"Good dog": saving time and money in Belfast 
Speedlink International Logistics, which has been delivering a combination of air, sea and road transportation for over 30 years, has launched a new free running explosive detection dog service (Fredds) in Belfast. Intended to save time and money for exporters, the offer is... plus
Un cygne noir aux aguets 
Dès 2022, on pourrait transporter par avion du fret lourd de 350 kg en l’espace d’une journée sur une distance de 2500 km pour un prix jusqu’à 80% inférieur aux tarifs habituels actuels. C’est du moins ce qu’espère Svilen Rangelov, le dirigeant de la startup Dronamics Global... plus
Expecting record Q4/2021 for charters
Air Charter Service predicts that the coming months might represent the busiest ever peak season for cargo aircraft charters, as global supply chain disruption meets increasing demand in the run up to Christmas with the container market, shipping routes, ports, trucks, railways... plus
Lithium batteries new in Iata's CEIV family
During the World Cargo Symposium in Dublin, Iata launched a new industry certification programme: "Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Battery" aims to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries across supply chain flows. Iata... plus
Key criteria to choose Kaunas airport
After completion of its P2F conversion works, a subsequent C check and a repaint of the airframe to match the future lessee’s livery, Avia AM Leasing's first 737-800 boeing converted freighter has now been delivered to the lessee – Icelandic air cargo transportation company... plus
Helping horses take the big jump
About three months after a "customised" mission to support the logistics of Italian fashion articles with a B737-400F flight between Cagliari and Pisa, Poste Air Cargo has carried out another customer-critical assignment. This time, the Poste Italiane Group airline... plus
CEP at CDG
CEP companies are increasing their footprint at Paris CDG, where DHL has made its largest investment (EUR 170 million) in Europe in recent years and its biggest ever in France since its arrival in 1976. Its new international hub covers 32,000 sqm - ten times larger than the... plus
Contract extension in Ireland
Lufthansa has extended its cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Ireland. The airline was one of WFS' national launch customers in 2005 and its operations are supported by stations in Dublin, Cork and Shannon. Lufthansa operates four daily flights... plus
Five weekly flights to West Africa
IAG Cargo is introducing a new direct route to Dakar, Senegal from Madrid, running five times a week with Iberia A330 and A350, as the company responds to increasing demand for the transportation of goods to West Africa. Freddie Overton, regional commercial manager for... plus
Logistics to keep C-17 Globemasters ready
Under contract for performance-based logistics (PBL) support of the C-17 fleet since 1998. Boeing will continue assuring the C-17 Globemaster III's worldwide mission readiness through a follow-on contract awarded by the US Department of Defence, valued at up to USD 23.8 billion... plus