Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport as it aims to future-proof its operations at the air cargo hub. The 25,000-sqm facility has capacity for 250,000 tonnes and was designed to optimise speed and deliver self-service and real-time information for airlines and freight forwarders. Marc Claesen, senior vice president - commercial EMEAA at WFS, explained that the latest investment is inspired by Brussel Airport’s 'commitment to air cargo growth' and … [Read more...] about WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
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QR Cargo names GSAs in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt
Qatar Airways Cargo is set to restart cargo sales and bookings in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt starting 21 February with the appointment of general sales agents in each country. Globe Air Cargo, a subsidiary of ECS group, will be the GSA for UAE, whilst Yusuf Bin Kanoo and Venus Air Cargo will be the agents accepting bookings for freight coming in and out of Saudi and Egypt, respectively. Also read: Qatar Airways makes digital leap with WebCargo Qatar Airways Cargo said it operates … [Read more...] about QR Cargo names GSAs in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt
SF Holding takes over Kerry Logistics in $2.3b deal
Parcel delivery firm SF Holding is set to acquire a majority stake of Kerry Logistics as it aims to improve its international logistics capacity in a proposed ‘strategic investment and cooperation’ between the two companies, a press release confirmed. The proposed takeover will see the Chinese courier take a 51.8 percent stake in Kerry Logistics at HK$18.8 (US$2.43) per share, with the deal valued at US$2.3 billion. News broke of a potential deal last week as trading for both companies was … [Read more...] about SF Holding takes over Kerry Logistics in $2.3b deal
HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
Despite the unprecedented challenges brought by the pandemic, Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo throughput in the first month of the year grew 14.1 percent year on year to 409,000 tonnes. The Lunar calendar may have a lot to do with the increase, as HKIA explained the year-on-year growth recorded was mainly due to a low base for comparison, given that last year’s Chinese New Year period was in January, when most factories in China were closed. Cargo imports and exports at HKIA jumped … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
QR Cargo entrusts its communications to Lemon Queen
Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with PR agency Lemon Queen to drive its communications, as the airlines aims to use its reputation to defend the strongly held values of innovation, performance, sustainability, people, future and planet. The two have been working on the airlines WeQare sustainability programme and are looking to build on this relationship moving forward. Also read: Qatar Airways pledges free ride home for wildlife Lemon Queen will cover all aspects of Qatar Airways … [Read more...] about QR Cargo entrusts its communications to Lemon Queen
CEVA Logistics extends rapid LTL service to Southeast Asia
CEVA Logistics has further expanded its rapid less than truckload or LTL services from China to Southeast Asia as it adjusts to serve SMEs, large local companies and multinational corporations who may not have sufficient volumes for full truckload shipments. The new service will operate twice a week on Tuesday and Friday and will allow an express lead time of seven days from Shanghai to Singapore through optimised routing. The rapid LTL connects China’s regional hubs via Shenzhen to key … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics extends rapid LTL service to Southeast Asia
