Press release Starting this week DB Schenker will offer additional charter capacities across the Atlantic. The new route starts from the Netherlands and reaches Brazil after two stopovers in the US. In South America, direct connections to Argentina and Chile are available. The weekly freight charter flight provides 50 tonnes of capacity and expands DB Schenker’s growing intercontinental flight network. Every Sunday night, the flight leaves Amsterdam (AMS) and stops in New York City (JFK) … [Read more...] about DB Schenker offers charter flights to Latin America
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Cathay Pacific resumes freight service from WTB
Cathay Pacific Cargo has resumed its weekly Boeing 747 freighter service from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) in Queensland, Australia to Hong Kong (HKG). The carrier said in a LinkedIn post on 4 August the new service will support local producers and exporters of chilled meats, vegetables and more to reach the Hong Kong market and beyond. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport said the freighter service will serve as a gateway for oversize cargo, chilled meat, horticulture-fruit/vegetables, seafood, … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific resumes freight service from WTB
CEVA Logistics opens new office in Bahrain
CEVA Logistics is expanding its presence across the Middle East with a new office in Bahrain. Located in Manama, the new office will offer a full range of air, ocean, ground and contract logistics services. CEVA Logistics’ revenue in the region grew 30 percent last year, and the forwarder expects its local presence to accelerate its growth in key industries and to support end-to-end deliveries and last-mile service. CEVA Logistics' direct presence in the Middle East now includes Bahrain, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics opens new office in Bahrain
SingPost names new information chief
National postal service operator Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has appointed Noel Singgih as its Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) in July 2022. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr Singgih joins the management team from DHL Supply Chain, where he was the unit’s chief information officer for Asia Pacific. Mr Singgih, who spent a decade with DHL, held several key leadership roles, amassing a wealth of expertise in developing IT solutions for global customers. Mr Vincent … [Read more...] about SingPost names new information chief
Etihad’s bet on A350 freighter confirmed
Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new-generation A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow. This order of the A350F sees the airline expanding its relationship with Airbus, adding to its existing order of A350-1000s, five of which have been delivered. Etihad has also firmed up a long-term agreement for Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its entire A350 fleet, marking the first agreement for an Airbus FHS … [Read more...] about Etihad’s bet on A350 freighter confirmed
Agility seals Menzies acquisition
Kuwaiti logistics provider Agility last week finalized its 763 million euro acquisition (or around US$779 million) of UK-based John Menzies PLC, merging it with its subsidiary National Aviation Services. Once integrated, the combined company will provide air cargo services, fuel services and ground services and will carry the Menzies Aviation brand with Menzies Aviation CEO, Philipp Joeinig, becoming the CEO of the combined company. With combined revenues (Menzies and NAS) exceeding … [Read more...] about Agility seals Menzies acquisition