Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport, Morocco’s primary air freight hub, which handles approximately 95 percent of the country’s total air cargo volumes. Swiftair Maroc operates a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse at the airport. The facility includes dedicated temperature-controlled infrastructure, with specialised cold rooms for pharmaceutical products and perishable … [Read more...] about Swissport signs binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, entering Morocco’s cargo market
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Turkish Cargo: Building a hub-led global cargo network for resilience and growth
When Turkish Cargo was named Overall Carrier of the Year – Global at the 12th Payload Asia Awards, the recognition was not simply a reflection of scale. It was an endorsement of the execution of an air cargo operator that has expanded rapidly, yet continues delivering reliability at scale in an increasingly complex global cargo landscape. “Being named Global Carrier of the Year reflects where Turkish Cargo stands today in the global air cargo industry,” says Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo: Building a hub-led global cargo network for resilience and growth
Besi APac inks deal with DHL Express to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via sustainable aviation fuel
Besi APac Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian unit of leading semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries N.V., has signed an agreement to join DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus programme to reduce emissions from its time-definite international shipments through investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The collaboration is expected to represent an approximate decrease of more than 400 tonnes in Well-to-Wheel (WTW) CO₂e. “Besi is firmly committed to the energy transition and … [Read more...] about Besi APac inks deal with DHL Express to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via sustainable aviation fuel
Cainiao secures external contracts for ZeeBot climbing robots as multiple large-scale deployments go live this year
Cainiao’s climbing robot system, ZeeBot, has secured a number of external contracts, while four to five large-scale internal projects are set to go live this year, underscoring the company’s growing momentum in warehouse automation. "Customer feedback has been positive so far, and our contract value this year has grown much faster than that of peers at a similar stage," said Bi Jianghua, Vice President of Cainiao and General Manager of its Logistics Technology division. Cainiao’s climbing … [Read more...] about Cainiao secures external contracts for ZeeBot climbing robots as multiple large-scale deployments go live this year
HKIA reports strong April passenger and cargo growth
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth of air traffic in April. During the month, HKIA handled 5.67 million passengers and 34,445 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 9.4% and 5.5% respectively. Cargo volume increased to 423,000 tonnes with a 4.9% year-on-year growth during the month. Overall passenger growth in April was supported by the Easter holiday, with daily passenger traffic peaking on 3 April at over 210,000 passengers. By passenger segment, … [Read more...] about HKIA reports strong April passenger and cargo growth
KLN continues to support global customers’ supply chain shifts with proven China-Hong Kong hybrid logistics solutions
KLN Logistics Group Limited continues to support multinational corporations in their supply chain shifts with its proven China-Hong Kong hybrid logistics solutions, delivering cost efficiencies without compromising service quality. Building on its track record, KLN has successfully relocated the operations for a heritage European confectioner, a global fast-food giant and a leading international paper distributor into the Greater Bay Area earlier this year. Developed through its extensive … [Read more...] about KLN continues to support global customers’ supply chain shifts with proven China-Hong Kong hybrid logistics solutions
