Reuters reported that German carmaker BMW and car supplier Bosch would join Deutsche Bahn in two claims for about 2.1 billion euros (US$2.4 billion) in damages from air freight carriers involved in a cartel. The cartel involving Lufthansa and British Airways was first discovered seven years ago and triggered fines in the EU and in the US. … [Read more...] about BMW, Bosch join DB in cartel damages claim
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Lufthansa expands use of biofuel in 2015
Lufthansa is set to expand their bioduel efforts to a new airport for 2015. Beginning in March, Lufthansa will begin to use a blended biofuel kerosene on all flights that depart from Oslo, Norway. This will cover nearly 5,000 departures from Oslo flown by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels and Germanwings. The blended fuel will be provided Statoil, a Norwegian energy company. Oslo will be the first airport in the world that will have continuous availability of Bio-Kerosene as plans call … [Read more...] about Lufthansa expands use of biofuel in 2015
Darwin claims anti-competitive actions by SWISS
Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline has formally complained to the country’s Competition Commission (COMCO), alleging abusive and anti-competitive behaviour by Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). Early this year, Darwin announced it had reached an agreement with Etihad Airways for the rapidly expanding Abu Dhabi-based carrier to take a 33.3 per cent stake in Darwin, subject to regulatory approval. Under a commercial agreement with Etihad, Darwin was rebranded as Etihad … [Read more...] about Darwin claims anti-competitive actions by SWISS
AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) has commenced using Lufthansa Systems' Lido/iRouteManual, Lido/Enroute and Lido/DocView IT solutions aimed at simplifying cockpit processes. The new IT solutions will ease the workload of ABC pilots by providing fast access to continually updated documents and data and reduce the airline's operational costs at the same time. The new technology will be saving ABC a significant amount per year. The airline plans to fully switch to the electronic cockpit by February … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
Swiss WorldCargo head to step down
Oliver Evans will step down as chief cargo officer and head of Swiss WorldCargo at the end of September 2015 to pursue self-employment in the air logistics industry on his way into retirement. The Lufthansa subsidiary has already initiated the search for a successor. Evans is chief cargo officer of Swiss WorldCargo since late 2002. … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo head to step down
Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
Kerry Logistics has expanded its Supply Chain Solutions team after a series of strong business wins and customer demand for sophisticated solutions to increasingly complex logistical requirements. Rob Brown has taken up the post of head of Supply Chain Solutions, based at Kerry Logistics (UK)’s Manchester headquarters, whilst Nigel Moolenaar has joined as Head of Supply Chain Solution Implementation, based at the company’s Dartford office. Brown brings over 16 years … [Read more...] about Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
