Emirates SkyCargo veteran Nihal Wickrema has joined US carrier National Airlines as vice president of strategy and revenue optimisation. An operational strategist by nature with over 30 years of experience across cargo charters and freighter operations, Nihal has held key positions in different capacities throughout his career. He joined Emirates’s cargo division in the early 90s, where he grew to become one of their key architects in designing and implementing processes and controls for … [Read more...] about Emirates cargo veteran Wickrema joins National Airlines
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AEI nabs deal to convert three MD-88SFs for USA Jet
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Michigan-based regional carrier USA Jet Airlines with three AEI MD-88SF freighter conversions, with further option to convert three more of the same aircraft type. The conversions are part of a significant expansion in domestic air capacity that the airline’s parent company Ascent Global Logistics is investing in over a multiyear period. The MD-88SF freighter conversion features additional pallet positions and greater … [Read more...] about AEI nabs deal to convert three MD-88SFs for USA Jet
KWE Malaysia unveils warehouse in Penang Airport FCZ
Kintetsu World Express’ Malaysia unit has launched a new warehouse in the free commercial zone at Penang International Airport this week, a press release confirmed. The warehouse, which occupies 9,234 square metres, started operations on 1 February and has a temperature-controlled area suitable for handling precision electronic equipment, medical equipment, and other freight requiring specific temperature and humidity levels. “Penang is a focus for investment by foreign-based corporations … [Read more...] about KWE Malaysia unveils warehouse in Penang Airport FCZ
Nippon Express introduces halal air cargo service in Japan
Nippon Express has started a new halal-certified domestic air cargo service in Japan as it expands its position in the growing Sharia law-compliant logistics market. The service, which started on 8 March, is integrated into the company’s Express Hi-Speed domestic air cargo service and will serve the roughly 200,000 Muslim population in Japan. Nippon Express’ halal-certified transport brings a handful of features to its Express Hi-Speed service. This include better visibility for halal … [Read more...] about Nippon Express introduces halal air cargo service in Japan
Cathay adds capacity on HKG-BRU for pharma deliveries
Cathay Pacific is adding additional cargo capacity on the pharma corridor between Brussels and Hong Kong to increase links with the European vaccine production hub. The extra pax-freighter flights are planned until June and the schedule will be adapted according to market demand and other developments. The airline has seen a growing demand for air freight flights between Belgium and Hong Kong, which is the leading freight and logistics hub in Asia. “While for now this is a temporary … [Read more...] about Cathay adds capacity on HKG-BRU for pharma deliveries
Air freight, contract logistics drive 2020 revenue for Agility
Global logistics provider Agility on Monday reported net profit of US$138 million (KD 41.6 million) for 2020, down 52.1 percent from 2019. In its 2020 financial report, the company recognised the performance of its integrated logistics (GIL) unit, which took much of the slack as other business units saw dismal results. Full-year net revenue for GIL inched up 3.8 percent versus 2019 to US$940 million (KD283.7 million), primarily driven by air freight and contract logistics which saw revenue … [Read more...] about Air freight, contract logistics drive 2020 revenue for Agility
