All Europe articles – Page 3
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NewsDSV signs deal to takeover DB Schenker and create world's largest forwarder
DSV has confirmed reports that it has signed a deal to take over German logistics giant DB Schenker in a move that will create the world's largest freight forwarder.In an update issued this morning, the Danish forwarder said it had agreed to buy DB Schenker from state-owned railway firm Deutsch ...
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NewsVirgin Cargo appoints ECS Group as Europe GSSA
Photo: Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic Cargo has confirmed the appointment of ECS Group, through its subsidiary TCE, as its new General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) in continental Europe.Implementation of the deal will start from later this year in a phased approach. Initial representation will cover exports from the Netherlands, Denmark ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo triples flights at Brussels Airport
Photo: Brussels Airport LATAM Cargo will next month triple the number of flights it carries out to Brussels Airport to boost transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals. Santiago, Chile-headquartered LATAM Cargo has been operating to Brussels Airport with four flights a week since March 2023, but will up ...
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NewsUPS grows healthcare logistics capabilities with acquisitions
Photo: UPS UPS has struck a deal to grow its healthcare logistics capabilities with the acquisition of Germany-based Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL. Once completed, the acquisitions will boost end-to-end temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics services throughout Europe, said the US-headquartered company. “The fast-paced innovation in the ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo launches new route to Budapest
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoHong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has launched a new route between Hong Kong and Budapest in Hungary to further expand its international route network.The airline said the new route would be served by two weekly flights operated by an Airbus A330-200 freighter.Gary Zhan, chairman of Hong ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines AN-124 flies O&G equipment to Singapore
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines and charter firm Golden Aviation recently transported 95 tons of oil & gas equipment from Norway to Singapore utilising an AN-124-100 freighter.The equipment, which included cable reel and pipes, was flown from Stavanger and required specialised equipment for loading and unloading.Antonov Airlines commercial executive Eugene Kiva ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo's Frankfurt Airport hub renovation begins
Lufthansa Cargo hub modernisation project at Frankfurt Airport. Photo: Lufthansa CargoConstruction work has now begun on Lufthansa Cargo's €600m renovation project to modernise its cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport by 2030.The construction work is being carried out in sections so that daily operations can continue undisturbed in the 330,000 m² ...
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Dutch government revises Schiphol flight cuts plan
The Dutch government has put forward revised proposals to lower noise pollution at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport that would likely reduce the overall cuts in flights required at the air cargo hub.This marks the latest development on the issue after the previous government proposed controversial plans to reduce the number of ...
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Reports: DSV outlines job and investment plans if it lands DB Schenker
DSV has reportedly outlined how it would protect jobs and invest in DB Schenker following a leading German union expressing concern over job losses if the Danish forwarder is successful in its takeover bid.Last week German trade union Ver.di is said to have written to the Deutsche Bahn board suggesting ...
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NewsSwissport begins Qatar handling contact for Vienna-Doha flights
Photo: SwissportSwissport has begun air cargo handling services for Qatar Airways' new weekly freighter flights between Vienna International Airport in Austria and Hamad International Airport in Doha."This marks a significant milestone for Swissport as we expand our operations in Vienna and solidify our position as a leading provider of air ...
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NewsWFS wins Magma Aviation handling contract at Liege Airport
Magma Aviation 747-400F. Photo: Magma AviationWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a new multi-year ramp and warehouse cargo handling contract with UK freighter firm Magma Aviation at Liege Airport (LGG).Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400 freighter flight ...
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Putzger perspective: Is e-commerce trade under threat?
Trade legislation crackdowns in the EU and US could hamper e-commerce supply chains as the air cargo industry gears up for peak season. By early August a chorus of voices proclaimed the approaching end of the 2024 peak ocean shipping season. According to the National Retail Association, containerised imports to ...
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InterviewsCargo gives airships a lift
Hybrid Air Vehicles has been examining how its Airlander 10 airship could play a role in the future of air cargo. Cargo is playing an increasingly important role in the future development of the airship market, according to UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV). HAV commercial business development director George Land ...
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Transatlantic capacity withdrawal set to drive up rates
The transatlantic airfreight lane will have much less capacity from September due to the winter season and shifting of capacity to the Asia-Europe trade lane. Demand is expected to remain the same on Europe-US and US-Europe routes because there aren’t any major drivers for change in the US and Europe ...
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Proposed ban on 777s at Brussels is withdrawn
The proposed ban on the operation of Boeing 777 aircraft at Brussels Airport at night has been withdrawn by Belgium's transport minister.The ban would have had a major impact on DHL Express' operations at the airport as it operates the widebody freighter to the Belgian hub.In June, outgoing transport minister ...
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Canada's WestJet expands pet transport service to the UK
WestJet Cargo has expanded its pet transportation services from Canada to London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR) and Edinburgh (EDI).This expansion, using belly capacity, comes in response to the growing demand for secure and reliable international pet travel between Canada and Europe, said the Canadian airline.The carrier operates flights between ...
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NewsWFS becomes first cargo handler at Schiphol to introduce electric towing vehicles
Photo: WFSSATS-owned Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles.Supplied by vehicle partner, TCR, the Goldhofer Sherpa E6 towing trucks are being used to support WFS’ ramp and cargo handling services for more than 50 airlines at ...
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NewsSwissport wins Frankfurt Airport ground handling license
Photo: SwissportSwissport has secured a seven-year license to provide ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport from February 1 2025 until January 2032.The cargo handler has been operational at Frankfurt Airport since 1995. Swissport currently provides airport ground handling, air cargo handling and fuelling services at 15 airports in Germany, but ...
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NewsOrphan chimp finds her forever home thanks to DHL Express
DHL Express has helped Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre move orphaned chimpanzee Chocolat to her new home at the sanctuary in Dorset, UK.A victim of the Republic of Congo’s illegal bushmeat trade, Chocolat was an infant when her family were hunted and killed 20 years ago while she herself was ...