Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich. The carrier and two ground handlers have synchronised their cargo handling facilities and procedures between Singapore and Zurich, to deliver the most accurate, reliable handling on the ground and in the air, with full paperless cargo acceptance processes that enhance visibility and transparency for shippers. The primary target for this initiative is the … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
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Singapore Airlines Cargo sees slight gains in May
Overall cargo load factor (CLF) for SIA Cargo was 0.7 percentage points higher in the month of May, year-on-year, with growth in cargo traffic (measured in freight-tonne-kilometres) of 4.7 per cent exceeding overall capacity increase of 3.6 per cent. East Asia, Americas and Europe regions showed improvement in load factor with demand outpacing capacity changes. … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines Cargo sees slight gains in May
AirBridgeCargo adds sixth China service with Chongqing
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has today introduced another new destination to its expanding international network with the launch of flights to Chongqing, one of the leading commercial centres in China. The new service operates from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport two times per week, every Wednesday and Friday, and will be linked with ABC’s Shanghai (PVG) flights returning to Moscow, complementing its PVG frequencies and accommodating cargo flows from the central part of China. With the launch … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo adds sixth China service with Chongqing
Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The move further strengthens the connectivity options and economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Brussels and adds freighter capacity to its existing passenger service. The airline already flies a daily passenger service to Brussels with its supporting bellyhold cargo, and the addition of the freighter underlines Belgium’s importance to its European network. “Brussels is an important route … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
VietJet CEO makes Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, president & CEO of Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has been named in Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. The list was determined by analysing the world’s most successful women and includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists and philanthropists. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is Vietnam’s first woman to be featured in the list and was placed number 62 overall. The list also includes the likes of Angela Merkel, Hilary Clinton and Janet … [Read more...] about VietJet CEO makes Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
Emirates SkyCargo has doubled its cargo capacity to Geneva with the launch of the airline’s second daily flight between Dubai and the Swiss city. The new service, launched on 1 June 2016, offers nearly 140 tonnes of additional belly-hold cargo capacity every week to satisfy what the carrier said is the growing demand between Geneva and the Middle East, Far East and Australia. The service is operated by a B777-300ER allowing customers to transport large and outsized cargo up to a height of … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%