DFW Airport has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, themed Shaping Tomorrow. The report provides transparent information and disclosures about DFW’s performance and impact on environmental, social and governance issues.
In 2022, DFW embraced the return of travel and stabilization of global aviation, and we have our sights firmly set on what’s ahead. DFW is leveraging its position as a leader in sustainability, forging new paths for community collaboration and creating new economic opportunities in pursuit of our vision of “Travel. Transformed.”
This year’s ESG report shines a spotlight on DFW’s commitment to, and progress toward, sustainable and innovative business practices reflected in the following goals and accomplishments:
· Commitment to Net Zero Carbon by 2030
· Signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
· 2022 Texan by Nature (TxN20)
· Corporation of the Year – Women’s Business Council Southwest (WBCS)
· 2022 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Large Hub Airports by Airports Council International (ACI)
· 1/3+ of initiatives identified in the Strategic Plan are directly tied to technology and innovation
· The Risk Management Society (RIMS) Global Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Award of Distinction Honorable Mention
· Public Risk Management Association (PRMA) 2022 Outstanding Achievement for ERM Award
This year’s report covers the fiscal year 2022: Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022.
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Marcel Kolb as Vice President Government & Humanitarian Europe.
Kolb brings extensive experience to his new position, comprising 12 years in the military and almost four at DB Schenker – 13 years of which were spent in logistics and related functions. He also holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Organisational Science, obtained in Munich and Toulouse.
In his role of Transport Officer in the German Air Force, Kolb was part of a NATO mission in Afghanistan, after which he became Vice President Global Defense Business Development at DB Schenker. This role provided Kolb with the responsibility of coordinating charter operations for the military, including for humanitarian projects.
In his new position of VP Government & Humanitarian Europe, Kolb will be responsible for the ongoing development of the humanitarian vertical, developing strategies to create unique selling points and establishing and implementing processes to optimise internal and external potential.
Kolb explains, “My experience in logistics, civilian freight forwarding, and public procurement has afforded me valuable insights into the military and defense industry, which I feel will be extremely beneficial when applied to my new role at Chapman Freeborn.
“By working closely with the European Government & Humanitarian vertical team, I want to establish Chapman Freeborn as the supplier of choice for humanitarian, governmental, military and defense actors in air transport – for both cargo and passenger transport”, Kolb adds.
Kolb has worked with Chapman Freeborn in recent years and is now excited to be part of the team himself; bringing his skills and experience onboard to contribute to the company’s ambitious growth strategy.
He says, “I already know parts of the company and some of my colleagues, so my focus is now on getting to know the whole team. I know from the cooperation I have had with the company over the past few years that there is an incredible amount of expertise, heart and soul at Chapman Freeborn. I am convinced that it is this authenticity, sincerity and professionalism that makes us a successful team and company.”
Kolb will report into Reto Hunziker, President – Europe at Chapman Freeborn. Hunziker says, “I am very happy to have Marcel in the team. With his help we will approach the humanitarian government vertical in a way that ensures we offer the best value and support to our customers and the EU markets. He is a perfect fit for our growing sales and commercial-focused team in Europe.”
Outside of work, Kolb enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is also a keen football player and has recently taken up golf.
Orlando/Abu Dhabi, 04th August 2023 – U.S. based National Airlines, a division of National Air Cargo Group, Inc., has entered an interline agreement with Middle East’s dynamic Etihad Cargo to successfully roll out the ICAIR23 program for the United States Postal Service (USPS). This agreement initiates a unique partnership, as it combines National’s extensive experience in providing international freight transportation services with Etihad Cargo’s global commercial network.
Under phase 1 of the ICAIR23 program, National Airlines, a U.S. flag carrier with P1 preferences will dispatch USPS civilian, military, and diplomatic mail using the scheduled services of Etihad Cargo across several awarded lanes for the period 2023 -2027.
“It’s our honor to once again be part of the ICAIR program for USPS. This time it brings us much pleasure in collaborating with Etihad Cargo, a dynamic and rapidly growing global airline. We are looking forward to this association and hope to provide best-in-class mail delivery experiences to customers around the world through this program”, commented Mr. Christopher Alf, Chairman, National Air Cargo Group, Inc.
Tim Isik, Vice President, Commercial at Etihad Cargo, said, “Etihad Cargo is committed to making the transportation of mail across the carrier’s network as seamless and efficient as possible. Etihad Cargo’s partnership with National Air Cargo Group will enable the two airlines to join forces to enhance international USPS mail deliveries, providing greater connectivity to destinations across Etihad Cargo’s global network, and provide customers with an efficient service.”
With National Airlines’ proven track record in worldwide cargo charters and logistics movement over the past three decades and Etihad Cargo’s growing network which connects major cities across the globe, this association is set to enhance the efficiency of international USPS mail deliveries, demonstrating a shared commitment to the ICAIR program. Customers can expect improved transit times, enhanced tracking capabilities, and a more seamless end-to-end experience to move their mail and packages.
Phase 1 of the ICAIR23 program, powered by experienced personnel and subject matter experts, is slated to launch in August 2023 and continue through August 2027. The teams are looking forward to working together in a close alliance to service USPS customers globally.
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, announces a change in its global leadership team. Thomas Mack, Executive Vice President Air Freight, will move into a new Senior Advisor role and continue to report directly to Tim Scharwath, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding. Following this, after a transition period, Thomas Mack will leave the company in October 2024 into retirement.
Thomas Mack has worked successfully in the air freight industry for over four decades. At DHL Global Forwarding, he joined five years ago as Head of Global Air Freight and was heavily involved in transforming the organization into one of the world’s leading providers of integrated air freight services. He also worked closely with sister division DHL Express, leveraging a number of valuable synergies within the group.
“First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Tom for his tireless efforts, commitment to the company, and achievements in the division’s growth. Under his leadership our air freight business has reached new strengths and heights. We wish him only the best for the future and are pleased that he will continue to advise us with his profound expertise until his well-deserved retirement,” says Tim Scharwath, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding.
The Successor is Already Determined
The industry veteran will be succeeded as Executive Vice President by Max Sauberschwarz, who currently holds the role of Senior Vice President Global StarBroker, DHL Global Forwarding’s air charter organization. Sauberschwarz will assume the new role as of October 1, 2023, reporting directly to Tim Scharwath, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. In addition to this role, he will also become a member of the Global Forwarding Management Board.
“We are delighted to have found a worthy successor to Thomas Mack in Max Sauberschwarz. In his previous role, he demonstrated not only his deep industry knowledge, but also his leadership skills and we look forward to driving the business forward together in the years ahead,” says Tim Scharwath.
Max Sauberschwarz has more than 15 years of experience in logistics and has held several senior management roles in the air freight sector on global level as well as in Europe and Asia. He joined DHL Global Forwarding in 2019 as Senior Vice President Global StarBroker.
Kuwait, Kuwait City, August 7, 2023 – Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform of Emirates SkyCargo, has launched in Kuwait, facilitating fast, reliable, and cost-effective international delivery of items purchased from the UK and the US to shoppers in Kuwait.
Whether buying from a large e-commerce retailer or an online independent boutique, making savings during international sales like Black Friday or simply shopping from country-exclusive retail outlets, Emirates Delivers provides a seamless door-to-door transport solution with competitive shipping rates to bring customers the best e-commerce purchases from the UK and the US in just 3 to 5 working days.
Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “Building on the success that Emirates Delivers has established in the UAE, we are excited to achieve the next step in our broader e-commerce strategy by expanding to Kuwait. While the global e-commerce market continues to flourish, recent years have shown a clear uptick in markets which were not previously offered the same access and options, such as Kuwait and the wider Middle East. Now, more customers are searching for a reliable and trusted partner, not just to make the initial purchase from, but to handle the transportation of purchases. Leveraging Emirates’ global network, the frequency of flights, our wide body capacity, and the trust and longstanding relationships we’ve built with consumers in market, Emirates Delivers is well placed to answer this need.”
To utilize Emirates Delivers, customers first have to register free of charge on www.emiratesdelivers.com, where they will be given a unique shipping address in both the UK and the US. This allows users to immediately start shopping online from their favourite brands, using the unique address during check-out.
When the items arrive at the Emirates Delivers UK or US facility, specialist agents will review all purchases to ensure they arrived undamaged and take photos of the items, before repacking to ensure proper wrapping and protection for international delivery. With free storage of up to 30 days, Emirates Delivers allows customers to combine items from different retailers and vendors and consolidate their purchases into one package to further reduce the already-competitive shipping costs.
Using the “My Suite” option on the Emirates Delivers website, customers can then confirm shipping to Kuwait, with full tracking visibility from the time the items are received at the facility, through to delivery of the package at their door. Emirates Delivers takes care of all the hassle of shipping and customs clearance, making cross-border shopping simple. It offers the unique feature of providing all costs upfront, with no hidden or surprise costs.
Once the item has arrived in Kuwait, Emirates Delivers will complete all customs clearance activities and deliver the parcel directly to the customer. Harnessing the power of Emirates’ extensive global network which operates over 120 weekly flights to the UK and 96 weekly flights to the US, packages will be delivered in 3 to 5 working days.
Emirates Delivers first launched in 2019, bringing the best of US shopping to the UAE, before adding the UK to the service in 2022. Unlocking a world of international shopping, Emirates Delivers has been used by thousands of shoppers to transport apparel, cosmetics, toys and games, books, footwear, and accessories as well as vitamins and health supplements.
LONDON – 02 Аugust 2023 – Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, announced the appointment of Gavin Gomes as General Manager, Dronamics Australia and a member of the senior management team, effective August 1st, as the company prepares to strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Gavin has a track record that spans a number of sectors including start-ups, private companies, listed entities, and global multinationals such as Canon, Australia Post, Telstra, and IBM. A certified pilot, Gavin currently also serves as a non-executive director of Royal Victorian Aero Club and CM Pacific Pty Ltd.
Gavin’s passion for aviation and extensive leadership experience will help further establish Dronamics in Australia, a market where the company has had a presence since 2020. In 2022, Dronamics received approval to conduct experimental test flights with a sub-scale prototype of its flagship, remotely-piloted aircraft, the Black Swan. The same year, Dronamics signed a manufacturing agreement with Quickstep Holdings Limited (ASX: QHL), the largest independent aerospace composite business in Australia, to help scale up its fleet and meet the growing demand for its cargo mobility services. With a number of commercial partnerships for the local market, Dronamics’ long-range, high payload cargo drone operations can be a game-changer for industries including perishables, mail, pharma, e-commerce and mining.
“Australia has demonstrated an enormous appetite for what Dronamics can offer – faster, more affordable, lower emissions freight, connecting underserved and remote communities and businesses through cargo drone logistics. We are committed to serving the needs of the local market and we are thrilled to have Gavin’s experience and expertise to support that, ’’
Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO of Dronamics.
“Dronamics’ commitment to transforming the future of cargo delivery through drone technology is both inspiring and groundbreaking. I look forward to leading a team of dedicated professionals and collaborating with stakeholders to drive Dronamics’ growth and contribute to the advancement of the Australian logistics and aviation industry,”
Gavin Gomes, General Manager, Dronamics Australia.
Mumbai, India, 03 August 2023: Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) announced the go-live of its most celebrated Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) at GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL). The platform aims to enhance efficiency, streamline procedures, and automate communication with stakeholders at the Airport’s cargo complex.
The new system seamlessly connects Airport, Cargo Ground Handlers, Transporters, Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, Airlines, Importers/Exporters and Customs on a common and highly secured cloud-based IT platform. The system is targeted towards promoting paperless trade with trade documentation now done online and ease of doing business. With this, Kale is now actively engaging at 100+ airport cargo stations worldwide.
GHIAL is the fourth busiest Airport in India in terms of passenger traffic and is the nation’s first greenfield Airport. The salient feature of the airport’s cargo terminal is its temperature-controlled pharma zone. It is the second airport in southern India to implement ACS to boost its cargo throughput.
With the deployment of Kale’s ACS, the airport will realise a significant improvement in cargo volumes and let the airport emerge as a hub for innovative activities. Moreover, this deployment with a 100 per cent adoption rate will enable the Airport to set sustainability benchmarks for airports globally.
Vineet Malhotra, Co-Founder and Director of Kale Logistics Solutions said, “GMR Hyderabad is a special milestone for us, it is the 100th air cargo station we signed last year. We have 99% adoption with go-live, which speaks volumes about the efficacy of the ACS platform and its benefits. We are happy to assist the GMR Group with its digital transformation.”
He further added, “Our airport cargo community system is gradually becoming the default choice for all airports, not only in India but also in North America. With these deployments, we expect to witness a significant transformation in the air cargo industry. We have more airports in the pipeline that will go-live with our flagship community platform. The future looks bright for us and the air cargo industry.”
Kale’s Cargo Community Systems has received several global accolades, including awards at the United Nations’ award-winning cloud-based electronic platform for all stakeholders of the air cargo value chain to interact with each other digitally. Also, this platform is one of the most comprehensive systems, which connects the Airport ecosystem to simplify, standardise and modernise connectivity as well as information flow throughout the value chain.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 17, 2023… FedEx Corp. announced the appointment of John W. Dietrich, formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 1, 2023. The company also announced strategic shifts within the Finance organization to further bolster its ongoing transformation.
Additional changes in the Finance organization include:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has continued to surpass operational performance targets, achieving improvements across key performance measures in the first half of 2023.
Building on the strong operational performance of the carrier’s freighter operations in 2022, Etihad Cargo achieved 82.7 per cent on-time performance (OTP) for freighter departures and 82 per cent OTP for freighter arrivals. The recorded OTP for both freighter departures and arrivals in H1 2023 exceeds the carrier’s 80 per cent OTP target. Surpassing this target demonstrates Etihad Cargo’s commitment to providing reliable, high-quality cargo solutions with minimal disruption to the carrier’s partners and customers.
Etihad Cargo has also further improved the carrier’s delivered-as-promised (DAP) rate, achieving 90.6 per cent, ahead of its 85 per cent target and an increase on its 2022 DAP rate of 86.6 per cent.
Thomas Schürmann, Head of Operations at Etihad Cargo, said: “Exceeding OTP and DAP targets demonstrates Etihad Cargo’s strong commitment to reliability, building trust and being the air cargo partner of choice. The carrier’s freighter operations have played a critical role in Etihad Cargo’s ability to meet its ambitious growth targets, which has seen the carrier successfully launch new freighter routes to key destinations, including Guangzhou, and offer additional capacity across Etihad Cargo’s global network. Etihad Cargo’s state-of-the-art Cargo Control Centre monitors the status of all shipments in real time and tracks shipments, flights and road feeder services to enhance the carrier’s DAP promise to partners and customers.”
In addition to Etihad Cargo’s expanding freighter network, the carrier offers belly capacity to over 69 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas with 674 weekly rotations. To complement the carrier’s scheduled services, Etihad Cargo operates charter flights and has expanded its road feeder service network to enhance connectivity to non-network destinations.
The international transport and info-logistics provider has once again expanded its service portfolio with a range of new air freight solutions, consolidating shipments between key airports across Western Europe and various locations in Asia.
As cargo-partner continues to grow its profile and operations across Western Europe, the logistics specialist now offers a comprehensive number of weekly air freight solutions from major airports in Austria, Germany, the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands to over ten destinations across India, China, Singapore and Thailand.
Jo Feiks, Corporate Director Product Management Air Cargo, explained: “As air freight peak season is about to take off in the coming weeks, we’ve launched new air cargo connections between Western Europe and Asia to give our customers more flexibility and provide reliable freight capacities at competitive rates. Consol solutions are the clear winner when it comes to cost-effective shipping, while still benefiting from the speed of air freight and the reliability of fixed weekly departures.”
With the new weekly air freight consols, cargo-partner provides door-to-door solutions from Western Europe to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Shanghai, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. The service includes pre-carriage from anywhere in Western Europe as well as delivery throughout India, China and Thailand, making use of cargo-partner’s warehouses and trucking services on both ends.
Fast distribution is enabled by cargo-partner’s logistics hubs at strategic locations in Asia, including modern warehouse facilities in Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kunshan, Shenzhen, Yantian, and the recently opened warehouse in Guangzhou, completing the logistics provider’s network of over 20,000 m² of warehouse space in China.
“Our strong presence in Europe and Asia allows us to deliver an integrated package of transport, storage, customs and tracking services, ensuring seamless, end-to-end solutions for our customers from all industries. The weekly air consol services are especially popular with our customers from the electronics, automotive, fashion and retail sectors, who benefit from this solution to find the optimal mix between speed and cost for their shipments,” added Jo Feiks.
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