Air Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo Reorganizes Charter Operation; Partners With Chapman Freeborn

March 28, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo is reorganizing its charter business. As of April 1, the carrier's charter activities, previously overseen by the Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency subsidiary, will be integrated into the line organization of Lufthansa Cargo.

Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

March 28, 2013

Hanson Logistics

Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.

Improved Cargo in International Air Transport Association's Forecast

March 27, 2013

Air Cargo World

In 2013, IATA expects cargo demand to grow by 2.7 percent and cargo yields to be flat - an improvement over the last two years, which has seen cargo demand and yields decline.

DB Schenker Logistics Offers Reefer Service; Opens Facility in Poland

March 26, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics is starting up a new temperature-controlled service for the export of wine from France to global destinations.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Boosts Frequencies to West Africa

March 25, 2013

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co. has increased frequencies to West Africa from Dubai World Central, under a renewed business relationship with Fast Forward Cargo.

University of Louisville Creates Logistics and Distribution Index

March 20, 2013

University of Louisville

Researchers at the University of Louisville, Ken. have created the Logistics and Distribution (LoDI) Index, a national economic indicator that is intended to help businesses monitor the health of markets and guide their investment decisions.

DB Schenker Logistics Expands Temp-Controlled Air Freight Services

March 19, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has increased the number of its service locations with Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) accreditation, geared toward serving the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Keppel Expands in Singapore with New Air Logistics Hub

March 15, 2013

Noodls

Keppel Logistics Pte Ltd. (Keppel Logistics), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd, (Keppel T&T), has leased a two-hectare site for 30 years from JTC Corporation to develop an air logistics hub in the eastern part of Singapore.

Lufthansa Cargo Inaugurates Freighter Service to Guadalajara

March 15, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has inaugurated MD-11 freight service to Guadalajara, Mexico.

IATA Announces Global Air Cargo Volume Increases

March 14, 2013

Procurement Leaders

Statistics show a stabilization of airfreight markets on the back of encouraging growth towards the end of 2012. Compared to the previous year, the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) latest global airfreight demand statistics show demand for airfreight was "apparently very strong" at the start of this January with a rise of 5.0 percent.

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