All articles by Damian Brett – Page 158
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Sinotrans the latest to sign up with AFKLMP Cargo's SAF programme
Airfreight specialist Sinotrans Global E-commerce Logistics is the latest firm to join the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme.Through the arrangement, the Sinotrans-owned company will offer a "green route" on Hangzhou-Amsterdam flights.AFKLMP said that its SAF Programme enables shippers and forwarders to a share of ...
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Qatar Airways Cargo adds US capacity to booking platform WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing the roll out of its capacity on the WebCargo booking platform with the addition of the US.From July 19, forwarders in the US will be able to conduct e-bookings with access to live rates and available capacity on the WebCargo platform.Bookings will be able to ...
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Teething problems in the US for new cargo screening requirements
Air cargo is facing delays in the US after stricter screening requirements were implemented for freighter shipments at the start of the month.New International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules mean that United Nation member states will be required to screen 100% of cargo before it is loaded on freighter aircraft, ...
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NewsAir cargo gains from rising prices in ocean shipping
High ocean freight rates caused by service disruption is helping push forwarders and shippers to use airfreight.In its latest market summary, airline association IATA said that air cargo is benefitting from "exceptionally congested" container shipping supply chains.It pointed out that the cost-competitiveness of air cargo relative to that of container ...
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US extends cargo-in-the-cabin exemption
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the exemption allowing airlines to carry cargo in the cabin of aircraft.The exemption had been due to expire on July 10, but Airlines for America and others petitioned the administration to extend the exemption for another year.They argued that cargo capacity was ...
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NewsBrannigan scoops deputy CEO role at Magma
Conor Brannigan. Source: Chapman Freeborn/Magma AviationUK-based freighter manager Magma Aviation has appointed Conor Brannigan as its deputy chief executive.Brannigan joins Magma after two years at Cargolux where he was director strategic alliances and market Development. Brannigan also spent almost six years at Etihad in a global cargo position and began ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation continues US cargo expansion in LAX
Menzies Aviation at Los Angeles. Source: Menzies AviationHandler Menzies Aviation has added extra cargo capacity at Los Angeles International (LAX) as it looks to expand in the Americas.Menzies said that it has expanded its cargo facilities by 40% at LAX with the addition of a new off-airport warehouse.The facility will ...
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NewsBBAM in for yet more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCF. Source: BoeingLessor BBAM has signed up for more B737-800 freighter conversions from Boeing as it looks to capitalise on the strong express and e-commerce markets.The company today announced the order of a further 12 B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, bringing its total orders and commitments for the aircraft to 31.The ...
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NewsIATA appoints new head of cargo
Brendan Sullivan. Source: IATAIATA has appointed Brendan Sullivan as its new global head of cargo with immediate effect, replacing Glyn Hughes who left the organisation in January.Since Hughes' departure, Sullivan has been acting global head of cargo alongside his role as head of cargo operations and e-commerce.IATA said that Sullivan ...
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Etihad Cargo continues digital drive with CargoAi partnership
Etihad Cargo has continued to expand its online offering by placing its capacity on digital booking platform CargoAi.The Abu Dhabi-based cargo business said that forwarders that use CargoAi will be able to start checking prices, schedules and quotes, and booking space on its flights through the platform from the start ...
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NewsCLIVE: Air cargo back on track for recovery
Source: CLIVE Data ServicesAir cargo demand returned to growth in June following a drop in May as a result of public holidays.The latest statistics from CLIVE Data Services show that air cargo demand in June increased by 1% compared with the same month in 2019 (used for comparison due to ...
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DP DHL ups forecast as it expects record Q2 profits
Deutsche Post (DP) DHL has reported record operating profits in its preliminary second-quarter results and upped its outlook for the year.The logistics and postal giant said its preliminary operating profit (ebit) for the second quarter has reached a record level of €2.1bn compared with €912m on last year.The company said ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo targets e-commerce with A321 conversions
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is targeting the e-commerce market with the conversion of two Airbus freighters to be used on intra-European servicesThe Frankfurt-headquartered airline today announced that two of its Airbus A321 aircraft would be converted into freighters to be operated by Lufthansa CityLine.They are set to join Lufthansa's fleet ...
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Airfreight market set to get worse before it gets better for buyers
Buyers of airfreight capacity should expect the market to get worse before it gets better, according to Bruce Chan, vice president of global logistics at investment bank Stifel.Writing in the Baltic Exchange monthly market summary, Chan said that belly capacity is not expected to return until 2023 at the earliest.And ...
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Menzies continues CEIV Pharma push with Melbourne achievement
Handler Menzies Aviation has received CEIV Pharma accreditation for its Melbourne base.The company said the accreditation is its second in Australia after last month the Sydney facility became the first handling agent in the Oceania region to achieve CEIV Pharma.Melbourne is Menzies’ second largest cargo operation in the Oceania & ...
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NewsInvestigation into B737-200 freighter crash underway
Courtesy of Flightradar24.comThe investigation into Friday's Transair freighter crash off the coast of Hawaii is underway as more details of the incident emerge.The US National Transportation Safety Board said the first team of investigators arrived at the site on Friday, with more joining on Saturday.The investigators are in the process ...
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NewsRhenus Canada appoints Matthews to top job
Chris Matthews, Rhenus Canada. Source: Rhenus GroupThe Rhenus Group has appointed Chris Matthews as chief executive of Rhenus Canada.Matthews has more than 25 years of management experience in the logistics industry. He was previously the chief operating officer for Rhenus Canada.In his new role, he will oversee the Canadian air ...
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NewsHellmann set for Innight Express acquisition
Tobias Maue, Tamás Aradi, Zoltán Csombok, Wilfried Hesselmann and Zsuzsanna Fazekasne Bencze. Source: HellmannHellmann Worldwide Logistics will acquire overnight express provider Innight Express as it aims for expansion in central and eastern Europe.The express firm is based in Hungary and Romania and the two shareholders, Tamás Aradi and Zoltán Csombok, ...
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FedEx reduces Liege hub job cuts
Fewer FedEx employees will be made redundant at its Liege hub as a result of demand increases and discussions with unions.The express giant had announced a series of job cuts in January as a result of the integration of the air network of TNT Express, which it purchased for €4.4bn ...