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Lufthansa Cargo and ANA extend joint venture

Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will extend their successful cooperation on 12 July. As of that date, Lufthansa’s entire European feeder network will be combined with the direct flights of both partners. As a result, customers from all European countries will benefit from access to the joint venture’s strong network. This has only been possible for customers in Germany, Austria, France, Great Britain and Belgium to date. “We are ... [+]

TA Cargo stresses sensitive cold chain shipments

Turkish Air Cargo logistics opertions are cold chain savvy. It prepares cold chain shipments to protect contents and prevent deterioration. All medical supply shipments are executed in accordance with IATA regulations. “We offer our customers various services including temperature-controlled active and passive systems,” says Ýsmail Çay, ... [+]

AN-124 Freighter Delivers 35-Meter Telescopic Bridge to Brazil

A loading system developed for the transportation of long aerospace cargoes provided the perfect solution to help load a 35-metre telescopic bridge onboard a Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ An-124-100 freighter for its delivery to Rio de Janeiro. The flight, organized under the Ruslan International An-124 joint venture between ... [+]

Strong Kuala Lumpur Performance for IAG Cargo

One year on from IAG Cargo’s Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route launch, the service has exceeded expectations, proving itself a valuable gateway for manufacturers and high-tech shippers into this important Asian trade hub.  Demand from pharmaceutical customers has also been high. “One year on, this route ... [+]

AN-225 Gets Helping Hand from Freightworks

The world’s largest cargo plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya (AN-225), took its first voyage from Ukraine to Abu Dhabi carrying a shipment handled by Freightworks, the WACO System member for the UAE. The six-engine, 600-tonne aircraft, which has twice the wing area of a Boeing 747, ... [+]

Schiphol Cargo again scoops best airport Europe award at AFLAS Award

Schiphol Cargo, the cargo department of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, scooped the prize for Best Airport-Europe at last night’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The annual event, organized by Asia Cargo News, recognizes best-in-class across the supply chain, with a focus on industry leadership, ... [+]

Etihad Cargo Starts Twice Weekly Flight to Brussels

Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Brussels Airport to strengthen connectivity options and economic ties, and adding freighter capacity to its existing passenger service. “Brussels is an important route into Europe with the freight operation returning to ... [+]

New Regional Commercial Manager for IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo recently appointed Pravin Singh to the role of Regional Commercial Manager, Asia Pacific and India. Pravin’s role will focus on driving growth across these key markets, ensuring that IAG Cargo continues to expand its footprint across existing and new markets. Pravin brings 20 years ... [+]

Delta Cargo and Air France-KLM Cargo introduce more routes

Delta Cargo and Air France KLM Cargo are further cementing their relationship within the North Atlantic Joint Venture (NAJV) by transitioning responsibility for sales and customer service in France and Germany to Air France-KLM. Effective June 1, 2016, Air France-KLM Cargo became responsible for all sales ... [+]

Etihad Airways equity partners support preventing illegal wildlife trade

Five Etihad Airways equity ‎partner airlines signed up to the Buckingham Palace Declaration, committing to major steps to fight illegal wildlife trafficking and efforts to help protect many of the world's iconic wildlife species. The Declaration of the United for Wildlife International Taskforce on the ... [+]

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