The air freight sector at Vienna Airport is experiencing a significant resurgence. In the first quarter of 2024, the airport handled 68,058 tons of air freight for both import and export, marking a 16 percent increase year-on-year. Compared to the pre-coronavirus levels in 2019, this represents a growth of 1,417 tons, or approximately 2 percent. The Pharma Handling Center also saw a notable rise, with a 6.9 percent increase to
Category: Central Europe
DAKOSY and dbh make German container imports more secure
A standardized digital release process for containers imported into German sea ports is being launched under the name “Secure Release Order.” This is intended to gradually replace the previously used PIN code-based process. Initiators DAKOSY and dbh expect to launch the introductory phase in the second half of this year. With the comprehensive digitalization of the release process, the two logistics software service providers want make pick-ups in German sea
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