Lufthansa is adjusting its freighter route network in response to corresponding demand for the 2023 summer flight schedule, which starts on 26 March. The German airline said weekly frequencies to destinations in China served by Boeing 777F aircraft will be both increased and combined in routing. Lufthansa Cargo plans to offer 10 freighter flights per week to Shanghai (PVG) in the future. On two of these Shanghai connections, the airline will also fly to Chengdu (CTU), doubling its capacity … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to add B777F services to China in March
Asia Pacific air cargo
WFS wins China Eastern contract in Liege
China Eastern Airlines has extended its partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with a new contract to handle Boeing 777 cargo-only flights at Liege Airport. The new 3-year agreement will see WFS handling around 32,000 tonnes of cargo each year for the carrier. China Eastern operates up to nine B777 flights a week into the Belgian airport from Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) in China’s Shandong Province. Alongside warehouse operations, WFS also provides ramp handling … [Read more...] about WFS wins China Eastern contract in Liege
Emirates and Air Canada join forces in cargo
Emirates and Air Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last week to deliver more benefits to air freight customers around the world. The two carriers will work closely on a number of initiatives, which include expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements, allowing access to more capacity on a larger combined network. Both airlines bring particular experience in handling unique cargo on their dedicated fleet of freighters and passenger aircraft, including … [Read more...] about Emirates and Air Canada join forces in cargo
Cainiao teams up with DHL in Poland
Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network has signed an agreement with DHL eCommerce Solutions as the two companies look to capitalise on Poland’s fast-growing e-commerce market, with plans to improve the country’s out-of-home delivery services. DHL will purchase part of Cainiao’s subsidiary in Poland, and the two companies plan to invest 60 million euros to build one of the country's largest networks of parcel lockers with user-friendly interfaces to cover the first and last mile. Cainiao has … [Read more...] about Cainiao teams up with DHL in Poland
Scan Global Logistics has a new owner
Danish logistics provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has announced its newest owner, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII or CVC, a press release dated 6 February stated. CVC has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in the company from an investor group led by AEA Investors Small Business Private Equity or AEA, but the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In Asia, CVC also owns Fast Logistics in the Philippines, which operates an extensive network of transport, warehousing, … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics has a new owner
DoKaSch equips El Al Cargo with Opticoolers
Israel’s national airline EL AL and DoKaSch Temperature Solutions have signed a master rental agreement for the usage of Opticooler active containers, as the airline looks to support the pharma industry with an efficient and reliable cold chain service Thanks to the new solution, El Al can now offer another option to safely transport temperature-sensitive products to and from its headquarters at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on the bellyhold of its passenger fleet as well as on dedicated … [Read more...] about DoKaSch equips El Al Cargo with Opticoolers