Lufthansa Cargo flies to two more Asian stations with its B777F long-haul fleet from its home hub in Frankfurt: The carrier has now added Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX) to its freighter network and will serve it twice a week in future. The Lufthansa Group's logistics expert has also recently started operating freighters to Zhengzhou (CGO) three days a week. "In the Chinese market, the e-commerce business segment in particular is growing steadily, and we continue to see high … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo expands network and adds new destinations in China
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Liege Airport soars ahead with increase in cargo movement and rise in tonnage for first half of 2024
At the halfway mark of 2024, Liege Airport is soaring ahead, with total aircraft movements and tonnage up sharply, marking a strong performance in the first six months of the year. From January to the end of June, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 12% on the same period in 2023 (12,987 vs. 11,604). Tonnage grew at a more sustained pace, up 15% (566,117 tonnes vs. 492,295 tonnes) over the first 6 months of 2024, again compared with the first 6 months of 2023, reflecting a … [Read more...] about Liege Airport soars ahead with increase in cargo movement and rise in tonnage for first half of 2024
DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to join Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. With its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions through the programme, DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF Programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights, from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. By … [Read more...] about DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
Cool Chain Association appoints Chiara Venuti to the board and announces new programmes
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has welcomed Chiara Venuti, Vice President, Global Drug Distribution at MARKEN to its Board. Chiara brings a wide pharmaceutical supply chain perspective to the panel of experts leading the group. Venuti joins the Association leadership team as the CCA plans new projects with like-minded groups in the temperature-controlled supply chain, including launching a study with pharma.aero. “I am looking forward to further supporting our industry by joining the Board … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association appoints Chiara Venuti to the board and announces new programmes
Frankfurt Airport reports first-half passenger growth of seven percent in June
About 5.6 million passengers travelled through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in June 2024, an increase of 1.4 percent year-on-year. Last year’s June passenger numbers were additionally boosted by the different timing of the Whitsun holiday, falling in June last year but already occurring in May this year. Compared to pre-Covid levels, passenger traffic in June 2024 was still about 14.4 percent below the 2019 levels. 1 During the January-to-June 2024 period, a total of some 28.8 million passengers … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport reports first-half passenger growth of seven percent in June
dnata partners with ExxonMobil to lead renewable diesel trial at Singapore Changi Airport
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, and ExxonMobil, a leading energy and petrochemical company, have started a six-month trial to fuel 12 of dnata’s airside vehicles and generator sets with renewable diesel. The trial uses Esso Renewable Diesel R20 (R20), which is a high-quality fuel with an estimated 15.4%1 lower lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to conventional diesel. Made with a minimum of 20% renewable content, R20 can be used in existing diesel … [Read more...] about dnata partners with ExxonMobil to lead renewable diesel trial at Singapore Changi Airport
