Yusen Logistics has started a new service to offer the use of SAF for air cargo starting April. Yusen Logistics has been actively developing sustainable initiatives including the use of SAF since last year, and the new “Yusen Book-and-Claim” service can now be an option for the company’s customers. Yusen Logistics in late-March signed a contract with Lufthansa Cargo for the use of SAF from the month of April. It also renewed its commitment with the Eco-Skies Alliance program to promote the … [Read more...] about Yusen Logistics continues SAF commitment
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Etihad teams up with China’s largest cargo airline
Etihad Cargo has again reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese carrier SF Airlines. The new partnership will provide Etihad Cargo’s customers with greater connectivity to 25 domestic destinations in China via SF Airlines’ road feeder service trucking network. Etihad will utiltise SF Airlines' network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's mega hub in Hubei Province. Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad teams up with China’s largest cargo airline
DoKaSch Opticooler RKN gets nod in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (FAA) has certified the Opticooler RKN container for German supplier DoKaSch Temperature Solutions. The FAA approval of the compact RKN container follows the certification of the larger Opticooler RAP container counterpart in the US. Both containers have already been used for active air cargo transportation on US routes by various non-US airlines. With this FAA approval, every US based airline can now have both DoKaSch TS Opticooler … [Read more...] about DoKaSch Opticooler RKN gets nod in the US
Geodis boosts pharma offering in Asia, Middle East
Logistics operator GEODIS is strengthening its capabilities in transporting pharma and healthcare shipments by air in Asia Pacific and the Middle East with certifications across its network. The company received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for its locations in China (PVG), Indonesia (CGK), India (DEL and BOM), South Korea (ICN), Thailand (BKK), United Arab Emirates (DXB) and Singapore (SIN). GEODIS said this … [Read more...] about Geodis boosts pharma offering in Asia, Middle East
Silk Way West introduces regular flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines has announced the launch of new weekly flights to Houston from its home base in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting 12 April. The airline will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), one of the busiest airports in the United States. Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate regular flights to Chicago and Dallas, expanding its growing route network in the Americas. “We are thrilled to launch our new weekly flights to Houston, one of the … [Read more...] about Silk Way West introduces regular flights to Houston
Qatar Airways deploys 777F on BOG-DFW route
Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced a direct freighter service from Colombia’s capital Bogotá to Texas in the United States using its Boeing 777 freighter. The once-a-week service departs on Mondays from Bogota and flies to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The freight service will offer close to 100 tonnes of cargo capacity for transporting perishables like flowers, fruits, vegetables and coffee, as well as live animals, machinery and other general cargo destined for DFW. John … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways deploys 777F on BOG-DFW route