The start of July saw Thomas Niederer (51) step into his new role as Switzerland’s Country Manager for Land Transport at the international transport and logistics company, Gebrüder Weiss. He succeeds Oskar Kramer (64) who is retiring after 45 years with the company. “Oskar Kramer’s many decades of hard work and dedication have been pivotal in making our company the success it is today, especially in Switzerland. Over recent years he has made a significant impact for us, initially as Branch … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss announces change of leadership in Switzerland
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Emirates SkyCargo orders five more Boeing 777 freighters to modernise fleet
Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five additional 777 Freighters as the operator again picks the world's most capable twin-engine freighter to meet growing cargo demand. The new purchase takes Emirates' order book to 245 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 10 777 Freighters. Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates, the world's largest international airline. Its investment in the 777 Freighter will boost main deck cargo capacity 30 percent by 2026. In all, … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo orders five more Boeing 777 freighters to modernise fleet
Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has introduced a new programme to provide incentives for airlines to open more routes and increase frequency of flights connecting to Hong Kong, with a view to further strengthening the position of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as an international aviation hub. Following the Early Bird Guaranteed Landing Charge Rebate Scheme which ended in March this year, AAHK launched the new Airport Network Development Programme (the Programme) in June 2024 after … [Read more...] about Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport
SATS and SF Group sign MoU to expand supply chain optimisation and drive global expansion
Singapore-headquartered SATS Ltd, the world’s largest provider of air cargo handling services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SF Group, the leading express delivery and logistics service provider in China and globally, to expand their strategic collaboration and supply chain optimisation into a global footprint. The partnership agreement between the market leaders was formally signed at SF Group’s headquarters in Shenzhen … [Read more...] about SATS and SF Group sign MoU to expand supply chain optimisation and drive global expansion
Freightos posts new records for transactions and gross booking value for Q2 2024
Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, reported preliminary second quarter 2024 Key Performance Indicators. In Q2 2024, Freightos continued to progress toward its long-term growth objectives. The company facilitated 316.5 thousand transactions, representing a year-over-year growth of 32%, surpassing management expectations for the quarter and exceeding the long-term target of 20-30% annual transaction growth rate. … [Read more...] about Freightos posts new records for transactions and gross booking value for Q2 2024
SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, reinforcing the airport’s infrastructure as it became the … [Read more...] about SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions
