MSC Air Cargo banks on Descartes 
MSC Air Cargo, the cargo airline which the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company launched in 2022, has adopted the Descartes Air Messaging solution to better manage airfreight shipments. The software developed by the Descartes Systems Group, a logistics technology platform,... more
FedEx shifts from Newcastle to Teesside
After signing a five-year deal for an airfreight handling facility at Teesside airport (MME), FedEx is to relocate its cargo operation from Newcastle to Teesside – bringing eight additional inbound and outbound flights a week. The operation will provide capacity for 89 t of... more
Air instead of sea freight
Neo Air Charter operated 60 widebody freighter charters in the first two months of 2024, to circumvent e-commerce supply chain problems caused by the Red Sea attacks on shipping, which have effectively closed the Suez Canal route. The 60 B747F and B777F charter flights... more
Partners add final-mile delivery for airfreight
Two British companies that already work together in sea freight container transport are now to collaborate on final-mile delivery for airfreight. The Freshlinc cold chain storage facility in Spalding will double up to serve as a control point for customs checks and clearances... more
Dnata: eleven out of eleven
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has received the International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) centre of excellence for independent validators (Ceiv) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries. Dnata’s journey with Iata’s Ceiv... more
United we stand
Champ Cargosystems, Cathay Cargo, and Swissport have joined forces to implement a One Record use case that spearheads the air cargo industry’s adoption of this data sharing platform. Through Champ’s 1 Neo-Connect, Cathay Cargo and Swissport will enjoy One Record capabilities and... more
Dokasch: a new ULD for flight menus
German ULD manufacturer Dokasch has launched a special ULD for return-catering. A process where airlines carry menus and drinks for the return trip already on the outbound flight. This may have manyfold reasons such as the food’s availability or quality at certain airports or... more
Digitising from India via the USA to Latin America
The Airport Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has welcomed Kale Info Solutions as its new member. Rafael Echevarne, director general at the organisation which represents the interests of airports operators for the Latin-American and Caribbean,... more
Flying to freedom
Cargolux has flown two three-year-old lion brothers to South Africa. Rescued by Born Free, like the 57 lions saved over the last 40 years, they are about to begin a new life in the international wildlife charity's big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Born into... more
Streamlining charter operations
Spurred by the global surge in e-commerce which has seen Etihad Cargo operate 23% more charter in 2023 than in 2022, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software.... more