August 2021

Border operating model: Airfreight explained

The government recently updated its Border Operating Model (BOM) document, which provides useful, plain-English information on how to navigate the…

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Putzger perspective: Perfect storm lessons for air cargo

It would seem that perfect storms can perfect themselves. Life in the logistics business since spring 2020 has been frequently…

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Menzies Aviation ramps up its focus on cargo

Three years ago Menzies Aviation decided to focus on growing its cargo business and it has plans to continue expanding…

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Air cargo revs up for changing automotive market

The airfreight industry is adapting its solutions to support the automotive sector, as more vehicles on the roads are electrified….

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DHL Asia prepares for e-commerce peak with larger freighter

DHL Express has expanded the freighter capacity of its Asia-based fleet as it prepares for the e-commerce peak season. The…

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European regulator extends temporary-freighter exception into 2022

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended rules allowing airlines use passenger aircraft as temporary freighters into next…

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Geodis leases aircraft to combat capacity crunch

Geodis has continued to expand its airfreight operation to combat capacity shortages by leasing an aircraft for the first time….

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Air cargo sector aids Haiti earthquake relief efforts

FedEx and charter broker Air Charter Service have helped move aid into Haiti following the devastating earthquake. The 7.2 magnitude…

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China cargo charter operations swing into action

Air cargo charter operations from China have been swinging into action over the last few days as Covid lockdowns continue…

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UPS utilises drones to deliver Covid-19 vaccines

Covid-19 vaccines are being delivered to medical practices by drones in the US for the first time. The drone flights…

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ACS reports record sales as cargo charters soar

Air Charter Service (ACS) reported record sales last year as demand soared at the broker’s cargo division as a result…

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Baxter Freight aims for expansion after strong first half

Baxter Freight will continue its recent recruitment drive after reporting an increase in revenues at the half-year point. The Nottingham…

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American Airlines Cargo adds ground transportation service for US pets

American Airlines Cargo will offer a home delivery service for pets travelling on its flights in the US through a…

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Urban Outfitters turns to airfreight as Vietnam lockdown impacts supply chains

Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has turned to airfreight to offset ocean supply chain disruptions and keep its products on shelves…

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Titan Aviation Holdings appoints SVP and CCO

Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has appointed Eamonn Forbes into the role of senior vice…

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IAI expands B777 freighter conversion programme with Etihad partnership

IAI is continuing to expand its B777 conversion programme through a strategic partnership with Etihad Engineering. The tie up will…

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Kargo Xpress to lease two B737-800 BCFs from Gecas

Kargo Xpress, the freight-focused start-up subsidiary of M Jets International, will lease two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) from Gecas. The…

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More than 150 A350 freighter sales a ‘good return’ for Airbus

Airbus will need to sell at least 150 examples of its A350 freighter for the programme to be considered a…

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Delays of seven days for Shanghai cargo while ‘super peak’ approaches

Shippers and forwarders are facing delays of up to seven days on air cargo shipments from Shanghai Pudong International Airport…

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Gulf Air renews contract for Champ’s Cargospot Suite

Gulf Air has renewed its contract with Champ Cargosystems for use of its Cargospot Suite. The multi-year agreement enables Gulf…

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