August 2019

Suparna Airlines launches freighter service from Oslo to Nanjing

Suparna Airlines is to start a twice-a-week Boeing 747-400 freighter service between Oslo, Norway, and Nanjing, China, commencing on September…

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Menzies Aviation renews deal with Norwegian Air

Menzies Aviation has confirmed that Norwegian Air has renewed its cargo handling deal at Los Angeles International Airport. Menzies Aviation…

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Vallair confirmed as source of first Qantas A321 freighter

Aircraft lessor Vallair has confirmed that it is the owner of the first of three A321 converted freighters (P2F) that…

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New Sydney airport attracts freight firms

Ten of Australia’s major freight companies have entered a memoranda of understanding (MOU) with Western Sydney Airport, due to open…

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DSV-Panalpina merger creates world’s second largest airfreight forwarder

DSV has announced that its acquisition of Panalpina will finally be completed today in a deal worth $5.5bn. The combined…

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Korean Air Cargo expands in America but cuts domestic services

Korean Air Cargo today announced that it would expand its services in the Americas with an additional weekly frequency, but…

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Unilode to digitise ULD fleet after partnering with Nexxiot

Unilode has signed an expanded deal with supply chain management solutions provider Nexxiot that will play a key role in…

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Oman Air Cargo adds mobile app

Oman Air Cargo has successfully launched a mobile app as it continues its drive towards digitisation. The airline said the…

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Tigers South Africa opens e-commerce centre to support demand

To support the demands of the growing online retail market, Tigers South Africa has opened a new e-commerce centre at…

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Air France KLM reintroduces Lusaka as a freighter destination

Air France KLM has announced that from September 3, 2019, it will reintroduce Lusaka, Zambia, to its full freighter schedule….

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How to embrace disruption in logistics in the digital age

In the first of our ‘How To’ series, Tigers chief executive Andrew Jillings says that logistics companies should embrace disruption…

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DHL expands and upgrades Connecticut service centre

DHL has completed a $4m expansion of its Hartford service center in Connecticut, US, which will enable the company to…

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Cathay Pacific chief executive resigns amid protest row

Today (August 16) Cathay Pacific announced changes in its senior management team. Augustus Tang will replace Rupert Hogg as chief…

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Panalpina broadens Middle East operations with new Oman office

International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina is set to open a new office in Muscat, Oman, in the third…

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Cargo teams at Virgin and Delta set for transatlantic boost

The cargo teams at partners Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are hoping to benefit from an increase in flights…

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LATAM Cargo revenues slide as economic uncertainty takes its toll

LATAM Cargo saw its revenues decline the  second quarter of the year, partly as a result of weaker demand in…

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Swissport targets further acquisitions after refinancing

Ground handler Swissport said it will target further acquisitions following the refinancing of debt by the group. Swissport Group today…

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Hong Kong cargo operations largely unaffected by recent disruption

The protests at Hong Kong International Airport are not expected to cause major delays to cargo shipments. Protests at the…

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GEODIS Germany appoints new freight forwarding project director

GEODIS has appointed Peter Anetsberger as industrial projects director of its freight forwarding division in Germany. From July 1, Anetsberger…

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Further Hong Kong disruption could hit territory’s reputation as a transport hub

The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has warned that the recent disruption to operations at Hong…

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