Two big Gulf carriers also go for "Releye" 
After United Cargo earlier this month, two Gulf carriers have also approved the use of Envirotainer's new "Releye" container. Customers across the global network operated by Emirates Skycargo, the freight division of Dubai-based Emirates airline, can now utilise the... more
SAL supports Sela
SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Sela, a Saudi Arabian events management company operating worldwide, has signed an agreement to provide ground handling services at main airports to support the organisation of Sela’s seasonal entertainment events and activities, especially the... more
More ZIM for Alibaba
Haifa-based carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and e-commerce platform Alibaba.com have announced that they will extend their cooperation agreement for two more years. The agreement that enabled Alibaba.com sellers to book and purchase sea freight on ZIM and logistic... more
Turkish and German partners to cross borders
Kargomkolay, Turkey’s largest online logistics platform, has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Heyworld, Lufthansa Cargo's cross-border eCommerce logistics subsidiary. Both aim to create a dynamic, satisfaction-oriented and competitive structure in the sector, by... more
Transatlantic biking to Europe
While there is a serious shortage of bikes and their spare parts in Europe, Super 73, a designer and manufacturer of electric bikes based in the USA, has awarded Geodis a three-year contract to cover logistics services in Europe and the Middle East. The freight forwarder's... more
Ivory Coast government facilitates aviation
Amadou Coulibaly (photo), government spokesman of Côte d'Ivoire, has announced the creation of a cell to fight illicit trafficking, drugs and cross-border crime. The unit, which will be based at Abidjan airport, is part of the multi-agency initiative "Aircop"... more
Boeing's logistics support for the Apaches
Boeing recently concluded a contract to provide the Israeli Air Force (IAF) with integrated logistics support for Israel’s AH-64A-model and D-model Apache helicopters. The direct commercial sale, awarded in December 2020, is a five-year follow-on contract that builds on Boeing’s... more
From Canada to Cairo (and more)
In anticipation of its first maindeck freighters, Air Canada Cargo continues to introduce new all-cargo flights with its long-haul passenger aircraft. Starting today, 17 June 2021, a new service between Montréal and Cairo will be added, operating three times a week with... more
Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA regional director
Global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, Chapman Freeborn has appointed aviation expert Sharon Vaz-Arab as director, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA). She will be based in the company’s office in Dubai and work closely with Neil Dursley, Chapman... more
Unprecedented profits continue
The Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence reported that the eleven largest shipping lines generated combined operating profits of USD 13.3 billion in H2/2020. Results for the large shipping companies remained equally strong in Q1/2021. While the first... more