Brussels Airport's growth trend in passenger traffic continued in August, with over 2.4 million passengers travelling through the airport (+7% vs. 2023). This figure is comparable to that for July. In total, the airport welcomed 4.9 million passengers in July and August, up 6% from the same period in 2023. In terms of cargo, the slight decline in August (-3% vs. 2023) was balanced by the 6% growth in July. "The results speak for themselves: this summer was a real success for Brussels Airport. … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport records 6% growth for summer holidays compared with 2023
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PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (PACTL), one of the largest single air cargo terminal operators worldwide, has successfully rolled out Hermes 5 at four cargo terminals—three in PVG and one in SHA. Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) completed the upgrade within a short window, meaning minimal downtime for PACTL. The air cargo operator handles up to two million tonnes of cargo per year in its multiple terminal system and continues to function with little effect on … [Read more...] about PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Other months but the same trend for Liege Airport which recorded its eighth month of growth in a row. In August, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport did even better than in August 2023. In August 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 9% on August 2023 (2,152 vs. 1,970). And tonnage rose from 77,949 tons in August 2023 to 85,904 tons in August 2024, a 10% increase! E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in air transport, as Xeneta … [Read more...] about Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Lufthansa Cargo publishes winter flight schedule 2024/2025
With the newly published timetable, Lufthansa Cargo offers its customers 89 weekly B777F freighter connections worldwide, seven more than in the summer timetable. A significant development in the winter timetable is a transpacific flight: a weekly rotation of a B777F freighter connects Frankfurt via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) with Los Angeles (LAX) and then returns to the home hub in Frankfurt. This is the cargo carrier's first direct connection from the Asian market to the U.S. network, offering … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo publishes winter flight schedule 2024/2025
Cainiao doubles down on global logistics network with launch of second batch of global e-hub construction
Cainiao Group, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, announced the launch of the second batch of its global e-commerce logistics hubs (e-Hubs), aimed at creating a shared infrastructure that supports all e-commerce platforms, merchants, and brands in their efforts to sell both online and offline worldwide. This initiative is part of Cainiao’s global strategy to strengthen its end-to-end logistics capabilities and achieve the long-term goal of global deliveries within 72 hours. “In … [Read more...] about Cainiao doubles down on global logistics network with launch of second batch of global e-hub construction
Philippine Airlines partners with cargo.one to supercharge its first ever digital sales
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the national carrier airline of the Philippines, announced that it will soon debut its capacity in the digital booking market, following a new partnership with cargo.one. cargo.one enables the airline to target thousands of freight forwarders in relevant markets, digitally around the clock, bolstering its brand presence, reducing its cost of sale, and gaining market responsive digital pricing. Freight forwarders are sure to benefit from Philippine Airlines’ renewed … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines partners with cargo.one to supercharge its first ever digital sales
