Damian Brett
Damian has been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when he joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector. After a stint in PR, he went on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyd’s List - where he was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015.
Contact info
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- d.brett@aircargonews.net
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SF Airlines has launched a new freighter service to Oslo Airport as it looks to cater for e-commerce and seafood demand
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Chapman Freeborn has partnered with Ajex Logistics Services on cargo operations in Saudi Arabia as the charter firm looks to expand in the country
NewsTAM responds to Americas growth with new office
GSSA TAM Group has opened a new office in Mexico as it responds to strong growth for its business based in the Americas
NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds more 747 freighters on rising demand
Emirates SkyCargo has added two more Boeing 747 freighters as it anticipates further demand growth in the air cargo market this year
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NewsForwarder Seafrigo targets demand out of Vietnam
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Air cargo capacity grew by double-digit percentage levels last year, with bellyhold capacity recovering and freighter space remaining above pre-Covid levels
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NewsIATA calls for international coordination when addressing security threats
IATA has called for international cooperation when developing future security requirements following the introduction of "disjointed" security measures last year
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Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson to the role of vice president of its humanitarian and government division in the Americas
NewsBIFA: Trade and tech the focus for forwarders in 2025
UK forwarder association BIFA has outlined the main trends it expects to impact the forwarding market in 2025, with trade and technology topping the agenda
NewsAir India awards a range of handling deals to WFS
Air India has awarded and renewed a range of deals with cargo handler WFS at locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America
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Chapman Freeborn has achieved a steady footing in the air cargo market by diversifying its business with e-commerce and now aims to expand its niche products