A.P. Moller-Maersk's airline unit is working with Cargo First and has chosen Bournemouth Airport (BOH) as its gateway into the United Kingdom from China for a trial of a new route. Maersk Air Cargo has started a weekly service from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in China’s Zhejiang province to BOH, using a 45-tonne capacity Boeing 767-300 freighter. The new route is part of Maersk’s growing air freighter network between mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the US. In … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo tries China-UK route via Bournemouth
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Turkish Cargo, Vietnam Airlines team up on air freight
Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed an agreement on 29 November to further foster cooperation in air cargo. The two plan to enhance cooperation in the field of cargo transport and will conduct research to enable a potential launch of a joint venture that will bring about a larger, faster network with enhanced direct flights, a wider range of destinations and increased frequencies. The agreement will enable Turkish Airline to expand its network to previously limited areas like … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo, Vietnam Airlines team up on air freight
Kuehne+Nagel sends cargo on fully SAF-powered flight
A recent flight operated by Virgin Atlantic using its 787 Dreamliner on 28 November saw the first time that a commercial airline used 100 percent drop-in sustainable aviation fuel or SAF to fly on the transatlantic route from Heathrow to JFK. On the same flight, Kuehne+Nagel secured the available cargo space and utilised the corresponding amount of SAF for the transported goods. The forwarder said it is actively engaged in projects promoting the use of sustainable fuels within the … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel sends cargo on fully SAF-powered flight
Dronamics signs interline deal with Qatar Airways
Dronamics, the world's first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, has inked an interline agreement with Qatar Airways This is the first time such a deal has been made between an international carrier and a cargo drone airline, which will expand both operators’ network to more locations. Dronamics is expected to begin commercial operations in Greece early next year, and with the interline in place, the company can transport from its initial droneport in Greece to Qatar’s … [Read more...] about Dronamics signs interline deal with Qatar Airways
Asia Pacific airlines see cargo uptick in October
Airlines in Asia Pacific saw the second straight month of positive demand for air cargo in October, up 3.2 percent compared to the same month a year ago, according to preliminary results from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines or AAPA. Whilst this brings positive news, an uncertain outlook is clouding some growth prospects amidst moderation in trade activity in major economies. With more capacity in the market given the progressive return of belly space in passenger flights, carriers … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines see cargo uptick in October
Kerry Logistics gains traction in healthcare
Kerry Logistics Network is set to showcase its integrated logistics management services for the pharma sector after it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with publicly listed medical service provider EC Healthcare on 24 November 2023. Under the agreement, KLN will set up a ‘centralised’ warehouse to consolidate EC Healthcare’s inventory management and provide customised logistics solutions, including IT system integration and point-to-point … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics gains traction in healthcare
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