CEVA Logistics is expanding its market presence in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The new location for the company’s operations, in Richmond, BC, is positioned near Vancouver International Airport, the Port of Vancouver – Canada’s largest port – and major road arteries. CEVA will occupy the facility, which totals 53,189 sq. ft. (4,941 sq m), on 1 March 2015. The new facility is located at 18233 Blundell Road and – in addition to more square footage – … [Read more...] about CEVA expands Vancouver facility
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FMC to expand consultancy services in the Gulf
Juma Ali Juma, chairman of Oman Airports Management Company, and Michael Kerkloh, CEO of Flughafen München GmbH Munich Airport will continue to supply its consultancy services to airports in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf through projects in Doha (Qatar) and Muscat and Salalah (Oman). On a visit by a delegation from Flughafen München GmbH (FMC), the operator for Munich Airport, the cornerstone was laid to continue and expand the cooperation with the partners in those … [Read more...] about FMC to expand consultancy services in the Gulf
IATA scam is back again
BIFA has received information from a number of members concerning, so called, payment demands from IATA sent by email. Even more worrying is that the e-mail suffices (domain name) appear to clone the genuine IATA suffix (@iata.org). Fortunately, BIFA has observed that there are still ‘tell-tale’ signs to look out for, for example poor spelling is common, which a recent sample received by a BIFA member demonstrated, as it was from ‘[email protected]’. There are many … [Read more...] about IATA scam is back again
Lufthansa’s CHC sets medical care record in 2014
Cargo Human Care e.V. (CHC) set a new medical care record last year: local nurses in Kenya and German doctors treated patients around 22,500 times for the humanitarian and medical aid project in 2014. Around 6,500 patients received treatment from German medical volunteers in six disciplines at the Cargo Human Care Medical Center in Nairobi, Kenya. Lufthansa Cargo supported their work both financially and logistically. Staff members of the cargo airline had founded Cargo Human Care e.V. in … [Read more...] about Lufthansa’s CHC sets medical care record in 2014
Saudia Cargo appoints new charter sales director
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed of Mike Duggan as director of charter sales. With over 23 years of experience in the aviation industry and various positions mainly in London and Dubai, Duggan has actively contributed to the air cargo business development, aircraft wet leasing, and freighter management in several companies. Saudi Airlines Cargo operates a fleet of dedicated freighters and sells the belly-capacity on passenger aircraft for Saudi Arabia’s flag … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo appoints new charter sales director
Kuwaiti firm to build cargo airport in Iraq
Al Nasriyah Al Kuwaitiyah Co.has been awarded a 45-year contract to build and manage a new airport, NADA, in three phases in the Iraqi city of Al Diwaniyah, capital of the Al-QÄdisiyyah Governorate. The city is strategically located on the Baghdad Basra rail corridor and the initial intention for the airport is to act as a cargo hub, with growth as an international airport which will be capable of servicing the south and central regions of Iraq which has a domestic population currently in … [Read more...] about Kuwaiti firm to build cargo airport in Iraq
