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WFS plans to take over Menzies in Amsterdam Schiphol

Worldwide Flight Services Holland, a member of the SATS Group, is expanding its presence in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with the proposed acquisition of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V., Menzies Aviation’s general cargo handling operations at the main international airport in the Netherlands. It would increase warehouse capacity and cargo handling capabilities for WFS in one of Europe’s busiest air cargo locations. WFS has served Schiphol since 2000 and is now operating ... [+]

CargoAi appoints CargoWALLET chief

The CargoAi online platform has appointed Olivier Veyrac as senior vice president of its CargoWALLET arm. Launched in February 2023, CargoWALLET facilitates payments in over 47 currencies and in the last 18 months has been adopted by over 5,000 airlines, freight forwarders, handlers and logistics ... [+]

CMA CGM launches Asia/US freighter route

The Air Cargo arm of shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has launched a new transpacific route between Asia and North America after taking delivery of its third Boeing 777-200F on 18 August. The new aircraft, operated by Atlas Air, will serve airports including Hong Kong, ... [+]

Westjet extends pet services to UK as dogs have their day

Canadian airline WestJet Cargo has expanded of its pet transportation services to London Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh to mark International Dog Day on 26 August. The service is tailored to meet the specific needs of all pets, including brachycephalic breeds (flat faced dogs such as ... [+]

Gothenburg on course for new box record in 2024

The Port of Gothenburg says it is on course to achieve another all-time high year for container volumes in 2024, following its record year in 2023. The first half of 2024 saw a 5% increase in container volumes, reaching 467,000 TEU, with the upward trend in ... [+]

Chimp retires to Dorset with a little help from DHL

DHL Express has moved a partially disabled orphaned chimpanzee to a new home in Dorset. Chocolat fell victim to the Congo’s illegal bushmeat poachers 20 years ago, ending orphaned and with shotgun injuries that paralyzed hand and foot. She spent two decades in Kenya but has ... [+]

Puerto Rico life sciences drive pays off

The Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community says its efforts have helped drive an 8% increase in life sciences exports from the island in 2024 and attracted new commercial air cargo capacity, up 7% year-on-year, according to figures from Rotate. The data specialist partners ... [+]

FedEx offers Asian customers high tech tracking

Federal Express has launched FedEx Surround, offering customers enhanced control and visibility of shipments en route using advanced sensor. The system is based on a lightweight sensor able to transmit precise location every two seconds via Bluetooth Low Energy to WiFi access points or gateway ... [+]

Smart mark for Turkey’s SmartIST

Turkish Cargo has received IATA Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification for its SmartIST Terminal in Istanbul. it confirms that its operational procedures comply with all IATA regulations including those for dangerous goods, ULDs, temperature control, live animals regulations and perishable cargo. The IATA SFOC Certification ... [+]

DB Schenker extends global reach

DB Schenker has partnered with Cargo.one to connect with over 50 airlines. The platform’s founder and co-chief executive Moritz Claussen, said the move would boost efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendliness, increase customer satisfaction and sharpen its competitive edge.Cargo.one added that the forwarder would be able to ... [+]

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