Asiana Cargo started full cargo flights at Brussels airport on 22 April 1998, and this year it celebrates its 25th year at the Belgian air hub. Asiana Cargo flies from New York to Brussels Airport three times a week and then flies on to Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. Known for its highly reliable and punctual operations, it provides an important link from Europe to Asia for the transport of machine parts and electronics, including high-sensitivity machines used to manufacture … [Read more...] about Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport
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Challenge Group makes ground in e-commerce
China and e-commerce go hand-in-hand, and Challenge Group's base in Liège, at the heart of the golden triangle in Europe, has quickly become a preferred European air cargo gateway. “Challenge Group’s activity out of China is currently based on e-commerce demand which already makes up 30% of our business at Liège airport and saw 10% year-on-year growth in 2022,” says Yossi Shoukroun, CEO of Challenge Group. The commodity requires a very different operational set-up to general air cargo since … [Read more...] about Challenge Group makes ground in e-commerce
Local logistics companies recognised by EU-ASEAN
Logistics companies City Zone Express Malaysia and AMAZING Logistics and Supply Chain based in Thailand were awarded in Jakarta during the closing ceremony of the ARISE Plus Project. The two outstanding companies received the Gold Partner awards for their involvement in the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) and were recognised for the high number of ACTS movements conducted in 2022. ACTS was launched on 30 November 2020 as an online customs system that enables the private sector in ASEAN … [Read more...] about Local logistics companies recognised by EU-ASEAN
Saudia Cargo unlocks Tower Cold Chain
Saudia Cargo on 17 April signed a new global rental agreement with Tower Cold Chain, adding the option to its approved roster of temperature-controlled containers for shipping pharmaceutical, biotech and life science products. The deal reinforces Saudia Cargo’s commitment to having the broadest possible selection of cold chain products (both in terms of cargo size and temperature requirements) to serve the growing demand from around the world. A key benefit of Tower Cold Chain’s technology … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo unlocks Tower Cold Chain
dnata’s Air Dispatch reaches new milestone
Air Dispatch, part of dnata and supplier of centralized load control (CLC) services, has recently celebrated the production of its seven millionth loadsheet. The milestone document was issued from the Prague facility after it ensured the safe and efficient operations of a A330-300 P2F cargo flight operated by Titan Airways on behalf of forwarder GEODIS. Air Dispatch’s CLC unit coordinates with stakeholders at all stages of the operations and provides 24-hour support for weight and balance … [Read more...] about dnata’s Air Dispatch reaches new milestone
DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
DHL Express on 20 April ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. DHL is prioritizing the modernization of its long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. The company said ordering converted freighters with a shorter useful life provides an efficient bridge between current and new airframe technologies, like that of new … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
