Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, District 7, announced that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved to invest a minimum of $400 million in constructing a four-story cargo facility at Miami International Airport that will be the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and, when completed, will increase the airport’s total cargo capacity by at least 50% or potentially up to two million tons annually. Scheduled for … [Read more...] about Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Raquel Regalado announce approval of $400+ million cargo facility at Miami International Airport
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Menzies Aviation and KLM renew long-running partnership at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the renewal of a major cargo and ground handling contract with the Dutch flag carrier, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Menzies will provide cargo warehouse and ramp handling services for all KLM/Martinair freighter operations at AMS for the next five years, with this renewed contract representing the company’s largest contract at the main international airport in the … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation and KLM renew long-running partnership at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
CEVA Logistics, Almajdouie Logistics sign joint venture in Saudi Arabia
As a part of its strategic plan, CEVA Logistics announced that it has signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Almajdouie Logistics, one of the leading logistics providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The signed agreement now awaits review and approval by the necessary regulatory authorities. CEVA Logistics would control the majority of the newly established joint venture. Strategic move for both sides The JV would mark a major milestone in both companies’ growth strategies. … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics, Almajdouie Logistics sign joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Silk Way Airlines successfully completes mission to relocate beluga whales to their new home
Silk Way Airlines is proud to announce the successful transportation of two beluga whales from an aquarium in Ukraine to their new home in Spain. This extraordinary mission, completed under challenging circumstances, highlights Silk Way Airlines' commitment to animal welfare and its capability to handle delicate and complex cargo. The two beluga whales, which were evacuated from an aquarium in Ukraine, were transported to a new facility in Spain where they will receive the care and … [Read more...] about Silk Way Airlines successfully completes mission to relocate beluga whales to their new home
Gebrüder Weiss announces change of leadership in Switzerland
The start of July saw Thomas Niederer (51) step into his new role as Switzerland’s Country Manager for Land Transport at the international transport and logistics company, Gebrüder Weiss. He succeeds Oskar Kramer (64) who is retiring after 45 years with the company. “Oskar Kramer’s many decades of hard work and dedication have been pivotal in making our company the success it is today, especially in Switzerland. Over recent years he has made a significant impact for us, initially as Branch … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss announces change of leadership in Switzerland
Emirates SkyCargo orders five more Boeing 777 freighters to modernise fleet
Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five additional 777 Freighters as the operator again picks the world's most capable twin-engine freighter to meet growing cargo demand. The new purchase takes Emirates' order book to 245 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 10 777 Freighters. Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates, the world's largest international airline. Its investment in the 777 Freighter will boost main deck cargo capacity 30 percent by 2026. In all, … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo orders five more Boeing 777 freighters to modernise fleet