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Two air cargo routes launched from China to Belgium, Hungary
Two new all-cargo international routes, connecting northwest China’s Shaanxi Province to the Belgian city of Liege and Budapest, the capital of Hungary, took flight last week, marking a significant boost to trade and cultural exchanges between China and Europe. The two routes will operate two round-trip flights weekly from…
Read MoreTuticorin Airport’s new terminal likely to be completed by Dec. 2024
The construction and commissioning of the new terminal building and runway extension at Tuticorin Airport are likely to be completed by December 2024. The Airport is undergoing major upgradation, which includes extending the runway for operation of A-321 type aircraft, building a new apron, terminal building, technical block-cum-control tower and…
Read MoreTata, Lockheed Martin join hands to make C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
US-based defence major Lockheed Martin has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd to expand their engagement through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter project. Under the agreement, a framework will be provided for collaboration on future potential business opportunities that include setting up a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)…
Read MoreSeptember sees surge in tonnages and spot rates from Asia Pacific origins
Worldwide average air cargo spot rates rose to a new 2024 high in the first full week of September, boosted by a surge in tonnages and spot rates from Asia Pacific origins, particularly to North America and Europe, according to the latest figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data….
Read MoreMenzies expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo publishes winter flight schedule 2024/2025; increased frequencies to India
With the newly published timetable, Lufthansa Cargo offers its customers 89 weekly B777F freighter connections worldwide, seven more than in the summer timetable. A significant development in the winter timetable is a transpacific flight: a weekly rotation of a B777F freighter connects Frankfurt via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)…
Read MoreHactl turns old uniforms into upcycled cups, demonstrating limitless potential of zero-waste upcycling
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler — has successfully transformed its old staff uniforms into 5,000 upcycled cups through its “Zero Waste Uniform Upcycling Project”. The initiative marks the first zero-waste upcycling project for old clothing in the history of Hong Kong’s…
Read MoreEnvirotainer boosts pharmaceutical cold chain logistics capabilities through strategic integration with va-Q-tec
Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, is embarking on the next phase of its journey to set a new standard for the future of pharmaceutical cold chain logistics with the completion of its strategic integration with va-Q-tec. As the pharmaceutical industry faces growing demands for more reliable and…
Read MoreDHL Express adds aviation capacity and prepares ground network for demanding 2024 peak season
DHL Express has ramped up its investments in transportation and shipment handling capacity in anticipation of increased demand for express services during the traditional end-of-year peak season. DHL Express is investing over EUR 100 million in transport and handling capacity in the fourth quarter to support its customers’ growth….
Read MoreConference charts path for immediate and strategic enhancements for aviation sustainability
Representatives of the world’s governments have endorsed a suite of urgent actions to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to sustainability, while enhancing air safety and boosting operational efficiency. The commitments emerged from the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 14th Air Navigation Conference after nine days of intensive discussions in Montréal involving…
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