BBAM Limited Partnership is set to expand its 737-800BCF fleet with six firm orders and six options, as the aircraft leasing company looks to ride on the continued growth in the e-commerce and express cargo market. Boeing said the agreement brings the aircraft lessor’s 737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15. “As we look ahead to expanding our cargo fleet, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter provides the performance and efficiency our customers need,” said Steve Zissis, CEO of … [Read more...] about Aircraft lessor BBAM to add 12 more 737-800BCFs
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Bolloré Logistics joins Pharma.Aero, banks on innovation
Bolloré Logistics, one of the world’s top transport and logistics companies, was recently welcomed by Pharma.Aero as its 44th full member. “Pharma.Aero continues to expand its global network and we welcome Bolloré Logistics into the membership,” said Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero. “It allows us to further improve the air transportation and handling of pharmaceutical and vaccine shipments by creating awareness and focusing on global collaboration within the air cargo industry,” … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics joins Pharma.Aero, banks on innovation
JAL Cargo powers domestic service with CHAMP API
Japan Airlines (JAL) has implemented CHAMP’s API Gateway solution to power a new domestic air cargo service. CHAMP Cargosystems said this will enable the carrier to compete with other modes of transport and seamless integrate air and land options for its customers. JAL will also be able to offer capacity to its business partners by allowing them to match shipment requests from shippers with available flights. The solution enables the airline to use a suite of APIs that connect its new … [Read more...] about JAL Cargo powers domestic service with CHAMP API
Qatar Airways makes digital leap with WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is marking a major milestone in air cargo digitalisation as it looks to go live on Freightos’ cargo booking platform WebCargo, providing forwarders with real-time pricing and capacity. “Digitalisation is a crucial step in powering agile supply chains in a rapidly changing world," said Freightos Group CEO, Zvi Schrieber. With this partnership, forwarders working with QR Cargo will be able to book online in real time and gain access to live rates and available capacity, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways makes digital leap with WebCargo
Steven Polmans takes on new role with Nallian
With 20 years of experience in the cargo sector, Steven Polmans, former director for cargo & logistics at Brussels Airport, will join Nallian as chief customer officer. He retains the current chairman post with TIACA and will be responsible for expanding the network of cargo communities that operate on Nallian’s Cargo Cloud. Jean Verheyen, CEO of Nallian, said the hiring move follows the new contracts inked with lux-Airport and Dallas Fort Worth, and the recent opening of its office in … [Read more...] about Steven Polmans takes on new role with Nallian
Kerry Logistics opens hub to boost China’s chemical sector
Kerry Logistics Network has opened a logistics centre in China’s Hebei province as the company aims to capture the market potential in chemical logistics. The logistics centre, to be operated under Kerry IMS Chemical Logistics and will be the base in northern China, was opened and commenced operation on 8 January in the Cangzhou Lingang Economic and Technological Development Zone. Located near the Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone, the logistics centre occupies 320,000 square feet, … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics opens hub to boost China’s chemical sector