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CMA CGM AIR CARGO accelerates its development with the arrival of three B777F and the opening of a transpacific service

CMA CGM AIR CARGO will begin operating a transpacific route connecting Asia to North America in summer 2024. The launch on a strategic air freight route marks the acceleration of CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s development.  To ensure service to new destinations, CMA CGM AIR CARGO will take possession of…

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Virgin Atlantic expands India ops with new flights

Witnessing huge demand in the strong Indian aviation market, British carrier Virgin Atlantic has said that it will start an additional daily flight connecting Mumbai and London in October, as well as look to expand its codeshare partnership with IndiGo. Currently, Virgin Atlantic operates two daily flights to London…

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Top 10 busiest cargo airports for 2023 revealed

Airports Council International (ACI) World this week unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel and cargo movement. Notably, cargo continues to play a key role in world commerce. Hong Kong International Airport has…

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Thai Lion Air extends ground handling partnership with Çelebi India for Cochin operations

Çelebi India, a leader in ground handling services, has announced its collaboration with Thai Lion Air, as the chosen ground handling service provider at Cochin International Airport. Thai Lion Air commenced flights from Bangkok to Cochin, starting April 4, 2024. Thai Lion Air’s decision to select Çelebi India as…

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Rise continues into April as South Asia-Europe rates soar; India-Europe spot rates seeing surge

Worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April, boosted by a surge in prices and demand from Middle East & South Asia origins, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data, despite a fall in tonnages from most regions…

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Kerry eCommerce, Menzies Aviation and Menzies Macau Airport Services sign MoU on Global Customs Clearance

Kerry Logistics Network Limited, through its subsidiary Kerry eCommerce Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Global Customs Clearance with Menzies Aviation Limited and Menzies Macau Airport Services Limited. The signing of the MoU marks the official launch of the Global Customs Clearance Collaboration project, which aims…

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GE Aerospace announces Rs 240 cr. investment in Pune

GE Aerospace has announced an investment of over Rs 240 crore to expand and upgrade its manufacturing facility in Pune that produces components for commercial jet engines. The infusion of funds will allow the facility to add new projects and manufacturing processes by acquiring machines/equipment and specialised tools along…

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DHL Express introduces dedicated flight between Sydney and Hong Kong to cater to Oceania-North Asia trade demand

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has introduced a dedicated flight between Hong Kong and Sydney, Australia. This direct flight replaces the current Hong Kong-Singapore-Sydney route to meet the rise in shipment volume between Hong Kong and Australia. Departing from DHL’s Central Asia Hub in Hong…

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Continental Carriers successfully launches India’s first RA-3 accredited Greenfield AFS near Indira Gandhi International Airport

Continental Carriers Pvt. Ltd (CCPL) successfully launched India’s first RA-3 accredited Greenfield Air Freight Station (AFS) on April 9, 2024, marking a historic milestone in India’s logistics sector and also showcasing Continental Carriers’ commitment to innovation, service excellence and sustainability. The launch function, graced by esteemed dignitaries including Mr…

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B&H Worldwide secures contract with Unical Aviation for global inventory management and freight forwarding

B&H Worldwide, a leading provider of aerospace and aviation logistics solutions, has announced a two-year agreement with Unical Aviation Inc., a prominent supplier of aircraft parts and components to thousands of commercial aviation customers worldwide. Under the terms of the contract, B&H Worldwide will provide Unical with comprehensive inventory…

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