Logistics operator GEODIS is strengthening its capabilities in transporting pharma and healthcare shipments by air in Asia Pacific and the Middle East with certifications across its network. The company received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for its locations in China (PVG), Indonesia (CGK), India (DEL and BOM), South Korea (ICN), Thailand (BKK), United Arab Emirates (DXB) and Singapore (SIN). GEODIS said this … [Read more...] about Geodis boosts pharma offering in Asia, Middle East
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Silk Way West introduces regular flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines has announced the launch of new weekly flights to Houston from its home base in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting 12 April. The airline will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), one of the busiest airports in the United States. Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate regular flights to Chicago and Dallas, expanding its growing route network in the Americas. “We are thrilled to launch our new weekly flights to Houston, one of the … [Read more...] about Silk Way West introduces regular flights to Houston
Qatar Airways deploys 777F on BOG-DFW route
Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced a direct freighter service from Colombia’s capital Bogotá to Texas in the United States using its Boeing 777 freighter. The once-a-week service departs on Mondays from Bogota and flies to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The freight service will offer close to 100 tonnes of cargo capacity for transporting perishables like flowers, fruits, vegetables and coffee, as well as live animals, machinery and other general cargo destined for DFW. John … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways deploys 777F on BOG-DFW route
Hong Kong airport retains top cargo spot in 2022
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) retained the top position as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2022, according to data released by Airports Council International (ACI) on 5 April. Whilst air cargo volumes in 2022 were estimated to slip 6.7 percent year over year no thanks to geopolitical tensions and supply chains, HKG handled 4.2 million tonnes of cargo for the year, sliding 16.4 percent year on year. Taking the second and third spots were Memphis Airport (MEM) and Anchorage … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport retains top cargo spot in 2022
Aero Africa launches sea-air service from Asia
Aero Africa is embarking on an expansion journey in China and the United Arab Emirates or UAE with the launch of a new sea-air freight service connecting Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The air cargo management group claims the new multimodal sea-air solution is faster than sea freight and more economical than air freight with up to 50 percent less CO2 emissions Overseen by a single combined transport document or CTD, the solution will see shipments delivered to the origin … [Read more...] about Aero Africa launches sea-air service from Asia
Maersk Air Cargo starts new US-China service
Maersk’s new ‘customer-backed’ air corridor between China and the US is expected to plug a connectivity gap between the world’s two largest markets for ocean customers, with solutions for time-sensitive and high-value cargo via new air services. Earlier in April, Maersk Air Cargo introduced two new air freight services with regular flights linking the United States with China. The company commenced with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shenyang … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo starts new US-China service
