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British Airways' UK cargo handlers set to strike again
British Airways' (BA) cargo handlers in the UK are set to strike again over changes to pay and conditions.Nine days of discontinuous strike action (see timetable below) is due to start tomorrow (UPDATE: strike reduced to six days starting January 29) after talks between management and the union Unite collapsed.Late ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo gets to work on developing its Frankfurt hub
Lufthansa Cargo Center - Credit Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is getting to work on developing its logistics centre (LCC) at its home hub of Frankfurt.The airline's supervisory board has approved investments in a comprehensive infrastructure programme for the LCC.Work has already begun and is expected to be completed in 2028, the ...
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Dutch shippers warn of air cargo disruption due to new Covid-19 rules
Dutch shipper and logistics groups are warning that air cargo supply chains could face disruption as a result of new Covid-19 rules for travellers.On January 20, the Dutch government announced stricter measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus by those arriving in the country.The measures require passengers bound for the ...
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NewsDB Schenker expands airfreight charter network to three continents
Copyright Deutsche Bahn AGDB Schenker has extended its own-controlled charter network with a route covering America, Europe and Asia.The service was launched this week and runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US.It is ...
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DB Schenker restarts UK-Europe road services
DB Schenker will today restart road services between Europe and the UK after temporarily suspending them as companies adjusted to new paperwork procedures.The company said it will begin accepting general cargo shipments to the UK from today.However, DB Schenker emphasised the importance of making sure that documentation was in order ...
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NewsAMI makes Americas appointment as it targets growth
Adam Cooper, AMICargo wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has named Adam Cooper as its new head of sales, Americas, as it looks to grow in the region.Cooper joins AMI from United Airlines where his career spanned 15 years in both sales and operations roles.Most recently, he held the position of ...
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Qatar Cargo to offer capacity on WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its digital expansion by signing up to offer its capacity on booking portal WebCargo.The airline said it would provide forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity and e-booking on the platform.The rollout will begin with France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa and Spain on February 7.As part ...
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Forwarders say new US cargo security programme is a quick fix
US forwarders have warned that plans for a new US air cargo security programme could be a quick fix benefiting only a select few.Last Wednesday, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) met with air cargo stakeholders to outline proposals for a new security regime in line with incoming International Civil ...
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NewsLessor BBAM orders more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCFLessor BBAM will further expand its freighter fleet with an order for six B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, with options for six more.The agreement brings BBAM’s B737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15 and Boeing said also "highlights the continued strength of the e-commerce and express cargo market".The aircraft offers around 23.9 ...
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FedEx to cut jobs and integrate TNT air network in Europe
Express firm FedEx plans to cut jobs in Europe and combine air networks as part of the integration of TNT.The US logistics giant acquired TNT for €4.4bn in 2016 as part of its European expansion plans and has been integrating IT systems and air, road and ground networks since then.The ...
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UK-Europe air charter Brexit flights begin to pick up
Air cargo demand between Europe and the UK is starting to pick up as some truckers have put the breaks on services and additional paperwork is creating hold ups.Many had been worried that queues of trucks could form at Dover-Calais border as companies adjusted to new paperwork requirements as result ...
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NewsIAG Cargo makes commercial manager promotions
Freddie Overton, IAG CargoIAG Cargo has promoted Daniel Byrne and Freddie Overton to regional commercial managers.The internal promotions see Byrne appointed regional commercial manager for UK & Ireland from his prior role as area sales manager for the same region; and Freddie Overton appointed regional commercial manager for Europe & ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo to ramp up freight flights
Virgin Atlantic is planning to ramp up its all-cargo operations as demand continues to increase.The airline said that it plans to increase its cargo-only operations by 60% in January, adding an extra 12 rotations per week and bringing its weekly total to 33.The cargo-only flying includes daily flights between London ...
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NewsPolmans joins cargo community platform Nallian
Cargo community platform provider Nallian has appointed Steven Polmans as its chief customer officer.Polmans, who is well known in the air cargo industry and was previously director of cargo and Logistics at Brussels Airport and is currently TIACA chairman, will be responsible for accelerating the expansion of Nallian’s global network ...
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Leipzig/Halle expects another busy year for cargo after a record 2020
Leipzig/Halle Airport handled record air cargo volumes last year and it is expecting further growth in 2021.The German airport saw its cargo volumes increase by 11.7% year on year to a record 1.4m tonnes. Growth was particularly significant during the fourth quarter; in December, the amount of freight handled increased ...
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Cargojet looks to add its first B777 freighters
Canadian carrier and lessor Cargojet has raised C$350m to increase its fleet with more B767 freighters and to buy its first B777Fs.The airline said a portion of the funds, raised through a share sale, would be used to fund the purchase of five B767Fs for delivery in 2021/2022 and two ...
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Air Canada signs up for converted freighters as it targets air cargo
Air Canada will sell two passenger Boeing 767s to be converted into freighters before leasing them back as it targets growth in air cargo.The Montreal-headquartered company will sell two of its B767-300ER aircraft to ATSG-owned lessor Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM).The first aircraft will be inducted for conversion in March 2021. ...
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NewsDSV to develop new Stockholm logistics centre
DSV's planned new Stockholm CentreDSV will develop a new integrated logistics centre close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden.The forwarder said the facility is located close to the airport, railway and motorway and is driven by growth in e-commerce.The warehouse will occupy approximately 68,000 sq m and feature an automated ...
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NewsRVL Aviation expands fleet with Saab freighter
RVL Aviation Saab 340BFRVL Aviation has expanded its turboprop freighter fleet with the addition of a Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft from lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital.The aircraft, serial number 340B-223, is the first of a multi-aircraft commitment between Jetstream and RVL and will be used for ad-hoc cargo charter and operations ...
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NewsBrussels Airport appoints new director of cargo
Geert AertsGeert Aerts will succeed Steven Polmans as director of cargo and logistics at Brussels Airport in March.Aerts has been active in aviation for 17 years at CAE Inc, where he has been regional operations director for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, since 2014.At CAE Inc, he was responsible ...