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Turkish Cargo aims to hit
US$10 bn in revenue by 2033
T
urkish Cargo, the cargo arm
of Turkish Airlines, aims
to increase its revenues to
US$10 billion by 2033. In the 昀椀rst
half of 2024, its global market share
rose to 5.8%, reaching a peak of
6% in May, up from 5.2% in 2023.
The company plans to expand its
cargo destinations to 120 by 2028
and 150 by 2033, doubling its cargo
ZIM and MSC form
strategic alliance
for Asia-US routes
昀氀eet to 44 planes. The SMARTIST
cargo terminal’s capacity will also
grow from 2.2 million tons to 4.5
million tonnes. Turkish Cargo aims
to raise the revenue share from
e-commerce and special cargo
services from 37% to 55% by
2033, driven by investments in
infrastructure, flight network,
and logistics technology.
IM Integrated Shipping
Zranean
Services and MSC MediterShipping Company have
DP World’s CNS and SeaRates unveil CNS
Enterprise to transform logistics
P World’s subsidiaries,
Community Network
Services (CNS) and
SeaRates, have launched CNS
Enterprise, a cloud-based service
suite aimed at transforming
logistics management. This new
platform integrates customs and
freight operations with SeaRates’
advanced ERP system, o昀昀ering a
uni昀椀ed solution for the logistics
and freight forwarding sector.
CNS Enterprise is designed
to streamline complex logistics
D
work昀氀ows by consolidating functions such as customs handling,
freight forwarding, and 昀椀nancial
management into a single platform. The suite includes features
for managing customs declara-
tions, cross-border movements,
CRM, and account management.
Scheduled to launch on October 22,
CNS Enterprise will also provide
billing, invoicing, quotation generation, document management,
tracking, and direct booking for
land, sea, and air freight. This
comprehensive solution is set to
enhance visibility and control
throughout the supply chain,
positioning CNS to strengthen
its presence and drive e昀케ciency
in the UK’s logistics sector.
Chicago Rockford Airport launches new GDPcertified pharma trade lane from India
C
hicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
has unveiled a new
GDP-certi昀椀ed pharmaceutical
trade lane from India, marking
a significant enhancement in
global pharma logistics. The
inaugural shipment, facilitated
by Penta Freight India for an
Indian pharma company, arrived
at RFD via a Maersk Air CargoMagma Boeing 747-400F, after
originating from Mumbai and
transferring through Maersk’s
Frankfurt hub. This initiative, in
partnership with Xperts Group
and Menzies Aviation, enables
faster and greener pharma
shipments, with direct 昀氀ights
reducing CO2 emissions and
costs. Zack Oakley, Executive
Director of RFD, emphasised
that the new route addresses
the increasing demand from
Indian pharma companies for
efficient and less congested
airport systems.
Cathay Cargo enhances courier service with
piece-level tracking and greater transparency
C
athay Cargo has revamped
its Cathay Courier service,
enhancing transparency
and tracking for urgent, small
shipments. The updated service
retains its speed, guaranteed
capacity, and customs clearance,
with added visibility through
piece-level tracking. Businesses
bene昀椀t from 昀氀exibility, with a
booking window closing 240
minutes before departure and
shipments accepted up to 90
minutes before take-off. The
service, available airport-toairport or with 昀椀rst and last-mile
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options, now features enhanced
track-and-trace capabilities, ideal
for high-value e-commerce and
important documents. The
upgrade, achieved through a
collaboration with Linex, o昀昀ers
seamless tracking integration and
improved customer experience.
announced a new long-term
operational partnership, set to
commence in February 2025,
pending regulatory approval.
This collaboration will enhance
services on the Asia-US East
Coast and Asia-US Gulf trades.
The deal, part of ZIM’s fleet
renewal programme, aims to
improve port coverage, service
quality, and operational efficiency. The agreement includes
slot swaps and vessel sharing
across six services and supports
ZIM’s decarbonisation goals with
the use of LNG-powered ships.
SGL strengthens
Latin America
presence with Blu
Logistics Brasil
acquisition
Global Logistics (SGL)
SBrasil,canhas expanding
acquired Blu Logistics
its footprint in
Latin America. The acquisition,
approved by Brazilian Competition Authorities, reinforces
SGL’s presence in the region. Blu
Logistics Brasil, founded in 2013
and based in São Paulo, operates with over 200 employees
across eight offices, offering
services such as air and ocean
freight, customs clearance,
trucking, and cabotage. With
revenue reaching B$570 million
and impressive growth rates
in recent years, Blu’s strong
operational platform will help
SGL extend its reach in Brazil.
This acquisition aligns with
SGL’s ongoing global strategy,
building on its recent expansions in Argentina, Colombia,
Chile, Peru, Mexico, and new
offices in Saudi Arabia.
