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NewsThink big to address skills shortage
TIACA ACF panelYou wouldn’t know that staff shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing the air cargo industry by listening to Westjet executive vice-president, cargo, Kirsten de Bruijn.The executive vice-president, cargo for Westjet said that the company hasn’t experienced any recruiting or hiring issues in its cargo business.“Air cargo ...
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Heathrow handler strikes at dnata and Menzies set to go ahead
Heathrow ground handlers at dnata and Menzies will take part in three days of strike action later this month over a pay dispute.The union representing the workers, Unite, warned that the strike action starting on November 18 and running to November 21 will cause "disruption, cancellation and delays" to flights ...
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dnata calls for talks to prevent potential Heathrow strikes
Ground handler dnata UK has called on one of the unions representing its workers at the UK's Heathrow Airport to take part in talks to avoid potential strike action.Dnata said that union Unite has ignored requests for further talks as it ballots members for industrial action at Heathrow.The handler said ...
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Heathrow handlers ballot over strike action
Heathrow ground handlers working at Menzies and dnata will take part in a ballot for potential strike action over pay levels.Unite, the union representing the workers, said that 700 workers would take part in the poll that will run from October 12 to November 3.If strike action is approved, they ...
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VIDEO: dnata's Angus outlines air cargo's positive outlook
The Air Cargo News video team caught up with Stewart Angus of dnata at the recent IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) to find out his thoughts on current market conditions.
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InsightsAir cargo drives ahead in specialist automotive market
Companies involved in the transport of automotive vehicles and parts offer a range of services to cater for varying types of demand.There are many links in the automotive supply chain: the business of moving both finished vehicles and car parts around the world.At the heart of the process, of course, ...
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InsightsRFS services grow against challenging economic backdrop
Demand for Road feeder services (RFS) is increasing in a competitive air cargo landscape though there’s a long road ahead on which to tackle capacity and driver challenges.Wallenborn is still grappling with the impact of the pandemic, but its RFS business, which comprises 56% of its overall business, is steadily ...
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Air cargo RFS providers decarbonise trucks fleets
Decarbonising truck fleets is firmly on the agenda for air cargo companies offering road feeder services (RFS).Speaking exclusively to Air Cargo News, Wallenborn, Jan de Rijk and dnata shared their plans to make RFS logistics greener as global targets for zero carbon emission draw closer.For RFS decarbonisation, Jan de Rijk ...
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NewsHermes and dnata air cargo digitalisation project goes live at Changi Airport
Yuval Baruch. Photo: Hermes Logistics TechnologiesHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has completed phase one of its digitalisation collaboration with ground handler dnata Singapore, with the successful implementation of its Hermes NG Ecosystem at Changi Airport.Now live, Hermes NG is steering all cargo-related operations at the ground handler’s Singapore base as the ...
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NewsNallian speeds dnata’s checks in Brussels
Photo: NallianGround handling agent dnata is using Nallian’s Check-it mobile and web app for pharma, damages, and dangerous goods at its BRUcargo operation in Brussels.The data sharing specialist said that the app avoids back and forth mailing with customers and other stakeholders, and improves quality and compliance.Checklists are created in ...
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Newsdnata invests $100m to green its operations
dnata has increased investments in electric and hybrid ramp, ground support (GSE) and forklift equipment. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata plans to invest $100m in green operations in the next two years to help it reduce its carbon footprint 20% by 2024, and 50% by 2030.Investments will span infrastructure, equipment and ...
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Newsdnata invests $17m in Iraq operations
Photo: dnatadnata has announced significant expansion of its operations in Iraq with investment of $17m.The ground handler opened a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility for its bussing fleets at Erbil International Airport (EBL), which together represent a total investment of $3.5m.dnata will also invest an ...
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NewsQatar Cargo extends with dnata in Brussels
Source: dnataQatar Airways Cargo has extended its ground handling contract with dnata in Brussels.The multi-year extension will see dnata continue to deliver cargo handling and road feeder services for the airline from its facility at Brussels Airport (BRU).Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates a mix of 15 freighter and passenger flights ...
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Newsdnata invests in solar energy
Photo: dnatadnata has installed a 3.5 megawatt-peak rooftop solar power system across its operations, including its cargo and catering facilities, at Changi Airport in Singapore.The ground handler said the rooftop power plant comprises of over 6,500 individual solar panels and will generate more than 4,300 megawatt hours of green power ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo revenues soar in 2021
Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo saw its revenues more than double to record levels in 2021 as it ramped up cargo flying and airfreight rates hit new highs.The UK-headquartered airline saw its revenues increase by 40% year on year to £448m, while it was up by 200% compared with ...
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Newsdnata continues UK expansion with new Heathrow facility
Ground handler dnata has continued its expansion in the UK with the opening of a new facility at Heathrow Airport on behalf of customers Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo.The new dnata City East Phase 2 facility measures 10,500 sq m and will operate in conjunction with the adjacent 22,500 ...
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Newsdnata to enter German cargo market through acquisition
Source: dnata and Cologne Bonn AirportCargo handler dnata will enter the German market at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) through the acquisition of Wisskirchen Handling Services.Wisskirchen is the exclusive operator of the Cologne Bonn Cargo Centre, a 12,000 sq m facility at CGN, and provides a full range of cargo services ...
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dnata invests in cargo despite volatility
Cargo handler dnata is looking to invest and expand despite ongoing market volatility, with a focus on innovation, infrastructure, sustainability and people.At an event to highlight recent developments at dnata, chief executive Steve Allen said that the overall handling market had faced a tough couple of years but added that ...
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NewsCargo handling market faces continuing volatility
Steve Allen. Source: dnataThe cargo handling market will continue to face volatile airline schedules, problems with recruiting enough staff and having to handle cargo-in-the-cabin flights for the immediate future, according to executives at ground handler dnata.Speaking at an event to highlight its latest expansion at Heathrow Airport, dnata chief executive ...
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Newsdnata implements new cargo platform
Source: dnataGround handler dnata has implemented its OneCargo system in Iraq and will now roll the platform out globally.The company said that OneCargo "automates key business and operational functions, including safety and quality monitoring, reporting and ULD management, with an integrated, cloud-based platform".Having launched the system in Eribil in Iraq, ...