Author: Damian Brett

Damian Brett

I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector. After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015. Contact me on [email protected]

Bhat looks to the long term at Lufthansa Cargo

By Damian Brett

26 / 05 / 2023

Ashwin Bhat is three weeks into the role of chief executive of Lufthansa Cargo when Air Cargo News spoke to…

Lufthansa becomes minority shareholder in ITA

By Damian Brett

26 / 05 / 2023

Lufthansa has agreed to acquire 41% of Italian carrier ITA and could in the future purchase the rest of the…

Qatar Cargo and Envirotainer partner on pharma

25 / 05 / 2023

Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer have joined forces to offer a more sustainable solution for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. By capitalising…

Scan Global Logistics launches SAF pilot project with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle

By Damian Brett

25 / 05 / 2023

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has partnered with retailer Majid Al Futtaim to launch a pilot project using sustainable aviation fuel…

Management changes at Cathay Cargo

By Damian Brett

25 / 05 / 2023

Cathay Cargo has announced changes to its management team that will see leaders taking on new roles within the Group…

Dronamics carries out first test flight of Black Swan cargo drone

By Damian Brett

25 / 05 / 2023

Cargo drone firm Dronamics has carried out the first test flight of its full-scale cargo drone and hopes to launch…

Silk Way West the latest to gain lithium battery certification

By Damian Brett

24 / 05 / 2023

Silk Way West Airlines is the latest carrier to gain IATA’s CEIV Lithium Battery certification. The certification recognises that the…

Kerry Logistics utilises sorting robot to meet e-commerce demand

By Damian Brett

24 / 05 / 2023

Kerry Logistics Network has trialed the use of a sorting robot at various locations in Asia to meet rising e-commerce…

IAG Cargo appoints new chief transformation officer

By Damian Brett

24 / 05 / 2023

IAG Cargo has appointed Jenny Critchley as chief transformation officer to replace David Rose, who takes on a new role…

Scan Global Logistics appoints former Maersk boss

By Damian Brett

24 / 05 / 2023

Fast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has appointed Nils Smedegaard Andersen as its first new board member and chairman of…