Ground services provider inaugurates new office at Rome Fiumicino Airport Airport Handling, a majority-owned subsidiary of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, recently inaugurated its new office at Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO). The facility is part of the company’s multi-million euro investment, which includes a planned over €20 million investment in advanced ground support equipment (GSE), following the award of a seven-year ground handling license in Rome. Located at … [Read more...] about Airport Handling continues multi-million euro investment in Rome
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Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
New CEO has extensive experience across logistics and supply chain operations --- seamless transition to new role DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. Scott joined the company in 2021 and currently, additionally holds the position of Executive Vice President Contract Logistics for Region Europe. He … [Read more...] about Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at a fourth major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of SATS Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. The airline now offers daily Airbus A350 flights between the New England city and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. WFS expects to handle over 8 million kilograms of cargo a year on SAS’s Boston operations, including high … [Read more...] about SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Lufthansa Cargo presents commitment to transforming the aviation industry
On Supply Chain Day, 18 April: Digitalization and innovation are key to transforming the air cargo industry Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Aiming to become the most efficient cargo airline in the world Behind-the-scenes look: Lufthansa Cargo invites to tours on the airport premises Air freight remains essential for the German economy. No other mode of transportation offers the necessary speed to transport time-critical, temperature-sensitive, and valuable goods. Whether it's … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo presents commitment to transforming the aviation industry
Coastal sustainability alliance boosts development and adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore
The formalisation of an MOU, between Coastal Sustainability Alliance members Ken Energy and Green COP at Singapore Maritime Week 2024, aims to enhance Biobutanol use in maritime operations. From left to right: Ms Candy Tan, Director, Ken Energy; Mr Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Dr Hanson Lee, Founder/CEO, Green COP. Photo credit: Ken Energy S$10 million to be invested into development and production of biofuel … [Read more...] about Coastal sustainability alliance boosts development and adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore
Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has established an API connection with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics service solutions. By leveraging digital tools, Emirates SkyCargo aims to elevate its world-class customer experience and enable the swifter and more efficient flow of international trade. The host-to-host connection with DB Schenker’s internal booking engine optimizes the air freight booking process, providing agents with direct … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker