Terry Unrein has joined SEKO Logistics in the new role of Chief Commercial Officer, Americas, responsible for sales and revenue growth and Air and Ocean Product strategy in the Americas region. His appointment represents a return to SEKO, where he spent over two years as Vice President Global Sales before joining Crane Worldwide Logistics in March 2015 as Regional Vice President, Pacific West. In his new role he is based at SEKO’s global headquarters in … [Read more...] about Terry Unrein, Chief Commercial Officer – Americas
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56th FIATA World Congress
The 56th session of the FIATA World Congress, with co-hosts Ministry of Transport and the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) received accolades from Zurich-based FIATA for the successful organisation of the event in Kuala Lumpur. FIATA is the influential non-governmental organisation (NGO) which represents the freight forwarding industry worldwide. One of the largest and most important events in the global logistics industry calendar, the Congress was attended by more … [Read more...] about 56th FIATA World Congress
Qatar Airways Cargo expands its fleet with a Boeing 777F
Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of its thirteenth Boeing 777F freighter at its home base - Hamad International Airport (HIA). Continuing its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier’s fleet now includes 22 freighters, comprising eight Airbus A330F, 13 Boeing 777F and one Boeing 747-8F. Qatar Airways chief officer Cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann, said: “We are excited to take delivery of the newest freighter just … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo expands its fleet with a Boeing 777F
IATA reports continued double digit demand growth for freight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 12.1% in August 2017, compared to the same period a year ago. This was the fifth time in six months of double-digit gains on the previous year’s performance. Demand is growing at exceptional speed when compared to the five-year average growth rate of 4.4%. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne … [Read more...] about IATA reports continued double digit demand growth for freight
321 Precision Conversions announce Vallair as launch customer
321 Precision Conversions, LLC (321PC), announced Vallair Solutions sàrl; a wholly owned company of Vallair Capital S.A. (Vallair), as the launch customer for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Airbus A321-200 aircraft including the prototype aircraft and follow-on option aircraft. The prototype Aircraft (MSN891) was delivered by Vallair to 321PC in July. The company anticipates approval of a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for A321-200 conversions in 2019, with EASA … [Read more...] about 321 Precision Conversions announce Vallair as launch customer
Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
Sri Lanka's edible fish exporters are experiencing a boom following the resumption of shipments to Europe, and Emirates SkyCargo is playing a key role in helping them capitalise on this resurgence. SkyCargo reports that it is currently transporting about 100 tons of edible fish a week from Colombo to markets in Europe and the USA, a noteworthy increase over export volumes that were prevailing before the implementation of the 15-month suspension of exports to Europe in … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
