delta-cargo

Delta Named “Cargo Carrier of the Year”

For the second consecutive year, Delta Cargo has been awarded Cargo Airline of the Year at the Atlanta Cargo Awards. The annual award is based on the most tonnage handled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Delta handled a total of 134,000 tons at Atlanta, making it the airport’s top carrier for 2016. October 2016 was the month with the highest tonnage at 13,000 tons. “Delta is committed to growing the communities it serves ... [+]

Delta Cargo Approved To Carry Envirotainer RAP e2

Following the award of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma logistics Certification in July, Delta Cargo announced its approval for the carriage of the Envirotainer RAP e2 in Delta’s domestic and international widebody aircraft. Delta Cargo officials describe this container as ideal for shipments requiring strict temperature control ... [+]

Delta Cargo Opens Cargo Control Center

Delta Cargo today announced the official opening of its Cargo Control Center (CCC), which will support daily cargo operations across the globe. The new Atlanta facility provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cargo transportation and management, with the ability to track air shipments, trucks, mail, and freight - domestically ... [+]

Shawn Cole Named Vice President of Delta Cargo

Delta Air Lines has named Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. Cole is responsible for ensuring that the airline's logistics division continues to deliver on superior commercial, financial and operational performance. He joins the leadership team at a time when Delta Cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation ... [+]

Delta Cargo Launches Real-Time GPS Tracking for DASH Critical & Medical Same Day Shipments

Delta Cargo is introducing DASH Critical & Medical, the first fully GPS-enabled, same-day product offered by a U.S. freight carrier. The new service provides real-time tracking and monitoring of any eligible shipment, and customers can ship items up until 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure. DASH Critical & ... [+]

Delta Cargo and Air France-KLM Cargo introduce more routes

Delta Cargo and Air France KLM Cargo are further cementing their relationship within the North Atlantic Joint Venture (NAJV) by transitioning responsibility for sales and customer service in France and Germany to Air France-KLM. Effective June 1, 2016, Air France-KLM Cargo became responsible for all sales activities, bookings and enquiries for ... [+]