Cargo First, Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling service, is strengthening its fast-track ‘One Team’ operation by bringing its on-site customs bonded warehouse facilities fully in-house. The move further streamlines its ground handling operation which is geared towards providing a faster alternative to the congested London airport system for freight customers. Citing e-commerce growth as a catalyst, Bob Matharoo, Head of Cargo Development at Cargo First, said the … [Read more...] about Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH
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Italy’s flag carrier offers capacity on cargo.one
A year after officially starting its operations, Italian flag carrier ITA Airways has partnered with cargo.one to market its cargo capacity as part of the airline’ customer-centric and digital strategy. This means, starting this Autumn, freight forwarders can gain quick digital access to ITA Airways Cargo’s capacity on cargo.one. The move comes as the Italian carrier is fast-tracking its booking through digital sales channels like cargo.one. Moritz Claussen, founder and Co-CEO of … [Read more...] about Italy’s flag carrier offers capacity on cargo.one
CEVA deploys electric vehicles for Decathlon
Press release CEVA Logistics is connecting sports enthusiasts in Thailand with Decathlon products thanks to an expanded fleet of electric vehicles. The fleet of three electric vans and two electric straight trucks are supporting Decathlon’s growth in Thailand while reducing annual CO2 emissions by more than 100,000 kilograms. Expanding logistics to support growing operations Decathlon is one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers, based in France and currently present in 56 … [Read more...] about CEVA deploys electric vehicles for Decathlon
Mammoth reveals launch partner for 777-300ERMF
AviaAM Leasing last week signed an agreement for six 777-300ERMF converted freighters with Mammoth Freighters and is set to become the launch customer of the programme, a press release announced. The first 777-300ER of this order will commence the conversion process in early 2023 at Aspire MRO’s facility at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. Upon redelivery, the aircraft will be able to carry 99.79 tonnes of cargo on transatlantic routes and is expected to serve EU-US or China-EU trunk … [Read more...] about Mammoth reveals launch partner for 777-300ERMF
Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
Cainiao Network is extending its partnership with Atlas Air with the launch of a new air freight route connecting Hong Kong to Bogotá, Colombia, using the latter’s 747-8F plane. With cargo capacity of 133 tonnes, the freighter will depart Hong Kong International Airport and transit in Miami International Airport (MIA), with final destination at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Cainiao said the air freight route will be further optimized and upgraded to include … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
FedEx drafts on-ground team in Cambodia
Recent data show that economic recovery in Cambodia is gathering speed with first-half exports up 20 percent over the same period last year, reaching US$27 billion. With this, FedEx Express is establishing a direct commercial presence in Cambodia, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demands. FedEx has been operating in Cambodia since 1994, offering international shipping services through local company TSP Express. With a direct presence in the country, local customers … [Read more...] about FedEx drafts on-ground team in Cambodia
