Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a long-term contract to become SAS Cargo’s handling partner at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the airline’s main Scandinavian hubs. The contract, which starts on 24 February 2025, follows a thorough selection process by SAS Cargo, and marks the first time the airline has partnered with an external handling provider at one of its Scandinavian hubs. It also extends SAS Cargo’s business partnership with WFS, which already … [Read more...] about WFS wins historic SAS Cargo Handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Asia Pacific air logistics
J&T Express exceeds 100M global parcels handled in a single day on Double 11, driven by strong growth across multiple regions
J&T Global Express Limited, a global logistics service provider, announced a new milestone in its growth trajectory, surpassing 100 million parcels handled worldwide in a single day during this year’s Double 11 shopping festival on November 12th. Double 11 is a traditional peak season for China and Southeast Asia. From October 20th to November 12th, J&T Express saw significant growth in parcel volume in both markets. In China, the peak season during the same period saw an average daily … [Read more...] about J&T Express exceeds 100M global parcels handled in a single day on Double 11, driven by strong growth across multiple regions
Passenger volumes hold steady at Frankfurt Airport for October 2024
In October 2024, approximately 5.7 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), up slightly (by 0.3 percent) from the corresponding month of 2023. During the fall school holidays in the German state of Hesse flights to warm-weather locations were in especially great demand. They included destinations in Greece, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. However, passenger volumes were still about 11.6 percent below the corresponding month of 2019.1 During the month under review, … [Read more...] about Passenger volumes hold steady at Frankfurt Airport for October 2024
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines welcomes Lion Air as new member
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) announced that Lion Air Indonesia has become a member of the Association with immediate effect. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Lion Air is Indonesia’s largest privately run airline and the largest budget airline in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1999, Lion Air today operates both international and domestic air services connecting different Indonesian cities to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines welcomes Lion Air as new member
Logi-Sys and CargoAi partner to deliver powerful logistics management solution
Softlink Global announced a strategic partnership of its state-of-the-art Transportation Management System (TMS) Logi-Sys with CargoAi, a leading provider of air cargo booking and data solutions. This powerful integration will empower logistics businesses with enhanced visibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across their supply chains. Seamless Integration for Streamlined Operations Logi-Sys and CargoAi will connect through a secure Application Programming Interface (API), facilitating … [Read more...] about Logi-Sys and CargoAi partner to deliver powerful logistics management solution
Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village
In a landmark step toward advancing sustainable aviation, Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement at COP29. This cooperation embodies a shared vision and joint commitment to establish a certified green airport and cargo village in the Alat Free Economic Zone, supporting both ICAO’s and the Republic of Azerbaijan’s environmental sustainability goals. The collaboration aims to develop … [Read more...] about Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village