Since Cyclone Chido devastated the French island of Mayotte in the western Indian Ocean in December, Air Charter Service has been busy arranging humanitarian aid charter flights to the region, flying in more than 1,000 tons so far, with flights still ongoing. With winds exceeding 220 km/h (136 mph), the cyclone tore through the archipelago on Saturday, December 14th, destroying villages, and leaving thousands without shelter, water, or electricity. Ben Dinsdale, Director for Government and … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service arranges flights to aid victims of Cyclone Chido
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WestJet Cargo joins Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight Platforms, boosting cargo capacity in North America, Europe, and Asia
Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform, announced the addition of Canada’s WestJet Cargo to its WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms. This collaboration enables freight forwarders to access WestJet Cargo’s air freight network and see real-time rates, place eBookings, and pay online. WestJet Cargo expands WebCargo’s network on key tradelanes from Canada’s Calgary (YYC) to major international hubs, including Tokyo Narita (NRT), London Heathrow (LHR), and Paris … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo joins Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight Platforms, boosting cargo capacity in North America, Europe, and Asia
Menzies Aviation expands global presence with new offices in Pakistan
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the inauguration of its first global support offices in Pakistan marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to foster growth and innovation in the region. To mark the inauguration of the new IT Infrastructure and Service Desk, Menzies’ Group CEO, Philipp Joeinig was joined by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to unveil a commemorative plaque inaugurating the … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation expands global presence with new offices in Pakistan
Broward Aviation Services acquires Boeing 737 NG from AerCap for disassembly
Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has acquired a B737 (MSN 32798) airframe from AerCap. Previously operated by South Korean operator, t’way Air, disassembly for the year 2004 vintage aircraft will be undertaken at the AerCap Materials facility in Greenwood-Leflore County Airport Mississippi and be completed mid-February. Dennis Amaty, Co-Founder & President of the BAS Group of companies, said that around 800 desirable torn down assets will be harvested from the airframe, repaired and put into … [Read more...] about Broward Aviation Services acquires Boeing 737 NG from AerCap for disassembly
Sustainable Shared Transport and Fujitsu launch open platform for joint transportation and delivery in Japan, enhancing logistics efficiency across industries
Sustainable Shared Transport Inc. (SST), a subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (1) and Fujitsu Limited, announced the launch of a joint transportation and delivery system for shippers and logistics providers in Japan. SST will start providing the service on February 1, 2025. SST, established on May 21, 2024, aims to build a sustainable supply chain through this platform, which utilizes standardized pallet transportation (physical) and standardized information exchange (digital). This new … [Read more...] about Sustainable Shared Transport and Fujitsu launch open platform for joint transportation and delivery in Japan, enhancing logistics efficiency across industries
Unisys expands global logistics footprint; enables Qatar Airways Cargo to unlock cost-savings and improve efficiency
Unisys announces the addition of Qatar Airways Cargo – the largest airline globally for cargo transportation – to its Cargo Portal Services (CPS) platform. This addition offers freight forwarders immediate visibility into the airline’s cargo capacity, enabling easy search and booking of shipments on Qatar Airways Cargo’s routes. With more than 33,000 freight forwarders, the Unisys CPS platform provides air cargo carriers with a global platform to sell capacity to freight forwarders, enabling … [Read more...] about Unisys expands global logistics footprint; enables Qatar Airways Cargo to unlock cost-savings and improve efficiency
