Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air cargo transport. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a safe, certified, and renewable alternative to fossil … [Read more...] about Finnair and DB Schenker join forces in reducing GHG emissions for cargo transport
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Jukka Hämäläinen appointed as Finnair Cargo’s Sales Director Asia
Finnair Cargo has appointed Mr Jukka Hämäläinen as Sales Director for Asia. He started in his position at the beginning of September 2024 and is based in Helsinki, Finland. “We are excited to welcome Jukka to our global sales team. His extensive global experience in sales and business development, combined with his strategic mindset, makes him the right leader to manage this important region. I am confident that his leadership will further strengthen our presence in Asia and enhance our … [Read more...] about Jukka Hämäläinen appointed as Finnair Cargo’s Sales Director Asia
Finnair’s cargo capacity is now on CargoWise
Finnair Cargo and WiseTech Global have partnered to enable freight forwarders to efficiently choose, book, confirm and change shipments in real time within the CargoWise platform. Connecting with Finnair Cargo’s operational system SkyChain via APIs, CargoWise customers now have direct access to Finnair Cargo’s flight schedules, rates, capacity and inventory across 24 countries in Asia, Europe and the US. It is available now. Finnair Cargo offers fast, high-quality transport between Asia, … [Read more...] about Finnair’s cargo capacity is now on CargoWise
cargo.one goes live in Japan with ANA and 2 more
Good news for freight forwarders in Japan as air cargo booking marketplace cargo.one has gone live in the land of the rising sun starting with three carriers: ANA, Lufthansa and Finnair. The platform will be free of charge for all forwarders in Japan, regardless of size, and available in local language. Over 300 destinations will be on offer, with more airlines to be added in the coming weeks. cargo.one said this is the latest step as the company looks to expand its presence in Asia … [Read more...] about cargo.one goes live in Japan with ANA and 2 more
PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
Finnair Cargo riding high on its A350-XWBs
Currently cargo is around 17 per cent of Finnair’s revenues and it’s a part of the airline’s strategic plan of increase that figure, although maybe not to the same levels as some Asian carriers enjoy. One of the biggest prompts for this is the nineteen A350-900s set to join the Helsinki-headquartered carrier’s fleet. Four have already arrived and will be followed by seven this year and eight next. Finnair was the European launch customer for this aircraft and plans for them to go on its Asian … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo riding high on its A350-XWBs