Founder and former CEO of Martinair Martin Schröder passes away at 93
On 2 October 2024, at the age of 93, Martin Schröder passed away – a man whose influential vision and leadership have left a lasting impact on the aviation industry. His legacy began in 1958 with the founding of Martin’s Air Charter, a modest charter airline that quickly grew into the iconic Martinair. Under his […]
De Nooijer to leave Air France KLM to join Transavia
Marcel de Nooijer will leave his role at Air France KLM Cargo to take up the role of CEO of Transavia. The 51-year-old will join Transavia on 1 January 2020, succeeding Mattijs ten Brink, who left on 30 September. De Nooijer, who joined KLM in 1995 has been executive vice president of Air France KLM […]
AFKLMP’s fleet smell of roses for Valentine’s Day
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has met demand for Valentine’s Day flowers by shipping 3,300 tonnes to Europe in a two-week period. The flowers were exported from countries such as Kenya, Ecuador and Colombia in January and February, including Kenya’s famous Rhodos roses. Using Boeing 747-400F and combi-aircraft, AFKLMP was able to provide main […]
AFKLM releases winter 2018 schedule
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo will operate its new winter schedule from Sunday, 28 October 2018 to Sunday 31 March 2019. It is able to offer vast capacity from two hubs, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol, on around 1,060 weekly services to 124 destinations across its global network. Among other points in the […]
Dutch government accused of locking growth out of Schiphol
The Dutch aviation industry has published a joint letter condemning the government’s decision to lock capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol until 2021. The letter, signed by industry bodies including KLM, Martinair, Air Cargo Netherlands and Evofenedex has branded the move “premature and careless”, while warning that neighbouring countries “will gladly welcome Dutch passengers and airfreight”. […]
Schiphol to link flower shipment data with air waybill numbers
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is increasing transparency in the supply chain by linking flower shipment data to air waybill numbers at source. The Smart Cargo Mainport Program (SCMP) aims to make Schiphol the smartest airport in Europe through increased use of data sharing and includes initiatives such as the Holland Flower Alliance Data Sharing Working Group, […]
New Air France KLM Martinair Cargo service targets SMEs
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is currently rolling out WHAT COUNTS in the Netherlands. This scheme has been designed for customers among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Managers have bundled together a number of relevant 24/7 easy-to-connect services, tailor-made offers, and a loyalty programme, under the title WHAT COUNTS. “We are able to approach every […]
Cargo continues to improve in Q3 for Air France KLM
Cargo at Air France KLM continues its turnaround with revenue increasing by 3.2 per cent in the third quarter, with tonnage remaining stable. Total cargo revenue was up 3.2 per cent to €493 million ($572 million) though was down 1.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2017 to €1.5 billion. Tonnage increased 0.1 […]
Stansted BIP facility has capacity for future growth
Stansted Airport has welcomed new non-European services in recent years, which have benefitted from the ability to fly horses into the UK, Stansted Airport Border Inspection Post (BIP) manager, Shane Stephens tells Air Cargo Week staff writer James Muir. He says Stansted welcomed nearly 1,200 horses from outside the European Union in 2015 and nearly 600 […]
New cargo handling facility at JFK for AF-KL-MP
Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo (AF-KL-MP) has opened a new cargo handling facility at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), paying special attention to cargo including pharmaceuticals, live animals and express. The facility, which accommodates all types of cargo, offers a number of features to cater for premium products. For temperature sensitive cargo, it […]
ACCC upholds price fixing fines against Garuda and Air NZ
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has upheld surcharge price fixing fines against Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand. The ACCC had taken action against 15 airlines, of which, 13 paid fines totalling $98.5 million, while Garuda and Air New Zealand appealed. Proceedings against Garuda and Air New Zealand were dismissed on 31 October […]
AF-KL-MP introduces Kold Kart
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AF-KL-MP) has introduced its ‘Kold Kart’ for safe transportation of cool chain products at airports in hot climates. It has started using the Kold Kart in Mexico where high temperatures are normal and ramp operations are quite distant from the warehouse. AF-KL-MP will be introducing the Kold Kart in other […]
Air France KLM makes profit despite uncertainty
Air France KLM made a profit of 118 million euros ($131.5 million) in 2015 despite continuing weakness in its cargo division. The 2015 profit is up on the 2014 loss of 225 million euros. In the fourth quarter, Air France KLM saw profit fall from 308 million euros in 2014 to 276 million euros. Revenue […]
AFKLMP awarded IATA CEIV certification in Paris and Amsterdam
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has been awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in both Paris and Amsterdam. The certification covers hub operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Air France and KLM airline processes. It is the first airline group to […]
Ter Bruggen joins Cargolux
Gerard Ter Bruggen has been appointed regional director West and North Europe by Cargolux, joining from Qatar Airways. Ter Bruggen started the Cargolux on 1 January and is based in Amsterdam. He will be covering the UK, Scandinavia, the Baltic States and the Benelux countries. Before taking the Cargolux job, Ter Bruggen was the Qatar […]
‘Contradictory’ price fixing cartel fine overturned
Fines of 790 million euros ($868 million) imposed by the European Commission against airlines for fixing fuel and security surcharges has been overturned, as the decision was ‘contradictory’. In 2010, the commission had fined Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, Martinair, Qantas, SAS Cargo and Singapore Airlines […]
