Indische Corona-Varianten werden zu Sorgenkandidaten 
Im stark vernetzten Indien sind Corona-Varianten entstanden, die jetzt international als besorgniser... » read more (via airliners.de)
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)
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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)
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)
SAS appoints Anko van der Werff to its board of directors
SAS has appointed Anko van der Werff to its board of directors, as well as into the role of president and chief executive – effective from mid-July 2021. Van der Werff currently leads the airline group at Avianca Holdings in Colombia. SAS also appointed Karl Sandlund, chief commercial officer at S... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Andreas Bierwirth, Do und Co: «Es wird nicht mehr die gleichen Mengen Essen pro Flugzeug geben»
1981 eröffnete der türkischstämmige Attila Dogudan in der Wiener Innenstadt ein Feinkostgeschäft. Daraus entstand ein börsennotiertes Unternehmen mit den drei Geschäftsbereichen Airline Catering für mehr als 60 Fluglinien, Event Catering sowie Restaurants. Do & Co betreibt inzwischen 32 S... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
O’Connor joins Crane logistics as EVP, strategic development
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed John O’Connor into the newly created role of executive vice president, strategic development. O’Connor, who has more than 28 years of experience in the logistics industry, will drive Crane’s strategic development and enhance the integrated supply chain s... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Finnair Cargo expands its digital booking capabilities
Finnair Cargo has expanded its digital booking capabilities by listing its capacity on online booking portal WebCargo. The airline will initially be available to WebCargo customers in the US and Europe. WebCargo said the move reflects an overall increase in the adoption of digital technologies due t... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Yeepeey launches eGrocery app for customers to shop from home
The newly launched eGrocery app Yeepeey is offering users the opportunity to shop from neighbourhood grocery stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets from the comfort of their homes or offices by paying the same prices and enjoying the same promotions and discounts as displayed in the store. Yeepeey, ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Bombardier verkauft drei Challenger 350
Der kanadische Hersteller von Businessjets bekam einen Auftrag Airshare. Die in Kansas City ansässige Airline bestellte drei Challenger 350 der Supermittelklasse, mit Optionen für 17 weitere Flugzeuge. Damit kann das private Luftfahrtunternehmen die Größe seiner Fractional-Ownership-Flotte in n... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Swisslog to host virtual automation tour for its prominent customer sites this year
Intralogistics expert Swisslog is set to host an around-the-world automation tour of some of its most prominent customer sites this year. Several big names are already billed as part of the World Automation Tour 2021 line-up, with further tour dates to be announced throughout the year. Each show wil... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Saudi Ports Authority collaborates with IBM to launch pilot program
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot program, introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform for its employees across Saudi Arabia. IBM Digital – Nation is an online learning and innovation platform. The initiative by Mawani also supports Saudi Arabia... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Daimler Trucks North America ready to roll-out all-electric powered Freighliner eCascadia and eM2
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has opened up its book for orders for Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2, the first all-electric trucks from the company, with production scheduled to begin in late 2022. “From reveal of proof of concept in 2018, to a demonstration fleet that’s in the... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Air cargo & pharma embark on worldwide ‘mission of the century
It’s more than a year since the Coronavirus plunged the world into uncertainties, but the health and economic crisis are deepening with new more aggressive strains wreaking havoc on some countries ill prepared to handle the situation on a large-scale. The pandemic continues to take heavy toll on p... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
SCMP: Philippines won’t move an inch on South China Sea, Duterte tells Beijing 
The South China Morning Post reports: – Philippine president has rebuffed a call from China to withdraw vessels from a contested maritime area near a Chinese military installation – With pressure building on Manila’s relationship with Beijing he warns this …The post SCMP: Philippines wo... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)