Cargo News
Cathay Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification
The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments
JAL to introduce first Freighter in 13 years under new business model
Aiming to secure stable revenues by expanding alliances with partner companies
SriLankan Cargo Strategizes for the Future
The SriLankan Airlines’ Cargo Team recently put heads together with an ensemble of international cargo sales agents to strategize for future growth and value creation.
Ashwin Bhat to be new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo
Ashwin Bhat is set to be appointed as new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will take over his new position as of 15 April 2023.
New rail service between Belgium and France
Belgium’s Lineas and DFDS are joining forces to transport containers and trailers from the port of Gothenburg via Ghent at North Sea Port on rail to Lyon - and vice versa. It will create a connection between Sweden, Belgium, and France.
Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo Sign Agreement to Enhance Networks and Reach
Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver more benefits to their air freight customers around the world.
JAL and Yamato Holdings Announce Cargo Carrier Aircraft Service
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (YHD) have decided on the routes and number of flights of a dedicated freighter aircraft, which is scheduled to start operating in April 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Completes Conversion of Africa’s First B767 Passenger Aircraft into Freighter
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s best airline, has announced the completion of passenger to freighter conversion of one of its three B767 aircraft. Ethiopian partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and launched a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Ababa.
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo announce landmark agreement
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new broader historic commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United Cargo around the world.
Air Canada Cargo joins the CargoWise platform
Air Canada Cargo announced that it has become the first North American carrier to join the CargoWise platform as it continues to enhance its digital capabilities.
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines extend partnership
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025.
Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers
Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for inbound travellers.