In this roundup, we clear what's left from the inbox and list down global industry updates in air cargo, express, forwarding and logistics as we take a much broader look at what else transpired for the month of January. UPS to sell freight division to TFI International UPS has agreed to sell UPS Freight to Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International for $800 million, which will include its LTL and dedicated truckload business. UPS and TFI International will also enter into an … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of British Airways parent IAG, has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea. Halted due to the pandemic, the London Heathrow (LHR) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN) route is significant for the export of pharmaceutical goods across the world, the cargo carrier noted. Also read: IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’ IAG Cargo says South Korea is a high growth market for UK exports, and as one of the largest exporters of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’
IAG Cargo is set to operate Iberia’s first converted A330 ‘preighter’—a wide-body aircraft with all seats removed to make room for cargo in the passenger cabin. The new service will commence four times a week between Los Angeles and Madrid and provides much needed capacity ahead of the peak season. Also read: Kalitta Air gets dibs on ‘Big Twin’ freighter with GECAS Cargo deal IAG says the it took the Iberia team just a week to remove the seats on the plane and just a few weeks to … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’
IAG Cargo promotes new head of sales, restarts flights to Tokyo
IAG Cargo has appointed Darren Peek to the newly created role of head of sales from his prior role as regional commercial manager for Europe & Africa. Darren has held many senior roles with the group and has over 25 years’ experience in the industry. His extensive knowledge will be paramount in leading IAG Cargo’s global sales team helping the business to achieve further success worldwide, the release read. Also read: IAG Cargo starts direct London-Lahore service in October John … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo promotes new head of sales, restarts flights to Tokyo
IAG Cargo restarts five cargo routes in Africa
IAG Cargo is adding back five African routes to its network, including Lagos, Cairo, Cape Town, Abuja and Accra, which is expected to support trade in the region. The cargo carrier will continue operating daily services to Johannesburg and four weekly flights to Nairobi. For the new routes, the cargo carrier will run daily cargo flights using wide-body 777 and 787 aircraft to and from London Heathrow. IAG Cargo said restarting these African routes would offer a logistics solution … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts five cargo routes in Africa
IAG Cargo starts direct London-Lahore service in October
IAG Cargo will launch a new direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lahore (LHE) in Pakistan, starting October, which will run year-round, four times a week. The new route will give businesses access to important manufacturing hubs in the region and connect Lahore with Europe, the United States, and Canada. The new service is expected to boost IAG Cargo’s Pakistan operations. Flights to Islamabad have been reinstated from 14 September, which operate daily between the two capital … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo starts direct London-Lahore service in October
