Johannesburg team keeps growing 
Chapman Freeborn has tripled its Africa team on the back of a 30% year-on-year increase in cargo revenues in the region from 2021 to 2023, as the charter specialist prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Sharon Vaz-Arab (back row right), who joined Chapman Freeborn two... more
Aircraft again come to the rescue
Aid for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria of 6 February 2023 is coming primarily from the air. Similarly to the logistics for PPE or test kits in the fight against Covid-19, airlines and companies whose main business is usually passenger aviation, especially... more
Global X: 100 cargo flights to Cuba
This year and starting today, 21 February 2023, Global Crossing Airlines Group will operate over 100 cargo flights with its A321 Freighter to Havana, Cuba on behalf of OFAC approved operator Cubamax. “We are delighted to be working with Cubamax to provide two weekly cargo... more
Oman Air Cargo in 2022
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman is planning to introduce its first freighter by the end of 2023. The announcement was made while the carrier celebrated its 2022 results at its annual cargo workshop. This two-day event was held at Hormuz Grand, Muscat. The... more
More cool capacities at Charles-de-Gaulle
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has opened two new cool rooms for pharma 15-25°C at its Paris CDG hub. They have a total capacity of 128 EUR pallets, besides dedicated oversize shipment capabilities, spread over 160 sqm. Next to these CRT cool cells, a dedicated 2-8°C pharma... more
VRR delivers 100th air horse stall to Jettainer
Jettainer and VRR, a provider of ULDs, recently celebrated their long-standing collaboration with the 100th air horse stall. Jettainer, which handles approximately 100,000 ULDs at 500 locations, regularly refines its service and portfolio to meet the needs of its customers.... more
Saudia Cargo awards multi-station contract to WFS
Saudia Cargo has officially awarded a multi-station contract to Worldwide Flight Service (WFS), which significantly extends cargo handling services across major key airport gateways in Europe and USA. The contract was formally signed by Teddy Zebitz, CEO of Saudi Cargo, and... more
Ethiopian: new freighter flights from today
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, one of Africa’s largest network operators, has started two weekly freighter flights connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa. Ethiopian is launching two weekly freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège today, 17... more
Cargo growth for Bengaluru Airport
For the second year in a row, Bengaluru airport has gained the title of No.1 airport for perishables in India. It is now identified as the country’s third busiest airport processing international cargo. BLR Airport is South India's sole airport and India's second airport to... more
Investing in fresh seafood from Tasmania
Virgin Australia Cargo has entered an agreement with Launceston Airport (LST) to lease its brand-new AUD 4 million (USD 2.8 million) air-freight cargo facility once completed, which is expected in September 2023. Construction will begin this month. The facility is located at... more