All articles by Damian Brett – Page 196
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NewsTigers to build new Rotterdam mega hub
Logistics firm Tigers is building a new mega hub facility in Rotterdam as global customer demand and the e-commerce sector continue to grow.The hub is currently under construction and is scheduled to be officially opened in April 2020.“Rotterdam is the biggest port in Europe and a key gateway to the ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel sees airfreight volumes decline again in Q3
Kuehne+Nagel saw airfreight volumes and revenues decline in the third quarter, but it managed to maintain profitability.The company reported a 7.5% year-on-year drop in third-quarter airfreight volumes to 406,000 tonnes, revenues declined by 6.7% on a year ago to SFr1.3bn but earnings before interest and tax (ebit) were flat at ...
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B&H targets Asia Pacific expansion with CEO move
Aerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide chief executive Stuart Allen has relocated from the UK to Singapore to spearhead the company's ongoing Asia Pacific (Apac) expansion.Based at the B&H Worldwide facility within the Free Trade Zone at Changi Airport, he will be leading the company's global growth plans from the nation ...
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Saudia Cargo achieves pharma GDP certification
Saudia Cargo has achieved European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) certification for its pharma operations.The certification was carried out by SGS. The airline the achievement demonstrated that its storage and transportation services meet "all international requirements".“This certificate recognizes that Saudia Cargo maintains and complies with the quality management standards ...
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NewsBCUBE adopts IATA's DG Autocheck solution
Cargo handler BCUBE Air Cargo has adopted the IATA Dangerous Goods (DG) AutoCheck solution to improve procedures around the handling of DG.The digital tool allows companies to check compliance of the shipper’s DG declaration against all relevant rules and regulations contained in the IATA regulations.It will also enable electronic consignment ...
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NewsPayCargo continues to grow as executive team changes revealed
PayCargo has announced the appointment of two new executives and a third change to its management line up as the business continues to grow.In July, the payment system appointed Lionel van der Walt as president and chief executive of its Americas business.“My focus at PayCargo is to further strengthen the ...
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NewsGaruda to continue freighter fleet expansion
Garuda Indonesia B737-800BCFGaruda Indonesia and GECAS have entered into a lease agreement for two B737-800 Boeing-converted freighters (BCF).The passenger-converted aircraft are slated to be phased in mid-2020 and will provide additional capacity to Cargo Garuda Indonesia, which currently utilises a fleet of three freighter aircraft.GECAS said that B737-800 freighters are ...
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CAL Cargo continues to expand US freighter flights
Liege-based CAL Cargo is adding a twice-weekly B747 freighter service to Los Angeles as it continues to expand its operations to the US.The service will begin flying on October 26. The flights will depart from Liege on day three and day six, arriving in Los Angeles the following day.“The LAX ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Management adds freighter flights to Johannesburg
Network Airline Management (NAM) has introduced a new twice-weekly scheduled B747F service from its European hub in Liege (LGG) to Johannesburg (JNB).NAM said the new route would "diversify its destination portfolio further but also opens up new opportunities and services into Johannesburg which enables the Group to cover even more ...
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NewsGECAS revealed as launch customer for B777F conversion programme
GECAS is forecasting that the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme launched with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) could secure more than 150 orders up to 2030, writes Air Cargo News sister title FlightGlobal.The IAI conversion programme was unveiled today by leasing giant GECAS, which has placed a launch order for 15 ...
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Volga-Dnepr Group moves to allay reports of financial woes
The Volga-Dnepr Group has downplayed Russian press reports regarding the scale of the current financial challenges it faces, stating that it has already initiated an optimisation plan to meet tough market conditions.A report in Ulnovosti states that the company was not immediately able to pay employees for September and that ...
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NewsAirbase GSE scoops IAG Cargo ULD repair deal
IAG Cargo has awarded its ULD repair and maintenance contract to Airbase GSE.The transition from the previous supplier was managed by IAG Cargo and Airbase GSE management teams working closely together to ensure a "seamless transition for IAG Cargo operations".Airbase GSE has repaired in excess of 30,000 ULDs for IAG ...
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Hyderabad Airport launches "first of its kind" cargo charter programme
GMR Hyderabad Airport Cargo has launched a "first of its kind" cargo charter programme that offers enhanced services for its members as it continues to target the market.The airport's Hyderabad Cargo Charter Circle (HC3) platform will provide additional free cargo storage time; single point of contact for all aspects related ...
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NewsDHL Express to invest €131m in Incheon hub expansion
DHL Gateway Incheon expansion projectDHL Express will invest €131m in expanding its hub at Incheon International Airport to meet expected growth in online sales in the Asia Pacific region.The investment will see DHL expand its Incheon Gateway facility to a gross floor area of 58,700 sq m from the current ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines celebrates 75 years of cargo operations
Today, American Airlines is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its first cargo flight.The airline said it had a long history within the cargo sector, marked by industry firsts such as the first scheduled air cargo service in the world, the first pet carrier container, and the first unit load container ...
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De Nooijer to leave AF KLM Cargo
Air France KLM's head of cargo, Marcel de Nooijer, will be leaving the position at the start of next year.De Nooijer will be joining KLM-owned Transavia where he will replace Mattijs ten Brink, who left the company at the end of September, as chief executive.Pieter Elbers, president and chief executive ...
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Mixed results for CargoLogicAir as it looks to future growth
UK-based all-cargo airline CargoLogicAir saw its revenues almost double last year but losses deepened.According to figures just released, the B747 freighter operator reported a 99% year-on-year increase in revenues for the 2018 calendar year to £213.7m, but its net loss reached £18m, compared with £2.5m in 2017, and its operating ...
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Cathay Pacific's B747-400BCF ends operations
Cathay Pacific's B747-400BCF (B-HUS) has made its last revenue flight ahead of its planned retirement at the end of November.The Hong Kong-based carrier said the move was linked to the modernisation of the Cathay Pacific fleet.The airline added that its freighter fleet will remain at its current size of 20 ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo launches new e-commerce delivery platform
Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new e-commerce delivery platform in the UAE that allows customers shopping from multiple online retailers in the US to consolidate their purchases and have the goods delivered to a home or office address.The Emirates Delivers service is available to individual or small business customers in ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation opts for Hermes' cargo management system
Robert Fordree, executive vice president cargo, Menzies Aviation.Menzies Aviation has selected Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) to provide a Cargo Management System (CMS) for its global network.The most recent version of HLT’s CMS, Hermes 5 (H5), will be rolled out at Menzies cargo facilities from the first quarter of next year.Menzies ...