British cargo airline, One Air has connected 28 global airports in its first year of operations, carrying over 17 million kilos of cargo, and is now preparing to embark on the next phase of its fleet expansion with a third Boeing 747-400F entering service by the end of August. One Air operated its inaugural flight on 24 July 2023, carrying a 100-tonne payload from Jinan-Shandong in eastern China to London Heathrow. Key milestones in One Air’s first year of operations saw the addition of a second B747-400F to its fleet in November to support growing demand for cargo capacity ex-China and Hong K ..read more

Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has rolled out its latest cargo management system (CMS), Hermes 5 SaaS, in a fast switchover for the Georgi Group in Frankfurt. The leading German logistics operator signed a contract with HLT to replace an existing CMS at its cargo handling facilities in Frankfurt and Leipzig/Halle, and, in just over two months, the service is live and fully functional in Frankfurt. Yuval Baruch, CEO of Hermes Logistics Technologies said: “The CMS implementation for Georgi was our quickest to date for a new customer, thanks to our new, automated rollout capabilities, Georgi ..read more

Magma Aviation, air cargo solutions company, has announced the expansion of its global footprint with a new office in Dubai and additional Airbus and Boeing aircraft added to its fleet. The new aircraft include an Airbus A321-200P2Fand Boeing B737-800BCF. The narrowbody freighters will be strategically based at airports in the UAE and the Middle East and will address the growing demand for reliable and efficient cargo transport, growing the company’s global connectivity and operational capacity. Magma Aviation has also opened a new office in Dubai, UAE, which serves to support its increased op ..read more

Mahendra Pokhriyal The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) appoints Mahendra Pokhriyal as its Regional Representative– India. The appointment of Mahendra Pokhriyal supports the mandate from TIACA’s Board of Directors and its members to have and maintain a regional presence in key areas across the globe. As a Regional Representative Mahendra Pokhriyal will enhance member relations within India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka by networking and building relationships with current and prospective members, regional bodies and the respective government agencies. Mahendra is also tas ..read more

UPS today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire Estafeta, a leading Mexican package delivery company. This move is a key part of UPS’ “Better and Bolder” strategy, which aims to become the world’s premier global package and logistics services provider. Carol Tomé, UPS president and CEO said: “Global supply chains continue to shift, Mexico’s role in world trade is growing, and Mexico’s SME and manufacturing sectors are looking for reliable access to the U.S. market. “There is no better way to capitalize on these trends than by combining the size and scale of UPS wi ..read more

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled active packaging, has opened new Opticooler stations in Miami, USA, and Dublin, Ireland. These strategic locations enhance DoKaSch TS’s reach and provide better access to our reliable packaging solutions in the Americas and Europe, supporting the global supply of life-saving medicines. Located near Miami International Airport (MIA), this new station will increase the availability of Opticooler in the southern US and offer more flexibility to customers in the region as well as Latin America. The station has an initial capacit ..read more

Envision Group, a green technology company, and DHL Group signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to foster a comprehensive cooperation in logistics solutions and mutually accelerate the progress of sustainability targets. The partnership covers four main areas: logistics solutions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green energy, and the joint development of a “Net Zero Industrial & Logistic Park”. The partnership will combine DHL Group’s extensive logistics expertise with Envision’s knowledge of renewable energy solutions, aiming to accelerate the advancement of environmental energy initi ..read more

Today on National Mango Day, American Airlines Cargo shares record volumes of mango shipments as it marks the half-way point in a multi-month project for the carrier in transporting high volumes of fresh mangoes this summer. The mangoes began first transiting in late May and will continue to move through the end of August, with volumes peaking mid-July to mid-August. Originating in Pakistan, the mangoes travel on American’s interline partner to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) where they are trucked to a treatment plant for washing and then on to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Internati ..read more

ECS Group reaffirms its commitment to employee growth with Discovery, an internal training platform designed to elevate skills and expertise within the organization. At ECS Group, employees are at the heart of innovation and excellence, and staff training is paramount to ensure they lead the industry’s future. With Discovery, ECS Group aims to elevate professional acumen, making continual upskilling a standard practice. Since its inception in 2020, Discovery has played a pivotal role in cultivating employee skills and adapting to the evolving needs of the air cargo industry. Praised by employe ..read more

Cargo Community Systems Japan (CCSJ) will go live with their first set of ONE Record use cases, powered by CHAMP Cargosystems. CCSJ has identified a wide range of ONE Record use cases tailored to the Japanese market. These applications, including shipment tracking and IoT integration, will empower local forwarders and airlines to explore the full potential of ONE Record and its ability to enhance existing processes. The service will be seamlessly integrated with CHAMP’s existing Traxon cargoHUB platform enabling CCSJ to further empower the Japanese air cargo community with ONE Record capabilit ..read more