All articles by Damian Brett – Page 89
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NewsSilk Way West the latest to gain lithium battery certification
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines is the latest carrier to gain IATA's CEIV Lithium Battery certification.The certification recognises that the carrier has implemented processes and practices to mitigate the risks associated with the transport of lithium batteries and that it complies with requirements.The CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification ...
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NewsKerry Logistics utilises sorting robot to meet e-commerce demand
Source: Kerry Logsitics NetworkKerry Logistics Network has trialed the use of a sorting robot at various locations in Asia to meet rising e-commerce demand.The KoolBee robot has been utilised at facilities in Hong Kong, Tianjin and Dongguan and is said to boost productivity and accuracy.Kerry claimed that by using KoolBee, ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints new chief transformation officer
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Jenny Critchley as chief transformation officer to replace David Rose, who takes on a new role in the group.Critchley will focus on "expanding IAG Cargo’s digitalisation and sustainability efforts, whilst driving productivity, new business solutions and further growth opportunities".She joins from sister company British ...
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Scan Global Logistics appoints former Maersk boss
Fast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has appointed Nils Smedegaard Andersen as its first new board member and chairman of the board.Andersen is the former chief executive of Carlsberg and of shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk, where he held the top job for nine years."SGL has transformed from a local and ...
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Strike Aviation scoops Air Canada Cargo deal for Costa Rica
Air Canada Cargo has selected Strike Aviation to provide General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) services for its new freighter flights to Costa Rica.The GSSA had previously been providing services for the airline's bellyhold operation to Costa Rica but this has now been expanded to include the recently launched freighter ...
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CharterSync looks to expand team following portal updates
Cargo charter portal CharterSync is looking to expand its team after the successful launch of its updated platform.The UK-headquartered firm recently upgraded its portal to offer a digital end-to-end booking process and management system for its freight forwarder users.Speaking at the Air Cargo Europe event, CharterSync co-founder and director Ed ...
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Freightos: transactions and revenues up in Q1 but losses deepen
Online booking portal Freightos saw the number of online transactions grow rapidly in the first quarter but its losses deepened during the period as a result of one-off costs.During the first quarter, revenues at the company increased by 9.8% year on year to $4.8m on the back of a 100% ...
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MSC Air Cargo adds GSSA
Recently launched MSC Air Cargo has selected the ECS Group to act as its GSSA in North America, Europe and Mexico.The carrier said that ECS would provide local coverage in the two regions and Mexico in "order to best satisfy the customer demand, support our customers and maximize our capacity ...
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NewsArrowsmith returns to ACS in North America cargo role
Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Alfie Arrowsmith as regional vice president of cargo for North America.Arrowsmith has previously worked for the broker; he originally joined ACS’s South African operation in 2010, before moving to another charter broker in the country.In 2015, he moved to Miami and ...
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Seko remains cautiously optimistic for second half
Seko Logistics is cautiously optimistic for the second half of the year despite weakening market conditions in the first half and uncertainty around consumer spending.Speaking during a company webinar, Seko chief executive and president James Gagne said that the outlook for the second half of 2023 had weakened since the ...
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SmartLynx targets a fleet of 13 A321Fs by year end
SmartLynx Airlines is aiming to become the largest operator of A321-200 converted freighters in Europe by the end of the year.The charter carrier and lessor currently operates six A321Fs but plans to increase its fleet to 13 by the end of the year, while adding four more units by the ...
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NewsSwissport upgrades perishable and pharma facilities in Kenya
Source: SwissportCargo handler Swissport has expanded its cold storage facility at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).The facility now boasts a new 750 sq m cold storeroom with direct access from the airside. The new cold storeroom can hold up to 110 aircraft pallets and is equipped with a flatbed ...
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Cainiao trials IATA's One Record cargo data exchange
Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, has trailed IATA's One Record data exchange on its airfreight service between China and Liege.Cainiao has implemented the trial at both ends of the air route and is the first to be able to transmit key node data for single pieces of cargo.The logistics arm ...
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NewsDSV adds Arizona flights as it looks to cut semiconductor lead times
Source: DSVDSV has added Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to its freighter network as it looks to reduce lead times for semiconductor shipments by bypassing more congested airports.The new Boeing 747 freighter flights will be part of DSV's Atlas Air-operated air charter network and the first regular air cargo charter service in ...
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WestJet warns of irregular cargo operations after averted strike action
WestJet has warned customers to expect irregular cargo operations after coming to a last-minute agreement with pilot unions to avert strike action.Union members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) were today due to begin 72 hours of strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.In preparation, WestJet began ...
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NewsAir France KLM Cargo helps out on sustainable flight challenge
Source: AFKLMP CargoAir France KLM Martinair Cargo is supporting its partner airlines as they take part in the Sustainable Flight Challenge.The challenge is organised by the SkyTeam Alliance and tasks member airlines and partner airlines with operating the most sustainable flight possible.To help Air France and KLM, the cargo business ...
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DB Schenker sale discussions back on the agenda
Discussions around the future of freight forwarding giant DB Schenker have been back on the agenda in the last few days.Last week, Deutsche Post-owned DHL Global Forwarding chief executive Tim Scharwath told Reuters that his company is in a position to integrate a large acquisition.He added that if Deutsche Bahn-owned ...
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Video: Attracting the next generation to air cargo
At last month’s IATA World Cargo Symposium in Istanbul, the Air Cargo News team spoke to a variety of attendees to find out their thoughts on the current and future air cargo market. In our latest video, Cargo iQ manager implementation and quality assurance Laura Rodriguez outlines how a better ...
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NewsCargo emissions tech firm secures $10m in funding
Source: PledgeSupply chain emissions monitoring platform Pledge has secured $10m in funding that will be used to develop its products.The Series A funding round is led by Zinal Growth, with new investors including Base Partners, Ace & Company, as well as founders from software firms and logistics industry veterans, including ...
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NewsUSC to be launch customer for Avensis' A340 cargo conversion programme
Source: AvensisNew airline USC has been announced as the launch customer for Avensis Aviation's conversion programme for Airbus A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft.The Germany-based carrier entered service early this summer with a fleet of A340-300s and A340-600s. The aircraft are initially being used on passenger ACMI services and will later be ...