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Aargus Global Logistics was conferred with the ‘Emerging Freight Forwarder for Ocean and Project Cargo’ Award at the recently held India Cargo Awards, the country’s topmost supply chain awards which helps create a platform to recognise those behind the success of the cargo and logistics industry. Amrit Lal Meena, Special Secretary (Logistics), Union Department of Commerce and Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Civil Aviation presented the award. Mahesh Trikha, Managing Director said, “I would like to thank India Cargo Awards for felicitating us at this prestigious event. Such award ceremonies are very important as it boosts the morale of logistics industry to perform better.”

Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) was conferred with the ‘Best Cargo Ground Handler’ Award at the recently held India Cargo Awards, the country’s topmost supply chain awards which helps create a platform to recognise those behind the success of the cargo and logistics industry. Amrit Lal Meena, Special Secretary (Logistics), Union Department of Commerce and Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Civil Aviation presented the award. AISATS is India’s leading gateway services’ company headquartered in Mumbai. It operates in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Manguluru airports. AISATS offers end-to-end ground handling services such as passenger and baggage handling, ramp handling, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, cargo handling services for general, perishable, transhipment, express courier, and special cargo.

Menzies Aviation announces several new ground services contracts in Mexico, where it now operates at 31 airports. The contracts are with American Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Flair Airlines, Frontier Airlines and TAG Airlines, and represent the strengthening of Menzies’ presence in the Latin American market. Menzies has won two new contracts with American Airlines, for the delivery of passenger, ramp, and cabin cleaning services at Chetumal, and for ramp and cabin cleaning services at Manzanillo. At Cancun, Mexico’s second busiest airport, Menzies is providing Aeroflot with passenger, ramp, and cabin cleaning services. John Redmond, Executive Vice President, Americas, Menzies Aviation, said, “We are excited to further expand our presence in Latin America with these new contract wins across Mexico, which highlight the positive reputation Menzies has built for providing safe, secure, and consistent quality service across the region. We look forward to continuing to strengthen and grow our relationships with each of these airlines in the future.”

Air Canada has purchased two new Boeing 767-300F freighters that are due to be delivered this year. The two factory-built freighters will be in addition to the eight Boeing 767-300s that are being converted for Air Canada Cargo operations. Earlier this month, Air Canada Cargo added its second B767-300ER freighter conversion. Air Canada Cargo’ first quarter 2022 revenue is up 42 per cent to $398m from the first quarter of 2021. Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo at Air Canada, said, “This announcement is a further signal of our long-term commitment to freighters as we continue to adapt and grow at Air Canada Cargo. These additional factory-built 767-300F aircraft will allow Air Canada Cargo to speed up the expansion of its freighter fleet, helping provide reliable, dedicated service to key cargo routes around the world, further bolstering the capacity provided by Air Canada’s mainline fleet.”

dnata and Qatar Airways Cargo have extended their partnership in Belgium. The multi-year extension of the contract will see dnata continue to deliver a range of cargo handling and road feeder services for the airline from its state-of-the-art facility at Brussels Airport (BRU). Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates a mix of 15 freighter and passenger flights each week to and from the Belgian capital. In 2021, dnata handled 25 per cent more cargo for the airline at BRU than in the previous year. Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of dnata Belgium, said, “We are proud to have earned the trust and loyalty of Qatar Airways Cargo with our reliable and safe services. We continue to invest in our operations to consistently provide world-class quality to the airline and its customers.”

Jet Freight Logistics announced ‘Mission Excel,’ a business transformation initiative which promises to bring 5x revenue growth in next five years. This business initiative is built on the 4 ‘Ps’ of business expansion – Product expansion, People & culture, Process automation, and Promotion of business. Under Mission Excel, the company plans to expand its wings from air/ ocean forwarding to last-mile delivery specialisation, adapting 4PL approach, offering surface transport along with custom clearance, and warehousing. Jet Freight has recently announced use of electric vehicle for its last mile deliveries promising sustainable future and environment-friendly approach ensuring seamless deliveries for customers.

Jet Freight Logistics announced ‘Mission Excel,’ a business transformation initiative which promises to bring 5x revenue growth in next five years. This business initiative is built on the 4 ‘Ps’ of business expansion – Product expansion, People & culture, Process automation, and Promotion of business. Under Mission Excel, the company plans to expand its wings from air/ ocean forwarding to last-mile delivery specialisation, adapting 4PL approach, offering surface transport along with custom clearance, and warehousing. Jet Freight has recently announced use of electric vehicle for its last mile deliveries promising sustainable future and environment-friendly approach ensuring seamless deliveries for customers.

Air India, now owned by the Tata group, has proposed to acquire the entire stake in no-frills airline AirAsia India, following which it intends to consolidate its airline businesses under a single roof. The company has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the country’s antitrust regulator, seeking approval to acquire the 16.33 per cent stake held by its joint venture partner, AirAsia Group. “The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the entire equity share capital of AirAsia (India) by Air India (AIL), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. The proposed combination will not lead to any change in the competitive landscape or cause any appreciable adverse effect on competition in India, irrespective of the way the relevant markets are defined,” Tata Group said in an official notice filed with the CCI.

The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) recorded the highest-ever cargo tonnage in financial year 2021-2022, despite challenging circumstances due to multiple COVID-19 waves. The BLR Airport processed an all-time high tonnage for a fiscal year since Airport Opening Day (AOD) of 411,513 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo, recording a growth of 26 per cent as against 326,643 MT in 2020-2021. International cargo recorded a 31 per cent growth, 271,988MT processed, as compared to 207,518 MT in 2020-2021. Domestic cargo grew at 17 per cent, with 139,525MT versus 119,125MT in 2020-2021.

Leading Indian freight forwarder, Continental Carriers was honoured with the prestigious ‘Most Dynamic Freight Forwarder During Pandemic’ Award at the recently concluded India Cargo Awards, India’s topmost supply chain awards which helps create a platform to recognise those behind the success of the cargo and logistics industry. Continental Carriers received the accolade for its outstanding performance, proficiency in handling air cargo during COVID-19 and its contribution towards the global logistics and air cargo industry. The award was conferred to Vipin Vohra, Chairman, Continental Carriers Group of Companies by Amrit Lal Meena, Special Secretary (Logistics), Union Dept of Commerce and Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor, MoCa at Crowne Plaza, New Delhi.