The International Air Cargo Association or TIACA has partnered with McVeigh Global Meetings and Events, LLC (MGME) for upcoming editions of the Air Cargo Forum, which will be held in Miami. TIACA said the selection was made following a rigorous tender process, which was based on the commitment to deliver an event aligned with the group's events key principles. These principles include providing value for money, being network focused, world class speakers, industry thought leader … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum brings in new event organiser
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WFS to add 6,500-sqm cargo terminal at Madrid airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is set to become Madrid’s largest independent handler with the opening of a fifth cargo handling facility at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The ground handler has begun the construction of a new 6,500-sqm terminal, slated to begin operations by the end of Q1 2024. This is the fifth cargo terminal for WFS, which will increase its total footprint in Madrid to 17,000 square metres. WFS has been present in Madrid since 1998 … [Read more...] about WFS to add 6,500-sqm cargo terminal at Madrid airport
Nippon Express buys furniture logistics specialist Tramo
Nippon Express is looking to widen its tracks in international markets and has agreed to acquire Tramo group, a Swiss-Italian furniture logistics specialist, for an estimated 10 billion yen (US$68 million). The deal, which is scheduled to be completed by 2 November, includes the 18 companies under the Tramo group, including Swiss-based holding company Tramo. The purchase will be made through subsidiary Nippon Express Italia. The move comes amidst ongoing trend amongst high-end fashion … [Read more...] about Nippon Express buys furniture logistics specialist Tramo
GEODIS secures expanded road network to China
GEODIS is expanding its road/trucking network in Southeast Asia and has launched a new route from Singapore to Shenzhen on 23 August, connecting the city state, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, all the way to China. The logistics operator has made significant investments on security, including equipment and processes involving the Internet of Things (IoT), for transporting high-value shipments securely throughout the road network, particularly for the high tech, semiconductor, … [Read more...] about GEODIS secures expanded road network to China
Hong Kong air cargo volumes continue rebound
Cargo volumes at Hong Kong International Airport continued on its path to recovery in July as the airport recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.8 percent over the same month last year at 361,000 tonnes. Month-on-month, this represents an uptick of 1.7 percent over June as flight movements reached 24,030, up 7.4 percent over the previous month. Records say exports contributed the most to the year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in July, up 12.6 percent, with traffic to and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air cargo volumes continue rebound
Challenge Group adapts fleet with B767-300BDSF
Challenge Group is enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility to better serve its customers worldwide with the arrival of the B767-300BDSF (BEDEK Special Freighter by IAI) aircraft to its growing fleet. The move comes as the airline is trying to diversify its fleet given evolving market demands and specific customer requirements. Challenge said the ‘increased adaptability will pave the way for exploring new markets, including short and medium-haul routes within the EU, the … [Read more...] about Challenge Group adapts fleet with B767-300BDSF
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