Strong growth on Asian lanes for Qantas Freight
Free trade agreements signed in Australasia are leading to strong growth from Australia and New Zealand to Asia for Qantas Freight. The carrier’s executive manager, Alison Webster tells Justin Burns it is seeing particularly strong demand for fresh produce and dairy products. But Webster notes along with these uplifts, Qantas is finding it tough in some […]
Etihad Cargo reappoints ACP as GSSA in Australasia
ACP Worldwide continues to grow its Australian and New Zealand operation with the re-appointment of its general sales and services agent (GSSA) contract with Etihad Cargo to now also include Brisbane. Effective from 1 October 2016, ACP will extend its current representation in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland to include Brisbane. The company says after […]
C.H. Robinson picks up APC Logistics in $225m deal
C.H. Robinson has agreed to buy APC Logistics – a provider of freight forwarding and customs brokerage services in Australia and New Zealand. C.H. Robinson intends to purchase APC Logistics for approximately $300 million AUD ($225 million) in cash. The acquisition is expected to be accretive in 2016 and 2017 and will be financed through cash and […]
DHL opens expanded gateway in Auckland to meet demand
DHL Express has opened an expanded facility at Auckland Airport to better support businesses operating in and out of New Zealand following significant growth in international trade. The new $15.3 million NZ ($11.1 million) facility is part of the company’s global investments to bolster network connectivity and employs approximately 130 people, including 20 new jobs and […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo renews Virgin Australia sales and management deal
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has renewed its agreement to provide Virgin Australia with international long-haul cargo sales and management. The two airlines have worked together since February 2009 and the extension follows the launch of Virgin Australia Cargo to manage Virgin Australia’s cargo operations across its domestic and short-haul international network last year. Virgin Atlantic will […]
American Airlines Cargo links Los Angeles and Auckland
American Airlines Cargo has linked the US and New Zealand with daily nonstop services between Los Angeles and Auckland. The cargo on the inaugural Boeing 787 service included perishables and consolidated freight, and the return is expected to carry medical supplies and mining machinery. The flights are expected to handle a variety of goods including […]
Air New Zealand Cargo moves lifeboat to aid refugees
Air New Zealand Cargo has assisted Greek rescue teams working to search for refugees and migrants crossing the Aegean Sea, by moving a lifeboat and engine from New Zealand to Greece. The rigid inflatable lifeboat and its engine weighing some 240 kgs was donated by the Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving patrol based in Henderson, New Zealand and […]
Qatar announces 14 new routes for 2016 and 2017
Qatar Airways has announced 14 new routes across Europe, Africa and Asia, including Doha – Auckland, which it says will be the world’s longest flight when launched. The network expansion was announced at the ITB Berlin international travel fair, where Qatar unveiled services to Bosnia, Cameroon, Finland, France, Gabon, Italy, Macedonia, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, […]
