New flight approvals in Asia will signal the expansion of Air One’s freighter solutions into China, Japan, and Malaysia as well as its commercial presence in the region. Air One is the commercial sales partner of a growing network of airlines currently operating a combined fleet of 11 Boeing 747-400 freighters and offering cargo capacity to charter brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers. This latest expansion opportunity follows successful operating licence applications by one if … [Read more...] about Regulatory approvals to drive Air One’s freighter solutions to China, Japan and Malaysia
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Qantas Freight ramps up capacity on cargo.one as it doubles down on global digital sales
Qantas Freight, the cargo division of Australia’s national carrier and cargo.one today shared details of a collaboration that brings the airline’s capacity to thousands more freight forwarders globally using the cargo.one platform. Qantas Freight and cargo.one have combined efforts in recent months to offer forwarders a seamless, reliable and simplified end to end digital quoting and booking experience. Reflecting how far digital freight has progressed, cargo.one now offers instant bookings for … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight ramps up capacity on cargo.one as it doubles down on global digital sales
Dachser breaks ground for a new logistics facility in Unna
Dachser is building a new logistics facility in Unna, east of Dortmund. It is investing some EUR 44 million in building a warehouse with space for 22,000 pallets, a transit terminal with more than 9,000 m2of floor space, and an office building. The new site in Umma will go into operation in the fourth quarter of 2025 with around 120 employees. In the medium term, 290 people will work there. The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 28. Among those present were Dirk Wigant, … [Read more...] about Dachser breaks ground for a new logistics facility in Unna
Challenge Group appoints Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL
Challenge Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL. In his new role, Udi will lead all company activities in Israel and join the senior executive management team of the global Challenge Group. Udi brings vast experience in business and managing organisations within the global and Israeli logistics sectors, alongside extensive professional knowledge in air freight and global supply chain management. Yossi Shoukroun, CEO of Challenge … [Read more...] about Challenge Group appoints Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL
Lufthansa Cargo starts transpacific flight from Vietnam to the USA
With the start of the winter flight schedule last weekend, Lufthansa Cargo has inaugurated its first direct transpacific freighter service from Asia to North America. On Sunday, 27 October 2024, flightLH8019 took off from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the United States, operated by its JV subsidiary AeroLogic. The aircraft with the identification D-AALO had previously taken off from Frankfurt (FRA) for Vietnam on Saturday, 26 October 2024. It had then flown back from … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo starts transpacific flight from Vietnam to the USA
Asia Pacific airlines see robust passenger and cargo growth in September, driven by strong demand
Preliminary September 2024 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed healthy growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, on the back of robust consumer and business demand. The region’s airlines registered an 18.8% year-on-year growth in the number of international passengers carried to a combined total of 29.2 million in September. Traffic volumes averaged 97.5% of the corresponding month in 2019. Demand as measured in revenue … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines see robust passenger and cargo growth in September, driven by strong demand
