AfA to find solutions for 5 critical issues contributing to airport congestion in the US 
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is driving an initiative to help find solutions for five critical issues contributing to airport congestion in the US. Members of AfA’s Airport Congestion Committee (ACC) met last week to agree to focus on developing solutions in the areas of: technology and aut... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Marco di Mario joins Menzies Aviation as SVP of fuels
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has appointed Marco di Mario as its new senior vice president of fuels. Menzies said di Mario joins its fuels leadership team with a wealth of experience in aviation fuels, gained in over 20 years in the industry. Most recently, di Mario was vice... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Roopa Sudheendra to support SEKO Logistics digital transformation and inspire customer centric technology advances
Transformational IT executive Roopa Sudheendra has joined SEKO Logistics as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Architecture & Product Engineering to help spearhead the continuous improvement and optimization of its market-leading, customer centric technology solutions. With 20+ years of experienc... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
BlueBox joins OVN data sharing platform
Air cargo shipment tracking provider BlueBox Systems will join the Open Visibility Network (OVN) data sharing platform. The Open Visibility Network connects shippers, logistics service providers, brokers and customers to share data and encourages data sharing among supply chain participants, allowin... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Majority airlines ramp up their digital booking offerings
Airlines have been ramping up their digital booking offerings over the last few years in response to market volatility. A survey carried out by booking portal Freightos found that 46% of air cargo carriers now enable instant rate searches for quotes on their websites compared with 10% in 2019. Meanw... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
AG Handling chooses Qstep handling platform for its operation at Riga Airport
Latvia-based cargo handler AG Handling SIA has chosen the Qstep air cargo handling platform for its operation at Riga International Airport (RIX). Riga is the fourth airport where the Qstep software-as-a-service platform has been deployed after Helsinki, Tallinn and Vilnius. AG Handling, which count... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Ostend Bruges Airport to boost operational efficiency & transparency with Nallian’s OST Cargo Cloud
Ostend-Bruges Airport in Belgium is equipping its cargo hub with a Nallian-powered OST Cargo Cloud to boost operational efficiency and transparency. The OST Cargo Cloud is designed to enable a coordinated, digitalized approach to processes such as freight pick up and drop off, and the inspection of ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
SGL and Neste to offer customers to reduce their carbon emissions when using airfreight
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is partnering with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer Neste to offer customers the opportunity to reduce their carbon emissions when using airfreight. The freight forwarder said that the agreement means that customers can choose the level of emissions they want to r... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
K+N, DSV highlight complex logistics market in their quarterly updates, with higher freight rates, softening consumer demand & ongoing supply chain disruption
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) and DSV highlighted a complex logistics market in their recent quarterly updates, with higher freight rates to stay, softening consumer demand and ongoing supply chain disruption. K+N was the first to reveal its results, with revenues and profits continuing to surge on the back of... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Maersk acquires Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.7bn
Shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has completed its acquisition of US forwarder Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.7bn. As a result of the acquisition, international and domestic supply chain provider Pilot Freight Services will be rebranded to Pilot – A Maersk Company. The transaction price ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
lnlandflüge: Die besten und schlechtesten Airlines der USA 
Eigentlich wollte Frontier mit Spirit fusionieren. Doch Jetblue funkt dazwischen und will stattdessen die Billigairline mit den gelben Flugzeugen übernehmen. Ob in der einen oder in der anderen Zweier-Konstellation – gemeinsam würden sie zur Nummer fünf in den USA. Alleine liegen sie auf Pl... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
DHL Global airfreight revenues jump up in Q1 2022
DHL Global Forwarding saw its airfreight revenues jump in the first quarter of the year despite volumes increasing by a much lower amount. The forwarder’s airfreight business saw revenues increase by 55% year on year to €2.9bn. Gross profits improved by 10% to €488m but volumes were up by just... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Corendon vliegt komende zomer van Schiphol naar flopluchthaven Zafer 
SCHIPHOL – Corendon start deze zomer een lijndienst van Schiphol naar de Turkse flopluchthaven Zafer. Het gaat om een wekelijkse vlucht vanaf 27 juni. Ook vanuit Brussel, Düsseldorf en Keulen-Bonn gaat de luchtvaartmaatschappij per eind juni naar Zafer vliegen. Source: …The post Corend... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Scuba diving and spending time with family for this CEVA’s executive
Thorsten Pook’s career started as a logistics apprentice, which began in Germany. In 1995, he began his international career in Hong Kong as a trainee. He gained more international experience in India, Singapore, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and since 2016, now resides in the UAE. “Whatever little time ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Tui will mit frischem Kapital Staatshilfen zurückzahlen
Der Reisekonzern hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Schulden zu verringern, die Zinskosten zu senken und die Corona-Hilfen des Staates weiter zu reduzieren. Vorstand und Aufsichtsrat haben daher am Dienstag (17. Mai) eine Kapitalerhöhung gegen Bareinlagen ohne Bezugsrechte für Aktionäre beschlossen. ... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
QUANTRON debuts QUANTRO QARGO 4 EV Light Truck
The new truck offers a battery-electric cargo solution, ideal for sustainable deliveries over the last mile, in both urban and rural areas. Its battery capacity is 81 kWh and is fully recharged within 1.2 hours. With its business mantra, “Empower the Future”, QUANTRON AG, the German company ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Q&A with Yossi Shoukroun CEO of Challenge Group
Continuing to walk through a difficult time in history amid the pandemic and the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia that could escalate to greater conflicts in Europe and result to wider global economic and security problems if not stopped, the air cargo industry remains resolute on its mission ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Vakbond FNV vindt loonsverhoging KLM 'goede eerste stap'
AMSTELVEEN – Vakbond FNV noemt de verhoging van de lonen bij luchtvaartmaatschappij KLM een “goede eerste stap”. Maar de 5 procent die er met terugwerkende kracht vanaf 1 maart bijkomt, betekent niet gelijk dat de dreiging van acties door KLM-personeel …The post Vakbond FNV ... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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Wizz Air will neue Airline auf Malta gründen
Wizz Air plant, eine Airline in Malta zu gründen. Erhält die Tochterfluggesellschaft "Wizz Air Mal... » read more (via airliners.de)
Rhein-Neckar Air verschiebt Aufnahme der Berlin und Hamburg-Flüge
Rhein-Neckar Air verschiebt die ursprünglich für den 16. Mai geplante Wiederaufnahme der Flüge zw... » read more (via airliners.de)