All articles by Damian Brett – Page 116
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NewsBolloré Logistics USA appoints new chief executive
Marc Sawaya. Source: Bollore LogisticsBolloré Logistics USA has appointed Marc Sawaya as its new chief executive as the firm looks to build on "positive growth".Sawaya will report to Bolloré Logistics chief executive for the Americas Yves Laforgue and has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain management, including ...
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How air passenger traffic impacts cargo capacity
The airfreight industry experienced record high rates in the spring of 2020. Around 45% of airfreight is transported in the belly of passenger planes, but with passenger traffic down, about 75% of airfreight capacity was removed from the market.The world is returning to the skies, but the effects of the ...
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NewsNew carrier Norse Atlantic selects Jettainer for ULD management
Source: JettainerRecently-launched Norse Atlantic Airways has selected Jettainer to provide ULD management services.Jettainer said that as well as providing the carrier with ULD management services, it will also take care of the repair and maintenance of all units. The agreement lasts for five years."This full-service support has enabled the airline ...
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ICAO takes aim at air cargo digitalisation with proposed task force
An International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) paper championed by India has proposed the creation of a task force to help drive efforts to increase digitalisation in air cargo.The United Nations (UN) organisation's working paper urges the creation of an Air Cargo Multidisciplinary Digitalisation Task Force to develop a strategy covering ...
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Cathay sees cargo volumes drop in July as challenges remain
Cathay Pacific reported a drop in cargo volumes again in July as it faces ongoing capacity constraints and operational challenges.The group's July cargo volumes declined by 17.2% year on year to 100,714 tonnes and were down 40.7% compared with 2019 levels.Cargo capacity in available cargo tonne km terms was down ...
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Aspire MRO to launch B777 conversion services
Aspire MRO has launched widebody MRO and Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion services.Aspire will operate six bays available for heavy widebody maintenance and B777 P2F conversions at the former American Airlines maintenance facility located at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.The facility measures 840,000 sq ft.Aspire said it had secured ...
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Volga-Dnepr Group ownership transferred to management
Volga-Dnepr Group founder Alexey Isaykin (Alexei Isaikin) has transferred ownership of the company to management.The exact structure of the group has not been clarified by the company, nor has the reasoning behind the decision.Two of the carriers associated with the group have had their aircraft stuck on the ground due ...
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NewsSea-air and product demand on the up at Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo is expecting recent strong demand for sea-air services to continue, whilst volumes transported through its various product lines have also soared over the past could of years.Speaking to Air Cargo News, Emirates SkyCargo vice president cargo commercial development Dennis Lister says the pandemic had helped accelerate the use ...
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NewsRAS wins new cargo handling contracts in Pakistan
Source: Menzies AviationHandler Menzies Royal Airport Services (RAS) - 49% owned by Menzies Aviation - has won several new cargo handling contracts in Pakistan.The company said that since Menzies acquired its shareholding, it has secured deals including cargo with airblue, Jazeera, AirSial, Fly Jinnah, the United Nations, flynas and British ...
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Silk Way West adds online booking with new site
Freighter operator Silk Way West has launched a new website that includes online booking and enhanced shipment tracking capabilities.The new site offers several new features, including newly integrated online booking services along with enhanced freight tracking and a CO2 calculator.Azerbaijan-based airline said that the online booking feature enables forwarders and ...
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NewsAzul Cargo selects Unilode for ULD management
Brazilian airline Azul Cargo has awarded a full-service ULD management contract to Unilode Aviation Solutions.Under the terms of the four-year agreement Unilode will supply digital containers and pallets in a hybrid ULD management model, where the containers are dedicated to the airline’s use and the pallets are provided from Unilode’s ...
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Scan Global Logistics targets automotive with AFL acquisition
Fast-growing Danish forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has acquired an automotive logistics specialist as it targets growth in the sector.SGL today announced the purchase of Germany-based AFL International Logistics and its sister US company American Freight Line.AFL specialises in automotive transport between the European Union and the US.Services include air, ...
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Shift back to ocean from air as rates lower and port problems ease
Over the last two years the air cargo industry has benefitted from a modal shift from ocean to air but leading forwarders have indicated that the trend started to reverse in the second quarter.CH Robinson and DHL Global Forwarding said that during the second quarter there was a shift back ...
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NewsAir cargo demand drops again in July as dark clouds gather
Air cargo demand fell for the fifth month in a row in July as the industry continues to face a "multitude of disruptions", according to CLIVE Data Services.The Xeneta-owned data provider said that during July air cargo demand dropped by 9% year on year and the dynamic load factor - ...
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Lufthansa Cargo expands network with additional freighters
Lufthansa Cargo is adding new flights to its all-cargo network as it continues to take delivery of freighter aircraft.The Frankfurt-hubbed carrier will add another B777 freighter into service at the end of the month, while a second A321F will begin flying in October.Lufthansa Cargo said delivery of the aircraft will ...
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IATA and animal charity develop pet transport recommendations during crisis
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International and IATA have published a set of recommendations to governments and supply chain players to assist in the transport of animals during times of crisis.The considerations are based on the IATA Live Animals Regulations and cover documentation, facility provision and collaboration.On documentation, the partners ...
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NewsNewcastle International targets cargo with new appointment
Aileen Wallace. Source: Newcastle International AirportNewcastle International Airport in the UK has appointed Aileen Wallace as cargo business development manager as it seeks to expand its cargo connections.Wallace will work with businesses and other key stakeholders across the region to further develop cargo opportunities from the north east’s largest airport.She ...
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NewsHermes appoints senior product manager
Terry McGregor, Hermes. Source: HermesHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has appointed Terry McGregor as senior product manager.Hermes said that the appointment is "part of a wider strategy to grow the company’s senior leadership team and strengthen technical expertise at the top level".McGregor will head the technology firm's product team in the ...
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NewsDB Schenker expands charter network with South America flights
Credit: DB Schenker/Marc WagenerDB Schenker has expanded its charter operation with flights to South America as it looks to provide stable supply chain operations.The weekly flight leaves Europe on a Sunday night operating on a route of Amsterdam (AMS), New York JFK (JFK) and Miami (MIA) on Monday before reaching ...
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Frankfurt reports drop in cargo volumes in H1
Europe's busiest cargo airport saw cargo volumes drop in the first half of the year as Covid lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine took their toll on cargo demand.Airport operator Fraport said that during the first six months of the year cargo demand declined by 11% year on ...