Monthly Newsletter-April 2016
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Saudia Cargo all set to fly high

Saudia Cargo is today, recognized as one of the leading air cargo carriers in the Middle East with wide global reach and an extensive network spanning four continents, the airliner’s cargo division operates a large fleet of dedicated freighters and offers ample capacity on its passenger flights across Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA.

Through its multiple home-based hubs, the airliner enjoys increased flexibility in selecting from a wider range of connectivity options to deploy its capacity more effectively, moving its cargo with minimal ground handling time.

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Product at rest is product at risk
According to Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) incident information service, cargo crime in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) reached a five-year high in 2015. The association also maintained that ....
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Turkish Airlines Cargo hopes for a better 2016
fter a difficult 2015, the air cargo industry is looking forward to a better 2016. But the industry is facing testing times due to a weak global economic environment, falling tonnages in the market and many other such issues...
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Need to increase belly capacity over freighter capacity
On the 6th edition of the Air Cargo 2016 recently held in Mumbai, Air Cargo Update caught up with Rainer Muller, VP (Commercial), Saudia Cargo on what the future holds for the freight forwarding industry...
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Trade to pick up soon in India
The air freight industry had a key role to play not only in promoting exports but also in making success of the Prime Minister’s pet programme – Make in India campaign. ...
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Lounge- Mrs. Divya Tekchandani
Established in 2011, Airglow Aviation Services FZC is an ACMI based operator offering aviation services in the form of Air Cargo Charters, GSSA, Passenger Charters and aircraft Leasing to Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific and the South-west Pacific regions. Headquartered in the UAE,...
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Airports & Airlines

  Etihad Airways enhances its maintenance capability with ATC
Etihad Airways Engineering has enhanced its aircraft maintenance capability with a new Automated Tool...
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  Emirates, Malaysia Airlines join hands in codeshare agreement
Emirates and Malaysia Airlines recently unveiled new routes and frequent flyer benefits...
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  Oman Air, SATS sign joint venture agreement
Oman Air and SATS, through its wholly owned subsidiary SATS Investments, recently signed....
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  Air Arabia expands its European network
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, recently announced...
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  Qatar Airways signs United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration in London
Qatar Airways has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration at Buckingham....
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Logistics

  PACTL obtains CEIV in Pharmaceutical Logistics
The new cool chain infrastructure at Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd...
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  XPO Logistics wins five-year contract with Iceland
XPO Logistics has secured a five-year warehousing and distribution contract with leading frozen food retailer....
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  CEVA Logistics expands its services to Ford Motor Company
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading global supply chain management companies,...
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  MercuryGate unveils MercuryProcure
MercuryGate International, Inc., a global provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions...
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  DHL launches Green Danmar service
DHL Global Forwarding is the first forwarder in the industry to launch a new green service that allows customers...
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IT News
 
 
CHAMP extends partnership with GLS

 
CHAMP Cargosystems recently announced its extended partnership with Global Logistics System Hong Kong to provide a joint solution designed to enable small and medium sized freight forwarders in Hong Kong...
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Jettainer, DoKaSch sign general repair agreement

 
Jettainer, the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, and DoKaSch one of the leading developers, manufacturers and repair service companies for air freight containers and pallets, have signed a general agreement on the sidelines of the World Cargo Symposium in Berlin...
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Stream, WIN remove barriers for independent forwarders worldwide

 
Stream Software’s customers can now prepare their paper and/or electronic Air Waybills (e-AWBs) efficiently within their operational software and transfer data instantly...
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Qatar Airways Cargo unveils QR Cargo

 
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s third largest international cargo airline, recently announced the launch of its first mobile app QR Cargo, available for both Android and iOS devices via Google Play Store and Apple App Store. ....
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Mercator acquires RMS

 
Mercator, a global provider of product-enabled solutions to the travel and transportation industry, backed by Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, recently announced that it has acquired Seattle-based Revenue Management Systems, Inc. (‘RMS’),...
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Recruitments and Retirements
 
 
Nabil Sultan joins TIACA Board of Directors

 
Nabil Sultan, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo has been appointed to The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Board of Directors. Sultan has over 20 years’ experience in senior management roles at the airline and was promoted to his current role in 2013. ...
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Gulf Air appoints new Country Manager

 
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air, has recently announced the appointment of Mr. Shadi Raweh, a seasoned aviation professional, as its new Country Manager for Turkey. With over 15 years’ experience and an in-depth, working knowledge of the aviation and travel industry,...
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John Giannitelli joins VAC as Regional Sales Manager

 
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed John Giannitelli as Regional Sales Manager USA as it commences its biggest-ever transatlantic summer schedule. ...
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XPO Logistics announce key appointments

 
XPO Logistics, Inc., recently announced two key appointments related to its board of directors, effective immediately. Gena L. Ashe has joined the board as an independent director of the company, and will serve as chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee. Ms. Ashe's appointment expands the board to nine directors...
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TIACA Hall of Fame adds a new name

 
Alexey Isaykin, President of Volga-Dnepr Group, has been inducted to the TIACA Hall of Fame. Isaykin has been President of Volga-Dnepr since 2002, during which time the organization has grown to a global group of more than 20 companies. ....
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Global News

Turkish Technic wins ‘MRO Company of the year’ award

Norwegian Cargo ships vehicles to Toronto

Najaf International Airport orders screening equipment from AS&E

Ten busiest airports in 2015

Volga-Dnepr, Chapman deliver welding system to Malaysia

Duke of Cambridge tours London Gateway Port

China prefers large business jets

Cathay Pacific selects Airbus to provide FHS for its fleet

LBC express expands in GCC

TAPA's 'STEP UP & STAND OUT' campaign witnesses 14% rise

Ryukyu Air Commuter Unveils Cargo-Combi Aircraft in Okinawa

Bahrain Travel, Tourism Industry Leaders share Top Trends at Sabre and Gulf Air Event

FIPA partners with BRCP

Kuwait orders 28 Euro-fighter Typhoons

Raya Airways adds Phnom Penh to its cargo services

ACSV selects Hermes to run warehouse in Hanoi

Teijin Aramid, MACRO to develop Twaron fiber containers

CHEP, CargoLogicAir sign ULD management agreement

LATAM Cargo merger represents identity and culture
   
 

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