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Turkish Airlines’ fleet expansion to also boost cargo operations
Turkish Airlines will open four new routes in 2020 as it expands and updates its fleet, according to the chairman of Turkey’s flag carrier. The airline is continuing to expand its fleet with next-generation aircraft while replacing older models, according to Chairman Mr İlker Aycı. Turkish Airlines has 15 subsidiaries…
Read MoreSaudi Arabian Airlines launches logistics division
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia Group) has launched the Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) company, a new division that will provide logistics and ground handling services at Saudi airports. SAL will improve the quality of logistics operations and support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s vision towards transforming the country into a…
Read MoreUnmanned cargo aircraft seen as game changer
The solution to many of the problems associated with the traditional logistics supply chain may be on the horizon in the form of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Large Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (LUCA), say analysts and experts. The integration of UAVs into the supply chain will ensure being able…
Read MoreDamco to boost airfreight this year
In 2020, Damco , a Hague-based leading global freight forwarder, aims at taking maximum advantage of the growing opportunities in segments like e-commerce, pharma and perishables and come up with a proactive strategy for airfreight which brings a new business focus in targeted areas with new products and service…
Read MoreChina’s SF Airlines creates global freight route network
SF Airlines has become China’s largest cargo airline and has created a global air cargo service network with 65 destinations. It has evolved into a medium-size cargo airline with a total of 58 all-cargo freighters. The airline has made this announcement on its tenth anniversary. The Shenzhen-based SF Airlines…
Read MoreIATA launches programme to improve audit of cargo handling facilities
In a bid to improve cargo handling operations in line with global standards, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new programme. The programme, which is called the Smart Facility Operational Capacity (SFOC), would reduce audit complexities and duplication for cargo handling facilities. According to the association, the programme entailed two aspects that include the Standardised Global Audit Programme and Committed Audit Reduction with a…
Read MoreAirfreight rates on the uptick towards year end
Airfreight rates continued to climb in November as average prices reached their highest level in 2019. The latest east-west airfreight price index from consultant Drewry’s Sea and Air Shipper Insight report showed that prices reached $3.02 per kg in November – the highest level since December last year. All in…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo launches dynamic pricing
Lufthansa Cargo has added dynamic pricing and real-time booking to its online portal. The airline said the new development, which uses its Rapid Rate Response system, will help expedite and simplify the booking process for customers. The system generates spot price offers for all customers based in the following…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo bags IATA CEIV certification for perishable logistics
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has become the second only international carrier to receive International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh). The certification is awarded to FreshForward, the perishable services of Etihad, for achieving standards of capability, infrastructure…
Read MoreCathay Pacific Cargo remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2020
In its regular newsletter to the industry – Cargo Clan – Cathay Pacific Cargo has looked back at what has been a particularly challenging year for any business based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), as well as what can be expected for 2020. The continuing demonstrations and protests…
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