MSC announces upcoming air cargo unit
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced that they are developing MSC Air Cargo, which will be available from early 2023 onwards, once the first of four MSC-branded Boeing 777-200F aircraft are delivered.Read more
Maersk completes acquisition of Senator International
Danish integrated container logistics company Maersk completed the acquisition of international freight forwarding, shipping and logistics company, Senator International, which was announced on June 2nd, 2022.Read more
IATA: air cargo sees 9.4 pct demand rise in October
Demand for air cargo continues to hover well above pre-crisis levels as the demand constraints have eased slightly, the International Air transport Association (IATA) says in its latest report. Read more
Maersk expands air freight capacity with Senator International purchase
A.P. Moller – Maersk has lined up the acquisition of Senior International, a freight forwarding specialist with a significant air freight footprint. In an additional move to boost its own air freight capacity by adding...Read more
DHL: Ocean freight disruptions tighten air freight market
Disruptions the ocean freight market has spilled over into air freight market according to the latest DHL insight. The courier noted that both the demand and the rates are expected to remain elevated as capacity...Read more
Antonov Airlines flies fire trucks from Middle East to Central Asia
Antonov Airlines has completed the transport of three Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 fire trucks on a single AN-124-100M-150 flight from the Middle East to Central Asia.Read more
Chapman Freeborn and Antonov team up for mining job
AirfreightChapman Freeborn and Antonov Airlines have transported 370 tonnes of mining plant equipment from Melbourne in Australia to Brazil using three Antonov An-124 aircraft.Read more
Marc van Haaren to take over as CEO of Merzario
ShippingPRESS RELEASE – Marc van Haaren, who is currently the Sales Director Benelux of Hapag Lloyd, will start as the new CEO of Merzario. He will assume his new role from November 1st. Read more
Avia Solutions Group completes Chapman Freeborn takeover
Air freightPRESS RELEASE – Avia Solutions Group has completed the acquisition of UK-headquartered Chapman Freeborn Group. All customary approvals for this transaction have been obtained. The addition of Chapman Freeborn, a worldwide market leader for aircraft charter solutions,...Read more
Cargolux sets new heavy transport record to China
Air freightCargolux Airlines has delivered the largest single piece of freight it has ever flown into mainland China. The Luxembourg-based airline says there has been solid demand growth for this kind of transport over the past...Read more
Avia Solutions buys project cargo air specialist Chapman Freeborn
Air freightAvia Solutions Group has acquired the Chapman Freeborn Group, which specialises in the charter and lease of aircraft and handles a lot of large and heavy cargoes. Under the terms of the agreement, Avia Solutions Group...Read more
Sikorsky wins USD 1.1 billion US Navy contract for 12 heavy-lift helicopters
Air freightHelicopter manufacturer Sikorsky has won a USD 1.13 billion deal from the U.S. Navy to build 12 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters. The latest version of this aircraft, called the King Stallion, can lift up to...Read more
Mammoet opens new crane site in Leipzig
Heavy LiftMammoet Germany has opened a new crane site at Industriepark Mitte in the north of Leipzig. From this new location, the company, based in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, will intensify its crane and transport operations in Leipzig and...Read more