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FedEx signs deal with India’s Delhivery

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FedEx signs deal with India’s Delhivery

FedEx Express has signed a commercial agreement with Indian logistics specialist Delhivery, subject to conditions and regulatory approval. FedEx will make a US$100 million equity investment in Delhivery.

Under the deal, FedEx will focus on international export and import services to and from India, and Delhivery will sell its partner’s international products and services in the Indian market and provide pick-up and delivery services across the country. FedEx will transfer some of its domestic assets in India to Delhivery.

FedEx president and chief executive Don Colleran will be nominated to join the Delhivery board.

Aramex, Schenker strike cooperation deal

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Aramex, Schenker strike cooperation deal

Middle East logistics operator Aramex and German-based forwarder DB Schenker have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer upply chain solutions in critical industries to and from Abu Dhabi and the wider region. Leveraging DB Schenker’s extensive freight forwarding capacity it will boost Aramex’s capabilities and offerings in the region in sectors such as aerospace, defense, infrastructure, and healthcare. DB Schenker will be able to expand its presence in Abu Dhabi, a strategic and growing trade and logistics hub in the MEA region. Aramex’s freight forwarding business was largely focused on the cyclical oil and gas sector. While the company will continue to serve this important industry, it has witnessed less activity in recent years. However, in 2020 the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and FMCG segment helped offset some of this.

Qatar Airways to launch WebCargo in US

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Qatar Airways to launch WebCargo in US

Qatar Airways Cargo is to roll out its Freightos third-party eBooking platform across the US from 19 July.

Forwarders will be able to make electronic bookings with access to live rates and available capacity on the WebCargo platform.

Qatar Airways serves 12 cities in the US with 145 weekly flights, offering over 4,700 tonnes of cargo capacity every week.

Qatar Airways chief officer cargo, Guillaume Halleux said: “Following our successful launch across Europe, we are glad to introduce WebCargo throughout the USA, steadily extending digitalisation across our organisation.”

Freightos Group chief executive, Zvi Schreiber added: “In the past year, the industry has passionately adopted Digital Air Cargo (DAC), with WebCargo by Freightos as the chosen platform, driving 2,000%+ growth in bookings. Today, it’s an honour to expand WebCargo’s partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo to the USA, bringing direct access to the world’s number one cargo airline to the world’s largest economy.”

Brendan Sullivan to lead IATA cargo

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Brendan Sullivan to lead IATA cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Brendan Sullivan as global head of cargo with immediate effect.

A Canadian national, he has worked in air cargo for 20 years including 14 years at IATA and has since January been acting global head of cargo in addition to his role as head of cargo operations and e-commerce.

His achievements include leading IATA’s One Source platform which provides comprehensive information on infrastructure capabilities critical to taking advantage of special cargo and e-commerce activities.

He also led the IATA FACE Campaign to build the next generation of air cargo leadership by attracting, developing, and retaining young talent within the air cargo industry. Over 200 cargo professionals are engaged in the initiative.

SAS to resume full Transatlantic program

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SAS to resume full Transatlantic program

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) says it will resume a full transatlantic schedule by October. The carrier has not operated a full schedule to the US since the onset of the Covid pandemic in March 2020. It currently operates daily passenger flights to Chicago and cargo only flights from Copenhagen.

The US schedule will include flights between Copenhagen and New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston and Miami, between Oslo and New York and Miami and between Stockholm and New York, Chicago and Miami.

The resumption of flights also marks the first flights by, SAS’ first A321LR aircraft between Copenhagen to Boston in September and will increase the number of flights from Copenhagen to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC. The new aircraft offers improved freight capacity.

SAS acting chief executive Karl Sandlund (pictured) said: “We are delighted to improve the connectivity for both passengers and air freight to and from Scandinavia from all three capitals as the demand increases.”

Travel restrictions are still in place between Scandinavia and the US but the carrier is clearly banking on an increase in passenger numbers as vaccine programs progress.

Air Europa extends WFS deal in Spain

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Air Europa extends WFS deal in Spain

Air Europa has extended its cargo handling contract extensions with Worldwide Flight Services in Madrid and Barcelona, to the end of 2022.

Spain’s third largest airline operates Boeing 787 and 737-800 passenger aircraft with bellyhold cargo capacity from the two Spanish airports to North and South America including New York, Miami and Lima as well as destinations in Europe.

The carrier has been a WFS customer in Madrid since 2018, and signed its first agreement with the world’s largest handler in Barcelona last January.

It contributed 27,000 tonnes of throughput at WFS’ cargo terminal in Madrid in 2020 as well as hundreds of tonnes in the first five months of its contract in Barcelona.

WFS operates a total warehouse footprint of over 270,000sq ft including two recently cool rooms for temperature-controlled cargo in Madrid, doubling the size of the facility’s Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certified  specialist capacity for pharmaceutical shipments to over 160,000sq ft.  

SAL Appoints Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as Acting Chief Executive Officer

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SAL Appoints Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as Acting Chief Executive Officer

SAL Saudi Logistics Services (“SAL”, the “Company”), a market leading air cargo handler, announced the appointment of Eng. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Omar Hariri, who will move on to Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani). 

Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Fawaz, Chairman of SAL, said: “Eng. Hesham Alhussayen has the trust of the Board throughout his time as SAL’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) and has over 25 years of experience holding leadership positions at multiple prominent Saudi companies. We see the possibilities to expand the business and deliver on our strategy. This transitional period will not affect our operations and will serve as a new opportunity to enhance SAL’s logistics services at all of the Kingdom’s main airports. We are confident Eng. Hesham and his team will continue to deliver exceptional results and reach new milestones.”

He added: “I would also like to express our gratitude to Omar Hariri for his achievements during his tenure as CEO of SAL. Under his leadership, SAL became an independent joint stock cargo ground handling company carved out from Saudi Airlines Cargo Company, which resulted in higher quality and more efficient services. Moreover, Omar led SAL through the major challenges that arose during the early stages of the pandemic by positioning SAL as the logistics services arm of the Kingdom.”

Omar Hariri, departing Chief Executive Officer of SAL said, “It has been a privilege leading SAL and strengthening its position as a major player in the Kingdom’s air cargo handling sector. I leave the Company in a great place and in the capable hands of a high caliber management team that I had the pleasure of working closely with over the past two years. I am very pleased with our unprecedented financial and operational achievements and meeting the Board’s expectations. I am fully confident in the ability of Eng. Hesham and his team to deliver on the Company’s growth strategy and wish SAL all the best.”

Eng. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen said, “I am grateful to the Board for entrusting me with this leadership responsibility. SAL is moving ahead with our vision to be the logistics partner of choice in a dynamic and globally connected Saudi Arabia as per Vision 2030.”

Budapest Airport’s Ninth Runway Charity Event

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Budapest Airport’s Ninth Runway Charity Event

Following recognition as Anthony Nolan’s Organizational Fundraiser of the Year, Budapest Airport and anna.aero have confirmed this year’s air transport industry charity-sportive event will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2021, on Budapest Airport’s 13R-31L runway.

“We raised a cumulative $262,000 for charity since 2013, the proceeds of this year’s run will be shared between Hungarian disability group SUHANJ! Foundation and international blood cancer charity.” said Anthony Nolan. All entry fees were donated to chosen charities. Runners from airlines, airports and enterprises across the aviation community are invited to join teams from various prestigious companies and athletes from the SUHANJ! Foundation. The race will be comprised of two running distances, a 10km (four runway lengths) and a 5km run.

Chris Dinsdale, CEO, Budapest Airport commented, “In addition to running together in a unique environment, on an airport runway, participants will also support several good causes. We at Budapest Airport believe that social responsibility is important. It is a great pleasure for us to join forces for the aims represented by the SUHANJ! Foundation and Anthony Nolan, for the ninth year in a row.”

Despite the difficulties the pandemic has raised in the aviation community and societies worldwide, Budapest Airport’s key priority is to continue to support noble causes, even more so during testing times. By adapting race conditions, and meeting safety and security regulations, the airport will once again host the unique run as the only major European airport able to commit to the closure of a runway in daylight hours on a Saturday.

“In the face of immense struggles for all, Budapest Airport maintained this great tradition last year and raised almost $24,000, thanks to the participation of nearly 600 runners. We see it as a crucial role to continue our fundraising and look forward to welcoming our loyal supporters, as well as new runners, to our annual run this year,” adds Dinsdale. Budapest Airport will also hold a competition to allow another lucky 100 runners to take part in the race through a prize draw which will be announced on the airport’s social media at a later date.

Emirates Transports 100 Tons of COVID-19 Relief Cargo Free of Charge to India

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Emirates Transports 100 Tons of COVID-19 Relief Cargo Free of Charge to India

Emirates SkyCargo flew 100 tons of relief materials free of charge from Dubai to India during a three-week period to support the Indian community battle the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Emirates India Humanitarian Airbridge, Emirates donated cargo capacity to transport essential supplies such as relief tents, thousands of oxygen cylinders and concentrators free of charge on flights to Indian destinations.

“Emirates is deeply connected and committed to India. The Emirates India Humanitarian Airbridge was our contribution to assist the Indian community fight the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. We are heartened that India is overcoming the virus and we are honored to have supported the efforts of partners by donating much needed air cargo capacity for moving essential goods quickly and reliably into nine Indian cities,” said Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo.

“The Emirates India humanitarian airbridge confirms the important role that is being played by the private sector worldwide, for aiding millions of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This airbridge done with Emirates, confirms the strong partnership and commitment of the two Dubai entities and facilitates the humanitarian action of the international organizations and United Nations agencies operating within IHC. Together we fulfill the mandate of the IHC and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai’s vision to support humanitarian needs all around the world. IHC has embraced the Sustainable Development Goal “Partnership” and is very proud to have partnered with Emirates SkyCargo and the International humanitarian community for the extraordinary efforts in response to the pandemic and other emergencies,” said Giuseppe Saba, CEO of the IHC.

“Tackling the COVID-19 pandemic is a race against time. It is also a complex logistics operation that works around the clock to provide frontline health workers with the equipment they need to ensure equitable access to vaccines for all. From our warehousing hub in the United Arab Emirates, UNICEF can rapidly deploy supplies across continents. That capability couldn’t be possible without our partners’ support. Thanks to Emirates SkyCargo’s solutions, and as demonstrated with the India airbridge, we are able to quickly and efficiently deliver life-saving supplies,” said Eltayeb Adam, UNICEF Representative to the Gulf Area.

Emirates set up the India Humanitarian Airbridge to boost transportation of urgent medical and relief items to India by offering cargo capacity free of charge on its flights from Dubai to India. The first shipment under the Airbridge initiative flew from Dubai to Delhi and comprised 12 tons of multi-purpose tent equipment for field hospitals sent by the World Health Organization through the IHC.

Emirates SkyCargo and the IHC have joined hands in the past to deliver relief materials around the world to communities impacted by humanitarian crises. The IHC also helped channel relief efforts for the India Humanitarian Airbridge, drawing upon their extensive expertise in working with humanitarian agencies and relief logistics.

Through its cargo flights to more than 135 destinations across six continents, Emirates SkyCargo continues to play an important role in the transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, PPE, food and other essential goods as well as maintaining continuity of supply chains for international trade.

Lufthansa Cargo sets future of the airfreight center in Frankfurt

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Lufthansa Cargo sets future of the airfreight center in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernization of its logistics center: The airfreight company recently signed one of the highest-volume contracts in its comprehensive infrastructure program. The detailed planning and realization of the new central high-rack storage system, the centerpiece of the Frankfurt hub, will be implemented with the German mechanical engineering company Bleichert Automation GmbH & Co. KG in the future.
“With Bleichert Automation, we were able to gain experienced experts in the field of warehousing and material handling technology who will support us with individual and custom-fit solutions,” explains Harald Gloy, the cargo airline’s Chief Operations Officer. “By continuing the successful cooperation with our logistics general planner agiplan, we now have a high-performance team on board for the realization phase and can move forward in large steps towards construction.”
“By providing our technology, we can make an important contribution to the modernization of the logistics center,” says Anton Schirle, Managing Director of Bleichert Automation, and adds: “The assignment of this project is a significant indicator for our company and for Germany as a business location. It proves that our ideas and innovative developments are competitive.”
Dr Christian Jacobi, Executive Partner at agiplan GmbH, also explains: “After the joint concept and planning phase for the future-oriented cargo logistics at the Frankfurt hub, we are now pleased to ensure a smooth realization of the new warehouse and conveyor technology for the client.”
Lufthansa Cargo will further develop and renew the logistics center at its home hub in Frankfurt on a modular basis. The transit high-rack storage system, which will be around 40 meters high in the future, with four aisles over 13 levels as well as a multi-level distribution axis along the production areas, forms the centerpiece of the renewal of cargo handling at the Frankfurt hub. The new building will further improve handling times at Lufthansa Cargo’s central location and increase efficiency. This means a higher turn-over rate, smoother transport processes and an improvement in service quality for all customers.
Construction and commissioning will take place in several stages, with realization of the high-rack storage system and the first part of the material distribution axis planned between 2022 and 2025. The complete modernization of the Lufthansa Cargo Center is scheduled for completion in 2029.

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