The Cargolux Group adds a weekly service on Tuesdays from Oslo to Luxembourg on 1 November 2016 on its flight C85022 from New York. The first flight will carry a load of salmon that is distributed to various Cargolux destinations from the airline’s hub in Luxembourg. Operated with modern B747-8 freighters, the Oslo service caters to the air freight needs of Norwegian shippers who are set to benefit from Cargolux’s long-standing expertise in cool chain transports and the airline’s dedicated CV … [Read more...] about Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
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Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
Cargolux introduces a new direct weekly flight from Luxembourg to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico from 2 October bringing the number of weekly services it operates between Europe and Puerto Rico to five. Cargolux utilised highly specialised cool chain equipment and the most modern dedicated freighter in the industry, the B747-8F, that is ideally suited for perishable and cool chain shipments with its four independently adjustable climate zones, superior range and speed, the carrier said. Cargolux has … [Read more...] about Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich bows out
In a surprise move, Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich has stepped down citing personal reasons, two years after his appointment at the all cargo carrier. According to the Luxemburger Wort newspaper the news emerged Wednesday evening that Reich would leave with immediate effect, after "losing support”, the newspaper said without elaborating. The decision is yet to be officially announced and still remains to be approved by the board, the report quoted Infrastructure Minister François Bausch as … [Read more...] about Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich bows out
Cargolux expands product portfolio capability
Cargolux has launched an extension to its product portfolio with two new additions, CV Select and CV Select+. These two features act as an additional layer in combination with any of the eight existing products and are implemented immediately. They can be added to a product through the product speed feature while booking. The two additions present customers with a number of unique advantages. CV Select features preferred access to premium capacity and booking commitment, all combined with the … [Read more...] about Cargolux expands product portfolio capability
Cargolux hits 100,000 tonnes milestone on LUX-CGO
Barely two years after commencing flights between its Luxembourg and Zhengzhou hubs, Cargolux Airlines International announced that cargo volume on this route has surpassed 100,000 tonnes, just eight months after the carrier announced hitting the 50,000-tonne mark last October. Cargolux president and CEO, Dirk Reich, highlighted Cargolux China’s plans for its network noting the success of Cargolux’s relationship with its Chinese partner, Henan Civil Aviation and Investment Co. (HNCA). “We … [Read more...] about Cargolux hits 100,000 tonnes milestone on LUX-CGO
Cargolux shifts flower flights from Maastricht to Amsterdam
Cargolux Airlines International has changed the routing of its flower flights from South America to the Netherlands and flies these services directly to Amsterdam instead of Maastricht. The airline noted that this significantly enhances its service offering and strengthens its commitment to its customers in this product segment. Up to 90 per cent of the capacity on these flights is filled with goods for the Dutch market. Cargolux said the move was based on customer requests, most of whom are … [Read more...] about Cargolux shifts flower flights from Maastricht to Amsterdam