Hong Kong Air Cargo reaches Riyadh 
Hong Kong Air Cargo has unveiled a new e-commerce air freight route to improve connectivity between Hong Kong and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This latest addition to the carrier's service offerings after London (STN), Milan (MXP) and Liege includes two weekly all-cargo flights,... more
Implementing three digital prongs 
In conversation with Unilode CEO Ross Marino. Unilode is in the starting blocks to present its services and solutions at its stand at the forthcoming Iata World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong from 12 – 14 March. The major provider of unit load device (ULD) and galley cart services... more
Drones monitor 1,800 deliveries per day
Global air and travel services provider Dnata has integrated autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, UAE. The company’s strategic initiative has enhanced operational efficiencies, delivering benefits for airline customers at both Dubai International (DXB) and... more
Kicking off tri-partite cooperation in Liege
Cainiao Group, Saudia Cargo, and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, have launched a strategic collaboration at Cainiao’s "Liege E-Hub", currently leased by WFS, with Cainiao having invested in logistics procedures, facilities, and innovations... more
An MRO partnership for the Silk Road
Silk Way West Airlines, a cargo airline based in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has launched a five-year strategic partnership with Turkish Technic as part of its efforts to improve its operational efficiency and the reliability of its fleet. Under this new component... more
More belly capacity in less than three months
Starting 3 June 2024, Dubai-based Emirates will launch a new daily B777-300ER service from its hub to Bogotá, via Miami, complementing its scheduled services to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. As well as connecting Colombia with the UAE, the new services will... more
A strategic partnership for cargo handling
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, for cargo handling services at twelve major international airports in Europe, Scandinavia, North America,... more
Icao: forecasts for 2024
In its latest press release, Icao forecasts that global demand expressed in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) will be around 2% below 2019 levels for the full year 2024. It bases this projected decline mainly on anticipated reductions in demand due to a weak economic climate... more
Investing in future logistics tech
Infinite PL is expanding its capabilities in the logistics technology market by taking a major stake in the UK-based tech company GN TEQ Limited. With this investment, Infinite PL seeks to grow its e-commerce and digital portfolios. Born out of a joint venture based in Saudi... more
Codognotto conquers Dubai
The Codognotto Group, one of Italy’s largest providers of road haulage, intermodal, integrated logistics and sea/airfreight services, has added a Dubai branch to its network of 41 companies worldwide. Situated in the heart of the UAE megacity, the new office will serve as a... more