All-cargo carrier Astral Aviation will deploy its first B767-200F on a twice weekly service between Nairobi and Sharjah, UAE, starting 3 February. The 40-tonne freighter, on lease from ATSG subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management, will offer ‘unrivalled capacity’ for 80 tonnes per week of flowers and vegetables to the UAE and will also be used on the Nairobi–Johannesburg route, which it currently operates on the B727-200F. “The freighter will also offer capacity on high-priority for the … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation drafts first B767F on Nairobi service
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Dachser resumes HKG-FRA charter, boosts air network
Logistics service provider Dachser has resumed its weekly air charter from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, which will now become a year-round service, a press release stated. "At the end of last year, the effect of increased e-commerce became especially evident in the load factors and intensified the shortfall in capacity," says Timo Stroh, head of global air freight at Dachser. Stroh noted the usual increase in freight volumes will re-appear in the run-up to the Chinese New Year in February. By … [Read more...] about Dachser resumes HKG-FRA charter, boosts air network
Air cargo veteran Michael White joins PayCargo’s board
PayCargo has appointed Michael White to its Board as the leading payments network for the global supply chain industry continues to grow and reach new markets. Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in the airfreight sector, having held senior positions at Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Cargo Service Center, the Air Transport Association, SkyLink USA, Cargo Network Services, and most recently as the founder and president of Trade Network Consultants LLC. He has also served on … [Read more...] about Air cargo veteran Michael White joins PayCargo’s board
ANA Cargo introduces CSafe active containers
ANA Cargo has partnered with CSafe Global to introduce the CSafe RKN and RAP to its air cargo container fleet, which would add more capacity as the vaccine drive slowly picks up in Japan. ANA Cargo followed a rigorous testing process before announcing the approval for use on aircraft and will manage RKN and RAP container leases through its pharma handling service Prio Pharma. The carrier is confident these active container options will offer shippers and freight forwarders ‘continued … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo introduces CSafe active containers
Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
Press Release DHL Global Forwarding, air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, was once again recognised as Top Employer for 2021 in Asia Pacific by global certification company Top Employers Institute. The certification attests to DHL’s achievement in implementing HR best practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development. In addition to being certified Top Employer 2021 in Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
U-Freight adds e-commerce warehouse in Amsterdam
Hong Kong-based forwarder U-Freight Group has added warehouse space at its headquarters in Amsterdam as it anticipates growth in its Dutch e-commerce logistics operations. The new e-commerce fulfilment centre adds 684 square metres of warehouse space plus 124 square metres of office space and will enable U-Freight Holland to expand services, such as pick and pack for e-commerce, including shoes imported from the Far East. Leading the team in Amsterdam is Robert Rens, who has been promoted … [Read more...] about U-Freight adds e-commerce warehouse in Amsterdam
