Saudi Logistics Services or SAL has announced the appointment of Engr. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as acting chief executive replacing Omar Hariri, who will move on to Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) as CEO effective July 1. Alhussayen was formerly SAL’s chief operations officer, with 25 years of experience holding leadership positions at multiple prominent companies in Saudi Arabia. “This transitional period SAL will not affect our operations at all and will serve as a new opportunity to … [Read more...] about SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority
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Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
The air cargo and logistics industry is currently at the stage of digitalisation, and while the adoption may be nascent there are those who are working hard to accelerate the transformation beyond paperless trails and transactions. Singapore-based tech company Speedcargo knows the value of digitising paperwork and workflow management, but the company believes the next stage is capturing the digital information of cargo. “An industry that is based on the movement of physical goods will need … [Read more...] about Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
Swissport lands key contract extensions in Asia
Swissport is growing its business in northeast Asia as it extended key contracts in Japan and South Korea with partner airlines and integrators. The air services provider renewed its contract with Air France, KLM and Air Calin at Narita Airport (NRT) in Tokyo and has been providing cargo handling for Air France and KLM at Incheon Airport in Seoul as well as ground services for Air France at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) since June. Swissport is set to manage cargo volumes of 25,000 tonnes … [Read more...] about Swissport lands key contract extensions in Asia
Hactl set to handle more aircraft engines at new facility
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), is making a bid to increase Hong Kong’s involvement in the movement of aero engines through the establishment of a new Aero Engine Handling Centre (AEHC). Hong Kong’s largest independent handler said the city state is one of only two locations in Asia that have certified repair, modification and overhaul facilities for Rolls-Royce Trent engines, the ones used in the Airbus A330, A340, A350 and A380, as well as the Boeing 777 and 787 … [Read more...] about Hactl set to handle more aircraft engines at new facility
Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
Air China has extended its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at two key airports in Europe as the airline tries to capitalise on key trade lanes connected to the mainland. The Chinese airline has renewed its cargo handling contract at London Heathrow (LHR) to three more years, whilst it signed a 12-month extension with WFS over at Frankfurt (FRA). Flights from London are currently operated by both B777 and A330 aircraft. Ex Frankfurt, the carrier offers both … [Read more...] about Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
dnata expands cargo facility at Sydney Airport
Cargo handler dnata is set to expand its existing cargo facility by an additional 4,800 square metres on a five-year lease with Sydney Airport, bringing the total area to 16,300 square metres upon completion. The planned facility will have direct ramp access and will feature extra landside and airside docks, and an additional truck hoist will be completed by mid-2021 to complement the on-airport warehouse’s existing one. “As an added value, forwarders with airside accredited drivers can … [Read more...] about dnata expands cargo facility at Sydney Airport
