All articles by Damian Brett
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NewsWFS wins tender for new Heathrow air cargo facility
Handler cites 28% volume surge in first half of 2025 and airport's strategic trade importance as drivers for 2027 warehouse launch
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NewsMenzies launches Belgian operations with LATAM Cargo contract
Ground handler begins operations at Brussels under a seven-year licence, supporting 15 weekly turns across LATAM's Europe-Latin America network
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NewsYusen Logistics expands in healthcare with latest acquisition
Yusen Logistics Europe has acquired four Walden Group subsidiaries to create a dedicated healthcare platform across the European market
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NewsCargolux selects EFC Aviation for Calgary handling
Cargolux has appointed EFC Aviation to handle its weekly 747-8F service at Calgary, effective 1 February, following market shifts at YYC
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NewsEuropean Union confirms new custom duty on e-commerce packages
EU to charge €3 per item on e-commerce parcels under €150 from third countries, closing duty-free loophole ahead of 2028 customs reform.
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NewsFedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding
Carrier shifts volume to alternative aircraft and third-party lift as 25 MD-11Fs remain out of service through peak season
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NewsFiege wins deal for cargo handling at Cologne Bonn Cargo Center
Ground handler Fiege Air Cargo Logistics will assume all general cargo handling at Cologne Bonn from 1 January, replacing dnata.
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NewsSwissport gains CEIV pharma certificate in Düsseldorf
Handler cites shift toward biologics and temperature-sensitive therapies as primary driver for cold chain infrastructure investment
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NewsATSG announces new CEO
Freighter lessor ATSG has named Greg Mays as president and CEO, replacing Mike Berger who retires after a seven-year tenure at the company
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NewsDnata adds centralised screening at DXB
Ground handler dnata has opened a centralised screening control room at Dubai International Airport, consolidating X-ray operations remotely
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NewsBIFA urges UK forwarders to incorporate new Standard Trading Conditions
Freight forwarders have two weeks to adopt revised standard trading conditions, reflecting increased customs activity and commercial risks
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NewsReports: Apollo considers sale of Atlas
Private equity firm Apollo is exploring a potential sale of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings at a $12bn valuation, according to a Bloomberg report
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NewsK+N and Swiss partner on synthetic SAF
Forwarder secures synthetic fuel supply from 2027 under five-year deal with Swiss WorldCargo, targeting supply chain emissions reduction
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NewsOman Air Cargo looks ahead to new Southeast Asia service
Carrier adds four-times-weekly 737 MAX service to Singapore from 2 July, targeting high-tech goods and perishables via key Asia gateway.
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NewsNegotiable air cargo document adopted by the UN
Convention enables cargo to be bought, sold or used as collateral during transit across rail, road and air modes, addressing trade finance gap
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NewsCEVA swoops on project logistics firm Fagioli Group
CMA CGM-owned CEVA Logistics has agreed to acquire project logistics specialist Fagioli Group as part of its strategy to expand in strategic sectors
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NewsWorldACD: Spot rates on the rise in December
International spot rates increased 3% to $3.01 per kg in the first week of December, led by a 11% rise from Africa origins, though peak season remains subdued
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NewsIATA survey suggests ONE Record readiness
Survey data indicates 70% industry awareness of ONE Record, with 50% expressing implementation readiness as the standard becomes IATA's preferred choice
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NewsNippon Cargo Airlines and mas add new block space partnership
Nippon Cargo Airlines and mas have launched a block space agreement on their transpacific and North American operations
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NewsCathay’s new cargo head reports solid peak season volumes
Cathay Pacific's new cargo director reports stronger than expected peak season performance, despite e-commerce policy headwinds