June 2016

Delayed runway decision will see France and Germany beat UK economy – CBI

UK company bosses group, the CBI, has warned of the economic consequences for Britain if the government continues to put…

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Dallas is e-AWB compliant

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the first two US airports to be fully electronic airway bill…

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Airport capacity – FTA says Britain needs connections with the world post Brexit

UK shippers have warned that the British government’s further delay on a decision for new runway capacity in the south…

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Urgent heavylift shipment, three days and job done

Volga-Dnepr Airlines took just three days, from receiving the flight inquiry to completing the delivery, to transport a 30-tonne shipment…

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UK government delays decision on additonal runway for south east of England

A decision on airport expansion in south-eastern England is to be delayed until "at least October", Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin…

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Emirates SkyCargo celebrates 25 years of Heathrow services

Emirates SkyCargo is celebrating 25 years of offering services from London Heathrow Airport. Emirates first launched its route to Heathrow…

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Reich to step down as Cargolux chief executive

Cargolux has confirmed that chief executive Dirk Reich is set to step down from his role following reports the airline…

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Istanbul flights resume

UPDATED: Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport began operating flights on the morning of June 29 following a terrorist shooting and suicide-bombings which…

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Air Partner eyes further acquisitions after positive start to the year

Air Partner, which provides aviation services, has provided a trading update at its annual general meeting (AGM), saying the financial…

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Envirotainer and CHEP extend partnership

Cold chain specialist Envirotainer and CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the unit load device (ULD) management company, have extended their partnership for…

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Airfreight prices slide after two months of gains

Airfreight prices dipped again in May, wiping out the gains made over the previous two months. Consultant Drewry’s East-West Airfreight…

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Agility expands in South Africa

Global logistics operator Agility is expanding its African footprint through a joint venture South African supply chain specialist Super Group after…

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Eliska the Rhino flies home, thanks to DHL

DHL has transported a female eastern black rhino called Eliska from her birthplace in the Czech Republic to her natural…

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Air Charter Service’s new logo

Air Charter Service (ACS) unveiled a new logo earlier this week, the first change in the company’s branding for more…

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IAG to boost its Shanghai cargo capacity by 65% to cater for peak demand

IAG Cargo is hoping that peak demand for electronics, pharmaceuticals and automobile parts will help fill additional Boeing 777 flights…

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Lean and green Cargolux

Cargolux has become the first airline to receive the Lean & Green award, recognising its commitment to improve its carbon efficiency…

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Cargo partnership trend continues as Lufthansa and ANA expand their tie-up

Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have moved to extend their cargo partnership, with the two carriers combining their…

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo opts for VN Cargo in Lagos

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed VN Cargo Connect as its new general sales agency partner in Lagos, Nigeria. In support…

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Chapman Freeborn OBC India adds to business development team

Chapman Freeborn has added two new members of staff to its on-board courier (OBC) team in India in line with…

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Rhenus Group eyes Middle East expansion

Freight forwarder the Rhenus Group has set up its own country organisation in the UAE and is already eyeing further…

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