Zencargo raises £30M in Series B financing 
Zencargo, the London-based digital freight forwarder that helps businesses navigate supply-chain disruption by making intelligent decision, has raised £30M in Series B financing. The funding was led by Digital+ Partners with participation from existing investors, including HV Capital. Zencargo will... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Over €172m of products stolen from supply chains in EMEA in 2020
Product thefts from supply chains in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2020 produced losses of more than €172 million despite most of the region being in lockdown as nations took drastic steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to the Transported Asset Protection Associatio... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Antonov Airlines transports mining equipment to Burkina Faso and Liberia
Antonov Airlines has transported fourteen pieces of mining equipment, weighing 216 tons in total, on two AN-124-100 flights from Istanbul, Turkey to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Monrovia, Liberia. The 113-tonne cargo for the second flight was safely loaded in minimal time to meet the tight deadline... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
PayCargo tailors its platform to support ACN’s needs
PayCargo has teamed up with Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) to help simplify the payment and collection of the Association’s membership and delegate transactions. The Dutch trade association has signed up to use PayCargo’s encrypted online payment platform to process payments from members and delega... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Singapore Airlines awards Brussels Airport handling contract to WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its partnership with Singapore Airlines with the awarding of a new contract by the airline in Brussels and renewals of existing agreements in Paris, London and Manchester. The contract in Belgium is a major win for WFS’ new cargo terminal operation at B... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Mittelmeer statt Vorfeld: Flugzeughotel mal anders 
In alten Flugzeugen zu übernachten, das hat schon was. Mittlerweile gibt es die Flugzeughotels aber auch fast überall zu finden, man könnte fast sagen: Wie Sand am Meer. Am Meer, genauer gesagt am Mittelmeerstrand von Antalya, liegt auch das Concorde De Luxe Resort. Wie der Name schon verrät, ha... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
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Air Cargo system still remains under ‘significant strain’ as it bounces back in April
Global air cargo demand bounced back into growth in April after a -3% dip in March, with high load factors keeping the international airfreight system under significant strain as the traditional surge in summer capacity has so far failed to materialize for a second consecutive year, say industry ana... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
In beeld: agressieve passagier uit KLM-toestel gehaald 
PARAMARIBO – Eerder deze week is in Paramaribo een agressieve passagier uit een KLM-vliegtuig gehaald dat daar net geland was. De 37-jarige Gregory R. misdroeg zich en deed bedreigende uitlatingen in beschonken toestand. Bij het landen wilde hij als eerste …The post In beeld: agressieve... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Turkish Cargo adds Munich to its expanding cargo flight network
Turkish Airlines’ ascendant air cargo brand Turkish Cargo keeps growing steadily by strengthening its flight network. After Frankfurt, Turkish Cargo has now added Munich, the developed economical city of Germany, among its destinations served with direct cargo flights. The dynamic brand of the... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Renault launches custom-built model trucks in the Middle East
Renault Trucks has announced the launch of a new custom-built model, the Renault Truck T X-64, in the Middle East. The new model is set to appeal to customers looking for cost-efficient trucks that feature European quality and deliver an optimized total cost of ownership and standard warranty. The R... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Sharjah International Airport Four-fold expansion project moves full steam ahead
Sharjah International Airport is all set to receive 200 additional flights weekly this summer and has embarked on a large scale expansion project to continue offering excellent service to airlines and passengers Sharjah is located between the city of Dubai and other Northern Emirates and known to be... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Indische Corona-Varianten werden zu Sorgenkandidaten
Im stark vernetzten Indien sind Corona-Varianten entstanden, die jetzt international als besorgniser... » read more (via airliners.de)
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Gulf Air offers complimentary travel insurance coverage for passengers contracted with covid-19 during journey
Gulf Air will offer complimentary COVID-19 travel insurance coverage to all ticket holders which will include health and quarantine expenses in the unexpected circumstances of being diagnosed with or contracting COVID-19 during passengers’ journeys. All tickets booked, including redemption tickets... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport urgent medical and relief supplies to India
Emirates has set up a humanitarian airbridge between Dubai and India to transport urgent medical and relief items, to support India in its fight to control the serious COVID-19 situation in the country. The airline will offer cargo capacity free of charge on an ‘as available’ basis on all of its... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Etihad Airways introduces new travel document initiative
Etihad recently launched ‘Verified to Fly’ for travelers flying abroad. The airline will be able to validate Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport. Guests can arrive at the airport with confidence and with peace of mind, knowing they have met all essential requirements before ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Savoye establishes new office in the UAE as part of ongoing expansion in the Middle East
Savoye, a global logistics solution engineering company, announced that it has established its own office in the UAE as part of its ongoing expansion in the Middle East. The supply chain technology provider seeks to leverage the country’s geographical location and advanced logistics network to gro... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
DP World successfully completes 1st transit import to South Africa
DP World has successfully completed the first transit import via DP World Maputo port to DP World Komatipoort, South Africa. This is a significant milestone for DP World as it demonstrates that the Maputo Port can be seamlessly used as a gateway to South Africa using DP World Komatipoort. Internatio... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
FedEx delivers critical medical supplies & equipment to India
As India and its healthcare systems face a surge in COVID-19 infections across the country, FedEx Express is working with organizations around the world to deliver critical medical supplies and equipment during this crisis. FedEx is currently supporting the transportation of more than 25,000 oxygen ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Emirates Post opens dedicated ecommerce free zone EZDubai in South’s Logistics District
Emirates Post has opened a 33,475 sqft center at the dedicated ecommerce free zone EZDubai in Dubai South’s Logistics District that will handle parcels and express, domestic, and international volumes. This is the company’s second largest sorting and delivery center in the UAE. The new facility ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Smith joins WFS as UK commercial director
Jennifer Smith has joined Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as UK Commercial Director – Cargo & Ground Handling. She brings extensive commercial experience to this newly-created post having previously spent 20 years in regional cargo sales management roles with Continental Airlines, American... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)