Dnata’s new head of operations at Geneva airport 
Dnata, a global provider of air transport and travel services, has appointed Gilles Pettolaz to head its operations at Geneva airport (GVA), including ramp, cargo, and passenger services. He will lead a team of 600 employees serving over 30 airline customers and their... more
Moving critical cargo to Dubai in all weathers
The air & sea division of Europa Worldwide, which has specialist teams both in the UAE (established in Dubai in 2022) and the UK, recently chartered an An-124 to move time-critical cargo to the UAE, albeit against the largest storms ever recorded there. Due to the size... more
Optimising the airfreight booking process
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airlines, has established an API connection with logistics provider DB Schenker. The host-to-host connection with DB Schenker’s internal booking engine optimises the airfreight booking process, providing... more
Handing over the baton at WSC
The board of the World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and CEO, to succeed John Butler when he retires at the end of July. Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, from both the maritime sector and government... more
IAG Cargo to return to Abu Dhabi
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is starting its summer schedule which will increase the number of services between the carrier’s core hubs in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin to destinations worldwide. As part of the new schedule,... more
Cool dollies in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments to complete its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi (UAE) hub. Manufactured by the Italian company Bombelli Airport... more
Here’s how to adjust prices 
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
Security concerns raise shipping’s CO2 emissions
Because of the attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, the region has become a no-go area for international shipping since January 2024. The German navy's frigate “Hessen” is stationed there to protect cargo ships, yet vessels are advised to avoid this route. Most ships... more
Rates continue to rise despite holiday periods
Despite a fall in tonnages from most regions linked to holiday periods such as Easter, Ramadan, and the Qingming Festival, worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from World ACD Market... more
HFW continues global shipping growth
The global law firm HFW has been advising clients in the maritime shipping industry for more than 140 years. It has over 200 shipping lawyers and 13 master mariners worldwide, specialising in dry shipping, admiralty and crisis management, and transactional work for clients in... more