Mozambique Airlines (LAM) has debuted its latest addition to the fleet, a Boeing 737-300F cargo aircraft, aimed at fortifying the airline’s cargo operations. With a hauling capacity of 17 tonnes, this move is expected to bolster LAM’s cargo handling capabilities by 69 percent. Speaking at the ceremony introducing the new cargo service in Maputo, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Amilton Alissone (MTC), hailed the investment in the cargo aircraft
Category: Air Freight
Mozambique: LAM’s first cargo plane to start operating from March 25th
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is set to inaugurate its first cargo operations starting March 25th, utilizing a newly acquired Boeing 737-300F aircraft, as announced by the company’s general director to Lusa. With an investment of US$3 million (€2.74 million) in this venture, LAM aims to bolster its logistics capabilities. Primarily catering to domestic cargo needs and serving routes to South Africa and Tanzania, the introduction of the Boeing 737-300F
LAM to Expand Routes to Dubai and China Amid Restructuring Efforts
LAM, Mozambique’s state airline, is gearing up to introduce regular flights to Dubai and Guangzhou, China, by July, announced Theunis Crous, the airline’s general director. The move comes as part of LAM’s strategic plans to broaden its international network. Crous expressed optimism about the upcoming launches, stating, “We hope to launch flights to Dubai and Guangzhou within the next three months – in June or July.” He highlighted the airline’s
Etihad Cargo and WFS Forge Three-Year Global Cargo Partnership
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has entered a strategic partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a subsidiary of the SATS Group. This collaboration spans 12 major international airports, enhancing efficiency and service quality in key trade regions worldwide. Over the next three years, WFS will provide cargo handling services for Etihad Cargo, managing an annual volume exceeding 150,000 tonnes for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier. The
Munich Airport Leads German Freight Growth
Munich Airport stands out as the sole German airport to experience growth in freight transportation, reaching 90% of its pre-pandemic volumes from 2019. Data released by the German Airports Association revealed that Munich Airport achieved a notable year-on-year increase of 6.6%, handling 284,000 tonnes of cargo in 2023, while total volumes across Germany declined by 7.1%. The surge in freight can be attributed significantly to belly cargo, which saw an
IATA Certifies Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL for Environmental Excellence
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the full certification of Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) through its Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme. This certification was revealed during the World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong (SAR) this week, where Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL became the first cargo handlers from North Asia to achieve IEnvA certification. With this announcement, the total number of companies
Qatar Airways Expands Service to Nigeria with New Routes to Kano and Port Harcourt
Qatar Airways is enhancing its presence in Nigeria with the introduction of four weekly flights to Kano (KAN) in Northern Nigeria starting on March 2nd, and three weekly flights to Port Harcourt (PHC) beginning March 3rd. Both routes will operate via the country’s capital, Abuja. As reported by m.gulf-times.com, the airline currently offers two daily flights to Lagos and four weekly flights to Abuja, which will be increased to a
Global Interest Grows in Angola’s Airport Concession
Several international companies have submitted proposals to the government for the concession of management rights for the “Dr. António Agostinho Neto” International Airport (AIAAN). In recent days, these companies have conducted prospecting visits to assess the infrastructure’s potential and business opportunities. According to the Ministry of Transport, four European and American companies with expertise in airport management have acquired the specifications for the concession tender. They have also conducted technical
DRC grants traffic rights to Qatar Airways
The Qatari airline, Qatar Airways, has obtained traffic rights in Congolese airspace and could begin serving the DRC during the year 2024, the Congolese authorities announced on Tuesday March 5. The convention was signed in Doha, Qatar, during the visit of the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi to the Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. “As for the agreement that we signed to grant traffic rights to Qatar Airways, we
Menzies Aviation Partners with South African Airways for Cargo Terminal Operations
Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services company, has been selected by South African Airways (SAA) to manage all SAA Cargo terminal operations at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and Port Elizabeth International Airport. The appointment, initiated on December 1, 2022, with operations beginning in Cape Town, marks a significant step in SAA’s restructuring process post-business rescue. Professor John Lamola, SAA’s chairperson and CEO, emphasized