Access all airlines with Cargo.one

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May 1, 2025

Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel has signed a partnership with the Cargo.one platform to connect to dozens more airlines and general sales agents across the globe.

Cargo.one’s API Suite will enhance the forwarder’s proprietary air freight booking platform, CB Air, leveraging Cargo.one’s airline network and real-time connectivity. This partnership complements Kuehne+Nagel’s direct airline integrations, strengthening its digital procurement and booking capabilities.

Kuehne+Nagel will benefit from cargo.one’s continuous data quality assurance, expanding airline partnerships, and expert support. It aims to deliver faster, more accurate quotes and a frictionless booking experience.

Lufthansa flies first A380 to Mile-High City

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April 30, 2025

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Lufthansa is operating an Airbus A380 to Denver for the first time, from its Munich hub. It is also a premiere for Denver, the third largest airport in the US, as it is the first time it has received an aircraft of this size. Denver is Munich Airport’s sister airport, a decades-long partnership based on the close economic and cultural ties between Bavaria and Colorado. Lufthansa has eight Airbus A380s based at its Munich hub.

FedEx adds Liege/Memphis frequency

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April 30, 2025

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Federal Express has added a nonstop cargo flight between Liège in Belgium and Memphis, increasing the frequency of the route from five to eight times per week. The service is operated by a Boeing 777 Freighter with capacity of up to 150,000 lbs of freight per flight.

Liege has developed in recent years into a dedicated intercontinental hub for FedEx, It first launched the Liège–Memphis connection in April 2017 and since then has added routes to Indianapolis and Oakland.

FedEx is the largest employer at Liège Airport, with 1,300 team members.

DSV completes DB Schenker buy

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April 30, 2025

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Danish logistics company DSV has formally completed the acquisition of German forwarder Schenker from parent company Deutsche Bahn, for around DKK 106.7 billion (€14.3 bn).

DSV said it was the largest transaction in its history, and would double the size of it business. The combined company will have a revenue of approximately DKK310bn (€ 41.6 billion) and a workforce of close to 160,000 employees across more than 90 countries.

DSV group chief executive Jens Lund said: “With this acquisition, we become a world-leading player in global transport and logistics, at a time when global supply chains are more in focus than ever before, and our customers need a reliable and agile global network of services and products.

“By combining the two companies we will create a unique flexible platform for long-term financial growth to the benefit of our customers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders.”

Schenker chief executive, Jochen Thewes, added: “The dialogue throughout the last months has been very positive and we are very excited about the prospects of the combined business. DSV and Schenker are a strong match with many similarities in business models and services, shared values and high operational standards, and we look forward to getting to work.”

The combined company aims to use the strengthened market position to continue to grow through enhanced service offerings and economies of scale, achieving industry-leading margins.

DSV said it was is committed to a smooth transition with due respect and careful consideration for customers, employees and stakeholders, a key priority to avoid disruptions and retain a high service level.

Completion of the transaction was announced in parallel to DSV presenting its Q1 2025 results. Schenker will be included in the consolidated financial statements of DSV from 1 May 2025. Based on preliminary estimates, annual synergies are estimated in the level of DKK9bn at end of 2028.

DSV’s aspiration is to lift the operating margins of the combined entity to a minimum of DSV’s levels within the respective business areas in 2028.

Revenue down, earnings up at UPS

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April 30, 2025

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UPS announced on 29 April first-quarter 2025 consolidated revenues of $21.5 billion, down 0.7% from the first quarter of 2024. Consolidated operating profit was however up 3.3% at $1.7 billion, compared to the first quarter of 2024.

UPS chief executive, Carol Tomé, said: “As a trusted leader in global logistics, we will leverage our integrated network and trade expertise to assist our customers as they adapt to a changing trade environment. Further, the actions we are taking to reconfigure our network and reduce cost across our business could not be timelier. The macro environment may be uncertain, but with our actions, we will emerge as an even stronger, more nimble UPS.”

Time:matters opens south-east Asia offices

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April 30, 2025

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Lufthansa Cargo’s time:matters critical transport arm has opened offices in Penang, Malaysia, and Bangkok, Thailand. Both locations will offer the full range of time:matters’ services, tailored to high-tech, semiconductor, automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors.

A multilingual team of logistics experts launches operations in Penang is led by general manager, Simon Ting Seng Kong, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in the Malaysian logistics sector.

In Bangkok, Sebastian May steps into the role of general manager Thailand effective June 1.

Time:matters chief executive, Bernhard zur Strassen, commented: “Companies increasingly focus on de-risking production and sales by diversifying locations. In Asia, the spotlight is not just on China and India, but especially on Southeast Asia. The new offices are enabling us to better serve our customers with customized, flexible and high-performance transportation solutions. time:matters is ready, with more to come.”

WestJet doubles Calgary/Korea flights

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April 28, 2025

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WestJet Cargo is increasing frequency of its Calgary-Seoul Incheon service from three to six flights per week between 19 May and 13 October.

The route will continue to be served by WestJet’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering a weekly cargo capacity of approximately 130 tons and 480 cubic meters.

The route was launched a year ago, in May 2024.

Commercial director, Cargo, Julius Mooney, said: “This expansion is driven by market demand and designed to provide our partners with greater opportunities for seamless imports and exports.”

Modern Logistics sees soaring e-commerce volumes

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April 28, 2025

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Brazil-based transportation company Modern Logistics says that last year’s acquisition of three 737-800 NGs has allowed it to take advantage of its home country’s burgeoning e-commerce growth in recent months, with the segment advancing from 2% to 25% of its total business volume.

As well as offering last mile delivery, it is also offering middle mile services, namely the transportation of large volumes between distribution centers and marketplaces.

The company has expanded its land fleet, invested in its own aircraft and established strategic partnerships in port and airport terminals. It is also offering sea-air service, a model that it says is unprecedented in Brazil and which combines sea and air transport to ensure faster and more reliable deliveries.

The model, common on the Asia-US route, was adapted by Modern Logistics to the Brazilian market during the serious water crisis in the Amazon, when the Amazon River levels threatened the supply of the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Modern Logistics designed an operation in record time. Containers came from China to Fortaleza and, from there, were transported by aircraft to Manaus, preventing the collapse of production at factories with more than 200,000 workers.

Lufthansa says ‘Hola’ to Argentina

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April 25, 2025

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Lufthansa Cargo christened the latest addition to its 777F freighter fleet Hola Argentina on 24 April.

D-ALFL continued the ‘Say hello around the world’ theme for the Lufthansa Cargo 777F fleet, highlighting Argentina’s connection to the global airfreight market. The cargo carrier has been flying to South America’s second-largest country from its Frankfurt hub since 1970.
This summer, Lufthansa Cargo has increased its schedule with extra weekly flights to Buenos Aires and Curitiba and it also serves Viracopos, Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Curitiba.

ACS scents opportunities in Cologne

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April 24, 2025

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Air Charter Service has opened a new office in Cologne, Germany its fourth in the country.
Complementing its charter operations in Frankfurt and Munich, and its ACS Time Critical headquarters, also in Frankfurt, the office will be headed by Melanie Hentschel, who joined ACS more than three years ago, bringing a decade of experience in the industry.
She said: “I’m excited to get going here in Cologne, the city in which I’ve spent most of my career. Together with Caroline we’re already looking to grow the team, over the coming months, and make Cologne another successful German ACS office.”
Chief executive of ACS Germany, Caroline Werf, CEO commented: “We have been looking for some time at opening an office in Cologne – it’s a key hub for the aircraft industry in Germany. Not only are there a great deal of professionals in charter aviation in the city and the surrounding area, but both the headquarters for the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are based here. ACS has always had a strong partnership with Cologne Airport and, with this new office, we are looking forward to even closer cooperation in the future.”