CTS Global Supply Chain Solutions announced its recent new expansion to Bogota DC, Colombia after Panama City in South America. Located in Bogota, CTS Colombia has CY in the 2 major seaports in Buenaventura and Cartagena, and one FTZ in BOG airport capable of handling ocean, air services and multimodal transportation. The newly-established CTS Colombia branch enables the company to provide more and better logistics services to its customers in South America and adds to its full development … [Read more...] about CTS Global Supply Chain Solutions expands in Bogota, Colombia
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dnata ensures smooth and safe journeys for animal passengers in Brussels
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has ensured the safe transportation of over 6500 animals through its advanced Animal Care and Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU) throughout 2023-24. The Animal Care & Inspection Centre (ACIC), a leading 2000m² facility, is dedicated to the safe handling of live animals at BRU. The facility was awarded the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its … [Read more...] about dnata ensures smooth and safe journeys for animal passengers in Brussels
Dovetail Electric Aviation adopts Siemens Xcelerator to pioneer sustainable aviation
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that sustainable aviation company, Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail), has selected the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software to design zero emission, battery and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for commercial aircraft. Optimizing the principles of circular economy, the propulsion systems will be retrofitted into legacy airplanes used by regional airlines and leisure and cargo flights, helping them reduce operating costs by up to 40%, … [Read more...] about Dovetail Electric Aviation adopts Siemens Xcelerator to pioneer sustainable aviation
American Airlines awards WFS cargo handling contract in Europe to mark Copenhagen launch
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has extended its partnership with American Airlines in Europe with a new cargo handling contract in Copenhagen to support the launch of the airline’s daily Boeing 787 flights between Denmark and its transatlantic hub in Philadelphia. In Europe, WFS is already handling American Airlines’ growing cargo volumes in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The new contract in Denmark will be … [Read more...] about American Airlines awards WFS cargo handling contract in Europe to mark Copenhagen launch
SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed services with ASISTIM acquisition
SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has just taken the big step of moving into the operations as-a-service market with the acquisition of ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services. This move illustrates SITA’s never-ending search for new ways to help airlines handle challenges and stay ahead, making air travel better for everyone. This deal boosts SITA’s role as a top partner for ambitious airlines, offering them comprehensive … [Read more...] about SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed services with ASISTIM acquisition
DHL Express leads the way in electrification of ground fleet at Brussels Airport
As part of the Stargate project of Brussels Airport, DHL Express leads the way in the field of electric ground-handling equipment. Following a successful test phase, one in three tractors and loaders of DHL Express that sorts and transports time-critical shipments from Brussels Airport, will be fully electric this summer. The cargo transporter’s crew buses and tarmac cars are already one hundred percent electric. This investment is a first step for DHL Express towards reducing its CO2 footprint … [Read more...] about DHL Express leads the way in electrification of ground fleet at Brussels Airport