UAE leads launch of new industrial era in MENA region 
ABU DHABI, UAE—The UAE is launching a new industrial era based on advanced technology, employing resources and capabilities, strengthening international and regional partnerships, and pushing efforts to build an advanced and competitive Middle Eastern industrial fortress, through the signing of th... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Freightos to go public on NASDAQ via SPAC
Digital booking and payment platform Freightos Limited and special purpose acquisition company (SPAC... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
Swiss WorldCargo joins Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa Cargo in cargo partnership
Swiss International Airlines’ cargo sector, Swiss WorldCargo, has joined Cathay Pacific an... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
AAPA: April cargo traffic continues to decline
April saw the second consecutive month of declining cargo traffic for Asia-Pacific carriers ... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
UPS, InterGlobe announce joint venture MOVIN
UPS and travel conglomerate InterGlobe Enterprises last week announced MOVIN, a new joint ve... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
World Distribution Services establishes new 480,000 square foot facility near JFK
Ohio-based warehouse logistics company World Distribution Services (WDS) this month complete... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
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AD Ports Group to Host Ports Authorities Roundtable 2022 for the first time in the region
ABU DHABI, UAE—AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, has confirmed it will host the 7th Edition of Ports Authorities Roundtable (PAR 2022), a major annual maritime event that brings together port authorities from around the world to strengthen conse... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
CEVA Logistics delivers BAE Systems scale replica aircraft as backdrop for London film premiere
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK—The need for speed was critical for the CEVA Logistics Showfreight team last week as they managed the logistics for a full-scale replica of a Typhoon fighter jet at the new blockbuster movie premiere in London’s Leicester Square. The team had seven hours to unload and ins... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Dubai Customs asserts readiness to facilitate global trade despite Ukraine-Russia conflict and the pandemic
DUBAI, UAE—Dubai Customs asserted its readiness to help facilitate global trade despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-led conflict against Ukraine. Thanks to its investment on smart technologies and dedicated staff working round-the-clock, the Director General of ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Global Aerospace Summit: Commitments to Net Zero and digital innovation shaping a positive future for aerospace, aviation, space and defence
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—The sixth edition of the Global Aerospace Summit 2022, hosted by Mubadala, kicked off in Abu Dhabi on 24 May 2022 with around 1,000 C-level leaders, experts and specialists from across the aviation, aerospace, space and defence sectors meeting for the first time in-... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Digitalization: Critical to curb mishandled baggage as rates spike amid growing passenger volumes
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND—The global mishandled baggage rate has spiked by 24% to 4.35 bags per thousand passengers in 2021 as the industry recovers from the pandemic, according to the SITA Baggage IT Insights 2022. The report shows passenger traffic has evolved since 2020, with most of the 2021 recover... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Qatar Airways Steps into the Metaverse with ‘QVerse’ Virtual Reality and World’s First MetaHuman Cabin Crew
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has officially entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website. The national carrier of the State of Qatar is also the first global airline to introduce a MetaHuman cabin crew offering a digital... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Lufthansa Cargo orders 10 more freighters
FRANKFURT, Germany—Buoyed by strong demand for air cargo services, Lufthansa Cargo announced it has ordered 10 more new freighters—three Boeing 777Fs and seven new-generation Boeing 777-8Fs—the first of which could be acquired as early as July this year. Described as the largest investment in ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
dnata to replace all vehicles and equipment with electric units in sustainability push
DUBAI, UAE—dnata, a global provider of aircraft ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering services across five continents and part of the Emirates Group, is pushing sustainability to the core as it is targeting to replace all its vehicles, diesel units, and GSE equipment with electric one... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Etihad Cargo’s Revamped Booking Portal Attracts Surge in Users and Bookings
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, launched its revamped online booking portal in October 2021 as part of the carrier’s ongoing digitalisation strategy. In the six months since its launch, the booking portal has attracted a... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Benschop en FNV: overheid stuurde op lage arbeidskosten Schiphol 
DEN HAAG – Ook de overheid heeft bijgedragen aan de problemen op Schiphol die leidden tot de lange rijen van de afgelopen weken. Dat zegt zowel de baas van de luchthaven Dick Benschop als FNV-onderhandelaar Joost van Doesburg. De extreme …The post Benschop en FNV: overheid stuurde op ... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
21st edition of Airport Show concludes successfully
DUBAI, UAE—The 21st edition of the annual Dubai Airport Exhibition, the largest annual airport event in the world, concluded successfully as it received response from the industry exceeding expectations despite the multiple challenges facing the civil aviation sector worldwide. A majority of exhib... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Jean-Philippe Parain is new SVP Sales Regions Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa for BMW Group
Munich/Dubai—The BMW Group announced the appointment of Jean-Philippe Parain as Senior Vice President Sales Regions Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, succeeding Hendrik von Kuenheim who retired after 37 years at the BMW Group. Parain assumed his new role on 01 April 2022. He ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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SITA welcomes Matthys Serfontein as President for Americas
ATLANTA, Georgia—SITA announced the appointment of Matthys Serfontein as President, Americas responsible for bringing SITA’s vision of greater agility, efficiency, and sustainability to the air transport industry through digitalization. Serfontein returns to SITA after a two-year hiatus to drive... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Etihad Cargo names Tim Isik as new Vice President-Commercial
ABU DHABI, UAE—Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Tim Isik as Vice President – Commercial mainly tasked to oversee the cargo carrier’s global commercial operations. Isik who will be based at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi joins Etihad C... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)