All articles by Damian Brett – Page 112
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding opens new South Africa transhipment hub
Executive Mayor, Tania Campbell and Clement Blanc, DHL GF. Source: DHL GFDHL Global Forwarding has opened a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, close to OR Tambo International Airport.The €7m facility includes offices, 10,000 sq m of warehouse space and temperature-controlled chambers.It will serve as a ...
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Magma Aviation benefits from demand for long-term freighter deals
Freighter operator Magma Aviation last year benefitted from demand for long-term contracts as companies looked to avoid space shortages by locking in capacity.In accounts just filed, the Avia Solution Group-owned company said that revenues in 2021 increased by 64% year on year to $380m and profits improved by 9.7% to ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints Ang in industrial role
Janet Ang. Source: Crane Worldwide LogisticsFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president of industrial as it looks to strengthen its focus on the sector.The forwarder said that Ang will drive the strategic direction of its industrial sector, supporting the development of "additional integrated supply ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal adds new Japan service centre
Source: Peli BioThermalTemperature-controlled packaging and ULD firm Peli BioThermal has opened a new service centre close to Tokyo's Narita Airport.The company said that the new centre will serve Japan’s thriving biotech sector, adding that Tokyo is home to a number of leading healthcare companies including Takeda, Astellas Pharma, Pfizer Japan, ...
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NewsGeodis appoints Delcroix to focus on CSR
Virginie Delcroix. Credit Thomas Lasné. Source: GeodisFreight forwarder Geodis has appointed Virginie Delcroix as executive vice president, sustainable development.Delcroix will report to Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard and has been appointed in response to the firm's focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR).Prior to her appointment, Delcroix had since 2017 been ...
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IAG Cargo approves Envirotainer's Releye units for pharma
IAG Cargo has become the latest airline to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RLP and RAP ULDs to transport pharma products on flights.The cargo division said that the recently launched containers would be utilised on its Constant Climate cold chain service.John Cheetham, chief commercial officer, IAG Cargo said: “Temperature-controlled ...
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UK customs offers continued use of CHIEF in urgent cases
UK customs (HMRC) will allow companies to continue using the CHIEF declaration system if they have a valid reason beyond the planned switchover date.The existing CHIEF declaration system will be switched over to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) on September 30, but HMRC said that companies will given the opportunity ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo prepares to add capacity to portal CargoAi
Source Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has launched a pilot project in three countries as it prepares to add its capacity to online booking portal CargoAi.As part of the pilot, marketplace users in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain will have access to routings and capacity information on all Lufthansa Group airlines serving ...
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ASL sees revenues soar on the back on long-haul cargo
Aircraft lessor ASL Aviation Holdings reported "strong" financial figures last year on the back of its long-haul cargo operations.The company reported a 24.4% year-on-year increase in revenues to €1.1bn, while profits reached €43.6m."The year saw strong performances across all business segments with ASL’s long-haul freight routes, particularly between Europe and ...
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NewsKalitta and Cargo Choice hope new Ecuador flights will bloom
Source: QuiportKalitta Air has launched new freighter flights from Ecuador to the US in partnership with GSA Choice Cargo as they look to meet demand for flower transport.The flights operate between Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito and Miami International twice per week, utilising B747-400 freighters.“Choice Cargo is pleased to ...
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NewsHong Kong Airlines extends with Swissport
Source: SwissportHong Kong Airlines is extending its ground handling partnership with Swissport at two Japanese airports.The new partnership runs until 2025 and covers cargo and ground services at Kansai Airport near Osaka and at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport.“We are pleased to extend our successful partnership with Hong Kong Airlines in ...
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Schiphol boss resigns after latest round of flight disruption
Schiphol Airport chief executive Dick Benschop has resigned from the role after further disruption at the Dutch hub due to staff shortages.Benschop on Thursday said he would leave the role after he received criticism over the chaos at the airport over the summer and again this week."A lot of attention, ...
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NewsCargo Start creates new business development role
Giovanna Cardinali. Source: Cargo StartAir cargo data firm Cargo Start has appointed Giovanna Cardinali in the newly created position of director of strategy and business development.Cardinali will be accountable for the development and implementation of the company's global commercial strategy, by overseeing the company’s sales, business development, marketing and product ...
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NewsDHL: Trade volumes stay strong despite global shocks
Global trade bounced back quickly following the Covid-pandemic and remains strong despite the war in Ukraine and rising cost of living, according to the DHL Trade Growth Atlas 2022.The report, which was produced in conjunction with New York University Stern Business School (NYU Stern), found that the Covid pandemic had ...
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Maersk Air Cargo starts regulatory process for US flights
Shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has applied to the US Department of Transportation to have the foreign air carrier permit of subsidiary Star Air transferred to its new Maersk Air Cargo business.In filings seen by Air Cargo News, the company has applied to amend and reissue Star Air's foreign air carrier ...
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Forwarder deugro sells its Russian business
Project forwarder deugro has sold its Russian business following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.The company said that the deal was completed on September 5 and the sale was a buyout by former local management."This concludes deugro’s intent of divesting its interests in Russia since the advent of the war ...
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Freight data platform Xeneta raises funding to expand
Sea and airfreight data provider Xeneta has raised $80m in funding that will be used to expand its commercial team and invest in developing the platform.Xeneta, which acquired airfreight data firm CLIVE Data Services in January, said the investment was led by private equity advisory form Apaz, with participation from ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal launches new tailored service
Source: Peli BioThermalTemperature-controlled packaging firm Peli BioThermal has launched a new service that uses data analysis to decide which packaging is best for a customer's requirements.Crēdo Go customers work with a product specialist at the company to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction based on customer-specific data points that ...
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Schiphol hit by staff shortages with airlines asked to cancel flights
Schiphol Airport on Monday asked airlines to cut flight numbers after being again hit by staff shortages.The Dutch airport asked several airlines to cancel flights between 16:00 and 23:00 on September 12 due to security staff shortages."After weeks of improvement, Schiphol did not expect to have to take these measures ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo positive about new Guangzhou flights
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the addition of new passenger flights to China in October.The two weekly flights to Guangzhou will utilise B777 aircraft offering 30 tonnes of bellyhold cargo capacity per flight.Etihad said it would be the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and ...