Akbar Al Baker appointed chairman of oneworld’s Governing Body

June 27, 2021
The Governing Board of the oneworld global airline alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker to serve as its Chairman. Mr. Al Baker will succeed current oneworld...

Peter Ward to step down as CEO after 6 years at UKWA

June 27, 2021
Peter Ward, CEO of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has announced his intention to step down after six years at the helm of the sector’s leading trade organization. His successor will be named shortly. Ward joined...

Dnata Singapore utilizes Hermes’ cloud-based cargo ‘ecosystem’ at Changi Airport

June 27, 2021
Ground handler dnata Singapore has started using Hermes Logistics Technologies’ New Generation (NG) cloud-based cargo ‘ecosystem’ for its cargo operations at Changi Airport. The ground handler processes more than 6,000 tons of cargo each week...

1st major international airport to have digital air traffic control traffic

June 27, 2021
London City Airport has become the first major international airport in the world to be fully controlled by a remote digital air traffic control tower, following intensive testing and live trials of the revolutionary...

Qatar Airways resumes 4 weekly flights to Thailand

June 27, 2021
Qatar Airways marks a significant milestone in the rebound of international leisure travel with the resumption of four weekly flights to the famed holiday destination of Phuket, Thailand, starting 1 July. In addition to...

SAL & SELA to provide logistics solutions for upcoming major events

June 24, 2021
SAL Saudi Logistics Services and 'Sela' signed an agreement to provide ground handling services at main airports to support the organization of Sela’s seasonal entertainment events and activities, especially the company’s upcoming events by...

U-Freight Logistics to reduce picking costs & speed up operations with smart warehouse transformation

June 21, 2021
U-Freight Logistics has developed one of its five Hong Kong facilities into a smart warehouse to reduce picking costs and speed up operations to meet growing demand. The forwarder’s 21,000 sq ft ecommerce fulfilment center...

Nippon Cargo Airlines to offer capacity online at WebCargo

June 21, 2021
Freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has signed up to offer its capacity on online air cargo booking portal WebCargo.

JD Logistics launches all new cargo charter flight between China and Thailand

June 21, 2021
JD Logistics – the transport arm of Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com – is targeting demand to and from Thailand with the launch of a new all-cargo charter flight between Shenzhen and Bangkok.

Cargo-partner pushes iLogistics Center expansion forward as its capacity reaches faster than expected

June 21, 2021
Logistics firm cargo-partner is pushing forward the expansion of its logistics facility close to Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport after it reached capacity faster than expected.