transpacific air freight

Qatar Airways signs multimillion SAF deal with Shell

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Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Qatar Airways said it is the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to procure a large SAF amount in Europe beyond government SAF mandates. According to the airline, the new contract encompasses the existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar Airways using at least a 5 percent SAF blend over the contract period for … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways signs multimillion SAF deal with Shell

SIA Engineering to form JV with Cambodian airport

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SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC) have signed a joint venture agreement on 30 May to form a line maintenance joint venture in Cambodia. Under the agreement, SIAEC will hold a 51 percent stake in the joint venture with CAIC holding 49 percent. The joint venture will establish line maintenance services at the future Techo International Airport (TIA) in Phnom Penh. TIA (Phase 1) is a greenfield airport being developed at southern Phnom … [Read more...] about SIA Engineering to form JV with Cambodian airport

Fraport inks deal to purchase more wind energy

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Fraport continues to invest in new sources of renewable energy and has signed a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with Centrica Energy Trading A/S to procure more wind power. Under an initial 5-year contract, the European energy services and solutions provider will start providing Frankfurt Airport with annual wind energy volumes of around 63 gigawatt hours in July. Fraport, which has expressed ruling out the use of offsetting measures in its climate protection strategy, is looking at … [Read more...] about Fraport inks deal to purchase more wind energy

FedEx expands its capabilities in Guangzhou

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FedEx Express recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Guangzhou Municipal Government to form an in-depth strategic collaboration. Under the MOU, FedEx and the Guangzhou Municipal Government will fully cooperate on customs clearance, cross-border e-commerce, and the establishment of the South China Operations Center. The two sides will jointly promote FedEx strategy and business development in Guangzhou, expand e-commerce logistic services, and support Guangzhou’s … [Read more...] about FedEx expands its capabilities in Guangzhou

IAG Cargo opens state-of-the-art facility at LHR

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IAG Cargo has officially opened a new 10,000-sqm handling facility at London Heathrow Airport, which will serve as a hub for handling premium loose shipments. With the ‘New Premia’ facility, IAG expects to see double the amount of cargo it will manage daily. To handle increased capacity, the company has put significant focus on designing IT systems and systems integration to regulate freight movements and allocations. IAG said the state-of-the-art facility has been designed to handle more … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo opens state-of-the-art facility at LHR

VINCI Airports taps Kale to boost cargo ops

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Kale Logistics Solutions has been chosen by airport operator VINCI Airports to digitise handling operations at several airport cargo stations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Kale will implement its flagship solution, the airport cargo handling management system GALAXY, across different airports in phases. The solution is designed as a state-of-the-art, automation-driven and business-centric model to modernise import, export and transit operations. It is used by more than a hundred airport … [Read more...] about VINCI Airports taps Kale to boost cargo ops