Cainiao Network is extending its partnership with Atlas Air with the launch of a new air freight route connecting Hong Kong to Bogotá, Colombia, using the latter’s 747-8F plane. With cargo capacity of 133 tonnes, the freighter will depart Hong Kong International Airport and transit in Miami International Airport (MIA), with final destination at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Cainiao said the air freight route will be further optimized and upgraded to include … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
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AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad), plans to expand its cargo fleet with the addition of three Airbus A321 converted freighters or A321F. The three narrowbody freighters, which will be leased from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be delivered in stages beginning in the first quarter of 2023 and positioned across key markets like Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. “It is a timely and strategic move on our part to … [Read more...] about AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
Air Charter Service Singapore: Moving big like the locals
Payload Asia conducts an interview with Jason Bird, head of cargo at Air Charter Service Singapore, to learn more about the company’s Asia Pacific network and the length it goes to, to provide reliable service amidst cargo and supply chain disruptions. Can you describe ACS’ network in Asia Pacific? ACS has five offices in the APAC region which are Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Sydney, and Singapore. Because we have native speaking brokers in all major centres, it allows us to communicate … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service Singapore: Moving big like the locals
Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Kuehne+Nagel has inked a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air to operate the last two nose-loading Boeing 747-800F freighters to be produced by Airbus. The Swiss freight forwarder will charter the entire capacity of these widebody freighters starting the third and fourth quarter of this year. The aircraft will fly volatile trade lanes, such as transpacific routes, it noted. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa Compared to its predecessor the 747-400F, the 747-8F … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
CDB Aviation to deliver China’s first A330-300P2F this year
Irish aircraft lessor CDB Aviation is on pace to launch the very first A330-300P2F converted freighter in China this year. The company, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has secured lease commitments from Sichuan Airlines and Jiangxi Cargo Airlines. The company has ordered 12 more conversions of the A330-300 with EFW amidst strong demand in the Chinese market. Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines, which has three A330-200F jets in its … [Read more...] about CDB Aviation to deliver China’s first A330-300P2F this year
DB Schenker extends charter contract with Atlas Air
Atlas Air last week announced the extension of its partnership with Schenker Flight Services GmbH (DB Schenker), to provide air cargo charter flights for transpacific shipments. Atlas Air will provide charter capacity for shipments on the forwarder’s transpacific network. The new arrangement extends the dedicated capacity secured in 2020, which Atlas offers on multiple flights each week. Also read: DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents “The timely and reliable … [Read more...] about DB Schenker extends charter contract with Atlas Air
