May 2017

CargoCloud to clear the air at Heathrow

A new load consolidation app, part of the new Heathrow CargoCloud, could help Heathrow trucking companies and freight forwarders reduce…

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New system set to fix broken supply chains

Software firm Gelnius has launched a new technology platform that it says could reinvent the way global supply chains work,…

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Dachser doubles in Shanghai

Dachser has doubled its space at Shanghai Pudong Airport Bonded Zone from 32,300 to 64,600sq ft. The German-owned forwarder said…

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Aeroméxico and Delta tie the knot

Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines have begun their cooperation on trans-border flights after they confirmed to the Department of Transportation…

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CAL to launch Oslo-Israel link

CAL Cargo Airlines is to launch a new weekly 747-400 freighter service fromOslo to Tel Aviv from May 16. Catering…

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The mac that’s lighter than air

Posh mac-maker Burberry is paying tribute to one of the pioneers of flight with a life-size hot air balloon at…

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Vietnam Airlines recommits to monkey ban

Cruelty Free International says that Vietnam Airlines has reaffirmed its ban on the transport of monkeys after the airline revealed…

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DHL refines China-Europe rail service

DHL’s Global Forwarding arm has opened a central competence centre in Stuttgart, Germany to improve efficiency of its rail services…

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Frankfurt-Hahn sees first-quarter cargo surge

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport enjoyed a surge in cargo in the first quarter nof the year, handling 23,700 tonnes – a 41%…

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European airfreight puts up a strong show in March

Freight traffic at European airports improved markedly during the first quarter of 2017, up 8%, said ACI Europe. March posted…

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GE sends first 767 freighter to Star Air

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) – the US and Irish commercial aircraft financing and leasing business of GE – has…

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Fighting fire with Precision

Oregon-based converter Precision Aircraft Solutions has gained an amendment to its type certificate to allow it to convert MD87 aircraft…

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American adds new Amsterdam-Dallas service

American Airlines has added a new summer 767-300 route between Dallas/Fort Worth and Amsterdam Schiphol from May 5 along with…

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Two dead after Shorts 330 freighter crash lands

Two crew members have died after a small freighter operated on behalf of UPS crashed on landing at Yeager Airport…

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Pharma freight focus at Munich conference

Pharmaceutical logistics will take centre stage in Munich at an exclusive symposium organised by Air Cargo News. Timed to coincide…

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AF KLM Cargo sees decline in Q1 revenues

Air France KLM saw revenues decline in the first quarter of the year despite an improvement in traffic. The Franco-Dutch…

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Yusen Logistics opens Frankfurt pharma gateway

Yusen Logistics has opened a dedicated Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliant pharmaceutical gateway in Frankfurt as it targets growth in the…

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WFS scoops three cargo handling deals in the US

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won three new cargo handling contracts in the US. The handler has announced deals with…

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Airfreight rates continue to rise in April

Airfreight rates continued to track ahead of last year’s levels on three key trade lanes in April. The latest figures…

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AeroLogic appoints new managers to replace departing Weber

AeroLogic – the Lufthansa and DHL Express joint business – has appointed two new managers following the current managing director’s…

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