Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has welcomed Peter Penseel, to its new Supervisory Board. Penseel, who is president of Delta Airlines cargo, brings over 30 years of experience in airfreight, including senior roles at Qatar Airways, DHL Global Forwarding, UTi, and CEVA Logistics. Schiphol Nederland NV, alongside the Province of Limburg, joined as shareholders of NV HBLM in 2023 and have now decided to appoint Penseel as a fourth member of the supervisory board to bolster MST’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Peter Penseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport’s supervisory board
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LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
LATAM Cargo Group, the first airline in the world to obtain the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators of Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-Batt) certification, announced its successful recertification for both the airline and its cargo warehouse at Miami International Airport. This validation reaffirms LATAM Cargo Group’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards of safety and handling for lithium batteries, which account for one-third of hazardous goods transported by air. With this … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions
UPS announced that it has agreed to acquire Frigo-Trans, and its sister company BPL, (together “Frigo-Trans”) industry-leading, complex healthcare logistics providers based in Germany. Once completed, the acquisition will enhance UPS’s end-to-end capabilities throughout Europe for UPS Healthcare customers who increasingly require temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics. “The fast-paced innovation in the pharmaceutical industry is creating the need to have more integrated cold and … [Read more...] about UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions
WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialised Charter Service across North and Latin America
WestJet Cargo is proud to spotlight the growing impact of its charter service, launched in Q4 2023, which offers unparalleled cargo solutions across North and Latin America. Designed to meet the complex logistics needs of businesses, the service leverages a fleet of Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters to deliver specialized, flexible, and reliable cargo transport for a wide range of industries. With up to 23 tons of cargo capacity per aircraft, the service stands out for its ability to … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialised Charter Service across North and Latin America
Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion in Menzies’ footprint across East Africa, with the company’s regional customer portfolio set to increase over the coming months and … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Finnair strengthens customer and revenue focus with Executive Board appointments
Finnair has appointed Simon Large (BA) as Chief Customer Officer as of 1 October 2024 and Christine Rovelli (MBA) as Chief Revenue Officer as of 10 September 2024. Finnair’s current Chief Commercial Officer Ole Orvér will leave his position in Finnair Executive Board and work as executive advisor at Finnair until 31 December 2024. Simon Large will head Finnair’s new Customer Experience, Loyalty and Marketing Unit and be responsible for driving Finnair’s product offering, marketing and brand, … [Read more...] about Finnair strengthens customer and revenue focus with Executive Board appointments
