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NewsPort strike suspension relieves air cargo pressure but peak outlook remains tight
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockThe suspension of US port strikes until next year has helped relieve some of air cargo's peak season capacity concerns but questions remain regarding just how busy the next few months will be.TAC Index editor Neil Wilson said that there was a mixed outlook for how tight ...
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NewsSupernova Airlines adds 737-800SF
Copyright: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockUkraine-registered cargo carrier Supernova Airlines said it has added a Boeing 737-800SF to its fleet and is now prepared to begin charter flights outside of the European Union (EU).The airline, owned by New York-based logistics company Nova Global, has completed the process of adding the aircraft to ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo selects Hactl for Hong Kong handling
MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong. MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong.
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NewsAir cargo market records nine months of double-digit growth
August was the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth for the global air cargo market boosted by global trade growth, e-commerce demand and ocean shipping constraints.Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 11.4% compared to August 2023 levels, said IATA.Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased ...
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InsightsSAF leads the way for aviation emissions reduction but has its challenges
The International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that in 2018 2.4% of total C02 emissions came from commercial aviation
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NewsUS port strikes end as temporary agreement reached
US importers and exporters will be breathing a sigh of relief after dockers at US container ports last night agreed to return to work after three days of strike action. The industrial action was launched on Tuesday as the dock workers’ contract ended without an agreement on a new deal. ...
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InsightsHeavylift supply chains thrive
Moving outsize and extremely heavy loads by air is a specialist business and a thriving one, according to the carriers, freight forwarders and handlers that are experts in the sector. Qatar Airways Cargo operates a fleet of 28 dedicated Boeing 777 freighters, which offer the specialised capability to transport a ...
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Putzger Perspective: Canadian freeze for airlines
Air cargo operations have been tough in the Canadian market, though there are still ample opportunities for charter flights. The Canadian air cargo market is still waiting for its revolution. WestJet, which had promised to disrupt the frozen landscape, abandoned its quest to do so before this correspondent could figure ...
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NewsGlobalX partners with Airblox on Chicago-San Juan flight capacity
Next week US charter airline Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) will begin operating round-trip cargo charter flights between Chicago and San Juan
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NewsLufthansa Cargo chief operations officer steps down
Dietmar Focke. Source: Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo chief operations officer Dietmar Focke will leave the role on October 31. The cargo business said that a decision on a success will be announced shortly. Focke is leaving to take up the position of managing director at Lufthansa Industry ...
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NewsAir cargo charter brokers report rising demand as port strikes continue
Charter broker Air Partner has reported a pick up in demand related to strikes at US East and Gulf Coast ports, while Air Charter Service is expecting major airlifts if the strikes continue. Air Partner executive vice president for group charter and cargo Jon Corbi told Air Cargo News that ...
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More former Polar executives sentenced
The former vice president of marketing, revenue management and network planning at Polar Air Cargo has been handed a 32-month prison sentence for taking part in a massive, long running scheme to defraud the cargo airline of more than $32m in revenue.Abilash Kurien was sentenced by the US District Court ...
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NewsRates on key Asia trades flat but steady in September
Airfreight rates on the transpacific market were largely flat in September but are expected to pick up as the peak season approaches and as US port strikes are now underway. The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) calculated by TAC Index show that rates from Hong Kong ...
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SkyTeam Cargo announces Penseel as new chairperson
Airline cargo alliance SkyTeam Cargo has announced Peter Penseel of Delta Cargo will be the new chairperson of its cargo executive board.Penseel replaces Teddy Zebitz, Saudia Cargo chief executive, who has served two terms in the role since 2021.Penseel has more than three decades of experience in various roles across ...
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NewsAir cargo demand growth slows but October is a 'whole new ball game'
Air cargo demand growth slowed in September but there is an expectation that US port strikes will put extra pressure on an already busy market.The latest figures from data provider Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 9% year on year in September, a strong performance but down on ...
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NewsDHL Express links Hong Kong and Jakarta
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express is introducing new freighter flights between Hong Kong and Jakarta to cater for growing demand.The service will be operated by a 20-tonne capacity Boeing 737-800 freighter four times a week. The direct flight will also help speed up the delivery of goods.The service will transport shipments ...
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Asia Pacific freight load factor up fourth month running
The average international freight load factor for Asia Pacific airlines rose for the fourth consecutive month in August following more than two years in decline, but supply chain disruptions continue to blight operations.Preliminary August traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found international air cargo demand, ...
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Challenge expands in India with extra freighter flights
Liege-based Challenge Group will expand its freighter operation to India with the addition of flights to Delhi.The new flights will operate twice per week on Wednesdays and Sundays using Challenge's Boeing 767 aircraft, which have a capacity of around 52 tons.The service operates on a loop of Liege - Dubai ...
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Davel takes on CEO role at MSC Air Cargo
Jannie Davel has been appointed chief executive at MSC Air Cargo after having been in the role of senior vice president air cargo for the last two years.Davel said in a LinkedIn post on September 30: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as chief executive at ...