Brussels Cargo, the cargo division of Brussels Airlines, has launched a new daylight courier service to major cities across Europe. The new service will be marketed by the airline's exclusive cargo GSA, Globe Air Cargo, part of European Cargo Services (ECS) to and from Brussels. It initially serves launch destinations of Athens, Barcelona, Lisbon, Nice, Madrid and Warsaw carrying shipments containing pieces of up to 32 kilos each. "The frequency and reliability of our services in Europe make … [Read more...] about EUROPE: New day courier service from Brussels Cargo
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EUROPE: Cargo carrier MK back in the skies
UK-based cargo carrier MK Airlines has resumed flights after its joint administrators secured initial funding from Transatlantic Aviation Ltd, part of The Belfairs Management Group of Companies. The development came 10 days after MK Airlines' Board of Directors appointed James Bradney, Andrew Duncan and Michael Oldham of BKL Business Recovery, as Joint administrators. MK Airlines temporarily suspended services but maintained its Air Operators Certificate. MK Airlines had been in … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Cargo carrier MK back in the skies
EUROPE: Cargo version of TGV to court air traffic
The company that designed and built France's high-speed TGV trains is developing a cargo version that could see short-haul air cargo shifted to Europe's growing high-speed rail network, according to a report in the Financial Times. President of Paris-based Alstom Transport, Philippe Mellier said the plan was to win over cargo from air the express parcel business of companies such as UPS and FedEx. "I think that very high-speed trains in the future could be a good alternative to the UPS … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Cargo version of TGV to court air traffic
EUROPE: Cargologic and Airport Cargo merger
Cargologic is expanding its network in Europe by taking over responsibility for the 3,500 sqm warehouse currently operated by its sister company Airport Cargo Handling B.V., effective 1 July. The cargo warehouse at Schiphol- South, Amsterdam has been renovated over the last two months to prepare it for new and existing customers, the company said. The building offers 10 truck docks, is equipped with an ETV system with refrigerated ULD storage spaces, and is located only 300 metre from the … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Cargologic and Airport Cargo merger
EUROPE: New Cargolux service from Asia to Vienna
Cargolux Airlines International S.A. has announced a new weekly service from Asia directly into Vienna/Austria. The new service was initiated upon clients' request, according to Cargolux, based on increased traffic volumes directly into Vienna, offering time and cost efficient connections with Austria and the Eastern European region. It complements the company's existing Asia-Budapest service, with six flights per week (four out of Hong Kong and two from Taipei/Bangkok). Commodities flown to … [Read more...] about EUROPE: New Cargolux service from Asia to Vienna
EUROPE: New Lufthansa cargo centre at Frankfurt hub
Lufthansa Cargo recently laid the foundation stone for a new freight center in CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport. The new "Lufthansa Cargo Service Center", has a warehouse capacity of about 20,000 square metres and more than 8,000 square metres of office space and joins the existing "Lufthansa Cargo Center" in CargoCity North. The new handling facility will principally handle mail shipments from medium-sized forwarders and partner airlines. Simultaneously, the Service Center will … [Read more...] about EUROPE: New Lufthansa cargo centre at Frankfurt hub
