March 2019

UK flights “protected in no deal Brexit scenario”

UK government sets out detailed plans confirming protection for flights in a no deal scenario EU no deal aviation regulation also about…

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E-commerce boom and trade growth fuel DP DHL Group revenues in 2018

The boom in e-commerce and sustained growth in international trade flows saw Deutsche Post DHL Group’s (DPDHL) 2018 group revenue…

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Jettainer celebrates 15th anniversary and 60 years of the ULD with a specially designed container

Outsourced ULD management company Jettainer is sending a brightly illustrated container around the world for the 60th anniversary of the…

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Shipco the latest to launch airfreight booking tool

Shipco Airfreight is the latest company to launch a rate quoting and booking portal as the sector continues to develop…

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Cargolux bans the transport of lion bones

Cargolux has banned the transport of lion bones in an effort to curb and deter the new trend in wildlife…

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CH Robinson goes into Space with €42m Spanish forwarder acquisition

US freight forwarder CH Robinson acquired Spanish forwarder Space Cargo Group for €42m ($48m) in cash as part of a…

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CHAMP Cargosystems joins Luxembourg Open Innovation Club

Airfreight IT supplier CHAMP Cargosystems has joined the Luxembourg Open Innovation Club (LOIC). CHAMP aims to share and exchange its…

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UK truckers set for temporary EU permit-free access in a no deal Brexit

Some relief for hauliers in EU contingency, says FTA UK hauliers may be able to maintain operations in the European…

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Seko launches new e-commerce returns service

SEKO Logistics has launched a new returns service for retailers, etailers and consumers that allows customers to have greater visibility…

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China Southern to add two new freighters

China Southern looks set to expand its freighter fleet with an additional two Boeing 777F aircraft. The fast-growing airline announced…

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Cathay Pacific confirms takeover talks for Hong Kong Express from HNA Group

Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed that it is “in active discussions” about an acquisition involving the low cost carrier Hong Kong…

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AEI selects STAECO as conversion centre

US-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI), the passenger to freighter aircraft conversion specialist, has selected China’s Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co,…

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Panalpina EGM to take place on April 5

Takeover target Panalpina’s board of directors is to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on April 5, which will also…

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Emerging markets enthusiasm tempered by ‘crisis’ concern

Logistics industry executives worry about trade tensions, geopolitical threats  Logistics industry executives see emerging markets growing at 5% in 2019,…

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GIV makes first eDGD declaration using Frankfurt’s INFr8

Germany-based dangerous goods specialist GIV has sent its first digital shipment declaration via the eDGD portal INFr8 at Frankfurt Airport….

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Azul chooses Globe Air Cargo Argentina as its GSSA

Brazilian airline Azul has appointed Globe Air Cargo (GAC) Argentina, an ECS Group subsidiary, as its general sales and services…

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VIDEO: From the circus to a national park, Turkish Cargo helps resettle four young lions

Turkish Cargo has flown four young lions from a circus in Ukraine to their natural habitat of South Africa. Three…

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Perishables, pharma and high-tech mitigate January drop in total air cargo volume

January 2019 another volume drop in total chargeable air cargo weight, this time of 2% year on year (YoY), coupled…

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Thinking outside the container: Dominic Hyde

Dominic Hyde is making waves at Peli BioThermal, bringing a fresh approach to pharmaceutical transportation which is increasing revenue and…

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Ethiopian Cargo takes delivery of its first B737 freighter

Africa’s Ethiopian Cargo has taken delivery of its first B737-800 freighter, with a payload capacity of more than 23 tonnes….

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