EgyptAir announces charter flights to Sao Paulo and a new route between Cairo and Tokyo.

 Beginning on September 12, 2023, EgyptAir will add new flights between Cairo and Tokyo Narita, extending its global network. An intriguing development is the airline's return to the Japanese market, where it hopes to meet the rising demand for travel between Egypt and Japan.The Boeing 777-300ER, known for its roomy and pleasant cabins, will be used to fly the new route....

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Global Sea Freight Director Appointed by Röhlig Logistics

 Simon Albrecht has been appointed Global Sea Freight Director by the German logistics company Röhlig Logistics, beginning July 1, 2023."Röhlig has a great reputation, and I'm looking forward to joining this global team and contributing significantly to the growth of the business. Driving network expansion by expanding our carrier portfolio and entering new markets will be one of my primary priorities. Another important objective will be to ensure that alternative fuel technologies are available...

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Festive Freighter for Santa by Lufthansa Cargo

With the peak season & increasing demand Lufthansa cargo has expanded its freighter capacity. This freighter capacity expansion is based on upcoming festive season of Christmas & will operate weekly on Frankfurt - JFK route from mid November to 03 Jan. As per one Lufthansa spokesperson this step is taken especially in service of Santa Claus . This additional...

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GDP certification awarded to dnata Zurich facility

Dnata has made changes in its warehouse at Zurich airport with significant changes in its facility management & quality systems in order to meet GDP  (Good Distribution Practice) criteria. Warehouses & distribution centres handling medical or pharmaceutical products comes under  scrutiny of GDP in order to ensure that quality management system...

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Oman replaces paper document with eletronic AWB (e-AWB)

With new technologies & fast pace movements Oman has now replaced paper document with e-AWB . This facility will help freight forwarders & traders to communicate with 10 airline operators present around the world to manage there shipments. Mohammed Ali Al Musafir, senior VP, Oman Air Cargo said: “The digital advancement is changing the way industries operate....

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Airlines refused to transport animals for testing purpose faces complaints..

Four major airlines namely United Airlines, British Airways, China Southern & Qatar Airways faced complaint by US medical research group over denial to carry animals for R&D purpose. The National Association of Biomedical Research (NABR) filed complaint against 4 subject airlines with the US Department of Transport (DoT) . As per there complaint the refusal...

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Bluedart all set to reach every home in India by December

Bluedart is planning network expansion to make it outreach to every home in India by December. DHL joint venture has decided to make investment to cater rising demand for deliveries in Tier II, III & IV cities with its new facility called as New Blue Dart Offices. With this expansion Bluedart has opened 939+ new facilities while reaching out from 6164 pin codes...

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For Pharma & Healthcare sector Singapore Airlines launches Thrucool product.

For high value, temperature control & time sensitive shipments Singapore Airlines (SIA) has introduced a Thrucool product specially for pharma & healthcare shipments. Thrucool offer variable cod chain services like cold room facilities, hermal blanket, covers for crucial isnulation & many more. SIA senior vice president cargo, Chin Yau Seng, in an...

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DHL launching new mobile app named Resilience360

For real time monitoring of shipments in supply chain market DHL is launching new app named as Resilience360. Tobias Larsson, Head of Resilience360, DHL , said: “In the increasingly connected world we live in, both people and goods are constantly on the move, making near real-time risk management imperative. “At the same time, supply chains have become incredibly complex. “However,...

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Considering Uncertainity Air China is set to offload Majority Stake In Cargo Arm

Air China is planning to sell its major stake to Capital Holding considering uncertainties in international trade. Capital Holding will own 51% stake of the airlines after $ 357m transaction is complete. The remaining 49% will be owned by Cathay pacific.  Capital Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-owned China National Aviation Holding Corporation (CNAHC),...

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FedEx-TNT deal edges forward

FedEx’s potential $4.8bn takeover of TNT has edged further forward as the US express giant has filed regulatory paperwork to the European Commission. Over the weekend, the New York Stock Exchange-listed logistics company confirmed it had submitted the required filing to the EC to obtain regulatory clearance in connection with the intended recommended public cash...

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DB Schenker to charter from Etihad for new US freighter service

DB Schenker has revealed it is chartering an aircraft from Etihad for its new weekly freighter service from China to the US. The forwarder, through its JetCargo division, this week announced it had launched a freighter service travelling between Hong Kong, Chicago and Houston. A company spokesperson told Air Cargo News it was a fully dedicated service using a Boeing...

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