March 2020

Lufthansa mulls cargo-only PAX flights while it cuts capacity

While announcing its 2019 financial results, Lufthansa said that it was considering using its idled passenger aircraft for freight-only flights…

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IAG offers PAX aircraft for cargo charter

IAG is offering its passenger aircraft to freight forwarders for cargo operations in response to the coronavirus. In a short…

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New online rate platform from Cargoguide

Cargoguide has officially unveiled its new online rate management platform as part of efforts to simplify rate management. The new…

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DAMCO moves into new Heathrow facility

Freight forwarder DAMCO has moved into a new 36,000 sq ft warehouse at London’s Heathrow Airport as part of ongoing…

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FedEx cancels outlook, prepares for capacity crunch

FedEx has cancelled its outlook for 2020 and has warned that airfreight capacity on the transatlantic will come under pressure….

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Qatar Cargo freighter services unaffected despite bellyhold cuts

Qatar Airways Cargo announced that its cargo operations — specifically, freighter flights — will remain unaffected following the Qatar government’s recent instructions…

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Schiphol open for freighters following slot rule change

Capacity constrained Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will be able to handle extra freighters following changes to slot rules in response to…

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AEI to convert B737 for Nauru Airlines

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) will provide Nauru Airlines with a 10-pallet position B737-300SF freighter conversion. The flag carrier airline of…

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DSV Panalpina withdraws 2020 outlook

DSV Panalpina has withdrawn its outlook for 2020 as market conditions remain hard to predict. The Copenhagen-based freight forwarder said…

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Etihad Cargo to expand freighter flights to key origins

Etihad Cargo is boosting freighter flights to Hong Kong, Hanoi and Singapore and several European destinations for the summer season…

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CEVA Logistics operates charters to maintain Asia-US supply chain

CEVA Logistics has contracted 86 freighter flights to help maintain the global supply chain as the coronavirus outbreak continues. The…

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China airfreight rates continue to surge

Airfreight rates out of China have rapidly increased over the last week, but thoughts are now turning to the impact…

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Neutral Air Partner adds 24/7 support desk

Air cargo network Neutral Air Partner has added a 24/7 support desk to help members trying to meet coronavirus challenges….

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IATA highlights airfreight’s importance in fight against coronavirus

IATA has highlighted the importance of airfreight in the global fight against the coronavirus outbreak and has called on governments…

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Delta Cargo launches charter services in response to COVID-19

Delta Cargo, the airfreight division of Delta Air Lines, has launched a charter operation to provide “safe and reliable transportation…

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Air Partner expects charter market surge

Charter broker Air Partner has urged companies to book cargo transport early to keep supply chains moving in light of…

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Volga-Dnepr Group ready to face market challenges

The Volga-Dnepr Group says it is ready to meet the current challenges faced by the air cargo market. In an…

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Virgin Atlantic takes drastic action to safeguard business

Virgin Atlantic has implemented a “drastic” cost cutting exercise as it takes measures to offset a slump in demand as…

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IAG looks at recruiting passenger jets to serve critical freight lines

IAG is considering recruiting some of its passenger aircraft for airfreight operations, to ensure that essential cargo supplies are maintained…

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Forwarders brace for transatlantic capacity crunch

Freight forwarders are bracing for capacity shortages on the transatlantic as airlines axe capacity between Europe and the US. Over…

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