September 2016

Freighters World: Africa and Middle East markets are flying high

ONE of Africa’s leading home based freighter operators is Ethiopian Cargo.“We have been leading the continent with (its) largest and…

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Freighters World: Filling the gap, the RJ100 targets a niche market

A ‘grand old lady’ passenger jet is looking for a new lease of life as a niche market seven to…

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Freighters World profiles Istanbul’s new mega airport in the making

If you had asked anyone in the air cargo industry a year ago whether Istanbul needed a new airport, or…

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Casini to replace Göntgens at Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has announced that Jacqueline Casini will become head of corporate communications from November 2016, replacing Michael Göntgens. Casini,…

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AMI links with South American airfreight wholesaler

Wholesaler AMI has opened a new office in Miami, its sixth US branch, and established a partnership with Craft Group,…

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IATA seeks US anti-trust immunity to maintain Venezuelan airlinks

IATA has filed a request for antitrust immunity with the US Department of Transportation which would allow airlines to discuss…

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UPS to expand 3D printing supply chain to Asia

UPS will roll out its 3D printer supply chain in Asia later this year following the launch of partner Fast…

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VIDEO: IAG Cargo to build new £55m premium product centre and launch time-critical product

IAG Cargo has unveiled plans to build a new £55m facility for premium freight and pharma at its London Heathrow…

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Dirk Reich planning to open consultancy offices next year

Former Cargolux chief executive Dirk Reich’s aviation consultancy is planning to open offices in Zhengzhou and Luxembourg at the start…

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Let’s do launch: Volga-Dnepr takes to the water with patrol boat logistics

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered four Mangust patrol boats to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in Far East Russia and also launched the vessels at…

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Damco in new division after AP Moller-Maersk strategic reshuffle

Danish maritime giant AP Moller-Maersk (APMM) has announced a strategic review of its business that will see its Damco logistics…

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FedEx sees profits improve despite TNT integration costs

FedEx saw first quarter revenues increase by double-digit levels during its fiscal first quarter while net income also improved as…

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DHL Express expands in Jakarta with new airport facility

DHL Express has launched a new €2m facility at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as its existing hub has reached capacity. The…

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American Airlines Cargo targets pharma certification

American Airlines Cargo is hoping to become the latest airline – and the first US carrier − to achieve IATA’s…

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New UN and WCO air cargo unit makes first bust

The World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) and ICAO’s new Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) has completed its first drug seizure. The…

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Ashgabat airport increases cargo capacity with new terminal

New air cargo facilities have been introduced in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan after the opening of a brand new international airport terminal….

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Call for closer cooperation along the air cargo cool chain

A rapidly growing market for global pharmaceuticals, already worth an estimated $1.1trn per annum, will require closer cooperation along the…

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Zehren takes on Cargolux pilots’ role

Cargolux Airlines has confirmed Claude Zehren as EVP and Nominated Person Flight Operations. Zehren took over all duties from his…

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CHAMP Cargosystems partners with CargoXS

CHAMP Cargosystems will be able to offer CargoXS’ Cargo Quality Center (CQC) system for warehouses to its clients after the…

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Emirates hopes to end perception Middle East hubs aren’t pharma cargo friendly

Emirates SkyCargo’s opening of a $190m dedicated pharmaceuticals handling centre at its Dubai home hub will help end a legacy…

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