DSV has added airfreight charter services to the United States to accommodate the surging demand during peak season on the transatlantic route. The logistics provider has started flying airfreight part charters twice a week to New York JFK from Belgium (LGG) since 19 October. It has also added a third weekly rotation between Luxembourg (LUX) and Huntsville (HSV) in Alabama. Also read: DSV boosts Europe-Asia cargo air bridge with two 747 freighters DSV noted shippers to New York can … [Read more...] about DSV boosts air charter capacity on transatlantic route amidst peak season
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GEODIS Taiwan appoints new managing director
GEODIS has named Lin Shih Ying or Nana Lin as managing director for Taiwan to accelerate the freight forwarder’s solutions for the high tech, retail and automotive industries and help clients “de-risk their supply chains.” Born and raised in Taiwan, Nana has extensive experience in international supply chain management, having worked with leading logistics operators in Europe, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Taiwan for more than 10 years. Also read: GEODIS names new managing director in … [Read more...] about GEODIS Taiwan appoints new managing director
Turkish Cargo ups the ante with more direct airfreight services
Turkish Cargo has expanded its direct cargo network to 95 destinations by adding London, Bucharest, Bangkok, Singapore, Beirut and Lahore to its direct cargo flight destinations, reinforcing its position as "the air cargo brand with the widest direct cargo flight network of the world," a press release confirmed. Also read: Turkish Cargo ramps up its digitalisation with workforce automation As of September, Turkish Cargo added London Heathrow (LHR), Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Changi … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo ups the ante with more direct airfreight services
HAFFA Chairman takes shot at judging for the 7th Payload Asia Awards
Mr. Brian Wu, Chairman of the Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA), was the guest of honour during the last instalment of the Payload Asia Awards. He is the Director of BEL International Logistics Limited (formerly known as Broadair Express), a leading Hongkong-based company established in 1978. He has been in the cargo industry since 2003, working with freight forwarders in operations, customer services, sales and management. Also read: John … [Read more...] about HAFFA Chairman takes shot at judging for the 7th Payload Asia Awards
Cathay Pacific on major restructuring: cash burn ‘unsustainable’
Following earlier news about massive layoffs and cessation of its wholly owned subsidiary, Cathay Pacific confirmed a major restructuring as the pandemic-induced crisis continues to pummel the aviation industry. As part of the overhaul, Cathay Dragon will cease to operate with immediate effect, the airline said. Cathay Pacific and budget carrier HK Express will swoop up the routes left behind by the regional carrier, subject to regulatory approval. The company will axe 8,500 positions or … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific on major restructuring: cash burn ‘unsustainable’
HKIA’s cargo volume dips 4.4 percent in September
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a slide in cargo volume for September despite uptick in imports and exports as capacity remains constrained. The world’s busiest air cargo hub saw freighter movements improve from last month’s 21.5 percent, up 25 percent compared to the same month last year. However, this was not enough to hoist the volume as it dipped 4.4 percent from September 2019. Cargo volume in August was down 3.5 percent year on year. Also read: HKIA: Cargo steady in … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume dips 4.4 percent in September