Chris Lewis

Challenge adds Liege-Dubai link

Aviation services group Challenge Group has launched a scheduled flight service from Liège and Dubai World Central (DWC) via Tel Aviv. Initially, the service will operate weekly every Thursday with a B747F aircraft with a capacity of 120 tons but this will double from June with flights available on Tuesdays and Fridays, using the Group's Boeing 767-300BDSF aircraft. Traffic is expected to include aircraft engines, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods, high-tech ... [+]

Parting of the waters for Stena on the Irish Sea

Stena Line will revert to a two-region structure to reflect its growing business needs. Paul Grant (main pictures), who has played a pivotal role in the success of the Irish Sea operations, will assume responsibility for the newly established Irish Sea North region, overseeing operations from Belfast. He will also ... [+]

Clowes to spearhead Scala’s growth in Europe

Global supply chain and logistics consultancy Scala has promoted Chris Clowes to executive director. Clowes who joined Scala over a year ago as a senior consultant will drives long-term strategy to expand its remit in Europe, identifying new clients and increasing the network of experienced consultants. The continued disruption has meant ... [+]

FedEx puts eActros through its paces

FedEx Express has started a two-week pilot of a Mercedes-Benz all-electric eActros 300 tractor in the Netherlands. It is being used in place of a combustion engine tractor and trailer combination, to fulfil domestic linehaul operations from Eindhoven station.The tractor will recharge onsite at the Eindhoven station during down time, ... [+]

CargoAI offers quality option

CargoAi’s CargoMART booking platform is now offering up-to-date performance transparency alongside real-time price and capacity information. CargoQUALITY takes industry-established quality monitoring methods, applies a common standard to all airlines, and provides CargoMART users with a clear performance overview as an additional booking consideration. Freight forwarders using CargoMART can see every ... [+]

TLX claims heat protection breakthrough

TLX Cargo has launched a new design of thermal pallet cover to protect  pharmaceutical and perishable shipments. The TLX8’s Solarap material contains billions of tiny nano-pores that build a 360° wall of intense energy that scatters radiation from whichever direction it comes and, says the company, works harder the hotter it ... [+]

Qatar Cargo signs three-year deal with MotoGP

Qatar Airways Cargo is to be the Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP under a three-year partnership. The carrier will provide air transport of race and bike equipment for all races around the world. The carrier’s home country is becoming increasingly recognised as one of the leading motorsports hubs, hosting a ... [+]

Hellmann opens Boston Scientific center in Dubai

German forwarder Hellmann’s Calipar Healthcare Logistics (HCHL) arm has opened a dedicated distribution center for global medical device company, Boston Scientific in Dubai to serve emerging markets. HCHL is a joint venture between Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and an affiliate of an Indian-based Parekh Integrated services. The center will serve distributors and ... [+]

Dublin port rethinks development plan

Dublin Port Company (DPC) has updated its 3FM Project following a consultation process as part of the planning process. The changes include enhancement of lands allocated to public realm and address concerns over visual and noise impact, says DPC. The 3FM Project concerns new port capacity for unitised cargo on port-owned ... [+]

If you can read this certificate you’re not too close

Independent ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become the first in Asia to receive an IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program certificate. The programme encourages the installation of anti-collision systems on new and existing ground support equipment (GSE), to prevent expensive damage to aircraft on the ramp. Hactl began ... [+]

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