Gegenseitig beflügeln 
Nordwestafrika ist kein Neuland für den weltweit tätigen GSSA ECS Group, der sich seit sieben Jahren an einer Fluglinie im Niger beteiligt (vgl. ITJ 49-52/2012, S. 17). ITJ-Redaktor Andreas Haug unterhielt sich kürzlich mit ECS-CEO Adrien Thominet und Salim Quouninich, seit... mehr
Between South Africa and South China 
In about four months, on 18 September 2019, South African Airways (SAA) will launch a thrice weekly A340-300 direct service between Johannesburg and Guangzhou (photo), in the Chinese province of Guangdong. The centre of China's export led manufacturing industries is... mehr
Militzer & Münch granted AEO status in Morocco
Militzer & Münch recently signed a security agreement to obtain the status of authorized economic operator (AEO) in Morocco. Nabyl Lakhdar, the director general of the country’s customs authority was present at the signing. The AEO certification underscores the... mehr
Latam Cargo for Mother's Day
It was yesterday (15 May) in Paraguay, and it will take place in ten days' time in France and some African countries: Mothers’ Day. It is celebrated in most countries on the second Sunday in May, and was once again a peak time for transporting cut flowers. During the three... mehr
Antonov and Bolloré bring aid to Mozambique
Antonov Airlines has flown aid and personnel from Chalons Vatry (France) to Beira (Mozambique) to assist with humanitarian efforts in the region in the aftermath of cyclone Idai. In addition to a 65-t payload of malaria treatments, five water purification stations, and over a... mehr
Die Container steigern den Umsatz
Der führende marokkanische Hafenbetreiber Marsa Maroc mit Hauptsitz in Casablanca hat seinen Umsatz im Jahr 2018 auf 2,7 Mrd. MAD (250,2 Mio. EUR) steigern können. Dies schreibt er zu einem nicht geringen Teil dem wachsenden Volumen der Container zu, die von ihm samt seinen... mehr
Air Mauritius receives first of two A330-900neos
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) delivered the first of two new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on long-term lease to Air Mauritius. ALC executive chairman Steven F. Udvar-Házy: "This delivery marks the 25th anniversary of our leasing relationship with our friends at Air Mauritius,... mehr
Zipline establishing distribution centres in Ghana
Today (24 April 2019), the California-based drone manufacturer Zipline is launching its drone delivery service in Ghana. The government of the West African country approved the use of Zipline's drone technology in 2018 to deliver essential drugs and blood to rural areas in the... mehr
Uganda's flag carrier tries again
Having operated already between 1977 and 2001 and relaunched last year, Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has taken delivery of the first two of four Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft ordered. During the delivery celebration in Montreal (Canada) CEO Ephraim Bagenda... mehr
Sifax Group appoints three key managers
As part of the ongoing restructuring effort to position the company for better service delivery, corporate reengineering and next level strategic growth, the Nigerian logistics group Sifax has appointed three new staff members to man key management positions. They are... mehr