Emirates now has 200 wide-body aircraft on its Boeing order book after the airline announced a firm interest to add five new Boeing 777-200LR freighters to its fleet, with delivery slated between 2024 and 2025. The agreement, worth over US$1.7 billion at list prices, will see the delivery of two units to be delivered in 2024 and the remaining three units in 2025. The new order follows the US$1 billion investment the airline made during last year’s Dubai Airshow, which included two new … [Read more...] about Emirates tops up Boeing order with 5 more 777Fs
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Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
Air charter specialist Asia Cargo Network is looking to expand its operations into the Middle East and nearby markets as it partnered with Bahrain-based operator MENA Aerospace. Under the agreement, ACN plans to base six of its cargo planes to operate in Bahrain and the GCC, which consists of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ACN will invest capital, asset deployment, management services and expertise and hold a 49 percent stake in … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
A new memorandum of understanding was officiated this week that aims to develop the aviation industry in the Greater Bay Area by leveraging the strengths of Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports and the bridge connecting the two cities and Macao (or the HZMB). Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Zhuhai Municipal Government signed the MoU on 9 November. Under the MoU’s framework, the key collaboration projects include the launch of passenger link services, development of international cargo business, … [Read more...] about New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport
FedEx is bolstering logistics support for cross-border trade and e-commerce growth in Korea with the launch of a new gateway facility located at Incheon International Airport (ICN). The new Incheon Gateway spans 23,395 square meters, more than double the size of the previous facility, and is equipped with 78 conveyor belts and an advanced automated sortation system that can sort up to 12,000 packages per hour, doubling the previous sorting capacity. It also includes a 15,207-sqm warehouse … [Read more...] about FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport
GEODIS widens footprint in southern Spain
GEODIS’ freight forwarding division has established a new service hub for customers in the Andalusia and Extremadura regions of Spain, with a new office in Seville commencing business on 1 October. GEODIS will now offer both maritime and air transport solutions in the south of Spain along with additional value-added services such as control tower for complete oversight, purchase order and vendor management and emission reporting. The forwarder is also enhancing the visibility of cargo … [Read more...] about GEODIS widens footprint in southern Spain
DB Schenker to deploy robots for Prague facility
DB Schenker is set to open a new automated fulfillment warehouse in the Prague region next year. Along with retail operations, the new 55,000-sqm distribution center will manage B2C e-commerce activities, including an extensive value-added services area addressing the demand for personalized products requested by consumers. The fulfilment center, which will be located near Prague Airport and a major highway that runs to Germany, is schedule to begin operating in the summer of 2023 to serve … [Read more...] about DB Schenker to deploy robots for Prague facility