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July-Aug 2017
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Munich Airport Inspiring Innovations

The digitalization with the focus on seamless travel concepts will play an essential role in the future of all airlines and airports. ..

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How is your baggage handled at the airport?

The baggage handling system market is estimated to be valued at US$6.45 billion in 2015, and is projected to reach US$9.36 billion,...

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INDIA rises as global pharmaceutical
 

The Indian pharmaceuticals market is making enormous strides and is said to be the third largest in terms of volume and 13th largest ..

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ULDs: Keeping cargo together
 

ULDs are certified and tested to maximum load limits, the freight is restrained with a net, and/or straps and securely locked in place on..

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Germany experiments with truck platooning

All trucks in the platoon are connected via electronic car-to-car communication, thus, cutting CO2 emissions and savings..

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UAE among the world's 'digital elites'

The United Arab Emirates along with
Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Estonia..

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The Spanish speaking cargo executive loves to travel and ski

Butler is known in the company for his integrity, dedication and expertise in finance with extensive background in sales, marketing, pricing and operations...

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Quotes

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page
- Saint Augustine

Airports and Airlines

Etihad Cargo rescues endangered rhinos from Africa

Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi to Seoul. The aircraft touched down recently at the South Korean capital's space-age Incheon International Airport.

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Oman Air, Malaysia Airlines enter into code-share partnership

Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a code-share partnership effective immediately, according to a statement released by the Omani airline recently.

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Emirates and flydubai sign codeshare agreement

Emirates and flydubai recently unveiled an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers unmatched travel options.

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DWC passenger numbers up by 35%

DWC welcomed 554,993 passengers in the first half of 2017 compared to 410,278 passengers during the first six months last year, a growth of 35.3 per cent.

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Sharjah International welcomes 5.5m passengers during first half of 2017

A total of 5.5 million passengers passed through Sharjah International Airport, SIA, during the first half of 2017. The latest numbers show an increase of 2.9% as compared to the 5.3 million passengers ...

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Logistics

JAFZA registers 122 new companies during first quarter of 2017

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) recently registered 122 new companies from 33 countries during the first three months of 2017.

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Kerry Logistics acquires shares in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics LTD

Kerry Logistics Network Limited recently announced the acquisition of 50% shares in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics Ltd (‘LPL’).

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Aramex expands its presence in Ethiopia

Aramex recently announced the expansion of its operations across Ethiopia through a Master Franchise Agreement with Logix Express PLC, to cater to the country’s rapidly growing needs for innovative logistics...

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SEKO Logistics partners with Retain.me to replace obsolete delivery notes

SEKO Logistics is offering ecommerce customers the opportunity to increase sales and build consumer loyalty through a partnership with Retain...

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Spare Parts Logistics service adds new Birmingham and Dublin routes

time:matters, the expert in worldwide Special Speed Logistics, has expanded its flight network in the area of spare parts logistics once again.

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ASM software upgrade gives one- stop – shop freight management solutions

Agency Sector Management (ASM) has launched a major upgrade of its Sequoia...

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WFS offers China Airlines full-fledge ground handling services in Honolulu
 

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is now offering China Airlines its full range of ground handling services in ..

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SESAR to review European air traffic management
 
 

The European Commission (EC) has mandated SESAR Deployment Manager (SESAR DM), and SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) ..

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Boeing invests in C360 Technologies
 
 
 

Boeing recently announced its investment in C360 Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based company focusing on 360° video and augmented/virtual reality...

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Honeywell provides fuel management services to KLM
 
 

Honeywell has been selected by KLM to provide Connected Aircraft fuel-management services across its fleet of 115 ..

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Recruitments and Retirements

Shawn Cole named VP of Delta Cargo
 
 

Delta Air Lines has named Shawn Cole, Vice President...

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo promotes Dominic Kennedy to Managing Director

This follows changes in the airline’s senior management...

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DHL’s Henk Venema named new Chairman of Cargo iQ
 

Henk Venema, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Network...

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DHL appoints Amadou Diallo as CEO for MENA region
 

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Amadou Diallo as CEO...

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Thales expands its executive committee
 
 

Pierre Eric Pommellet has been appointed Senior Executive, Vice-President...

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Global News

Turkish Cargo launches cargo services to Riga and Prague
Frankfurt Hahn Airport presents half-yearly results
Schiphol Cargo volume up by 8.7% during first half of 2017
IAG Cargo unveils Constant Climate shipment for urgent pharmaceutical products
Comlux signs VIP interior completion for ACJ320 neo aircraft
Trukkin simplifies commercial transport
Budapest Airport sponsors the Cool Chain Association Pharma and BioSciences Conference
CLA supports Payload Challenge for aspiring international aviators and engineers
Tigers Global Logistics certified as AEO in the UK
WACO Pakistan unveils cross-border Pak-Afghan transit desk
Delta, Korean Air create leading trans-Pacific Joint Venture
Messe Muenchen opens up opportunities along the Silk Road
Amerijet International earns IATA's CEIV-Pharma certification
Rhenus takes over O’Brien Logistics in Australia
RwandAir Appoints Network Airline Services as Cargo GSA in UK