Swissport has reached a significant operational milestone at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, handling 1,000 temperature-controlled containers (RKN-equivalent units) through its "cool+connect" facility. The milestone reflects strong growth in pharmaceutical volumes and reinforces Basel’s role as a key European gateway for life science air cargo. Since the launch of its “cool+connect” infrastructure in February 2025, Swissport has processed more than 1,000 temperature-controlled containers … [Read more...] about Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
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Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering
Last year, the Time Critical division of leading aircraft specialist, Air Charter Service, saw incredible growth, particularly in its IATA-accredited Next Flight Out (NFO) offering, with 175% more shipments than in the previous 12 months. Robert Alleman, CEO of ACS Time Critical, said: “We enjoyed a very successful 12 months last year, with all three of our services seeing large increases. The biggest of those came in our NFO division, with almost three times the amount of work compared to … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering
Resilience reimagined: How hyperconnected end-to-end logistics unlocks growth
Global supply chains have always been complex, but today they face near-constant volatility. Shifting trade routes, evolving regulations, geopolitical tensions, and climate disruptions have made uncertainty the new normal. According to McKinsey, supply chain disruptions lasting more than a month now occur every 3.7 years on average and can erode up to 45% of a company’s annual profits over a decade. At the same time, the bar is rising on the customer side: speed, transparency, and … [Read more...] about Resilience reimagined: How hyperconnected end-to-end logistics unlocks growth
DHL Express and SHEIN sign GoGreen Plus agreement to advance more sustainable logistics in cross-border E-commerce
DHL Express, a business unit of DHL Group, and SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, today signed a GoGreen Plus agreement at the DHL Group's NOW & NEXT logistics summit in Shanghai. Under the agreement, SHEIN will utilise sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by DHL Express for its international express air freight shipments, aiming to reduce carbon emissions on intercontinental transport routes. DHL Express has long served as one of SHEIN's core carriers in its global … [Read more...] about DHL Express and SHEIN sign GoGreen Plus agreement to advance more sustainable logistics in cross-border E-commerce
Chapman Freeborn secured successful delivery of the second ATR 72-600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force
Chapman Freeborn, a global provider of air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973, has successfully completed the delivery of an ATR 72 600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force. The company notes that the smooth execution of this complex operation highlights its continued ability to manage challenging logistics, tight schedules, and operational disruptions with precision and expertise. The ATR 72 600MPA, configured for maritime patrol missions, was manufactured by … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn secured successful delivery of the second ATR 72-600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force
GAL Aviation implements Kale’s ACS platform to optimise cargo appointment scheduling at El Dorado International Airport
GAL Aviation has announced the implementation of Kale Logistics' (Kale) Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) as the official platform for appointment scheduling and cargo delivery management at El Dorado International Airport. This initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing efficiency, transparency, and coordination within the airport's cargo logistics ecosystem. By adopting the ACS platform, GAL Aviation seeks to strengthen collaboration among exporters, freight forwarders, … [Read more...] about GAL Aviation implements Kale’s ACS platform to optimise cargo appointment scheduling at El Dorado International Airport
