Archived Delta Cargo News

• Delta Cargo announces the launch of an exclusive marketing agreement with OnAsset
  January 26, 2012
  Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced a marketing agreement with OnAsset Intelligence, a leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless asset tracking solutions, to promote an integrated platform for air shippers to view GPS location information on deltacargo.com. Read complete press release.

• Neel Shah named to IFW-Lloyd's List of Top 100 Most Influential People
  January 9, 2012
  Neel Shah, SVP and Chief Cargo Officer, was recently named to IFW-Lloyd’s list of top 100 most influential people in the global freight business. This list highlights key people from all sectors of the freight industry that have demonstrated the ability to innovate, a commitment to the industry's good as a whole, and exemplary leadership in the highly uncertain nature of the current economic climate. Read complete article.

• Delta Cargo Recognized for the Movement of Human Remains
  October 24th, 2011
  In a recent article in the NY Times, Andy Kirschner, Director of North America Sales - Cargo, discussed how the Delta Cares division has effectively coordinated flights for the remains and passengers heading to funerals for over 30 years. Read complete article.

• Delta Cargo in Atlanta Announces Facility Changes
  October 14, 2011
  In our continuing effort to improve customer service, Delta Cargo in Atlanta is making significant changes to our facility and operational process that we would like to share with our local customers. Read complete details. (PDF)

• Delta Cargo launches Variation Wheels car shipments
  September 16, 2011
  

  Delta Cargo has launched the new Variation Wheels product, which allows Delta to transport cars on international flights. Variation Wheels will be available on Delta’s international flights from Atlanta, New York-JFK and Detroit that operate using a Boeing 767-400 or 767-300 aircraft.
  
  The program is tailored for car manufacturers who ship to or from the U.S. “This is an exciting new product, and we anticipate strong demand from car manufacturers and shippers across the transatlantic, generating substantial additional revenue to Delta,” said Neel Shah, s.v.p. and chief cargo officer. Click here (PDF) for more details.

• Flight Number Conversion for Delta Flights Exit Amsterdam
  June 13, 2011
  Beginning June 13, 2011, all remaining Delta flights exit AMS will be converted to reference the actual Delta flight number for all import processes at the arriving U.S. gateway. Click here (PDF) for more details.