Other months but the same trend for Liege Airport which recorded its eighth month of growth in a row. In August, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport did even better than in August 2023. In August 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 9% on August 2023 (2,152 vs. 1,970). And tonnage rose from 77,949 tons in August 2023 to 85,904 tons in August 2024, a 10% increase! E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in air transport, as Xeneta … [Read more...] about Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Asia Pacific air freight
Lufthansa Cargo publishes winter flight schedule 2024/2025
With the newly published timetable, Lufthansa Cargo offers its customers 89 weekly B777F freighter connections worldwide, seven more than in the summer timetable. A significant development in the winter timetable is a transpacific flight: a weekly rotation of a B777F freighter connects Frankfurt via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) with Los Angeles (LAX) and then returns to the home hub in Frankfurt. This is the cargo carrier's first direct connection from the Asian market to the U.S. network, offering … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo publishes winter flight schedule 2024/2025
Cainiao doubles down on global logistics network with launch of second batch of global e-hub construction
Cainiao Group, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, announced the launch of the second batch of its global e-commerce logistics hubs (e-Hubs), aimed at creating a shared infrastructure that supports all e-commerce platforms, merchants, and brands in their efforts to sell both online and offline worldwide. This initiative is part of Cainiao’s global strategy to strengthen its end-to-end logistics capabilities and achieve the long-term goal of global deliveries within 72 hours. “In … [Read more...] about Cainiao doubles down on global logistics network with launch of second batch of global e-hub construction
Philippine Airlines partners with cargo.one to supercharge its first ever digital sales
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the national carrier airline of the Philippines, announced that it will soon debut its capacity in the digital booking market, following a new partnership with cargo.one. cargo.one enables the airline to target thousands of freight forwarders in relevant markets, digitally around the clock, bolstering its brand presence, reducing its cost of sale, and gaining market responsive digital pricing. Freight forwarders are sure to benefit from Philippine Airlines’ renewed … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines partners with cargo.one to supercharge its first ever digital sales
DHL Express adds aviation capacity and prepares ground network for demanding 2024 peak season
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express delivery provider, has ramped up its investments in transportation and shipment handling capacity in anticipation of increased demand for express services during the traditional end-of-year peak season. DHL Express is investing over EUR 100 million in transport and handling capacity in the fourth quarter to support its customers’ growth. As part of the ongoing modernization of its airfreight fleet, DHL Express will be initiating the … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds aviation capacity and prepares ground network for demanding 2024 peak season
Fraport traffic figures – August 2024: Passenger numbers and cargo volumes continue to grow
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 6.1 million passengers in August 2024, a 3.7 percent increase on the same month last year. Supported by summer school vacations in Hesse and neighboring German states, FRA surpassed the 200,000 passenger mark on a total of 13 days across the month. By comparison, the 200,000 figure was exceeded on only five days in August 2023. Travel demand was particularly high for European holiday destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures – August 2024: Passenger numbers and cargo volumes continue to grow