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South African Airways to fly to Guangzhou

South African Airways (SAA) will open its first new route since implementing its turnaround strategy, by providing a link between

Etihad Cargo upgrades customer loyalty schemes

Etihad Cargo has rebranded its “PayLoadRewards” cargo loyalty scheme and renewed its Global Customer programme for freight forwarders. Launched in

IATA: Demand remains weak despite March growth

Airfreight demand was up marginally in March but is still down 1.5% in seasonally adjusted terms, the International Air Transport

DB Schenker renews TRAXON cargoHUB deal

DB Schenker has renewed its agreement with CHAMP Cargosystems for its TRAXON cargoHUB, allowing the freight forwarder to communicate digitally

New date for Cargolux’s beluga whale flight

A new date has been set for the flight of the beluga whales, after the initial travel date had to

Stoekenbroek to lead Kerry Logistics in EMEA region

Kerry Logistics has appointed Martin Stoekenbroek as its managing director – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Amsterdam, Netherlands-based Stoekenbroek

time:matters awarded AEO certification

time:matters has been certified as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) by the main customs office of Darmstadt, Germany. The certificate

Hamburg Airport pilots DAKOSY FAIR@Link system

Hamburg Airport has introduced DAKOSY’s FAIR@Link Air Cargo Community System to speed up the freight process for imports and exports.

Saudia Cargo restarts Mumbai and Guangzhou flights

Saudia Cargo has strengthened its presence in China and India by resuming freighter flights to Guangzhou and Mumbai. Weekly freighter

2019 likely to be a year of transition

After a unique year in 2017, 2018 was a slower year and this year has been below expectations so far,

Brescia Airport is the designated cargo hub for Garda

As the designated cargo airport within the Garda Aeroporti group, facilities at Brescia Airport are being upgraded to cope with

Professional service, the Italian way

After two years of outstanding growth, Cismat will not let standards slip, CEO Francesco Traverso tells Air Cargo Week. He

Saloodo! comes to the United Arab Emirates

Deutsche Post DHL Group digital freight platform subsidiary Saloodo! is coming to the Middle East by expanding to the United

FedEx Express buys express division of Flying Cargo

FedEx Express has acquired the business and assets of the international express division of Israeli firm Flying Cargo Group. The

First quarter exceeds expectations for Atlas Air

First quarter results exceeded expectations for Atlas Air with adjusted income rising by $3.5 million to $27.3 million. The adjusted

Volga-Dnepr brings renewable energy to Australia

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has supported the construction of a 32-turbine renewable energy wind farm in Australia with the delivery of 80

Etihad Cargo picks Emiratis for commercial roles

Etihad Cargo has made several Emirati national appointments within its commercial operations to enhance both its Global Customer programme and

Dollman named Air Partner non-executive director

Paul Dollman has been appointed non-executive director of Air Partner and will take up the role of chair of the

Negative market trends hit Lufthansa Cargo’s profits

First quarter profits for Lufthansa Cargo fell substantially due to negative market trends particularly on Europe – Asia routes. Adjusted

Agility to support Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

Agility has signed a two-year logistics partnership agreement with Porsche Motorsports for the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) racing series.

ATSG extends leasing and operating deal with DHL

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has extended agreements to lease 14 Boeing 767s to DHL and operate eight of those

LOT Polish Airlines embarks on IATA CEIV Pharma

LOT Polish Airlines is embarking on IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification, and is expected to complete the process by the end

Cool Chain Association looks at cutting food waste

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) will host its fifth Global Perishables Event in Venlo, the Netherlands, focusing on how airfreight

Sweden is still the most trade friendly nation in the world

Growth may have slowed from double-digit to single figures but Swedavia’s airports are still performing well, according to director of

Buddha statue puts Emirates in air cargo nirvana

Emirates SkyCargo has transported a 2,000 year old statue of Buddha to Switzerland and back for an exhibition at Zurich’s

East Midlands provides extra parking for freighters

East Midlands Airport is upgrading infrastructure by widening the east apron to providing parking for up to four more aircraft

Korean Air takes on next generation cargo system

Korean Air Cargo has implemented the iCargo cloud-based system, having entered into a partnership with IBS Software in February 2018.

Turkish Cargo’s Turhan Ozen joins TIACA board

Turkish Airlines’ chief cargo officer and head of Turkish Cargo, Turhan Ozen has been elected to the board of The

Orebro Airport is well placed for growth

Situated about half way between Stockholm and Oslo, Orebro Airport is well placed for the continued growth that is expected

Cargo exports are Heathrow Airport’s baby

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex finish decorating the nursery at Frogmore Cottage, Heathrow Airport has handled over 30,000

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