February 2021

Airfreight rates remain elevated in January despite seasonal slowdown

Airfreight rates on key trade lanes declined in January compared with a month earlier but remain far above last year’s…

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AEI to carry out additional ten B737-800SF conversions for Aero Capital

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has been awarded a contract to carry out an additional ten B737-800SF freighter conversions for lessor…

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Menzies makes a series of cargo appointments

Menzies Aviation has made a series of appointments as it looks to looks to grow in cargo. Rory Fidler joins…

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TIACA and Pharma.Aero highlight importance of ‘air cargo community approach’ in vaccine transportation

TIACA and Pharma.Aero have jointly released a second report for the airfreight and pharma industries, which outlines best practices for handling…

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UPS sees revenues and profits increase as vaccine operations get underway

UPS posted increased revenues and operating profits in the fourth quarter of 2020 last year, as it started to transport…

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Airport Handling and Beta Trans team up on cargo at MXP

Airport Handling and cargo handler Beta Trans are teaming up at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to offer airlines at the…

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A record year for cargo at Miami International

Miami International Airport (MIA) set a new record for cargo volumes in 2020 thanks to an end of year surge…

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SpiceJet and EFL sign up with Tower

SpiceJet and freight forwarder EFL have signed up to use Tower Cold Chain Solutions’ temperature-controlled containers. Low-cost carrier SpiceJet said…

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Interview: Glyn Hughes — Prepared for the challenge

Glyn Hughes has switched roles but not focus following his departure from the IATA. He talks to Roger Hailey about…

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VIDEO: Qatar Cargo launches WeQare Chapter 2

Qatar Airways Cargo has continued to step up its sustainability efforts with a commitment to transport animals for free as…

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Air Belgium set to enter the all-cargo market

Air Belgium is set to enter the all-cargo market with four aircraft. The airline said that it will “soon introduce”…

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BA cargo worker dispute ends after agreement is reached

British Airways’ (BA) cargo handlers in the UK have reached an agreement with the airline following a dispute about planned…

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Air cargo charter demand picks up due to ocean freight issues

Charter broker Air Partner has reported a 50% increase in demand as a result of ocean freight supply chain issues….

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HNA Group set for reorganisation after bankruptcy filing

HNA Group will undergo a business reorganisation after creditors filed for its bankruptcy. The group, one of China’s largest conglomerates…

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Dubai launches Covid-19 vaccine logistics alliance

Dubai has launched a logistics alliance that aims to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate….

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo hopes for faster lead times with Norwegian seafood flights

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is extending its cargo-only network to Harstad/Narvik Airport in Norway, hoping to offer faster lead times to…

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