Australia-based forwarding and logistics software solutions fi rm, CargoWise edi and dbh Logistics IT AG, a solution provider for the customs, transportation and logistics industry, have announced a marketing and development agreement. Financial terms were not disclosed. The agreement allows both companies to extend their products and reach and further enhances CargoWise edi’s European coverage for its freight forwarding and logistics solutions. Together, the integrated solutions of … [Read more...] about CargoWise inks alliance with dbh Logistics

Menzies Aviation has been awarded two contracts by Aer Lingus, one covering cargo handling at all seven of the US airports to which the carrier operates, and one for cargo handling at Prague’s Ruzyne Airport. Menzies currently handles the airline’s cargo requirements at London Heathrow. The contracts will commence on a rolling basis starting from July at New York JFK, Boston Logan International (BOS), Washington Dulles International, Orlando International, Los Angeles LAX, … [Read more...] about Menzies to handle Aer Lingus cargo

Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has inked an agreement with Iran Airports Company (IAC) to collaborate on various fi elds of airport operations, training and the sharing of knowledge on the latest in passenger and cargo management. In a statement, MAHB said both companies will share expertise, experience and also carry out exchange of staff. MAHB's managing director Bashir Ahmad said the collaboration refl ected the company's continuous efforts to expand and multiply its knowledge. IAC … [Read more...] about MAHB inks pact with Iran airports

Servisair and Saudi Arabian Airlines have concluded a new comprehensive ground handling agreement at Manchester International Airport. Under the terms of the new contract, Servisair will provide full passenger and ramp services for Saudia's new twiceweekly B777 operation from Manchester to Riyadh and Jeddah via Geneva. It is anticipated that these fl ights will increase to a daily operation. Saudia has become the latest airline to join Manchester's growing route network with the launch … [Read more...] about Servisair to handle Saudia at Manchester

The International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS) said it achieved 45 percent increase in tonnage growth in 2006 compared with 2005. The company added that in the fi rst quarter of 2007, ICCS achieved a continued tonnage growth compared with 2006, reaching an increase of 70 percent. Established in September 2004, ICCS which is offi cially registered as Shenzhen Airport International Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (SACTL), is a 50:50 joint venture between Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd. (SACL) and Lufthansa … [Read more...] about ICCS boosts annual cargo tonnage

The new Hyderabad International Airport has awarded two seven-year concessions to carry out ground handling activities of third party airlines at the airport, which is scheduled to open in March 2008. One award went to a Menzies and Bobba joint venture and the other to a SATS Indian Airlines and Air India joint venture. The two ground handling operators at the new airport form part of the airport’s objective to have competitively provided services for the airlines. Menzies Aviation … [Read more...] about Hyderabad awards handling concessions