DSV has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a long-term European Gateway cargo handling contract in Liege, Belgium, extending their growing global partnership. WFS will provide warehouse handling for cargo carried onboard DSV’s all-cargo charters and commercial freighter services with multiple airline partners. Supported by direct airside access and ramp services, the DSV Liege Gateway will consolidate and deconsolidate cargo for all European DSV entities to and from the company’s 15 … [Read more...] about WFS welcomes DSV at Liege Airport
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Silk Way West to offer capacity on cargo.one
Silk Way West Airlines and cargo.one today have announced a global partnership to bring the airline’s freighter capacity to the air cargo booking marketplace. Capacity will be available to freight forwarders starting Autumn 2023. Headquartered in Baku, Silk Way West Airlines carries over 420,000 tonnes of freighter capacity annually, utilizing a fleet of 12 Boeing 747F aircraft with front-loading capabilities. The carrier said it is implementing an expansion strategy that involves … [Read more...] about Silk Way West to offer capacity on cargo.one
Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner join forces
Cross-industry networks Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner have decided to join forces to enhance the reliability, security and speed of life-science-related shipment transport by air. Under the MoU, the two organizations will conduct joint research and studies, create and collaborate on industry projects, share knowledge and best practices, review standards in the handling and transportation of life science products. Trevor Caswell, chairman of Pharma.Aero, said the two groups have a … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner join forces
Japan Airlines to introduce dedicated freighters
For the first time in 13 years JAL will operate its own freighter. Japan Airlines wants to further grow its cargo and mail business and has announced that it will introduce three Boeing 767-300ER freighters for dedicated cargo operations by the end of this year. JAL has been securing revenues reliably and efficiently in the air cargo business by using cargo space on passenger flights and chartering other companies' freighters in response to demand. With the introduction of the … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines to introduce dedicated freighters
It’s ‘full steam ahead’ for Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in a global cargo market riddled with volatility. Over the next decade, the carrier expects to double its existing capacity, add over 20 new destinations to its freighter network, with a fleet of over 300 wide-body Boeing and Airbus aircraft alongside its dedicated freighters The cargo division of Emirates, is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and its … [Read more...] about It’s ‘full steam ahead’ for Emirates SkyCargo
Lufthansa sets Frankfurt’s e-commerce hub plan
Press release At the international trade fair transport logistic 2023 in Munich, Lufthansa Cargo AG presented its ambitions for Frankfurt Airport: Frankfurt is to become one of the world's most important e-commerce hubs in the future. Together with its subsidiaries - logistics service provider heyworld and customs broker CB Customs Broker - Lufthansa Cargo is actively driving forward the expansion of the eCommerce business at Frankfurt Airport. “We clearly experience and see eCommerce as … [Read more...] about Lufthansa sets Frankfurt’s e-commerce hub plan