New data introduces ‘dynamic load factor’ in air cargo capacity

January 21, 2020
The global utilization of air cargo capacity is 35% higher than the traditional industry indicator suggests, according to a new data services company introducing the ‘dynamic load factor’ analyses.

LATAM Cargo opens new controlled temperature cooler facility in Brazil

January 20, 2020
LATAM Cargo Group recently opened in Guarulhos, Brazil, its $3.5 million perishable hub, a controlled-temperature cooler facility that will protect the quality and freshness of perishable products while en route to other destinations in...

SATS win 25-year cargo terminal concession in KKIA

January 15, 2020
SATS Ltd (SATS), Asia’s leading provider of food solutions and gateway services, has announced that its subsidiary, SATS Saudi Arabia Company, has won a 25-year cargo terminal concession in King Khalid International Airport (KKIA)...

Thoma to run Air & Sea division of Gebrüder Weiss

January 12, 2020
As of the beginning of 2020, Lothar Thoma has assumed responsibility for the Air & Sea division of the international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss. The economics graduate is going to reinforce the...

Cathay Pacific Cargo praised for working “tirelessly through these challenging times”

January 7, 2020
Cathay Pacific Cargo staff worked “tirelessly through these challenging times”, the freight carrier has said, looking back on a turbulent 2019 when pro-democracy demonstrators forced the closure of Hong Kong International Airport for two...

Irish Revenue grants DTI AEO (Type C) status

January 7, 2020
Davies Turner Ireland (DTI) has been granted Authorized Economic Operator AEO (Type C) status by Irish Revenue, which entitles the company to benefit from the full benefits available under customs simplified procedures. The authorization...

Perishable Movements now the official partner of GreenSky

January 7, 2020
Perishable Movements (PML), a handling agent for perishable goods shipments, is in an official partnership with GreenSky, international experts in perishable air freight logistics.

U-Freight ready to assist shippers in Hong Kong

January 7, 2020
With the phased implementation of 100% air cargo security screening having now started, the U-Freight Group says that it is well placed to assist shippers having become one of the first freight forwarders to...

Dimerco Group invests in German subsidiary Elanders Group

January 5, 2020
Effective immediately, Dimerco Express Group has revealed a joint venture with 25% investment in the newly-founded German subsidiary of Swedish public company Elanders Group, ITG Air & Sea. ITG Air & Sea is a spin-off...

Saudia unveils SAL for ground handling and logistics services

December 31, 2019
Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency the Minister of Transport, Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser. On Monday 16 December 2019, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) launched the Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) Co., the new...