The 737-400 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) landed at Leipzig-Halle Airport yesterday at 2 pm, hailed by CEO Ulrich Ogiermann and top managers of the newcomer. The aircraft, which came directly from a paint shop in Florida, is the first freighter displaying the colors of the newcomer on its hull. However, in reality it is already CLG’s second aircraft. Read more >>
Brussels Airport’s cargo division, BRUcargo has positioned itself during the past few years almost as a household name in air cargo with continued growth and pioneering of the now popular CEIV IATA pharma certification as well as their BRUcloud platform. Figures for 2018 are even better than the year before and BRUcargo’s chief, Steven Polmans, has set himself a few new goals for 2019. Read more >>
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A lot has been written over the past couple of years about the possible revival of an Airship Freighter. There were plans almost two decades ago in Germany to build a long-distance heavyweight airship capable of carrying large loads at a cost much lower than normal air freight. Those plans went out the window, but now maybe the airship freighter may well come into operation. Read more >>
Since a couple of years, small Frankfurt-based Trilatec GmbH offers the industry a highly innovative so called ‘squAIR-timber’ Euro pallet solution made of cardboard fibers. Despite the product’s advantages in comparison to wooden materials the vast majority of airlines remain hesitant, sticking to old operational procedures instead of exploring new avenues. Read more >>
The ULD manager will utilize a new logistics plant near Frankfurt Airport for storing, maintaining and repairing the unit load devices operated by the Lufthansa Cargo specialist. The transition from today’s site at Frankfurt Airport to the new depot will take place in Q1, 2019. Jettainer assures its customers that there won’t be any operational disruptions caused by the move. Read more >>
The federal elections to be held in Belgium this spring offer policy makers a unique opportunity for the creation of a stable legal framework supporting the further growth of Brussels Airport, said CEO Arnaud Feist at the Brussels Airport’s New Year’s reception. Read more >>
For 202, Against 432. The outcome of the House of Commons vote is a slap in the face for Mrs May and her government. Extremely bitter not only for the UK but also the European Union that will be weakened by the decision. Read more >>
Danish logistics group DSV confirmed plans to acquire Switzerland-based Panalpina. The company confirmed an indicative and private proposal to Panalpina’s Board of Directors. Read more >>
The Frankfurt-based carrier ups its Boeing 777 freighter fleet step by step. In previous announcement the management spoke of three Triple Seven freighters that they intended to add to their B777F fleet of five aircraft this year. In a release issued today (16 January) they disclosed plans for a fourth additional B777F. In all, this comprises a jump in transport capacity of nearly 400 tons. And this mustn’t be the end of the line. Read more >>
Are the likes of Amazon, FedEx and UPS getting uneasy about the plans and present developments of Chinese e-commerce giants? On the face of it, they claim not to be worried - but should they be?
On January 1, long-time DHL executive John Pearson became new CEO of DHL Express, succeeding Ken Allen in this function. Right after his promo by DHL parent Deutsche Post AG he delivered an optimistic outlook on the integrator’s 2019 business perspective. This against the background of increasing efforts by e-commerce giants Amazon and Alibaba, two major DHL accounts, to control the supply chain themselves from A to Z. Read more >>
