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AIR CARGO

MSC Air Cargo to expand commercial team, ends deal with ECS

SC Air Cargo is enhancing its commercial
Mcapabilities and global presence,
emphasising its dedication to meet evolving
client needs. Jannie Davel, SVP of Air Cargo
at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company,
announced the termination of their partnership
with ECS Group effective February 15, 2024.
MSC Air Cargo previously collaborated with ECS
Group as their GSA in North America, Europe,
and Mexico. Additionally, MSC Air Cargo is
expanding its fleet by acquiring a fifth Boeing
B777 production freighter, slated to join its fleet
by the end of Q1 2024. Operating under the
Italian air operator's license obtained through
the acquisition of AlisCargo Airlines, this new
aircraft will be stationed in Milan, serving as MSC
Air Cargo's second European gateway.

Challenge Handling may manage 320,000 UPS adds two more

tonnes cargo at Liege in 2024 B747-8Fs, picked up through
Qatar, confirms UPS

n 2024, Challenge Handling sets a target cargo solutions. Launching two innovative
Iof managing 320,000 tonnes of cargo, apps—the Truck Slot Booking Application
supported by collaborations with MSC Air and Operational Handling Application—will
Cargo, Georgian Airlines, and Coyne Airways, streamline data capture, while truck loading
alongside existing partners Network Airline software enhances perishable handling.
Services, Magma, and Eurocargo. To bolster Challenge Handling will also be investing
operations, four new freighters will join the in electrical cars on the ramp, electrical
Challenge Group's fleet, with a focus on tractors, and other greener GPU
attracting third-party clients for tailored air equipment this year. atar Airways Cargo has
Qreportedly transferred its two
Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft to
United Parcel Service (UPS). The
company acquired two brand-
new 747-8 freighters directly from
Boeing, which were delivered to
Qatar Airways Cargo in September
and December of 2017. While the
airline declined to give details of
the nature of the transaction and
the intended customer, the Chief
Maersk launches fully digital airfreight booking solution Financial Officer (CFO) of UPS, during
an analyst call after the Q4 results,
.P. Moller–Maersk (Maersk) has confirmed that they have acquired
Alaunched a fully digital platform for two 747-8F from Qatar. In response to
air freight purchases, offering customers the inquiry about fleet information,
instant pricing for 70,000 connections Qatar Airways Cargo stated that they
across global airports. This online tool currently operate only one Boeing
streamlines supply chains, enabling users 747-8 freighter. Additionally, their
to book air cargo solutions conveniently. fleet includes two Boeing 747-400Fs,
With this initiative, Maersk advances in twenty-seven Boeing 777Fs, and one
connecting and simplifying its customers' Airbus A310F.
logistical operations.

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