Apex Logistics International is set to offer air cargo capacity on the last 747-8 freighter to come out of a Boeing production facility as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. Parent company Kuehne+Nagel said the last ‘Queen of the Sky’ will be deployed on transpacific routes to strengthen intra-Asia connectivity. The delivery of the last Boeing 747-8F, under the name ‘Empower.’ was presented to the public during an official ceremony at Boeing’s Everett facility in … [Read more...] about Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
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Kuehne+Nagel offers SAF option with Lenovo
Kuehne+Nagel has teamed up with computer maker Lenovo to support customers in reducing their carbon footprint while shipping air freight regardless of the lane or airline. Lenovo customers can now ship IT equipment and devices by air with sustainable aviation fuel or SAF through a purchase add-on. Kuehne Nagel believes SAF, produced from sustainable feedstocks that when used reduces greenhouse gas emissions, is currently the most effective measure to significantly reduce the environmental … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel offers SAF option with Lenovo
K+N rolls out air freight standard service for semicon
With the increasing need for semiconductors and the growing pressure on manufacturing to deliver a faultless supply chain, Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new air freight service to approach the unique requirements of global semiconductor supply chains. The integrator noted that the new air freight service will support its customers with improved visibility, security, reduced risks and automated processes. The offering is based on the ‘SemiconChain’ quality standard that guarantees process … [Read more...] about K+N rolls out air freight standard service for semicon
Kuehne+Nagel welcomes B747-8F from Atlas Air
Kuehne+Nagel is glad to welcome its first Boeing 747-8 freighter complete with company livery as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. The Swiss transport and logistics provider is expanding its air freight network by chartering the entire capacity of the very last two 747-8F aircraft produced. The aircraft is one-half of the last two ‘Queen’ freighters to come out of a Boeing facility. Kuehne+Nagel said the 747-8F aircraft will be used on transpacific routes and the service … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel welcomes B747-8F from Atlas Air
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Swarovski in Belgium
Crystal manufacturer and jewelry brand, Swarovski, has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel for a fulfilment and distribution centre in Tessenderlo, Belgium to speed up the deliveries to its customers in EMEA. The hub is part of a 70,000-sqm fulfilment centre that is fully operated by Kuehne+Nagel. The forwarder said Swarovski invested a fully automated shuttle technology and established an end-to-end transportation management service that covers inbound flows, distribution to the stores and B2C … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel partners with Swarovski in Belgium
Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Kuehne+Nagel has inked a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air to operate the last two nose-loading Boeing 747-800F freighters to be produced by Airbus. The Swiss freight forwarder will charter the entire capacity of these widebody freighters starting the third and fourth quarter of this year. The aircraft will fly volatile trade lanes, such as transpacific routes, it noted. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa Compared to its predecessor the 747-400F, the 747-8F … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
