Istanbul Alibaba's next hub? 

Several international and Turkish papers have stated that the Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba is planning a new logistics hub in Turkey. Besides a warehouse close to Istanbul Airport, a data centre near Ankara is part of the scheme. The total investment will be USD 1... mehr
Who would like to buy Pembroke? 

Standard Chartered is exploring alternatives for the future ownership of its aviation finance business, which includes Pembroke. Standard Chartered’s global aircraft leasing and financing operation manages a modern fleet of aircraft - but without maindeck cargo capacity -... mehr
Asyad goes Singapore 

Oman-based Asyad Shipping has opened the company’s first international office in Singapore to expand its business portfolio into the Asian market. Earlier this year, Asyad Shipping commissioned a new container line that connects Oman directly to Singapore and Malaysia to... mehr
Mycrane reaches milestone in USA 

Mycrane has launched its own office in USA. Houston-based Scott Wilkes has been appointed as director of business development, reporting directly to the senior management team in UAE. Because of the importance and size of the market, Mycrane has decided to establish its own... mehr
Etihad Cargo hosts Cargo iQ meeting 

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will host Cargo iQ's first working group meeting of 2023, from 17-19 January in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. The meeting will bring together over 40 attendees plus online members from around the world to... mehr
Last newbuild and first organ donor 

Probably not until a month from today, on 16 February 2023, the last of 1574 B747s ever produced will be handed over to the customer Atlas Air, which will use it for Kuehne + Nagel just like the last but one B747. The historic date, which ends a 54-year production run, was... mehr
Lithium battery certification for Qatar Airways 

Qatar Airways is the world’s second airline to be Iata Ceiv lithium battery certified, and Qatar Aviation Services is the first ground handling company to be certified globally. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries... mehr
Chapman Freeborn boosts regional management team 

Chapman Freeborn has appointed four new executives to head up its regional divisions as the global air charter specialist prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023. Andy Hudson (fltr) is now regional CEO, APAC; Reto Hunziker is regional director, Europe; David... mehr
Mittlerer Korridor – aus der Nähe 

Im Gespräch mit Nikolaus Kohler, bei Militzer & Münch Regionalmanager für Mittelost und Zentralasien. Der Mittlere Korridor ist in aller Munde. Allerdings reissen die Schwierigkeiten auf den Strecken nicht ab, da die Verkehrswege nicht durchweg ausgebaut und Sanktionen gegenüber... mehr