Swiss-company Panalpina is adding calls in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. Scheduled charters that are operated by Silk Way West Airlines and fly between Luxembourg and Shanghai now call in Baku four times per week. Silk Way deploys 747-8 freighters, which are particularly well-suited for the transport of outsized oil and gas equipment and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. Silk Way West Airlines’ forthcoming service mentality has prompted Panalpina to extend its cooperation with … [Read more...] about Panalpina adds cargo calls in Baku
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Norbert Dentressangle launches time critical services
The Air and Sea division of Norbert Dentressangle has launched new time critical services, offering tailor-made solutions for urgent and specialist deliveries to companies in a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, automotive, manufacturing, fashion and life sciences. To head up the new business unit, Norbert Dentressangle has recruited time critical expert, Stacy Rouillon, along with a dedicated team of specialists to deliver and develop the company’s time critical … [Read more...] about Norbert Dentressangle launches time critical services
EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Taiwan-based EVA Air Cargo has launched its Pharmacare Service in collaboration with Environtainer, a company that manufactures and leases active, temperature-controlled containers for air transportation, following up with service and support. EVA will provide services focusing on high-value goods, including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare products, high-end foods and semiconductor components. Initial services will be in the Europe and Asian markets and will include … [Read more...] about EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Drewry: Airfreight rates slip in March
Drewry’s East-West Air Freight Price Index slipped 2.3 points in March to a reading of 99.5, losing the gains achieved in February. The London-based research and advisory firm said: "A retreat in pricing was anticipated with load factors softening following factory closures over the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday period and from easing congestion in US West Coast ports dampening air freight demand." Drewry expects air freight pricing to have recovered through April, with the onset … [Read more...] about Drewry: Airfreight rates slip in March
Portland-Asia cargo flight to be revived
Oregon governor Kate Brown has approved a fund of US$50,000 aimed at trying to ensure an air cargo service between Portland and Asia is resumed. It's one piece of a US$300,000 plan by the State of Oregon and the Port of Portland, which owns and operates Portland International Airport, to compensate for the loss of a marine container terminal, now that Terminal 6 has lost both of its major shipping lines. Korea’s Asiana Airlines discontinued its freighter flights from Incheon … [Read more...] about Portland-Asia cargo flight to be revived
Delhi, Schiphol to jointly promote trade lane
Delhi Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on, and promote, cargo business between them. The MoU’s scope includes business promotion, product development, knowledge sharing, training, performance benchmarking and regulatory agency cooperation. It is intended to enhance Delhi’s and India’s logistic capabilities at a global level. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Delhi, I Prabhakara Rao, CEO, DIAL … [Read more...] about Delhi, Schiphol to jointly promote trade lane