All Cargolux flights to and from Dubai World Central (DWC) will be handled by Emirates SkyCargo since early September 2017, following a cooperation agreement that the Luxembourg-based carrier signed with Emirates SkyCargo in May 2017. Emirates’ cargo flights to Luxembourg are currently handled by Cargolux’s partner Luxair Cargo. Customers benefit from Cargolux’s move in Dubai and can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities with the most modern and up-to-date tools and equipment, … [Read more...] about Cargolux moves Dubai handling to Emirates
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Kuehne + Nagel rolls out KN BatteryChain
Kuehne + Nagel had unveiled the KN BatteryChain at the New Mobility World 2017, which is part of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The KN BatteryChain is the first integrated supply chain solution that actively addresses the increasing global demand for lithium batteries, fostering the worldwide trend towards drive electrification through battery-powered vehicles. Government regulations to meet CO2 emission targets and changing consumer behaviour encouraged by increased … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel rolls out KN BatteryChain
Qatar Airways Cargo arrives in Ohio
Qatar Airways Cargo shipped over 100 tonnes of garments in collaboration with one of its major customers, EFL (Expo Freight), headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, early this month. The garments were flown on a Boeing 777 freighter from Colombo to Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio for L Brands, the American fashion retailer based in Ohio. L Brands, formerly known as Limited Brands, is featured on the Fortune 500 list of companies. The Boeing 777 freighter … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo arrives in Ohio
Budapest Airport sees continued growth in first half of 2017
The Hungarian capital recorded 49,420 tonnes of air cargo, up 16.7 per cent, and 22,741 tonnes of trucked cargo, up 26.5 per cent compared to last year. July figures grew 16 per cent to 10,729 tonnes, including 7,432 tonnes of airfreight, up 15.5 per cent on July 2016, and 3,297 tonnes of trucked freight, up 17.2 per cent. “Budapest has a balanced market share, with inbound cargo at 47 per cent in the first half of the year, and outbound cargo at 53 per cent,” said Jozsef Kossuth, … [Read more...] about Budapest Airport sees continued growth in first half of 2017
Tiger Rail links destinations across new Silk Road
Tigers has launched a new rail freight service, called Tiger Rail. This new service will offer customers a 16-day transit time both east and westbound, between Duisburg, Germany, and Hefei, Chongqing, and Chengdu, China. Tiger Rail customers will now have the option to charter a train, or book Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments on weekly scheduled services to and from over 15 origin stations in China. Tiger Rail customers can track and trace their … [Read more...] about Tiger Rail links destinations across new Silk Road
WFS, one of the largest cargo handlers at Boston-Logan International
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has more than doubled its cargo handling operation at the Boston-Logan International Airport to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa, SAS and Swiss International Air Lines. WFS, starting building a name for itself in Boston 12 years ago and prior to this latest expansion has been operating from a 30,000 sq ft facility on behalf of three major airline customers; American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. Following a successful bid for the new … [Read more...] about WFS, one of the largest cargo handlers at Boston-Logan International
