The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed new airline member Icelandair Cargo to its 200-strong member base, as the association focuses on extending its membership to include Europe-based companies with a US office. The move comes as the carrier embarks on the strategic expansion of its cargo network in the US, adding dedicated freighters to multiple cities in North America as of September, from Liege, in Belgium, via Keflavik. “As Icelandair Cargo enters the airfreight market in … [Read more...] about AfA gains new European airline member in Icelandair
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Robot automation specialist Mujin secures fresh capital
Mujin, involved in high-tech Japanese robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, successfully raised $85 million in its Series C funding round on 5 September, with venture capitalists and Accenture as investors. With this fresh infusion of capital, Mujin aims to use the fresh capital to advance automation and enhance the accessibility of its intelligent robotics platform, the MujinController, to integrators and end users. Mujin has been around for 12 years and has … [Read more...] about Robot automation specialist Mujin secures fresh capital
MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China
MASkargo saw its recent passengers to China come to full circle as it successfully delivered panda cubs Yi Yi and Sheng Yi on the way to their new home at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. 10 years ago, MASkargo successfully transported parents Fu Wa and Feng Yi, from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. MASkargo shared that the elder cub, Yi Yi, was due to return to her homeland … [Read more...] about MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China
Brussels Airport honours SIA’s 35th year of cargo operations
Singapore Airlines has been the longest operating cargo carrier at Brussels Airport and on 4 September the airline marked its 35th year of cargo operations at the Belgian airport. The airline started its full freighter operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988 and has been known for ‘around the world’ cargo flights, flying from Asia to the US and then back to Singapore via Brussels and the Middle East. The airline has a local entity at the airport and a European … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport honours SIA’s 35th year of cargo operations
Qatar Airways resumes freighter service to Bahrain
Qatar Airways has resumed its freighter services to Bahrain, effective 1 September 2023. Capacity to and from Bahrain can be booked online on the carrier’s Digital Lounge platform or via third-party marketplaces. The airline will offer more than 200 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity to and from Bahrain, on top of belly space from 21 weekly narrow-body passenger flights to the Middle Eastern city. The carrier said imports into Bahrain predominantly consist of general … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways resumes freighter service to Bahrain
DHL Express transforms Incheon gateway facility
DHL Express is confident about the upward trajectory of cargo demand in South Korea and has commenced full-fledged operations at the newly expanded Incheon gateway. The enhanced Incheon gateway is now three times the size of its predecessor with 59,248 square metres of floor area. It can also handle 3.5 times as much capacity, complete with a 5.5-kilometer-long conveyor belt and 19 automated X-ray inspection machines to ensure safety and compliance. It pledged €131 million (KRW 175 … [Read more...] about DHL Express transforms Incheon gateway facility