The Supervisory Board of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics announces upcoming changes to its Management Board and the International Executive Board (IEB). Over the past years, Hellmann has built a strong foundation for sustainable growth by implementing a new organizational structure, launching significant investments in IT and digital infrastructure, and fostering a renewed corporate culture. Under the leadership of Jens Drewes, who assumed the CEO role in June this year, the focus is now on … [Read more...] about Hellmann launches next growth phase with new global leadership structure
Asia Pacific air cargo
Swissport acquires ViaEurope to expands its e-commerce service offering
Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an innovative logistics services provider, specializing in end-to-end cross-border e-commerce solutions. The combination of ViaEurope with Swissport creates a single point of contact for shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders, while providing a comprehensive service offering across each step of the product journey from aircraft handling, … [Read more...] about Swissport acquires ViaEurope to expands its e-commerce service offering
Changi Airport to invest S$3 billion over next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub
Changi Airport Group (CAG) will invest S$3 billion over the next six years in Singapore Changi Airport Terminals 1 to 4 to improve services such as baggage handling, check-in, immigration and Skytrain connections between terminals, as well as to replace end-of-life systems to facilitate smoother passenger and airline experience. The investments will help Changi Airport stay competitive and meet rising demand for air travel before Terminal 5 is operational in the mid-2030s. Airport charges … [Read more...] about Changi Airport to invest S$3 billion over next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub
dnata receives first Cargo IQ certified membership
dnata has received its first Cargo iQ certification as the Dubai based ground handling specialist commits to continuous reporting and high quality handling across its network. dnata integrated the Cargo iQ principles into its existing Quality Management framework, with the aim of reporting three quarters of shipments globally. dnata’s digitalisation initiative onecargo, has enabled ground handling data to be collected from all global stations within one system. The key stations Dubai, London, … [Read more...] about dnata receives first Cargo IQ certified membership
Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 25 Years in Japan
Gebrüder Weiss looks back on 25 years of air and sea freight transports in Japan. “The decision to gain a foothold in Japan has turned out to be the right strategy in the long term. Companies in the island nation manufacture their products for recipients all over the world. So, their goods are present in numerous supply chains within the Gebrüder Weiss network,” explains Michael Zankel, Regional Manager East Asia / Oceania at Gebrüder Weiss. Owing to its strong industrial base, Japan had … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 25 Years in Japan
Emirates orders five additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
Emirates has placed a firm order for 5 more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end 2026. In addition, Emirates has signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for 4 Boeing 777Fs in its existing fleet. Based on these investments, by December 2026, Emirates SkyCargo expects to operate a fleet of 21 production-built Boeing 777 freighters, … [Read more...] about Emirates orders five additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
