July 2016

Hactl passes GDP audit with flying colours

Hactl has completed its World Health Organization (WHO) Good Distribution Practices (GDP) audit, with no non-compliances or observations. It is…

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Top 25 air forwarders 2015: DHL leads the way but rivals close the gap

DHL maintained its position as the world’s leading airfreight forwarder in 2015 despite rivals closing the gap, while the top…

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AirBridgeCargo adds Phnom Penh to southeast Asian network

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is expanding its Southeast Asia coverage with the introduction of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to its network, increasing its…

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Sherlock hunts out new Virgin Atlantic Cargo role

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Darren Sherlock to the newly-created role of manager, products and partnerships as it increases focus…

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RiverOak submits initial plans for UK’s Manston airport

US hedge fund RiverOak has submitted a scoping report outlining its plans for the redevelopment of Manston airport in the…

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The car is the star for Etihad Cargo

Etihad Cargo has launched a special offer for car owners looking to transport their vehicles – a growing market –…

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IJS Global GEFCO UK gains pharma authorisation for Heathrow facility

IJS Global GEFCO UK has been granted Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA) by the UK Regulatory Body, the MHRA, for its…

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E-AWB penetration continues to rise in May

Electronic-air waybill (e-AWB) usage remained on a growth trajectory in May, after the surprise drop-off in penetration in March. Figures…

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Asian cargo monthly: Airfreight demand weakens in May

May turned out to be a difficult month for Asian airlines that, like their European and North American counterparts, saw…

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Another high profile departure from air cargo as Bijaoui leaves WFS

Ground handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has confirmed that chief executive Olivier Bijaoui has left the company. WFS group chief…

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Logistics firm Mallory Alexander appoints Claudio Onofrio

Claudio Onofrio has been appointed vice president of global business development for supply chain specialist Mallory Alexander International Logistics. Based…

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Volga-Dnepr invests in wing lift system to speed container loading

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has invested in a new ‘wing lift’ system that reduces the loading time for large cargo containers to…

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Cargolux adds new Ashgabat freighter call

Cargolux Airlines has added a new weekly freighter call in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on the back of demand growth. The Luxembourg…

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UPS reaches tentative contract agreement with pilots

The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) and UPS Airlines have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year labour contract for…

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