September 2018

NCA to resume first transpacific freighter service

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has resumed one of its transpacific services as its fleet continues to come back online following…

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NCA considers freighter fleet reduction after safety investigation

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) is considering no longer operating its three B747-400F aircraft in response to a business improvement order…

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Egyptair’s newly-converted A330-200 freighter makes its debut call

Germany’s Cologne-Bonn airport played host to Egyptair’s newly converted Airbus A330-200P2F freighter which was making its first commercial flight. The…

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Asian cargo monthly: Carriers see demand grow in August

Asian air cargo demand continued its “good momentum” in August but growth is expected to flatten in September as a…

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Crane Worldwide takes aim at the middle ground

Crane Worldwide Logistics recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. In that time president and chief executive John Magee has watched his…

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Express firm Blue Dart to extend delivery network to every home in India

Indian express airline and parcel delivery firm Blue Dart has revealed plans for a network expansion that will enable it…

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Air Partner and Antonov in typhoon Mangkhut response

Charter broker Air Partner and Antonov Airlines helped transport relief supplies to the US island of Guam following Super Typhoon…

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FTA welcomes Brexit ‘no-deal notice’ for aviation

UK supply chain organisation Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the government’s publication of no-deal notices outlining the potential impact…

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Zencargo raises $4m for investment

Digital forwarder Zencargo has raised $4m that will be used to invest in new developments and expand its presence in…

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Swissport targets expansion in Germany with Apron acquisition

Cargo handler Swissport has pounced on rival Apron as it looks to expand its presence at Stuttgart and the wider…

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Tariffs yet to hit Asian air cargo but concerns remain

Airlines recorded “firm” growth in cargo volumes in August with no signs that the imposition of tariffs is having an…

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Hong Kong airport sees cargo return to growth in August

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw cargo traffic return to growth in August after volumes were flat in July. The…

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Work starts on Budapest’s Cargo City

Construction work has started on Budapest Airport’s (BUD) new dedicated freight centre, Cargo City, with the facility due to be…

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World’s top cargo airports: Hong Kong and Memphis top the rankings

The world’s top 20 airports saw cargo demand increase by 6.8% year on year in 2017, with Hong Kong topping…

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What would a merger between Emirates and Etihad mean for cargo?

Rumours that Emirates could take over loss making Middle Eastern rival Etihad have been circulating for a while now but…

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ECS Group steps up digital transformation with Millet appointment

ECS Group has hired Cédric Millet as chief strategy and digital officer as it looks to further develop its digital…

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Bellekens takes top job at TCR ground support services group

Tom Bellekens has been appointed chief executive of TCR, the Brussels-based ground support equipment (GSE) services provider, taking up the…

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Tigers adds to its e-commerce stripes in China and Malaysia

Global e-commerce fulfilment expert Tigers has opened an office in Suzhou, China, and a fulfilment centre in Selangor, Malaysia, to…

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Animal transport specialist Devarez joins AirBridgeCargo

Juan Devarez, with extensive knowledge and sales experience of live animal transport worldwide, has joined the Russian-owned AirBridgeCargo from the…

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Top 25 Cargo Airlines 2017: FedEx leads the pack while Qatar edges higher

FedEx extended its position as the world’s busiest freight-parcel carrier in 2017 (see table at end of article), while Emirates…

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