All Europe Articles – Page 22
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NewsLödige completes equipment deployment at new Turkish Cargo hub
Source: Lödige IndustriesLogistics equipment firm Lödige Industries has completed the fit out of Turkish Cargo's new fully automated terminal at Istanbul Airport.The new 300,000 sq m terminal - named SMARTIST - offers special cargo areas for product groups such as temperature-controlled storage (6,000 sq m), express cargo (2,000 sq m) ...
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Cargologic obtains CEIV re-certification at Zurich Airport
Swiss WorldCargo’s ground handling partner Cargologic has obtained re-certification as a “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” (CEIV) from IATA for the handling of pharmaceutical products at Zurich Airport.The accreditation helps demonstrate cool chain integrity to customers throughout the global network of Swiss WorldCargo, which was fully CEIV re-certified last ...
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NewsAmazon rapidly expands European freighter operations
Amazon Air has rapidly expanded its air cargo operations in Europe over the last six months and its overall fleet looks set to hit 100 aircraft by the end of the year.A new report by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development shows that e-commerce giant Amazon’s air cargo arm has ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo launches intra-European freighter flights
Lufthansa Cargo A321F. Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has launched its new short- and medium-haul European freighter network with an A321F flight from Frankfurt to Dublin.The network will initially utilise a single A321 freighter - named Hello Europe - flown by Lufthansa Group airline CityLine. In August, a second A321 freighter ...
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NewsNew seafood centre to be built at Oslo Airport
Source: Avinor and OSCCECargo handler Oslo Seafood & Cargo Center (OSCC) has agreed a deal with airport operator Avinor for a seafood terminal at Oslo Airport.The new cooled facility will have airside and roadside access and will measure 4,200 sq m. The direct access and temperature controlled environment within the ...
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Antonov factory hit as Ukraine conflict continues
An Antonov aircraft factory in Kyiv has been hit by a Russian military strike but it is not known whether any of Antonov’s aircraft were at the site during the incident.The factory, understood to be located at the Sviatoshyn Airfield in the northwest of the city, was attacked on Monday ...
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Swissport adds cargo capacity at Schiphol as warehousing is "the new gold"
Swissport has added a new air cargo terminal at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as it continues to add capacity to its European operations.The new facility is a 10 minute drive from its existing terminals and brings its total cargo handling footprint at the airport to 35,000 sq m.The move comes as ...
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Major forwarders suspend Russia operations
The world's leading four airfreight forwarders have all announced a suspension of services covering Russia.The move comes as transport operations face disruption due to sanctions and restrictions put in place as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.In a customer advisory, Kuehne+Nagel said that most carriers - across land, ...
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Swissport expands in Liege with BAS takeover
Swissport has continued to expand its cargo business with the takeover of cargo handler Belgium Airport Services (BAS) in Liege.The ground handler has acquired 100% of BAS. The deal grows Swissport's total warehousing and handling capacity in Belgium by 40%. Between them, the two companies operate cargo centres with a ...
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NewsAir Charter Service transports Ukrainian relief cargo
An unrelated Boeing 747 loading operation. Photo: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has arranged its first charter flights to Poland carrying relief cargo for refugees from the Ukraine crisis on behalf of its clients and has at least six more flights planned for various organisations.The first flight, a B737 freighter, landed ...
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Russia airlines blocked from US airspace
The US Department of Transportation and its Federal Aviation Administration are issuing orders blocking Russian aircraft and airlines from entering and using domestic US airspace.The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and regulatory orders will suspend operations of all aircraft owned, certified, operated, registered, chartered, leased, or controlled by, for, or ...
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Global GSA Group acquires three companies
Netherlands-headquartered Global GSA Group has acquired Aircargo Italia, Worldair and Star Cargo Italy.The three Italian acquisitions will help Global GSA Group expand its position in Italy and fits with its overall global expansion strategy. Other acquisitions are also expected to be announced this year, said Ismail Durmaz, chief executive of ...
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Romcargo Airlines applies to operate Europe to US flights
Romcargo Airlines has applied to operate scheduled and/or chartered flights from the European Union to the US and beyond.The Romanian all-cargo carrier, which operates a B747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, was founded in 2021 and received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (AACR).The application to the ...
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Air cargo hub planned for Shannon Airport
Shannon Group has plans to upgrade its cargo facilities at Shannon Airport in Ireland.The Group told Air Cargo News that its development, currently awaiting planning permission, is a “2,705 sq m distribution facility”.This facility will be located on a three-acre development site and will incorporate an additional 335 sq m ...
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NewsBrussels air cargo throughput soars in January
Photo: Brussels AirportA surge in freighter services and bellyhold cargo saw Brussels Airport overcome a drop in express shipments to handle 4% more airfreight in January compared with the same month in 2021, and 10% over January 2019.The main Belgian hub saw throughput of 60,645 tons in January, an increase ...
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NewsRiga Airport 2027 strategy seeks to ramp up cargo
Photo: Riga AirportRiga Airport has announced a new strategy that seeks to see over 48,000 tonnes of air cargo handled per year by 2027.The medium-term “Runway 2027” airport strategy provides for the development of the “RIX Airport City” concept.It envisions that the future centre of Riga Airport will include the ...
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NewsKerins scoops new global role at HAE
Peter KerinsAviation services company HAE Group has appointed Peter Kerins as vice president global GSA sales & development.The new role will see Kerins move back to Europe from the Middle East where he will take on global responsibility for the company's airline development portfolio.Kerins is currently vice president Middle East, ...
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EFW delivers Lufthansa destined A321 freighter to BBAM
Conversion firm EFW has delivered its third A321 converted freighter to lessor BBAM.EFW said the aircraft (D-AEUC) will soon make its way to Munich to enter service as Lufthansa's first A321 freighter.The aircraft will be flown by Lufthansa City Line on behalf of Lufthansa Cargo.The aircraft can transport more than ...
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NewsAir Menzies International adds Frankfurt presence
Ingo Haupt, AMI. Source: AMIAirfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened a new branch at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) as it looks grow in Europe.From the new facility, AMI will offer services including door-to-door transport on import and export shipments; exports with consolidation and Back2Back; Click2Ship, its platform for express ...
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Lufthansa Cargo's Frankfurt operation hit by Omicron
Lufthansa Cargo's handling operation at its Frankfurt hub has been "significantly" affected by Omicron infections amongst staff.The carrier told Air Cargo News that transit shipment from the US, Canada and Europe, including Germany will be affected by a transit embargo as it looks to stabilise operations at Frankfurt."Loose freight via ...