Kuehne+Nagel announces the appointment of Shirley Sharma Paterson as Global Head of Sales, effective August 1, 2025. She will report directly to the CEO of Kuehne+Nagel, Stefan Paul, leveraging her extensive experience and proven track record in achieving business growth. Shirley Sharma Paterson, an American citizen, joins Kuehne+Nagel with over 25 years of global experience in the supply chain industry. She has held several senior leadership roles, most recently serving as the Head of … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel appoints new Global Head of Sales
Asia Pacific air logistics
New Singapore office brings Kardex intralogistics expertise to Southeast Asia
Intralogistics specialist Kardex has opened a new office in Singapore, bringing its innovative solutions to local customers. With an expert team located at the new 300 m² office in the Nordic European Centre at the International Business Park, Kardex is positioned for growth in Southeast Asia, meeting growing demand for smart, scalable material handling and storage automation in the region. Official launch celebrates Kardex’s growing Southeast Asian operation A formal opening ceremony took … [Read more...] about New Singapore office brings Kardex intralogistics expertise to Southeast Asia
Qatar Airways Cargo to showcase Sama—the world’s first AI digital cabin crew at Air Cargo Europe 2025
Qatar Airways Cargo announces the expansion of Sama, the airline's pioneering AI Digital Human, who has successfully transitioned from enhancing passenger services to now revolutionising the cargo experience. This innovative development will be showcased at Air Cargo Europe, taking place from 2-5 June 2025 in Munich, Germany. Initially launched to assist passengers with bookings, enquiries, and customer service interactions, Sama has redefined the way travellers engage with Qatar Airways. Her … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo to showcase Sama—the world’s first AI digital cabin crew at Air Cargo Europe 2025
FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services wins new contract with EDT – eDirect Transport
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a contract with EDT - eDirect Transport, a global logistics platform specialising in cross-border e-commerce between China and Europe. Under this agreement, FCS will provide comprehensive E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services at Frankfurt Airport. This latest development extends WFS and SATS’ cooperation with EDT, which already includes agreements for e-commerce … [Read more...] about FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services wins new contract with EDT – eDirect Transport
Qatar Airways Cargo delivers record-breaking year and reaffirms its leading position
Qatar Airways Cargo has once again proven why it continues to be the world’s leading air cargo carrier. In a year defined by disruption and fierce competition, the world’s largest cargo airline posted its strongest financial performance since the COVID era, with a 17.4% surge in cargo revenue and 1.5 million tonnes of chargeable weight transported. A bold strategy, relentless innovation, and unmatched operational reliability have kept the airline firmly ahead of the curve—and the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo delivers record-breaking year and reaffirms its leading position
China Airlines launches digital booking on WebCargo by Freightos®, digitalising key global trade lanes
Freightos, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that China Airlines (CAL, 2610.TW), a top-15 air cargo carrier, will be launching on Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms. Starting next week, thousands of freight forwarders will have instant access to China Airlines’ rates, capacity, and eBookings across a network of 85 aircraft serving 192 destinations in 29 countries. Forwarders can now digitally search, quote … [Read more...] about China Airlines launches digital booking on WebCargo by Freightos®, digitalising key global trade lanes
