Chris Lewis

Arvato extends German healthcare campus

Arvato has started working on extending its healthcare logistics site at Harsewinkel, North Germany with the next phase of expansion scheduled for completion by mid-2026. The campus in Harsewinkel, Germany, already comprises around 60,000sq m of logistics and office space, spread across three modern halls, employing over 1,000 people. The mid-double-digit million euro investment includes three new modules, a refrigerated warehouse with a height of 18 meters (2–8 °C) and additional ambient storage ... [+]

Tracking gets smart at Etihad

Etihad Cargo has launched a SmartTrack service giving real-time access to shipment location and condition data. Developed in partnership with Tag-N-Trac, SmartTrack uses smart label technology to deliver end-to-end shipment monitoring. The label has cellular, GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing it to capture real-time data on exact location, temperature and ... [+]

Partners set out joint venture timetable

IAG Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo and MASKargo say they plan to launch their global cargo joint business in late 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, following their initial announcement in April. The three carriers are working to progressively align systems, processes, and commercial offerings. They will look to optimise freighter and belly ... [+]

A damsel in distressed loads

Oakland International has appointed Demelza Prothero as distress load management customer excellence manager. She brings 17-years’ experience in the retail and high-end commercial equipment and domestic appliance sectors. Oakland International’s DLM service is a BRCGS-accredited and EHO-approved solution designed to help businesses manage compromised food loads efficiently and reduce waste. Operating ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn promotes two

Chapman Freeborn has promoted Isidro Nuñez Oñate to senior charter manager, overseeing brokers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He served nearly 16 years as a specialist charter broker for the business’ automotive clients, and is approaching his quarter century at the company. Sales and training lead Claire Fallon meanwhile moves to ... [+]

First Air China flights touch down in Prestwick

The first Air China Cargo scheduled freighter service from Guangzhou, China, to Prestwick, Scotland landed at Prestwick on 2 June. Initially operating with three flights per week, the plan is to increase to seven per week. Prestwick chief executive Ian Forgie said: “With the addition of the three new Air China ... [+]

Pall-Ex signs megahub deal

Pall-Ex has signed an £80 million deal with property developer and investor, Barberry for a new group HQ and flagship hub operation at Bardon near junction 22 of the M1, in Leicestershire. The Centre of Excellence will cover 408,000sq ft on a 35-acre site and will house Pall-Ex's UK and European ... [+]

Emirates adds Milan freighters and Beirut stop

Emirates will operate an additional two weekly charter freighters between Milan and Southeast China, via Dubai from the third quarter of 2025. The current weekly freighter between Dubai World Central, Maastricht Aachen Airport and Zaragoza Airport, also receives an additional stop in Beirut before returning to Dubai. Serving as a feeder ... [+]

Cargo.one offers booking through Descartes

The Cargo.one platform is now offering digital air freight bookings directly from Descartes’ transportation management system. TMS users can now quote and book on demand via cargo.one directly from over 65 airlines. It says that it allows forwarders to quote faster, win more shipments and and enhance customer service. Air freight ... [+]

Geodis takes smart approach to cutting carbon

Geodis has launched an AirSmart solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from air freight. The French forwarder says that by selecting the most energy-efficient aircraft and optimizing routing, it can significantly reduce by using external flight data and analytics tools to make smarter routing decisions. The emission savings are ... [+]

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