Kuehne+Nagel acquires Salmosped

Kuehne+Nagel acquires Salmosped. Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Salmosped AS. The Oslo-based company is a Norwegian perishables freight forwarder specialising in transportation of seafood products. It generated turnover of CHF 118 million (£93 million) in 2020 and handled approximately 63,000 tonnes of goods. Today, Norway is […]

Caribbean Airlines Cargo resumes more routes

The borders of Trinidad and Tobago, where Caribbean Airlines is headquartered, are set to re-open on July 17. Consequently, Caribbean Airlines Cargo will resume scheduled connectivity between several Caribbean destinations and New York and Toronto. The Caribbean carrier will transport cargo in the belly hold of its Boeing 737 and ATR aircraft on select passenger […]

South Sudan takes control of its sovereign airspace

Ten years after gaining independence, South Sudan is welcoming the world’s international aviation operators and airliners into its skies following the launch of a state-of-the-art, online airspace management system. In a move that will open up new routes, boost tourism and generate much-needed revenue for the economy, operators of commercial, cargo and aid aircraft can […]

Swissport expands US network

Starting this July, Swissport will be offering airport ground services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The Texas airport adds to Swissport’s dense US network of 44 airports in 25 states. Austin is Swissport’s first opening of a new US airport location in six years, underlining its growth ambitions as the industry recovers from the […]

Air cargo recovery back on track

After May’s subdued performance, global air cargo resumed its ‘long and winding road’ to Covid recovery in June with a 1% growth in demand versus the same month of 2019, as airlines continued to micromanage cargo capacity, according to the latest industry volume, load factor and rates data from analysts CLIVE Data Services and TAC […]

HKIA releases annual report 2020/1

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) published its Annual Report 2020/21 today for the fiscal year ended March 31 2021. During the year, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to suffer from the prolonged impact of COVID-19. Passenger volume and flight movement dropped 98.6% and 66.2% to 800,000 and 127, 760 respectively due to travel restrictions […]

CCA launches Technical Committee

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has launched a newly-established Technical Committee and welcomed five new members. The Committee’s aim is to assist, analyse, study, and manage critical points affecting product quality along the cool chain, as well as developing standards, and initiating projects. It will include CCA members who are not Board members and have […]

Bolloré launches AIRsaf

Bolloré Logistics has announced the launch of AIRsaf, a new offer based on the use of SAF or sustainable aviation fuel to offer its customers the best eco-responsible approach to air freight by reducing carbon emissions by up to 80%. This solution, offered at cost price, relates to one-off or regular shipments made by several […]

Kerry Logistics “honoured” with wins

Kerry Logistics Network Limited has said it is “honoured” to be recognised as one of the “Most Honoured Companies” in Institutional Investor’s annual All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings for the sixth consecutive year. It was also ranked in the top three in five categories under the Transportation sector. Kerry Logistics Network and its key executives […]

Qatar Airways Cargo joins Pharma.Aero

Qatar Airways Cargo has become a member of Pharma.Aero, a worldwide platform catered to excellence in pharma transportation, effective July 5 2021. Through the membership, the airline will also participate in Pharma.Aero’s board meetings and focus groups to contribute its expertise. The non-profit organisation with its headquarters in Brussels, brings added value for the shipper […]

Speedwolfe: Carpe Diem

If ever there was a corporate motto penned for Speedwolfe it has to be Carpe Diem, described as making the most of the present time and giving little thought to the future. Speedwolfe is a London-based GSA run by Simon Wolfe and Richard Hartmann, with a combined 64 years’ experience in the air cargo industry. […]

K+N welcomes Partners Group as a minority shareholder of Apex

Kuehne+Nagel has agreed to sell to Partners Group a 24.9% equity stake in Apex International Corporation. Following the transaction, Partners Group will join majority shareholder Kuehne+Nagel Group, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, with a seat on the Apex Board. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shanghai, Apex is one of Asia’s leading freight forwarders, […]

Cathay Pacific deploys Descartes

Cathay Pacific Cargo is introducing Ultra Track, its multi-dimensional tracking product, to its network, with a phased introduction at 29 ports across the globe. Cathay Pacific Cargo’s Ultra Track uses the Descartes Core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)TM Network, Tags and Readers. These data-loggers and transmitters offer visibility to Cathay Pacific Cargo customers who can now monitor […]

FCS on gaining CEIV certification

Christoph Cyranek, manager for quality, standards and performance, Frankfurt Cargo Services spoke to ACW about the process of gaining the IATA CEIV and the German facility. ACW: How long did the CEIV certifications take from the moment FCS decided to go for it? Cyranek: The certifications took about half a year. The process was launched […]

New animal reception centre to open at Heathrow

A new animal reception centre at London Heathrow Airport is due to be open from Quarter 4 this year. The specialist facility, operated by Animal Aircare Ltd, will double as an approved border control post and state-of-the-art animal reception centre. Services will include assistance with airline approvals to carry animals, transit of animals through London […]

DRONAMICS partners with Hellmann

DRONAMICS has announced Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as the first of several key strategic partners to commercialise and pilot its drone delivery service worldwide. The partnership agreement with Hellmann aims to develop a joint pan-European delivery service using the Black Swan cargo drones for specific use cases for Hellmann’s customers. “Partnering with DRONAMICS allows us to provide […]

Gerry’s dnata awarded GDP

Gerry’s dnata, the ground services provider in Pakistan, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Karachi. GDP is a programme focused on systems for warehouses and distribution centres that store and distribute products that are medicinal or carry active […]

Emirates transports aid to India

Emirates SkyCargo flew 100 tonnes of relief materials free of charge from Dubai to India during a three week period in May 2021 to support the Indian community to battle the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Emirates India Humanitarian Airbridge, Emirates donated cargo capacity to transport essential supplies such as relief tents […]

Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo complete the first net zero carbon charter chain

Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo completed a chain of 16 charter flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta fully carbon neutral after securing initial 1.2 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration marks the first time ever that such a charter chain is operated with net zero carbon emissions. The entire project utilised aircraft primarily suited for […]

MyFreight and Youredi partner

MyFreight, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS software for Freight Forwarders & NVOCC’s, and Youredi, the leading provider of fully managed data integration services for logistics and the global supply chain, today announced a new partnership. The partnership calls for Youredi to provide a fully managed data connectivity service for supply chain and logistics messaging. […]

AirAsia Group ramps up cargo services with Freightchain

In an effort to further strengthen its cargo footprint across the region, airlines under the AirAsia Group have made cargo spaces on their flights available on Freightchain, the world’s first digital air cargo network based on blockchain. AirAsia’s cargo services are managed by its logistics venture, Teleport who has also adopted Freightchain in order to […]

WebCargo Vista goes live

A year of unprecedented shifts in global freight’s pace and volatility has changed shippers expectations of forwarder customer service. In response, WebCargo, a Freightos Group company, has launched WebCargo Vista. This best-of-breed digital freight rate management and online freight sales portal taps into over a decade of freight tech experience to improve sales and communication […]

Silk Way West gains GDP

Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification. To further improve the company’s capacity in reliably handling time and temperature sensitive cargo, the carrier has successfully completed an in depth GDP audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants. Being GDP certified, Silk Way West Airlines now intends to extend its product […]

Qatar Cargo introduces WebCargo in Europe

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that WebCargo by Freightos will be introduced across the most of the European region effective June 30 2021. Forwarders will be able to conduct eBookings with access to live rates and available capacity on the WebCargo platform. With the implementation of WebCargo across Europe, the total count of countries in […]

Unilode and LATAM extend partnership

LATAM Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions have extended their ULD management partnership for a further seven-year term until 2028. LATAM Cargo and Unilode signed their initial five-year ULD management and repair agreement in 2016. As part of the newly extended agreement, Unilode will open a new ULD repair shop in São Paulo, Brazil, by January […]

SAS Cargo and Unilode extend partnership

SAS Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions have extended their ULD management partnership for a further five-year term until 2026. Unilode and SAS Cargo have been partnering since 2011 for ULD management and repair services. The renewed agreement will see Unilode supply containers and pallets from its pooled ULD fleet and continue to provide maintenance and […]

Bolloré opens Chile facility

In January, Bolloré Logistics Chile inaugurated its new logistics distribution centre at the “Bodenor Flex Centre”, located in the Enea industrial park (Pudahuel community), 5 kilometers from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago de Chile. This new 8,000 sq m infrastructure has high safety standards, state-of-the-art technology and a service of excellence and seeks […]

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels partners with Brussels Airport

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels and Brussels Airport have signed a long-term partnership agreement for the construction of a new generation building at Brucargo North, enabling the aircraft engine manufacturer to develop its new maintenance activities. A subsidiary of Safran Aircraft Engines, a leading commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer, Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels […]

LATAM reaches a vaccine milestone

The LATAM Group has reached a milestone with 50 million vaccines against COVID distributed free of charge in South America within the framework of its Solidarity Plane programme. LATAM has distributed more than 50 million doses in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, which is equivalent to 40% of the doses administered in the region and 2% […]

C.H Robinson’s renewable business grows

C.H. Robinson, which manages renewable-energy transportation and logistics from manufacturing to installation to recycling, has seen its renewables business soar 654% globally in just the past three years. This work will create 14,000 megawatts of energy – enough solar energy to charge 1.73 million electric cars and enough wind energy to power a city the size of […]