Handful of new managers at Gefco 
After chalking up success in 2018, Gefco Freight Forwarding is now pushing ahead with its expansion plans and has signed on five new directors: Valentin Elistratov, commercial director, Karin Van Den Brekel, health logistics director, Katherine Shek, regional director Asia,... more
Menzies further expands Australian cargo business
Menzies Aviation has grown its geographic footprint in Australia by opening a new cargo facility in Melbourne Avalon airport (AVV). On top of that, the Malaysian carrier AirAsia X switched its twice-daily Kuala Lumpur flight from Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) to AVV. AirAsia... more
FAA certifications for AEI and Vietnam
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of B737-800 aircraft. The prototype conversion was completed in December, but the certification was delayed because of the partial government shutdown. The... more
Deutsche Post DHL and SF Holding conclude supply chain deal
Deutsche Post DHL Group has concluded a landmark deal to transfer its supply chain operations in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau to SF Holding. The transaction involves the supply chain business and has no bearing on DPDHL Group’s business activities in international... more
Hong Kong Air Cargo joins Iata
Hong Kong Air Cargo successfully ticked off yet another milestone in its short history when Yvonne Ho, Iata general manager Hong Kong and Macau, presented Jevey Zhang, president of Hong Kong Air Cargo, with the Iata membership certificate. In September 2018, the airline... more
UK fund manager acquires ASL Aviation
Star Capital Partnership has reached agreement with ASL Holding's shareholders, Compagnie Maritime Belge (51%) and 3P Air Freighters (49%), to acquire a 100% stake in ASL Aviation Holdings. The latter acquired the airline operations of TNT Express in 2016. The financial terms of... more
Cosco and Bolloré ink MoU
Cosco Shipping Lines and Bolloré Transport & Logistics have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Shanghai. The two companies, partners for over 20 years, want to strengthen their commercial relations while exploring new opportunities for cooperation in... more
Etihad Cargo helps horses jump to Hong Kong
Etihad Cargo was once more chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong starting today (15 February 2019). This is the third consecutive year that the carrier has been entrusted by EEM World, a global leading... more
Anniversary run of express container train
Uzbekistan Railway first organised an express container rail service in October 2018, with the aim of supporting domestic producers, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, and private entrepreneurship. The express box train, which recently ran for the... more
Airlines fly to the aid of lovers
Today (Valentine’s Day), lovers can express their feelings with fresh flowers – thanks to the airlines that have flown tons of the perishable blooms over the last few days. Emirates Skycargo and Lufthansa Cargo each transported 900 t of roses. The German carrier flew around... more