Gebrüder Weiss looks back on 25 years of air and sea freight transports in Japan. “The decision to gain a foothold in Japan has turned out to be the right strategy in the long term. Companies in the island nation manufacture their products for recipients all over the world. So, their goods are present in numerous supply chains within the Gebrüder Weiss network,” explains Michael Zankel, Regional Manager East Asia / Oceania at Gebrüder Weiss. Owing to its strong industrial base, Japan had … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 25 Years in Japan
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Emirates orders five additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
Emirates has placed a firm order for 5 more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end 2026. In addition, Emirates has signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for 4 Boeing 777Fs in its existing fleet. Based on these investments, by December 2026, Emirates SkyCargo expects to operate a fleet of 21 production-built Boeing 777 freighters, … [Read more...] about Emirates orders five additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
Chapman Freebon negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline
Chapman Freeborn landed an AS-355 helicopter on a neighbouring carpark to ensure vital automotive equipment reached its destination in the quickest time to keep production disruption to a minimum. Following a last-minute request from a German car manufacturer, Chapman Freeborn drew upon its fifty years of experience to identify and request the use of an adjacent carpark as a temporary helipad. “We are well aware that for our automotive customers, every second lost to inactivity translates … [Read more...] about Chapman Freebon negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline
Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
China's rapid growth has transformed it into a global economic powerhouse and is now one of the most important growth markets in the airfreight industry. With production hubs specializing in high tech-commodities, the country has enormous potential for the airfreight sector. The booming Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of cross-border trade from China provide additional growth opportunities in the airfreight industry. Against this backdrop, Lufthansa Cargo is intensifying … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
Saudia Cargo Announces Eng. Loay Mashabi as New CEO
Saudia Cargo, a leader in global air cargo transportation and a member of the biggest air cargo alliance, SkyTeam Cargo with its global reach, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eng. Loay Mashabi as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective January 1, 2025. Eng. Mashabi succeeds Teddy Zebitz as CEO, who has led Saudia Cargo to record success, driving innovation and solidifying its leading position, Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the Board of … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo Announces Eng. Loay Mashabi as New CEO
Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast
Air Charter Service’s office in Brisbane has experienced incredible growth over the past year, in terms of charter numbers, revenue and the size of the team. Paul Crook, Managing Director of ACS Australia, based in Sydney, commented: “Our management team in Brisbane is experiencing huge success at the moment, with an impressive increase in sales, up 61% year-on-year. We opened the office less than three years ago, so for them to produce the sort of numbers that they are at the moment is … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast