June 2018

Changi’s moderate May for cargo

Singapore Changi Airport’s airfreight throughput in May grew "moderately "at 1.8% to reach 180,490 tonnes, compared to the same period…

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Heathrow vote by MPs: Shippers’ lobby calls for yes vote

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s business organisation for the logistics sector, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to…

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Heathrow vote by MPs: Minister’s five point pledge on airport expansion

Chris Grayling, the UK Transport Secretary has today described Heathrow’s expansion as the "biggest transport decision in a generation", as…

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CH Robinson prepared for Brexit

Freight forwarder CH Robinson is preparing from the potential fall-out in additional Customs procedures as a result of the UK’s…

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Giraffes fly with Turkish Cargo

Turkish Cargo has relocated three young giraffes from Johannesburg to Tehran via an Istanbul connecting flight. During the flight, the…

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Asia cargo monthly: Demand continues to grow in May but utilisation slips

Asian airlines continued to see cargo volumes grow at a steady pace in May, but capacity additions mean that freight…

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FedEx in $6.6bn order for B767 and B777 freighters

US parcels giant FedEx Express has placed a new order for 12 Boeing 767 freighters and 12 Boeing 777 freighters,…

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Air cargo braces for the impact of trade tariffs

The introduction of trade tariffs is set to hit the air cargo industry, despite the possibility of an initial boost….

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Order, order: Monday vote by MPs on Heathrow expansion

The political dogfight over a third runway at London Heathrow Airport moves to the Parliamentary arena on Monday when Members…

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UPS in handshake deal with the Teamsters union

UPS has agreed a settlement in principle with negotiators for the Teamsters union, presenting ground staff and delivery drivers at the…

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Airport group says slot system needs revision

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has hit out at IATA’s take on a study commissioned by the airport group on…

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Avianca Cargo employee sacked after World Cup binocular incident

A Colombian employee of Avianca Cargo lost his job and faced a social media backlash after drinking a shot of…

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Nippon Cargo Airlines extends suspension of flights

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has extended the suspension of its flights for more than another week as the process of…

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Schiphol local rule for freighter operators rejected

The Dutch Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management has rejected the ‘local rule’ proposal for Amsterdam’s slot-constrained Schiphol Airport. The…

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Hong Kong and Paris airports sign MOU

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Groupe ADP of France have signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU) on strengthening cooperation…

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The American plane in Spain delivers precious artwork

American Airlines Cargo has transported priceless Spanish art from locations around the globe to San Antonio for the city’s tricentennial…

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VIDEO: Mercy Ships calls for air cargo industry support

Airbridge International Agencies (AIA) has become the first air cargo company based in the UK to partner with Mercy Ships…

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Call for industry standards to cut perishables cool chain waste

The air cargo community should drive its own standard for perishables logistics, without waiting for other groups and agencies to…

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IAG Cargo opens third round of Hangar 51 disruptor funding

Air cargo disruptors have a further chance to secure development funding from IAG Cargo, as the major European carrier seeks…

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WiseTech continues rapid expansion with move for Pierbridge

Rapidly expanding logistics software firm WiseTech Global announced its third acquisition in less than two months by purchasing parcel transportation…

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