comprising the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The expansion enables e-commerce platforms to fulfill their logistics needs across the six countries in as fast as three days—another leap forward for Cainiao’s global logistics network growth, meeting the rising demand for faster express delivery from … [Read more...] about Cainiao launches global-to-global express network in GCC
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STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 18 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. STARLUX Airlines already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 28 aircraft including the A350-900, the A330neo and the A321neo. The Taiwanese airline has on order 30 … [Read more...] about STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s
Air Charter Service makes strategic management restructure of its Time Critical division
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has made two promotions in a strategic management restructure, announcing a new Group Chief Executive Officer and a new Group Chief Operating Officer for its Time Critical products. Dan Morgan-Evans, Group Cargo Director at parent company Air Charter Service, commented: “Our Time Critical services of Onboard Courier (OBC) and Next Flight Out (NFO) have seen incredible growth in the first six months of the year, after a change of … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service makes strategic management restructure of its Time Critical division
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for May 2025
The Cathay Group today released its traffic figures for May 2025. Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: "As a Group, with the six new destinations added to our global network in May and June, we are delighted to have reached a total of 100 passenger destinations worldwide. This important milestone underscores our commitment to enhancing the global connectivity of our Hong Kong hub, and we won’t stop there. This year, we have already announced many new destinations to be … [Read more...] about The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for May 2025
DHL commits to helping Indonesia expand its fast-growing sectors and aid its rise as a global trade hub
DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, through its Strategy 2030 – Accelerate Sustainable Growth, is focused on supporting Indonesia’s ambitions as a key player in both regional and global trade. According to the DHL Trade Atlas 2025, Indonesia is expected to rank in the top 30 countries for trade growth in speed and scale over the next five years. Its dynamic economy, driven by rapid digital transformation and strategic infrastructure investments, presents significant opportunities for … [Read more...] about DHL commits to helping Indonesia expand its fast-growing sectors and aid its rise as a global trade hub
WFS to open new, multi-purpose cargo terminal at Lyon Airport in the heart of the world’s leading vaccine-producing region in summer 2026
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is taking a 20-year lease on a new air cargo terminal in the CargoPort area of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), which serves the world’s leading vaccine-producing region, due to open in summer 2026. On the 5.2-hectare Aéroport de Lyon DC1 site, and covering an area of 25,313m², the new WFS air cargo building is located directly adjacent to the runway and will offer 19,133m² of warehouse space and 2,441m² of canopy, 4,400m² of … [Read more...] about WFS to open new, multi-purpose cargo terminal at Lyon Airport in the heart of the world’s leading vaccine-producing region in summer 2026
