The Board members were formally welcomed to their posts this week as Marie Seco-Köppen prepares to take over as Cargo iQ Executive Director next month Cargo iQ has elected a new Board this week, as the organisation prepares to launch two major new initiatives to drive up membership engagement and welcome a new Executive Director next month. Two Board members are completely new to the post, including Fanny Chan, Head of Cargo Global Operations at Cathay Pacific Airways; and Olaf Hagelstein, SVP, Global Head of Operations, Processes & Systems – Air Freight, DHL Global For ..read more

Aerospace Software Developments (ASD)  Strengthens Descartes’ Customs and Regulatory Compliance Footprint This marks the 31st acquisition for Descartes since 2015.  Based in Ireland, ASD’s customs filing solutions add deep Irish customs domain expertise to Descartes’ Global Logistics Network and solutions that help importers, exporters, and LSPs comply with Irish regulatory requirements.  Additionally, ASD’s RFID solutions complement Descartes’ CORE BLE real-time tracking platform for the air cargo industry – helping global airlines a ..read more

UK-based freight forwarder AGI Global Logistics has announced a new partnership with Swedish logistics company Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics (SSL). The partnership cements AGI’s continued commitment to offering its freight and logistics services to customers operating in the Scandinavian market. Jesse Ramirez, one of the Directors of the AGI Immingham office, commented: “This new partnership will enhance our offering to our clients operating in the UK-SE-UK market, and it is an incredibly exciting announcement.” Johan Ignell, the Managing Director of Scandinavian Shippin ..read more

Thailand-based Pattaya Airways has received the first of two ATR 72-500 Freighters from lessor ACIA Aero Leasing.  Pattaya Airways took delivery of the aircraft in April, with the second scheduled to deliver this May. Part of the aviation arm of Pattaya Group, the airline is currently in the final phase of securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Thailand and intends to start operations in Q4 2024. The cargo airline is in the final phase of securing its air operator certificate (AOC) in Thailand and is planning to start operations in the fourth quarter of this year. The airline plan ..read more

Marking two decades as ULD management leader Jettainer is celebrating two decades of industry leadership as it marks its 20th anniversary with a bright outlook for the future. Today, Jettainer operates the most efficient fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), which numbers in the six digits, across 500 locations worldwide, serving some of the largest and most reputable airlines. Initially established way back on April 27 in 2004 as a joint venture between Lufthansa Cargo and the U.S. mobile asset management firm TrenStar Inc, Jettainer became a fully owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG in 2009 ..read more

ECS Group selects best-in-industry capacity data product to maximise strategic growth potential and strengthen leading GSSA position Rotate’s Live Capacity provides real-time data on market trends and capacity fluctuations enabling quick adaptation to changing conditions in a highly competitive air cargo market Rotate’s product contributes to diversifying ECS Group’s capabilities and increase its market reach and customer value proposition ECS Group partnered with Rotate to gain better insights of the overall air cargo market supply and its development. Thanks to Rotate “Live Capacity d ..read more

● The operation takes place on Mondays and Thursdays on Boeing 767-300F cargo aircraft departing from Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Brussels (Belgium) ● The unprecedented route facilitates imports in southern Brazil of cargo from Europe, making transportation more dynamic, especially for pharmaceuticals ● An event at Floripa Airport to celebrate the new route was attended by authorities, executives from both companies and industry representatives This month marked the beginning of the unprecedented cargo route between Europe and Florianópolis, operated by LATAM group cargo af ..read more

 in the Netherlands First Koalas in the Netherlands In cooperation with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen welcomed three koalas to their custom-built, dedicated habitat called “Koalia”, marking a special occasion because apart from being the only koalas in the Netherlands, they are the first to set foot on Dutch soil. Koalas are housed in zoos around the world within the scope of management programmes contributing to the genetic well-being of the population and protecting the species. The koala is listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List, and Australia has classif ..read more

Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo has announced the addition of Chicago to its freighter network, starting June 2. The service will operate three times per week with a Boeing 767 freighter, connecting Air Canada Cargo’s global hub in Toronto with its self-handled warehouse operation in Chicago. “We are excited to add Chicago to Air Canada Cargo’s robust network, achieved through the strategic use of our freighters and the global reach of Air Canada’s extensive passenger network. In Chicago, we also leverage our extensive trucking network to extend our reach, adding to Air Canada Cargo’s competit ..read more

On Supply Chain Day, 18 April: Digitalization and innovation are key to transforming the air cargo industry Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Aiming to become the most efficient cargo airline in the world Behind-the-scenes look: Lufthansa Cargo invites to tours on the airport premises Air freight remains essential for the German economy. No other mode of transportation offers the necessary speed to transport time-critical, temperature-sensitive, and valuable goods. Whether it’s urgent spare parts, vaccines, relief supplies, or animals on their way to a new home – when speed, safety, a ..read more