Airfreight news – Page 32
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HLPFI - July/August 2017 - now available!
HLPFI's July/August 2017 digital edition is now available to view and is packed full of useful information. Click here to see more.
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CLA launches Mexico connection
August 9 - CargoLogicAir (CLA) will launch its first scheduled cargo route on August 19, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico.
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Volga-Dnepr eyes up AN-124 replacement
August 7 - Volga-Dnepr is exploring the prospects for the development of a replacement super-heavy cargo transporter, which it hopes will be 35 - 40 percent more efficient than the Antonov AN-124, both technically and economically.
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Röhlig adds offices
July 19 - German logistics provider, Röhlig is continuing on its course of growth with new offices in Asia, Central America and the USA.
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Bolloré supports African mine
July 17 - Antrak Logistics has consigned 147 tons (149.4 tonnes) of airfreight, 1,375 teu and 9,750 tons (9906.5 tonnes) of project cargo for the Houndé Gold mine project, which is operated by a subsidiary of the Canadian Endeavour Mining Group.
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More interest in Lockheed's airships
June 20 - Paris, France-based Hybrid Air Freighters (HAF) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase up to 12 of Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airships, at a total value of approximately USD500 million.
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WWPC duo deliver in Kenya
June 8 - Houston, USA-based BNSF Logistics and Smart Logistics Istanbul in Turkey have arranged the shipment of 23 tons (20.1 tonnes) of cement making equipment to Mombasa, Kenya.
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Scharwath on board at DHL
June 5 - Tim Scharwath has joined the board of management of Deutsche Post DHL Group as the new ceo of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight.
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LM-100J Super Hercules takes off
May 26 - The Lockheed Martin LM-100J commercial freighter aircraft has completed its first flight.
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Philco and Gevatrans transport transformer
May 18 - Philco International and Gevetrans have transported a transformer and its spare parts from France to Agios Nikolaos Voiotias, Greece, for General Electric France and Aluminium of Greece.
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Logwin opens in Perth
May 17 - Logistics service provider Logwin has opened a 1,200 sq m logistics facility in Perth, Australia.
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Rhenus expands global services
May 15 - The Rhenus Group will increase the number of its business sites in the Asia/Pacific region by more than ten percent during 2017 to support the expansion of its sea and airfreight business divisions.
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Luxembourg constructs aircraft stands
May 10 - Luxembourg Airport has started the construction of four cargo aircraft stands, capable of accommodating Boeing 747s and one specifically designed for the Antonov AN-124, in response to increasing growth rates.
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Cathay Pacific to lease two B747s
May 8 - Cathay Pacific Cargo has reached agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW), to wet-lease two Boeing 747-8 freighters from May 2017 to support its airfreight operations.
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Panalpina takes a stake in Carelog
May 3 - Panalpina World Transport has acquired a majority stake in Carelog Freight Service, a Danish freight forwarding and logistics company.
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Kuehne + Nagel opens Aberdeen oil and gas hub
May 1 - Kuehne + Nagel has established a new branch in Aberdeen, UK, that specialises in logistics services for the oil and gas industry.
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Survey says box lines “poor to average”
April 13 - The service provided by container shipping lines is rated as poor to average and has deteriorated in the past year, according to a survey of exporters, importers and freight forwarders conducted jointly by Drewry and the European Shippers' Coun
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Dube sees biggest airfreight cargo
April 10 - Dube Cargo Terminal at South Africa's King Shaka International Airport has witnessed the second landing of an Antonov AN-124 bringing in 80 tonnes of highly specialised spools, which form part of the main furnace at a local oil refinery.
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EC re-adopts air cartel decision
March 17 - The European Commission has re-adopted a cartel decision against 11 air cargo carriers and imposed a fine totalling EUR776.465 million (USD834.5 million) for operating a price-fixing cartel.
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IATA launches cargo handling manual
March 16 - IATA has launched a Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) in order to help airlines and cargo handlers work together more effectively while improving safety and efficiency in air cargo operations.