Turkish Airlines is now operational for new destination :Quito

Quito, Ecuador's capital is a new addition destination by Turkish Cargo. Turkish cargo expanded its network with addition of Quito city which is majorly known for exporting flowers, textiles, food including sugar , cacao, banana, palm oil & coffee. Turkish cargo will start its operating flights twice a week from March 7, using Boeing 777F freighters routing Istanbul...

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European airports record growth in H1 2015, but only just

European airports just managed to drag cargo volumes into positive growth for the first half of the year thanks to improved performance in June. Figures from the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe show that freight volumes for the first half of the year increased by 0.5% against a year earlier. The organisation was not too optimistic for...

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Brussels launches probe into FedEx’s proposed TNT takeover

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into FedEx’s proposed $4.8bn takeover of TNT Express over concerns the deal could reduce competition and push up prices. The Commission said it had concerns that on a number of European markets for international express and regular small package deliveries, the merged entity would face insufficient competitive...

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We will do better, promise TNT management

TNT Express has outlined the steps that will return the parcels and freight operator to profit. A core part of its strategy is to set up focused international Europe and domestic units, strengthening its management and accelerated investment in its transport and IT, along with improved service levels. At a capital markets day conference this week in London, chief...

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European Airlines Freight Traffic

This is the monthly year-over-year percent change in overall freight traffic and Asia-Pacific freight traffic for European airlines. Asia Pacific fell in June 2014, and overall increased. Source: Association of European Airlin...

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