All articles by Damian Brett – Page 78
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NewsDisruption at Cargolux as staff launch strike action
Source: OGBL via XCargolux staff have today launched strike action after unions and management failed to come to an agreement over pay increases.The strike action comes as the OGBL and LCGB unions have been in negotiations with the airline over a new collective working agreement (CWA) for a year and ...
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NewsQatar Cargo steps in to fly lonely lion to sanctuary
Source: Animal Defenders International via Qatar CargoQatar Airways Cargo has flown a lonely lion from an abandoned Armenian zoo to a rehabilitation centre in South Africa.Ruben the lion was left in the zoo for five years until Animals Defenders International (ADI) and Qatar Airways Cargo teamed up on the animal's ...
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Cathay Cargo clicks with Kuehne+Nagel
Cathay Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) have launched a pilot scheme allowing the airline to place its rates and capacity directly onto the forwarder's systems.Cathay said that by connecting systems through APIs, K+N users would be able to access space, rates, and secure instant confirmation from Cathay Cargo’s inventory.The pilot scheme ...
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Korean Air to fully transition to electronic air waybills
Korean Air is beginning to move towards electronic air waybills (e-AWB) for all shipments to create efficiencies in the shipping process.The carrier said that initially e-AWBs would replace paper documents for general cargo departing from Korea bound for North America, Europe, Japan and "other select markets".The airline will mandate e-AWB ...
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Reports: US ready to return Mexico to ‘Category 1’ safety status
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly poised to upgrade Mexico to “Category 1” safety status once again, clearing the way for airlines of both countries to add transborder capacity to their schedules.The long-awaited upgrade is expected to come later this week, according to some news reports and industry ...
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Flexport adds new end-to-end e-commerce tool
Flexport has launched a new e-commerce tool for online firms that allows them to manage the supply and delivery of goods.The freight forwarder, which last week saw chief executive Dave Clark suddenly leave his role, said the new tool offers stock replenishment directly into Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Walmart Fulfillment ...
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NewsNine flights chartered by deugro for urgent pipe spool transport
Source: deugroFreight forwarder deugro chartered nine flights to urgently transport 37 pipe spools between Thailand and the US for the start-up of a new facility.The components being transported had a total volume of 213 tonnes (1,628 cu m) and needed to be transported by road at both ends of the ...
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NewsWFS looks to expand Bengaluru facilities
Source: WFSCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is investing in its facilities at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru after signing handling contracts with 20 airlines.The new deals, of between three and five years, come after the handler began operations at the airport at the end of May in partnership with Bangalore ...
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Lufthansa Cargo eyes expansion in Asia and Mexico with new flights
Lufthansa Cargo is increasing its freighter flights to Mexico and Asia as the two destinations remain "attractive" and "economically strong".On announcing the cargo airline's plans for its winter schedule, chief executive Ashwin Bhat acknowledged the difficult market conditions but added that there were opportunities as it adds freighter capacity."The market ...
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NewsUnited Cargo opens new Chicago temp-control facility
Source: United Cargo LinkedInUnited Cargo has opened a new temperature-controlled facility at Chicago O'hare International Airport.The new facility features two cooling chambers each measuring 3,200 sq ft as well as 2,000 sq ft of ball deck with 21 temperature-controlled storage positions.There are also two new bi-level storage racks within the ...
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Röhlig Logistics achieves CEIV lithium batteries
Röhlig Logistics' US business has achieved IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification for its branches in Chicago and New York.Röhlig USA said that to achieve the certification it had to pass a lengthy certification process consisting of in-depth employee training, on-site assessments and a ...
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Royal Brunei selects Globe Air Cargo China for GSA services
Royal Brunei Airlines has contracted Globe Air Cargo China - part of the ECS Group - to provide General Sales Agent (GSA) services covering China.The deal aligns with the two firms' cooperation in other countries and will cover around 100 tons of cargo for 2023.Globe Air Cargo said the main ...
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Expanding My Freighter signs up with Unilode for ULDs
Expanding carrier My Freighter has signed up with Unilode Aviation Solutions for ULD management, repair and tracking services.Unilode will initially provide the Uzbekistan-based airline with 600 ULDs with expectations for additional units over the coming years.The carrier operates scheduled and charter cargo flights between Asia and Europe and has plans ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Management adds another 747 freighter
Source: Network Airline ManagementFreighter manager Network Airline Management has expanded its fleet with the addition of a fourth Boeing 747 freighter.A company spokesperson said that all four of its freighters - two 747-400Fs and two 747-400BCFs - are wet-leased from Air Atlanta Icelandic.The additional aircraft will join the fleet based ...
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NewsDSV partners with Qatar on flights targeting oil and gas sector
Source: DSVDSV has partnered with Qatar Airways Cargo on flights between Mexico, the US, Europe and the Middle East to cater for the oil and gas industry.The twice-weekly flights are part of DSV's air charter network and operate between Mexico City and Doha via Huntsville and Luxembourg."This route also has ...
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Flexport withdraws 75 job offers after sudden Clark exit
Flexport is rescinding job offers for more than 75 people after they were offered positions during a hiring freeze just a day after chief executive Dave Clark suddenly left the firm.The company's returning chief executive, Ryan Petersen, said in a social media post that the company was "rescinding a bunch ...
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NewsMammoth progresses with first 777-200LR freighter conversion for Cargojet
Source: Mammoth via FlightGlobalUS modification specialist Mammoth Freighters is progressing with its prototype Boeing 777-200LR conversion for freight carrier Cargojet Airways.The company has shown the aircraft undergoing mid-panel removal, in the left aft side where the main freight door will be installed.This airframe (N705DN), powered by General Electric GE90 engines, ...
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Beluga Transport hopes to gain AOC in October
Beluga is hoping to be awarded its own Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) in October, reports Air Cargo News sister title DVZ.At the Air Cargo Conference in Frankfurt, Airbus Beluga Transport managing director Benoit Lemonnier explained how the company would grow its commercial business.The first step is achieving its own AOC ...
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Petersen back at Flexport as Dave Clarke departs
Ex-Amazon executive Dave Clark has left his role as chief executive of Flexport with Ryan Petersen stepping back in to run the company.Clark took up the role in September 2022 as the forwarder looked to expand in e-commerce and fulfillment.In a social media post, Clark said that Petersen had changed ...
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NewsIcelandair Cargo joins US Airforwarders Association
Gunnar Mar Sigurfinnsson, Icelandair Cargo. Source: AfAIcelandair Cargo has joined the US Airforwarders Association (AfA) as the organisation looks to add Europe-based companies with a US office.The AfA said that the carrier had joined the organisation as it embarks on an expansion of its network in the US.The carrier will ...