Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Michael J. Karam to take the reins and lead the progress in its United Arab Emirates operations. “Michael has significant experience working in the Middle East in both the 3PL and shipping environment, and we are delighted to welcome him to the management team,” said Gerard Ryan, regional vice president for the EMEA region at Crane Worldwide. “There are exciting times ahead for Crane Worldwide Logistics in the region. There is a rapid … [Read more...] about Crane appoints new UAE country manager
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Emirates SkyCargo starts service to Budapest
Emirates SkyCargo has launched new cargo services from Dubai to Budapest. The capital of Hungary has one of the largest economies in central and eastern Europe and becomes the latest trade lane in Emirates SkyCargo’s extensive worldwide network of more than 140 destinations. Emirates’ daily flight to the city is operated with a wide-body A330-200 and offers 168 tonnes of cargo capacity per week. On its first flight into the country, Emirates SkyCargo mainly carried consolidated … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo starts service to Budapest
UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Maximus Air's CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi has said his cargo airline is planning an expansion in 2015, according to local media reports. A year after temporarily halting its A300 fleet amid low demand, and undergoing restructuring, Al Qassimi said that "Maximus Air is on the rise again." “We are delighted about recent progress,” said Al Qassimi. “Our aircraft are receiving more bookings right across the fleet and we are firming up plans for expansion in … [Read more...] about UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Maximus Air's CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi has said his cargo airline is planning an expansion in 2015, according to local media reports. A year after temporarily halting its A300 fleet amid low demand, and undergoing restructuring, Al Qassimi said that "Maximus Air is on the rise again." “We are delighted about recent progress,” said Al Qassimi. “Our aircraft are receiving more bookings right across the fleet and we are firming up plans for expansion in … [Read more...] about UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Virgin Atlantic appoints Globe Air Cargo in Dubai
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its general sales and service agent in Dubai in a move to simplify its freight and courier express sales for customers in the UAE and take advantage of the Dubai market’s strong growth forecast. The airline carries some 5,000 tonnes a year on its daily flights from Dubai to London Heathrow. As well as the UK market, customers in Dubai use Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s network and fast air and truck connections through London to … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic appoints Globe Air Cargo in Dubai
Classic B707 crashes in Sharjah on landing
A Boeing 707 cargo aircraft belonging to Sudan's Azza Air crashed in the United Arab Emirates at Sharjah airport on Wednesday while landing killing all six aboard. The airframe was originally delivered to Lufthansa on February 27, 1969. Since then it has also served with Condor, United Arab Emirate, Sudan Airways and Ibis Air Transport, as well as other carriers. … [Read more...] about Classic B707 crashes in Sharjah on landing
