Brussels Airport helps fly vaccines

UPS delivers one billion Covid

Since the end of November, flights to more than 40 destinations have been carried out to distribute Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines from Brussels, including shipments via DHL Express and on commercial flights. As a key pharma hub in Europe, Brussels Airport has fully deployed its expertise in the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products to support pharmaceutical […]

WFS opens cargo terminal at Brussels Airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has future-proofed its growing handling operation at Brussels Airport with the opening of a modern 250,000-tonne capacity cargo terminal, designed to optimise speed and deliver self-service and real-time information for airlines and freight forwarders. The new 25,000 sq mt facility is in addition to WFS’ 11,000 mt warehouse and office operation […]

Rovaniemi Airport takes steps to carbon neutral

In a bid to become more environmentally friendly, airport operator Finavia and Napapiirin Energia ja Vesi (Neve) have entered into an agreement to implement the carbon-neutral district heating of Rovaniemi Airport. “We have worked systematically to reduce the climate impact of our airports for over ten years now. We reached an important milestone two years […]

SAF takes off

For the first time worldwide, a passenger flight partly flown on sustainably produced synthetic kerosene, was carried out in The Netherlands. This was announced yesterday during the international conference on Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in The Hague. Shell, producer of the sustainable kerosene and KLM, operating the flight, presented this showcase during the meeting […]

Showfreight sign contract with MECC

CEVA Logistics enters Leaders Quadrant in Gartner 2021 Magic Quadrant

CEVA Logistics’ specialist Showfreight division has signed a five year deal to work with one of the Netherlands leading exhibition centres – MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre). Comprising 3 halls covering 30,000m2 of exhibition floors, the centre is host to numerous events every year. CEVA Showfreight will oversee the entire process for the world’s premier […]

Schiphol in bloom

With Valentines Day comes a surge in demand for cut flowers but this year is slightly different in terms of flower cargo, Roos Bakker, director of business development cargo at Schiphol Airport, explains. Although some supply chains have broken down during the pandemic, perishables and cut flower transportation has stayed strong and fortunately, Covid vaccine […]

Cargo Talks: Turkish Cargo to hold industry webinar

Turkish Cargo adds Macau

Turkish Cargo is holding a webinar, Cargo Talks, in which stakeholders can discuss the hot topics of the industry- digitalisation, vaccine transport and the future of air cargo. The event is free and will be held on 10th February at 14:30 TRT, 12:30 CET, 11:30 GMT. Sign up via  http://www.cargotalksbyturkishcargo.com A ‘kahoot’ contest/interactive game will […]

Pharma.Aero & TIACA jointly release second White Paper on Project Sunrays

UPS delivers one billion Covid

TIACA and Pharma.Aero jointly release their second report for the global air cargo and pharmaceutical industries outlining recommended practices and insights for effective COVID-19 vaccine air transportation and handling. The report reinforces that COVID-19 vaccines are of high value and urgent time and temperature sensitive products. As the vaccines are being transported across the globe, […]

CP1 aims to modernise air traffic

The European Commission published today into the EU Official Journal the European Commission Implementing Regulation no. 116/2021, Common Project 1 (CP1). CP1 aims to steer Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernisation in Europe. The CP1 Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day after its publication into the EU Official Journal, meaning on 22nd February. […]

DHL European Fulfilment Network is eCommerce ready

Record results for DHL but uncertain times lie ahead

The e-commerce boom during the global Corona pandemic has boosted demand for mail order and online retail across Europe, with brand stores and smaller sales platforms having to compete against the big retailers and marketplaces. In response, DHL Supply Chain is offering online retailers access to its European network of 30 DHL e-fulfilment centres. These […]

GEODIS acquire PEKAES

GEODIS has finalised its acquisition of PEKAES after obtaining regulatory approval, expanding the company’s presence in Poland and Eastern Europe. “We are pleased to welcome PEKAES’ customers, employees and management to the GEODIS Group,” announced Marie-Christine Lombard, chief executive officer of GEODIS. “This acquisition, in a target region for the Group’s development, is a major […]

ACS expand in Switzerland

Air Charter Service has announced it has made further investment in growing its Swiss operations and has more than tripled its office space. It has come a long way since year one, when the office booked 27 flights, generating a turnover of £450,000. Despite the pandemic in 2020, ACS Geneva had its record year, booking […]

Emirates reinstate UK operations

Emirates boosts its network

Emirates is reinstating outbound passenger operations from the UK from 2nd February. Initially this will include a daily flight from London Heathrow and four weekly from Manchester. Services from Birmingham and Glasgow will continue to be cargo-only. Passengers traveling from the UK should ensure they are permitted to travel as per latest the UK government […]

BIFA Freight Service award winners

Despite a year beset by multiple operational difficulties and uncertainties, BIFA notes that there were many outstanding entries in the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2020. In the Air Cargo Services category, which was sponsored by ASM UK, Simarco Worldwide Logistics triumphed over fellow finalists DHL Global Forwarding, Kerry Logistics and Ligentia Global. Winner of the Ocean Services Award, sponsored by […]

Translogistics Solution SAC join Cargo Connections.

Translogistics Solution SAC in Peru join Cargo Connections. Located in Lima, the company offer complete freight forwarding, transport and logistics solutions by all modes. Their experience and capabilities allow them to deliver industry-specific knowledge and services for various different sectors including automotive, construction, oil & gas, food & drink, electronics, mining, manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical and technology. […]

Feeling electric: new tech at MUC

At Munich Airport, operations are going electric. EFM, the company for de-icing and aircraft towing at Munich Airport, is now using an aircraft tow tractor equipped with the latest 700 V lithium-ion battery technology, which can effortlessly tow passenger aircraft up to a take-off weight of 352 tons and also wide-body aircraft. The flagship of […]

Greencarrier expands in the UK

Greencarrier Freight Services has expanded its presence in the UK but opening a new office at Manchester Airport. The office has been fully operational since 4th January 2021. “The new office in Manchester provides good opportunities for growth in both imports and exports and brings us much closer to the market and to our customers. Many […]

Flexibility, speed, adaptability: How Volga Dnepr weathered the storm

Volga Dnepr CCO, Konstantin Vekshin, reflects on what helped VD weather the storm of 2020. “2020 has been a turbulent year for many industries, with air cargo being no exception. But we managed to cope with the challenges, adjusting our flight schedule, planning charter flight programmes, operating urgent charters to guarantee delivery of much-needed cargo […]

DHL expands Leipzig facility

DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) facility in Leipzig by approximately 2,500 square meters. The centre is very close to Leipzig Airport and houses state-of-the-art equipment for storing and handling temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and medical products, such as vaccinations. “Since the start of the pandemic, we have observed a strong increase […]

FCS handles first vaccine shipment

FCS has now handled its first vaccine shipment. The company has been completing its preparations to support Covid vaccine shipments since last year as part of WFS’ Project Coldstream initiative to coordinate the group’s global response to the anticipated transportation of some 16 billion doses of vaccine. In Frankfurt, this has included gaining CEIV certification […]

GEODIS run green

GEODIS has been awarded an A- score by CDP, an international not-for-profit charity, whose mission is to encourage companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Only 14% of the 5,800 companies assessed by CDP worldwide in 2020 received an equivalent or higher rating. “At GEODIS, we are convinced that our success resides as […]

Swissport’s 2020

Swissport

Swissport International last year served only 82 million airline passengers after 265 million in 2019 (-68.9 percent). The number of flights handled for some 500 airline customers globally, a number which is more closely related to revenue, declined to 1.7 million from 4.1 million in 2019 (-59.0 percent vs. 2019). Air cargo handled dropped to […]

Government must protect industry from ‘total collapse’, says GMB

GMB Union says the Government must step in to protect the aviation industry from ‘total collapse’ amid rumours of a full UK border shutdown. This morning cabinet minister George Eustice said the Government  has considered the possibility of closing the borders to travellers to prevent new strains of covid being spread in the UK. Aviation workers […]

Schiphol’s year in numbers

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has published its cargo figures for 2020 and the results are no surprise given the effect the pandemic has had on air cargo. Total cargo volume for the year declined by 8% to 1.44 million tonnes compared to 2019. Last year freight volumes were shipped in three categories of flights; full freighters, […]

What makes Thomas Sonntag, MD of Jettainer, optimistic for European airfreight?

“The industry is prepared to manage upcoming challenges. All stakeholders have learnt a lot based on the experiences in 2020, collaborated closely and were forced to break new grounds. “Digitisation and innovation were boosted. More than ever, the industry is flexible and responding quickly to the numerous challenges, whilst successfully optimising cost and efficiency. “Supply […]

The Long Read: Cool runnings for DoKaSch

Since the beginning of the pandemic the air freight industry has ensured supply chain are kept moving. Airlines are some of the most visible players in this, but some of the key components to efficient supply chains are locked in the cargo hold. Andreas Seitz, CEO of German based DoKaSch, highlights the importance of temperature […]

Etihad boosts carbon offset programme

Etihad has announced the expansion of its carbon offset credit programme in collaboration with Shell. Through this participation, Etihad will expand its offset programme beyond the original Makame Savannah REDD project in Tanzania to include Peru’s Cordillera Azul National Park and Indonesia’s Katingan Mentaya Project. Both the Katingan Mentaya and Cordillera Azul projects are certified […]

Stopping traffic

In 2020, the German air navigation service provider DFS logged fewer reports of interference caused by drones at airports in Germany than in previous years. More than half of these occurrences, however, led to traffic disruptions. In total, 92 drone-related occurrences were reported in German airspace in 2020, which was lower than in previous years. […]

New faces join the IAG Cargo commercial team

IAG Cargo has announced two new appointments to its commercial team. Daniel Byrne and Freddie Overton have been promoted to Regional Commercial managers. The internal promotions see Daniel Byrne appointed Regional Commercial Manager for UK & Ireland from his prior role as Area Sales Manager for the same region; and Freddie Overton appointed Regional Commercial Manager […]

FCS celebrate its top performers

Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has honoured its top-performing airline customers of 2020 for their growth and agility in responding to industry disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In keeping with its annual tradition, FCS awarded each airline with a handmade Apfelwein-Bembel cider cup to knowledge their success in the Frankfurt air cargo market over the […]