ICAT Logistics Inc. (ICAT), an agency-based freight forwarder in the US, has expanded its agency partner programme with the signage of its Los Angeles (LAX) partner. In addition to joining the programme, Erik Jolliff, agency owner, has relocated their headquarters facility to Rancho Domingo, California in order to better accommodate their future advancement expectations with ICAT’s added support and infrastructure. The new office is located at 3000 E. Las Hermanas Street, Rancho … [Read more...] about ICAT opens LA facility
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UPS transports Olympic flame
The Olympic flame took to the skies at Athens airport on 18 May, courtesy of express carrier UPS. The flame was taken from Athens to the UPS hub at Cologne Bonn airport and then to Philadelphia, for the Special Olympics in Los Angeles from 25 July. The flight was handled by UPS handler at Athens, Goldair Handling. The games will attract some 7,000 competitors with intellectual disabilities. … [Read more...] about UPS transports Olympic flame
Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Qatar Airways announces the next phase of its USA route development with the introduction of three new routes to Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. Effective 1 January 2016, Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Los Angeles, California with the airline’s flagship B777 aircraft. From 16 March 2016, the airline will launch daily flights to Boston and will operate its latest flagship A350 XWB. Atlanta, Georgia, will be Qatar Airways’ third new route to the US and will … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Qatar Airways to start LAX freighter service
Qatar Airways Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Los Angeles from 4 April 2015. The twice-weekly B777 freighter service to Los Angeles will become Qatar Airways Cargo’s fourth US freighter destination alongside Houston, Chicago and Atlanta. The new addition will provide 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, departing Doha on Wednesdays and Saturdays via Luxembourg and Mexico to Los Angeles International Airport. The LAX freighter will add to the current US … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to start LAX freighter service
Radiant expands distribution-by-air network
Radiant Logistics expands its distribution-by-air network to Los Angeles, California. The company said the new location will leverage Radiant's robust technology platform, purchasing power and global network to provide a comprehensive level of domestic and international freight forwarding and logistics services. Kelli Spiri and David Frear will lead DBA-Los Angeles and leverage their over 50 years of combined experience in servicing their diversified base of domestic and international … [Read more...] about Radiant expands distribution-by-air network
China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
China Southern Airlines has launched a new B777F freighter service between Los Angeles International Airport and Tianjin, China. The 13-hour direct service marks the only dedicated cargo route linking Tianjin and North America. China Southern Cargo, a proud member of SkyTeam Cargo, will also launch Los Angeles-Tianjin-Shanghai cargo service, starting 5 September. China Southern can now offer 135 tonnes of cargo capacity from Los Angeles to Tianjin per week. Approximately 200 … [Read more...] about China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter