dnata announced it has reached an agreement with Lynx Holdings LP to acquire its AirLogistix USA cargo handling operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) in the USA. The 30,000 sq ft facility includes the only dedicated perishable cargo facility at Houston airport. This state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products including pharmaceuticals, fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers, and further establishes dnata as a global leader … [Read more...] about dnata commences cargo operations in USA
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Dnata launches new cargo customer service centre in Dubai
Dnata’s new customer service centre for export cargo customers in Dubai was officially inaugurated today. Located in Dubai Airport Free Zone - Freight Gate 5, dnata said this new export centre marks the beginning of a product improvement programme for airlines, freight forwarders and shippers. Spanning over 5,000 sqm with 50 dedicated staff, the centre is expected to serve approximately 700 customers a day and handle 25,000 tonnes of export cargo per month. With new export counters, a … [Read more...] about Dnata launches new cargo customer service centre in Dubai
Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have signed long-term contracts with dnata to co-locate their cargo handling at London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Gatwick where the carriers operate and at six other UK regional airports - Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle. Effective 8 June 2016, the new ‘one roof’ handling strategy being rolled out across the UK will further enhance the airlines’ joint venture partnership and promises more … [Read more...] about Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
dnata hits 1 million tonne milestone at DWC
Dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, reached a key milestone in its operation at Dubai World Central (DWC), handling over one million tonnes of air freight since its first full year of operation in 2011. In just five years dnata has seen a staggering 90 per cent increase in freight volume, recording 170,260 tonnes in 2015, up from 89,729 tonnes in 2011. The performance has far exceeded the original growth forecast of 20 per cent. While expected to be the largest airport … [Read more...] about dnata hits 1 million tonne milestone at DWC
Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that it will be the first airport in Asia to launch a community of cargo partners whom it will support to pursue the attainment of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators on Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) certification – strengthening Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical cargo. The move follows the very successful pioneering work of Brussels Airport to undertake the community … [Read more...] about Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
Gerry’s dnata opens up three new Pakistan locations
Gerry’s dnata (the Pakistan arm of Dubai-based ground handler, dnata) has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in the country, investing over US$4 million in the new locations. These include Multan International airport (MUX) on 1 May, Quetta International (UET) on 11 June and Faisalabad International (LYP) on 11 July. The company said the move further underpins its position as a key aviation partner in the country. “We have … [Read more...] about Gerry’s dnata opens up three new Pakistan locations