Airblox welcomes Avianca Cargo capacity

Freight forwarders on the Airblox platform can now search and book capacity on Avianca Cargo flights. Procurement specialists can find listed capacity on lanes between Miami and Bogota, as well as transAtlantic lanes between London Heathrow-Bogota and MadridBogota.

Airblox allows instant access to multiple airlines’ capacities, the ability to book days or months in advance, as well as financial solutions with payment extension options. Signing up on the platform is free and available for businesses of all sizes

Atlas Air welcomes 2nd freighter for MSC Air Cargo

Atlas Air took delivery of a Boeing 777200 Freighter on 20 July, which it will operate on behalf of customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement.

This is the second of four B777-200 freighters that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, which will complement its existing weekly service. The company offers around-the-world service to airports in Mexico City (NLU), Indianapolis (IND), Liege (LGG), Seoul (ICN) and Xiamen (XMN).

“Building on the successful launch of MSC’s Air Cargo Solution, we are very pleased to welcome this second 777 delivery as part of our long-term strategic partnership. We expect our remaining two 777 aircraft to be delivered in the fourth quarter,” said Michael Steen, Atlas Air chief.

GEODIS secures expanded road network to China

GEODIS is expanding its road/ trucking network in Southeast Asia and has launched a new route from Singapore to Shenzhen on 23 August, connecting the city state, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, all the way to China.

The logistics operator has made significant investments on security, including equipment and processes involving IoT, for transporting highvalue shipments securely throughout the road network, particularly for the high tech, semiconductor, automotive, engineering, retail, and FMCG sectors.

The road network integrates with major air and seaports as a possible multimodal option and can be monitored round the clock by a command center. Plans are underway to subsequently extend this to Hong Kong and Indonesia later on via an intermodal road-sea service. GEODIS said investments have also been made to increase service frequency and enhance its capabilities with dedicated customs brokerage and trade compliance teams at major border crossings to facilitate the seamless movement of goods.

Guillaume Halleux takes top commercial post at Swissport

Air cargo executive Guillaume Halleux has joined Swissport International AG as chief commercial officer and member of the executive leadership team, effective 18 September. With over 25 years of experience, the new commercial chief joined Swissport from Qatar Airways Cargo, where he previously served as cargo chief and cargo vice president for Asia Pacific.

Swissport said Guillaume will be in charge of executing the group’s commercial agenda in developing existing and building new client relationships and driving the