Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its healthcare logistics footprint in India with the opening of a new temperature-controlled airfreight cross-dock facility in Hyderabad. The investment strengthens the company’s ability to support the safe, compliant and reliable movement of healthcare products, in response to growing demand for specialised logistics solutions for pharmaceutical and medical shipments. Hyderabad is a major centre for pharmaceutical manufacturing, contributing over 40 per cent of … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel expands healthcare logistics network with Hyderabad temperature-controlled facility
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Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto Pearson Airport
Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, said: “Our freighter service to Toronto is an important milestone for Emirates SkyCargo as we continue to strategically expand our freighter fleet and network in line … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto Pearson Airport
Xeneta: Global air cargo spot rates hit a three-year high in April, but market fundamentals will calm costs for shippers
Global air cargo spot rates (valid for up to one month) surged +30% year-on-year in April to USD 3.34 per kg to reach their highest level since October 2022, but the worst may be over for shippers as capacity returns on routes most affected by the Middle East conflict, and market fundamentals start to regain control of air freight pricing, according to industry analysts Xeneta. April’s spot rate levels, which also included a +18% jump in long-term rates (valid for over one month) stirred … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Global air cargo spot rates hit a three-year high in April, but market fundamentals will calm costs for shippers
TCE and Virgin Atlantic Cargo chalk up one year and a special sponsorship
Specialist air cargo operations and compliance partner, TCE, and Virgin Atlantic Airways’ cargo division, Virgin Atlantic Cargo, recently celebrated the first year of their European partnership in an event with customers in Amsterdam. Alongside a highly successful year of growth and enhanced processes, the cooperation is out of the ordinary as it extends to the joint sponsorship of a world-class Dutch darts player, Gian Van Veen. Over the past twelve months, TCE and Virgin Atlantic Cargo have … [Read more...] about TCE and Virgin Atlantic Cargo chalk up one year and a special sponsorship
Qatar Airways Cargo resumes freighter and belly-hold services to Iraq
Qatar Airways Cargo has published its latest schedule, reflecting the resumption of freighter and belly operations to and from Doha. The cargo carrier will introduce a weekly Boeing 777 freighter to Baghdad (BGW) (cargo sales are currently open for DOH-BGW) effective 7 May. Qatar Airways will operate twice weekly passenger flights to Baghdad (BGW) effective 10 May. With the resumption of passenger and freighter services, Qatar Airways Cargo will offer a combined cargo capacity of more than … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo resumes freighter and belly-hold services to Iraq
Changi Airport Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group on strategic cooperation to develop its first overseas hub in Changi Airport
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Collaboration to develop Changi Airport as SF’s first overseas hub. This marks a significant milestone in SF’s international expansion plans and augments Changi Airport’s express cargo capacity and network. The five-year MoU is a strategic partnership that underscores SF’s long-term commitment to Singapore. It will deepen Singapore’s role as a value-creating air … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group on strategic cooperation to develop its first overseas hub in Changi Airport
