The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added four new members on its board of directors, broadening the industry expertise of the current Board. Following a year of internal re-organization and the changing of governance structure, Liana Coyne of Coyne Airways, Bob Chi of SATS Ltd, Manel Galindo of WebCargo, and Hendrik Leyssens of Swissport will join the board to fill roles that have been underrepresented in the past. “Each new Board member has been vetted by the Executive … [Read more...] about TIACA bolsters Board with four new appointments
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Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
Swissport has signed a 7-year lease for two air cargo terminals near Vienna Airport as the company aims to expand its cargo activities and build its share in forwarder handling. The adjacent 8,000-sqm warehouses are part of the Deutsche Logistik Holding‘s ‘SkyLog Park Vienna’ in Austria’s Fischamend region, the company said. The completion of construction work is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, when operations will move from the 4,600 sqm Cargo Nord Object 10 to the two … [Read more...] about Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
In last week’s roundup, we take a look at some of the latest developments in and out of Asia Pacific, including dnata’s cargo milestone at Dubai International airport (DXB), DHL’s recent partnership with Indonesia’s Pelindo 1 and the all-women service centre launched by Blue Dart in India to celebrate International Women’s Day. Frankfurt Airport sees record February for cargo Despite the ongoing shortage in belly capacity, Frankfurt Airport saw a record February for its cargo operations … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
Warwick Brady lands CEO role at Swissport
Swissport International AG has appointed Warwick Brady as president & CEO. He will succeed Christoph Mueller, who has been acting as the interim CEO since 1 January 2021. Christoph Mueller will become chairman of the board of directors once Warwick Brady assumes the CEO role in Spring 2021. Brady is currently the CEO of Esken Limited, formerly Stobart Group, a British infrastructure, aviation and energy company with operations in the UK and Ireland. He has transformed Esken from a … [Read more...] about Warwick Brady lands CEO role at Swissport
Swissport nabs Lufthansa Cargo contract at Heathrow
Swissport in the UK has won a major cargo handling contract from the Lufthansa Group for London Heathrow Airport, which will see the company service the German airline group’s cargo at all of its UK destinations. Swissport will provide air cargo handling services at LHR for the Lufthansa Group’s carriers, including SWISS and Austrian Airlines, aside from offering landside trucking services. Also read: Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt "We are pleased … [Read more...] about Swissport nabs Lufthansa Cargo contract at Heathrow
Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
In this roundup, we clear what's left from the inbox and list down global industry updates in air cargo, express, forwarding and logistics as we take a much broader look at what else transpired for the month of January. UPS to sell freight division to TFI International UPS has agreed to sell UPS Freight to Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International for $800 million, which will include its LTL and dedicated truckload business. UPS and TFI International will also enter into an … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
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