UPS and Aurrigo have announced a project to deploy Auto-Cargo, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy loads to and from aircraft, at East Midlands Airport. UPS said the autonomous technology will enable the limited numbers of security-cleared drivers to perform other roles around the airport, with the target of achieving zero tailpipe emissions. The vehicle can transport a standard full-size cargo pallet or two half-size standard containers or unit load devices (ULD) up to a … [Read more...] about UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
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Lufthansa deploys A321F to add capacity in the Nordics
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its position in the Nordic region with the addition of Helsinki (HEL) to its cargo network plus additional frequency to Copenhagen (CPH), starting 28 September. The airline will fly its A321F freighters on a new route from Frankfurt to Copenhagen via Helsinki every Thursday, in addition to the existing FRA-CPH freighter service on Mondays. The new service, with flight number LH8354, will offer 28 tonnes of cargo capacity and will arrive in HEL and CPH in the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa deploys A321F to add capacity in the Nordics
Martin Drew joins Atlas Air
Atlas Air Worldwide last week announced the appointment of Martin Drew as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective September 25, 2023. Drew most recently held the SVP post for global sales, marketing, brand and cargo at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, where he was in charge of Etihad Cargo and part of the airline’s leadership team. In his new role, Martin will be responsible for driving strategic growth and diversification across Atlas Air’s services, geographic footprint, and … [Read more...] about Martin Drew joins Atlas Air
WFS tests new Linde forklifts at Barcelona facility
Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, has partnered with material handling specialist Linde to start a 7-month proof-of-concept trial using autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) in its cargo terminal at Barcelona Airport. Two types of AGV forklifts will be used within the inbound and outbound operational areas of the Barcelona facility, which were chosen for their ability to provide automated transport of pallets for both low and high cargo storage … [Read more...] about WFS tests new Linde forklifts at Barcelona facility
Qatar Airways marks 20 years of freighter operations
Qatar Airways Cargo is celebrating its 20th year of dedicated freighter operations Over the past two decades, Qatar Airways Cargo has continuously expanded its fleet, network, and product portfolio, in a bid to become the world's #1 cargo carrier. In 2003, Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of its very first freighter, an Airbus A300-600, which was a converted passenger aircraft. It began regular operations to Amsterdam and Chennai, and shortly thereafter, to New Delhi. Today, the cargo … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways marks 20 years of freighter operations
SingPost, FedEx team up on parcel drop-offs
SingPost and FedEx Express have come to a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which is expected to provide greater convenience for FedEx customers who can now make parcel drop-offs at select SingPost stations. The two companies have initiated a 3-month trial on 25 September that will allow the option of dropping FedEx parcels at POPStop counters located at within six participating post offices across the city state, with no additional charges. FedEx said the main objective of … [Read more...] about SingPost, FedEx team up on parcel drop-offs