As of 1 October 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore. She will head the sales and handling organization in one of the most important markets for Lufthansa Cargo. This includes among others the regions China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Oceania. Berthonneau joins Lufthansa Cargo from Qatar Cargo where she was Vice President Network Planning and Strategic … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo appoints Elodie Berthonneau as Vice President Asia-Pacific
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Scan Global Logistics acquires Blu Logistics Brasil Transportes Internacionais LTDA extending its growing footprint in Latin America
After the approval of Brazilian Competition Authorities, Scan Global Logistics has completed the acquisition of Blu Logistics Brasil Transportes Internacionais LTDA in Brazil. Headquartered in São Paulo, employing more than 200 people across eight offices, Blu generated yearly revenue of BRL 570m in 2023. As one of Brazil’s leading freight forwarders, with a second largest in ocean freight import. Blu offers complete air and ocean freight services including customs clearance, trucking and … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics acquires Blu Logistics Brasil Transportes Internacionais LTDA extending its growing footprint in Latin America
DoKaSch temperature solutions appoints Gianmarco Steinhauer to drive business development in Germany
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a provider in temperature-controlled active packaging solutions, is expanding its team by appointing Gianmarco Steinhauer as the new Business Development Manager for Germany, effective from September 2nd. Gianmarco brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as a Cold Chain Visibility Specialist at DHL and, most recently, as Head of Business Development for the DACH region at Logmore. His background has equipped him with deep expertise and a strong … [Read more...] about DoKaSch temperature solutions appoints Gianmarco Steinhauer to drive business development in Germany
All Nippon Airways introduces first AeroSHARK-equipped aircraft, pioneering fuel-saving innovation by Lufthansa Technik and BASF
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline and renowned for its “FLYING HONU” turtle-themed Airbus A380s, has welcomed another marine-life-inspired aircraft to its fleet: Its first Boeing 777 equipped with AeroSHARK. This revolutionary surface technology is inspired by shark skin, reduces drag, and enhances fuel efficiency. ANA is the first individual airline to operate both passenger and freighter variants of the Boeing 777 with this innovation. The first modified Boeing 777F (JA771F) … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways introduces first AeroSHARK-equipped aircraft, pioneering fuel-saving innovation by Lufthansa Technik and BASF
DP World enters retail and fashion logistics
DP World has completed the acquisition of Cargo Services Far East Ltd – a global supply chain provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Cargo Services is a market leader in origin services – moving goods from the factory floor to the customer’s door. It employs over 2,500 people in Greater China and across Asia, Europe, South Africa and the US. With this significant milestone, DP World now has more than 115,000 employees, spread over 800 locations globally. By the end of the year, it will operate … [Read more...] about DP World enters retail and fashion logistics
Japan Airlines launches new cargo aircraft services between Tokyo and Sapporo/Kitakyushu
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and SPRING JAPAN Co., Ltd. began operating dedicated cargo aircraft introduced by the Yamato Group between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Sapporo's New Chitose Airport and Kitakyushu Airport on Thursday, August 1, 2024. This new development makes Haneda Airport the fifth airport to be served by these freighters, following Narita Airport, New Chitose Airport, Kitakyushu Airport, and Naha Airport, which have been in service since April 11, 2024. To … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines launches new cargo aircraft services between Tokyo and Sapporo/Kitakyushu