ATRAN Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Group’s express cargo unit, is set to expand its air cargo services in China after adding a weekly flight between Shijiazhuang and Moscow, a press release confirmed. With Russia seeing more online orders amidst closed shops and restricted movement due to the lockdown, second-tier cities like Shijiazhuang and Xi’an have benefited as e-commerce suppliers looked to expand to meet the growing demand. ATRAN’s cargo services are increasingly being sought after as … [Read more...] about ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand
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Volga-Dnepr partners with Cainiao logistics
Volga-Dnepr partners with Alibaba’s logistics arm, Cainiao, to develop a cross-border shipment network and to develop different projects: Volga-Dnepr Group will guarantee access to its network and 41-aircraft strong fleet, while Cainiao will make the group a ‘preferred carrier’. The pair will also develop an optimal scheduled route network in Asia, Europe and Russia, which will include improving processes such as ground handling and road feeder services. It is likely that the majority of … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr partners with Cainiao logistics
Giant pandas transported to Finland by Volga-Dnepr
Giant Pandas Lumi and Pyry have settled into their new home at Ahtari Zoo in Finland after travelling from China onboard one of Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ freighter aircraft. Mikhail Smirnykh, General Director of Volga-Dnepr Airlines, commented: “This flight in support of such an important wildlife preservation programme was special for our company so we are delighted to hear that Lumi and Pyry have acclimatised so quickly to their new surroundings.” Volga-Dnepr’s transportation expertise is … [Read more...] about Giant pandas transported to Finland by Volga-Dnepr
First-class arrival in Russia for Southern White Rhinos
Volga-Dnepr Airlines used all its expertise in delivering live animals to ensure the well-being and safe delivery of two Southern White Rhinos from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Russia where they will now reside in one of the largest Russian zoos in Rostov-on-Don, which participates in international programmes for the preservation of rare and endangered animals. Volga-Dnepr Group continues to perform important missions to support the wildlife preservation projects. Following … [Read more...] about First-class arrival in Russia for Southern White Rhinos
30 Mercs delivered to Angola for President’s inauguration by Volga-Dnepr
Using the special two-tier car racking system developed for its An-124-100 freighter fleet, Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivered 30 vehicles on a single flight to Luanda, Angola for the inauguration ceremony of it's newly-elected President, Joao Lourenco. The valuable 90-tonne payload of vehicles was transported from Leipzig on behalf of the Angolan Embassy in Germany. It consisted of a fleet of Mercedes cars comprising 25 luxury sedans, three police cars and two heavy armored G-class … [Read more...] about 30 Mercs delivered to Angola for President’s inauguration by Volga-Dnepr
197 tonnes of automotive cargo for Nippon Express by Volga-Dnepr
Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ team of specialists in Asia Pacific was quick to respond to an urgent request from Nippon Express to transport 197 tonnes of sensitive automotive machinery from Japan to the United States. The airline’s Hanoi-based Load Planning experts were on hand to quickly assess the cargo and prepare the most efficient plan for its delivery from Toyko to San Francisco. The outsize shipments were transported onboard four Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighter … [Read more...] about 197 tonnes of automotive cargo for Nippon Express by Volga-Dnepr
