All articles by Damian Brett – Page 75
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Heathrow cargo tunnel set to re-open
The Heathrow cargo tunnel that has been closed over recent days is expected to re-open on October 5.The tunnel connecting to terminal four (T4) was closed on October 2 due to a “life safety issue”, causing airlines to warn of potential delays and re-routing of cargo.However, an airport spokesperson has ...
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NewsFreightor lessor ATSG appoints Berger as president
Mike Berger. Source: Business WireFreightor lessor ATSG's board of directors has elected Mike Berger, currently chief strategy officer, as its new president.Berger took over the role on October 1 and in the new role will lead "ATSG's transformational growth".He will be responsible for aligning the business operations with the company's ...
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Heathrow cargo tunnel closure set to cause delays
There are warnings of potential delays to cargo at Heathrow after a safety issue resulted in the temporary closure of a tunnel linking the cargo terminal area (CTA) with terminal four (T4).In an operational advice notice, the airport said that the tunnel was closed due to a "life safety issue" ...
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InsightsFreighter conversion market turned on its head
Within months the freighter conversion market flipped from overdrive to low gear. The return to expansion mode will be much slower. Just in case you are looking to convert a Boeing 737-800 into all-cargo configuration, finding a slot on a conversion line should not be a problem. Aeronautical Engineers Inc. ...
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InsightsEthiopian adds Gatwick flights with UK freighters on the horizon
Ethiopian Airlines will add a third UK airport to its network next month and its cargo division is looking forward to the possibility of freighter flights to the country in the future.Speaking to Air Cargo News, Ethiopian Airlines area manager for the UK and Ireland Henock Woubishet said that on ...
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NewsAir Charter Service adds Greater China region
Wanny Wu and James Royds-Jones. Source: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has restructured its operations across Asia Pacific, adding a Greater China region.The new region will consist of the charter firm's Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices and will allow the company to "better focus on each unique market in the ...
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NewsQatar Airways adds Warsaw freighter flights
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has added freighter flights to Warsaw as it continues to expand in eastern Europe.The new weekly Boeing 777 freighter service began on October 1 and will add 100 tonnes of capacity per week to its existing 10-times-per-week bellyhold operation.In total, the carrier will offer ...
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NewsGCL grows risk management expertise
Photo: Global Critical LogisticsGlobal Critical Logistics (GCL) has appointed Amanda Barlow as vice president of risk management and business affairs.In her new role, Barlow will manage the group's various insurance programmes and the company’s global ATA Carnet programmes to "promote future growth and provide subject matter expertise across the company’s ...
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NewsAirfreight rates continue to rise in September
Airfreight rates finally showed signs of improvement in September (see dashboard at end of article) and further increases have been recorded in the first week of October.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that average rates - spot and contract - paid by forwarders from Hong ...
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NewsSGL plans to continue acquisition spree after Portugal purchase
Lars Syberg, Scan Global Logistics, and António Beirão, FLS. Source: Scan Global LogisticsFast-growing Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of Portugal-based FLS and has more planned in the coming months.SGL said that the purchase of FLS would strengthen its position in the government and ...
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NewsSpecial cargo volumes a bright spot in overall market declines
The transport of special air cargo products has been the bright spot in a depressed air cargo market over the first eight months of the year.Statistics from WorldACD show that the verticals vulnerable/high-tech (+7%); valuables (+2%); perishables (+4%) and live animals (+5%) have all recorded improvements in volumes in the ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Qatar Airways Cargo helps move world's loneliest lion
After enduring five years of isolation in an abandoned Armenian zoo, Ruben, known as the world's loneliest lion, embarked on a remarkable journey of rehabilitation in Free State, South Africa, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Animals Defenders International (ADI) and Qatar Airways Cargo.Ruben, who was left behind when a ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: CPK Airport's Green Energy Revolution
In an era where the sustainability of transport sectors is not just an aspiration but a necessity, pressing concerns about the geopolitical implications of energy dependency are becoming increasingly evident. The global aviation industry, traditionally seen as one of the major consumers of energy, is at a crossroads.Faced with decreasing ...
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NewsB&H expands in Australia with new office
Source: B&H WorldwideAerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has further expanded its operations in the Oceania region with the opening of a new office in Brisbane.The new facility is located close to the city's airport and has been operational since September 18."The Queensland state is a key growth area for aviation ...
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EASA cancels stricter fatigue regime for EFW A321 freighters
Europe’s safety regulator has cancelled a directive tightening time limits to check Airbus A321 converted freighters for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box area.The September 12 directive had emerged after stress and load calculations for A321 freighters were performed by conversion specialist EFW.These calculations had been prompted by an ...
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Freighter carrier 7 Air aims for 2024 launch
New US freighter airline 7 Air is planning to launch regional cargo services in the first quarter of next year.The carrier will launch operations in February next year using a single next-generation Boeing 737 freighter.The airline has plans to add three more 737 aircraft within the first year of operations.However, ...
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World Courier partners with Swiss WorldCargo on SAF
Logistics firm World Courier will purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Swiss WorldCargo - in a deal that is the largest SAF purchase made through the airline so far.In total, the company has purchased enough SAF to support the movement of 2,000 shipments from London to Switzerland, which will result ...
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NewsUPS swoops on time-critical logistics firm MNX
Source: UPSExpress giant UPS has today announced a deal to acquire time-critical logistics firm MNX Global Logistics as it looks to ramp up its healthcare capabilities.Long Beach-headquartered MNX provides services covering next flight out (NFO), air charter, on-demand courier, managed transportation, service parts logistics (SPL) and specialty freight.Its clients include ...
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NewsQatar Cargo hopes to benefit from additional China flights
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo is hoping to capitalise on extra bellyhold capacity to two new destinations in China.The airline's passenger business has started flying three-times-per week to Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG) with its Airbus A330-300 aircraft.Both Chongqing and Chengdu stations will primarily operate as export-oriented markets, jointly ...
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NewsAir-ocean price difference far above pre-pandemic levels
The cost difference between air and ocean is now above pre-pandemic levels as ocean rates have rapidly declined.The latest figures from consultant Drewry Supply Chain Advisors show that airfreight now costs 16.7 times more than seafreight.Before the pandemic, airfreight typically cost around 13 times more than ocean transport.During the pandemic ...