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The WACO System (WACO) has announced the addition of Rotra Air & Ocean as network members for Belgium and the Netherlands, Rotra Air & Ocean N.V. and Rotra Air & Ocean B.V. respectively.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the launch of the “Science of Container Management” social collaboration program with the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Tokyo, starting in April 2024. This initiative aims to address the complex and diverse challenges of the modern container industry through an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together experts from various academic fields for long-term collaboration between industry and academia.

Airobotics Ltd. (Airobotics), a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc. (Ondas), and HHLA Sky GmbH (HHLA Sky), a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), have announced a strategic partnership to enhance terminal operations, critical infrastructure, and industrial operations in Germany using advanced drone services. This collaboration aims to merge Airobotics’ autonomous drone technologies with HHLA Sky’s Integrated Control Center (ICC) and UTM platforms, bringing unprecedented automation and precision to drone operations.

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a leading provider of aviation services, has extended its contract with Freebird Airlines, a leisure airline registered in Turkey and Malta. Under the renewed agreement, BGS will continue supplying aviation fuel to Freebird at airports in Tallinn (Estonia), Kaunas (Lithuania), and Ostrava (Czech Republic) for another year, effective from April 1, 2024.

Kazakhstan became the first CIS country to sign an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and join the ACT-SAF program. The initiative aims to help achieve the goal of net zero emissions from international flights by 2050. 

Zurich Airport is expanding its runways and building a new cargo terminal. In January and February, 65,988 tons of cargo were handled, up 9.8% year-on-year and approaching pre-pandemic levels (71,508 tons in 2019).

Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its global network by inaugurating a new route linking Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, effective May 7, 2024. This strategic move establishes a vital connection between Switzerland and one of East Asia’s pivotal economic centers, renowned for its thriving electronics and high-tech industries. 

As a result of the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Armenia, key documents were signed aimed at strengthening transport cooperation between the two countries. Air carriers of both countries can now operate mutual flights without restrictions, which helps strengthen air ties and exchange passengers.

DACHSER’s air and sea freight division is undergoing a significant expansion, introducing new fixed Less than Container Load (LCL) connections between the port of Rotterdam and various Asian ports with scheduled departure times. Since late 2023, DACHSER has been establishing weekly LCL export connections from Rotterdam to ports in Shanghai, Nhava Sheva, and Dubai, alongside LCL import connections from Shanghai and Shenzhen to Rotterdam. The company plans to further augment these LCL connections throughout 2024, utilizing its own consolidated containers for the service.

Новая румынская авиакомпания Bees Airlines успешно выполнила первые полёты, получив все необходимые сертификаты и разрешения для начала деятельности. По данным Flightradar24, единственный самолёт компании, Airbus A320, совершил несколько рейсов между Бухарестом и Крайовой в период с 19 по 25 марта.