Teams from 10 international airlines have taken part in the fifteenth Hactl International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition, held at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1 in Hong Kong. Now a fixture on the calendar, the forklift driving element of the event tested the ability of contestants to manoeuvre forklift trucks precisely and safely along complex courses that are typical of the terminal environment. Meanwhile, the pallet building contest gave contestants one hour to palletise as much cargo as … [Read more...] about Hactl champions aviation safety at its forklift and pallet building competition
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Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign historic SAF deal
Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics). This groundbreaking partnership will result in a saving of 66,000 tonnes of CO2e over three years, between 2025 and 2027. The SAF, produced and delivered by Valero Marketing & Supply Company Diamond Green Diesel LLC, is based on used … [Read more...] about Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign historic SAF deal
Cargolux goes live on cargo.one, CargoAi, and WebCargo by Freightos to enhance digital offer
Cargolux, the Global Cargo Carrier of Choice, has joined the cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo by Freightos marketplaces to enhance its digital quote and booking offering. The marketplaces will allow Cargolux to increase its “speed to market” capabilities offering customers swift, easy, and direct access to booking capabilities. “As the demand for digital processes grows, we are intent on embracing change and broadening our digital reach. Joining marketplaces offers an additional, intuitive tool … [Read more...] about Cargolux goes live on cargo.one, CargoAi, and WebCargo by Freightos to enhance digital offer
HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
HAECO, a leading global aircraft engineering solutions provider, is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement on Boeing 747-400ERF base maintenance support to Cargolux from 2026 to 2028. Cargolux Airlines is Europe’s number one all-cargo airline and is headquartered in Luxembourg airport, where Cargolux’s twin-bay widebody hangar is located alongside fourteen in-house support shops. HAECO has been providing base maintenance services to Cargolux Boeing 747 fleet since 2018 in Xiamen, … [Read more...] about HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet
GE Aerospace and Cargolux have entered into a long-term support agreement to power the carrier’s future fleet of Boeing 777-8 freighters using fuel-efficient engines, including service extension for the existing engines powering the airline’s Boeing 747-8F fleet. The airline will use the GE9X for its future fleet, which many consider the most powerful aircraft engine and the quietest GE Aerospace engine ever produced (pounds of thrust per decibel), offering the lowest NOx emissions in its … [Read more...] about Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet
Cargolux and DB Schenker connect via API
Cargolux has launched an API together with long-time customer DB Schenker, which will provide a direct interface to generate tailored and immediate quotes to book their air freight. The API interface allows DB Schenker to directly connect its operating system to Cargolux’s system to receive quotes and book their freight onboard a flight. The interface offers dynamic pricing options based on specific requirements such as weight, routing, and product type. The move comes as both companies … [Read more...] about Cargolux and DB Schenker connect via API
