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Air cargo rates continue to decline in November
Air cargo pricing on some of the world's major trade lanes continued to decline in November, bucking usual seasonal trends.The latest statistics from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that spot and contract rates paid by forwarders on services from Hong Kong to North America slipped to an average ...
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DB Schenker set for reorganisation
Freight forwarding giant DB Schenker is planning to restructure in order to "simplify" and "reduce administration costs", according to Air Cargo News sister title DVZ.Following up on reports in the Loadstar, sources confirmed to the German publication that the move would streamline management at individual country level, replacing them with ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo prepares for take off as first freighter arrives
Source: MSC Air CargoMSC Air Cargo will soon launch operations as its partner airline Atlas Air has taken delivery of the first freighter that it will operate on behalf of the shipping company.Atlas Air said that is had today taken delivery of a B777-2oo freighter that it will operate on ...
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Call for road-air to be allowed for Hong Kong e-cigarette transhipments
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has called for the easing of a ban on the transport of e-cigarettes due to its impact on the air cargo sector.Earlier today, Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Economic Development met to discuss easing the ban on the ...
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JAL and Yamato reveal details of domestic freighter network
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yamato Holdings have provided route and flight details of their Japanese domestic freighter network which is scheduled to start in April 2024.JAL’s low-cost carrier unit, Spring Japan, will operate three Airbus A321 converted freighters and launch with 21 flights a day on four key routes.The planned ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel takes delivery of dedicated B747 freighter
Copyright: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has started dedicated freighter operations through a partnership with lessor Atlas Air.In total, the freight forwarder will charter two brand-new B747-8 freighters from the lessor.The first of the two was named "Inspire" at a handing-over ceremony at the Boeing Everett Delivery Center in Everett.The two B747s are ...
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NewsPfeffer to join the K+N board
Marc Pfeffer. Source: Kuehne+NagelMarc Pfeffer will join the management board of Kuehne+Nagel from January 2023.Pfeffer will join the Management Board of the global Logistics Group Kuehne+Nagel in his capacity as group general counsel and will remain responsible as corporate secretary of its board of directors.He started at Kuehne+Nagel as group ...
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NewsAir Menzies expands in Pakistan
Nadeem Ahmed. Photo: AMIAirfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened two new branches in Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan as it grows its global network.The Karachi branch is close to Jinnah International Airport, which was the busiest airport in Pakistan pre-pandemic.The new Lahore branch is located near Allama Iqbal International ...
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NewsDG International appoints Odell as it looks to expand in air cargo
Laura Odell. Source: DG InternationalLogistics provider DG International is planning to expand its presence in air cargo and has appointed Laura Odell as head of airfreight to lead the drive.UK-based DG Internationl said that Odell will focus initially on expanding the team with specialist skill sets in order to "develop ...
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NewsBolloré Logistics continues SAF push with Air Canada first
Source: CNW Group/Air CanadaBolloré Logistics has become the first cargo customer to join Air Canada's environmental Leave Less Travel Program.The Leave Less Travel Program offers corporate and cargo customers various options to offset or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel or freight transportation, and reduce their ...
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NewsDB Schenker launches global CO2-neutral airfreight offer
DB Schenker export freight is loaded onto an aircraft in Frankfurt en route to Hong Kong; Image source: (Picture credit: DB Schenker / Mario Arnold)DB Schenker customers can now choose Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for their air transport to anywhere in the world and independent of the type of ...
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CCN launches CUBEforall data collaboration platform
Cargo Community Network (CCN) has launched CUBEforall, an open data collaboration platform.CUBEforall allows freight forwarders and logistics players to create a unified, efficient workflow for sharing data and optimize processes through collaboration and reusing business information.CUBEforall is designed to improve transparency and productivity by implementing open standards. It is compatible ...
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NewsRhenus sees Americas as the key region for growth
Image source: RhenusRhenus Group has declared the Americas as a vital region for growth due to ongoing global disruptions and the need for further diversification of cargo flows.Rhenus is committing to creating more sustainable transportation and expanding its freight forwarding services as well as warehousing solutions across the Americas.“We want ...
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NewsBIFA programme to attract recruits from other industry sectors
Image source: BIFAThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a Freight Development Pathway programme to identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the freight forwarding and logistics sector.Trade association BIFA is working in partnership with Manpower, one of the world’s leading workforce solutions companies.Carl Hobbis, a BIFA ...
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NewsDeutsche Post sees 20% revenue surge in Q3
View of the forecourt of the Post Tower in Bonn with waving flags. Image source: DP DHLDeutsche Post DHL Group saw continued strong growth in the third quarter of 2022, increasing its revenue by 20% over the same period last year to €24bn.Group chief executive Frank Appel said: "The first ...
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NewsNeste and CargoAi launch SAF option for forwarders
Source: CargoAiCargoAi and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Neste have partnered to enable freight forwarders and shippers to reduce their carbon emissions.Digital solutions provider CargoAi now offers the possibility to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel when making a cargo booking.This can be done in the booking flow - either ...
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Dimerco gets green credentials
Freight forwarder Dimerco has been certified to the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals.Dimerco has established a goal to reduce total Category one and two emissions 18% by 2030 and to use 100% renewable energy for purchased electricity for offices by 2050.George ...
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WeFreight establishes Africa operations
Global freight forwarder WeFreight has established operations in Africa with the opening of an office in Nairobi, Kenya.The company said it also has plans to establish a presence in Mombasa as its Kenya staff, currently numbering 10, expands.The Nairobi launch establishes a gateway for WeFreight’s air and ocean freight forwarding ...
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NewsGeodis expands with new office in Spain
Source: GeodisFreight forwarder Geodis has expanded its presence in Spain through the opening of a new office in Seville.The new office adds a presence in the Andalusia region of Spain and comes in addition to its presence in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia.Ivan Sanchez, managing director of Geodis in Spain, ...
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DHL report reviews an air cargo sector in flux
DHL Global Forwarding’s latest Airfreight State of the Industry report, covering this past month (October) has illuminated the vagaries of what is currently a very unstable air cargo market.The report found airfreight volumes as a whole remain somewhat suppressed, with demand continuing to remain low on most trade lanes, although ...