January 2022

B&H reports huge rise in OBC demand

There has been a “rapid expansion” in demand for onboard courier (OBC) services, according to aerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide….

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Cargo airlines urge US to swerve 5G “economic calamity”

Cargo airlines are amongst the signatories of a letter urging immediate action on 5G plans in the US to “avoid…

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E-commerce boosts Ontario’s cargo throughput

Ontario International Airport (ONT) saw air cargo volumes drop last year but remain above 2019 levels. Cargo shipments totalled more…

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Record cargo volumes at Frankfurt in 2021

Frankfurt Airport handled record volumes of cargo last year despite a reduction in bellyhold capacity. The German hub – which…

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Miami air cargo workers fired after shooting

US firm Cargo Force has fired four temporary employees after a shooting incident at its premises close to Miami International…

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Van Der Stichele switches to Air Partner

Pierre Van Der Stichele has moved to charter broker Air Partner from rival Chapman Freeborn to head up the firm’s…

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Air France KLM and Envirotainer partner on emissions

Temperature controlled ULD firm Envirotainer has joined Air France (AF) KLM Cargo’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as the carrier…

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Canada approves AEI’s B737-800SF conversions

Transport Canada Civil Aviation has approved conversion firm Aeronautical Engineers, Inc’s (AEI) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its 12-pallet position…

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Seko Logistics launches e-commerce unit

Seko Logistics has launched a new e-commerce business unit as it looks to grow cross-border e-commerce volumes. The new business…

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Freightos Group acquires 7LFreight

The Freightos Group has acquired North American rate management company 7LFreight. The deal means that the WebCargo booking solution will…

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FedEx seeks approval for anti-missile freighter technology

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing a proposal by FedEx to install an anti-missile technology on Airbus A321-200…

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Hong Kong Air Cargo invests in flight safety

Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) has signed a contract with ERGOSS to use its SARA web-based tools for flight data…

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Logistics groups urge Australian government to extend cargo support scheme

Australian logistics firms and shippers have called on the government to extend its Covid scheme to support air cargo operations….

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DHL GF roars ahead with lion transport

DHL Global Forwarding helped transport five lions and a tiger from Ukraine to South Africa as part of a conservation…

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Texel Air acquires first 737-800BCF

Bahrain-based Texel Air has acquired its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) that is also a first of its kind…

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ECS and Wiremind team up on technology

GSSA ECS and flight optimisation technology firm Wiremind are teaming up to launch a new cargo-focused digital technology developer. The…

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Delta Cargo adjusts domestic capacity

Delta Cargo is temporarily adjusting domestic capacity to “ensure that we can meet” customer service performance expectations. The company said…

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Flexport appoints head of Europe

Flexport has appointed Douglas Brown, currently vice president Flexport Asia, as the company’s new leader for Europe. Brown replaces Jan…

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Swissport acquires Aruba’s AGS Aviation Ground Services

Swissport has finalised the acquisition of AGS Aviation Ground Services in Aruba and its ground handling operations at Queen Beatrix…

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Air Cargo India event delayed

The Air Cargo India exhibition and conference has been moved back until later this year. The event had been due…

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