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InsightsHeavy lift looks to recovery from pandemic pressures
Industry stakeholders are somewhat optimistic about the future of heavy lift, although pandemic challenges remain, writes Michael Mackey.The heavy lift sector is looking forward to getting back to normal post-pandemic, although there is a debate about what that future will look like.On the positive side is Volga-Dnepr Airlines, which talks ...
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Hong Kong sets strict air cargo crew quarantine
The Hong Kong Government will tighten the quarantine measures for air cargo crew as part of its efforts to minimise the spread of Covid-19.Air cargo crew members will be required to undergo compulsory quarantine at a quarantine hotel for three days upon arrival in Hong Kong.This move is in view ...
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US airline group warns 5G deployment could delay cargo
US aviation groups are warning that the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks in the country could result in disruption to flights, including delays to air cargo shipments.The Aviation 5G Coalition, an industry consortium representing airlines, manufacturers and associations, said that AT&T and Verizon will activate their C-Band 5G on ...
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How air cargo is responding to climate change
In his latest column, Brandon Fried, executive director of the US Airforwarders Association, reports on a recent survey they carried out to find out how the air cargo industry is responding to climate change.Aviation has been essential in powering progress, expanding horizons, creating opportunities, and facilitating commerce between countries.The ability ...
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Calls for all-cargo specific regulatory framework in aviation
Air cargo industry players and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) are pushing for the development of an all-cargo specific regulatory framework to reflect the sector's status as distinct to passenger aviation.Ahead of ICAO's high-level conference on Covid-19 to be held October 12-22, director general of the Global Express ...
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Border operating model: Airfreight explained
The government recently updated its Border Operating Model (BOM) document, which provides useful, plain-English information on how to navigate the post-Brexit border arrangements, including those for airfreight.With European Union (EU) goods now treated as Rest of World goods since January 1, there have been significant changes to customs control requirements.And, ...
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New ICAO SecGen urges states to lift flight restriction for air cargo
Air cargo will play an increasingly important role in the world's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and member states should temporarily lift restrictions for air cargo operators, according to Juan Carlos Salazar who took up the role of ICAO secretary general earlier this week.In a webinar on the future of ...
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UK's CHIEF customs declaration system to end in 2023
The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will close the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system that handles declarations in 2023.The UK began using the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) that will replace CHIEF in 2018 but the final cutoff date was last year pushed back due ...
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NewsCargo industry welcomes new ICAO secretary general
Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO. Source ICAOThe freight industry has welcomed the new secretary general of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as cargo continues to grow in importance to the overall aviation industry.In a joint statement, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), ...
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Logistics UK: Decarbonising airfreight
In June, Logistics UK partnered with Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) to present government with a call for action to enable the UK to facilitate the sustainable growth of its vital airfreight industry.As part of this submission, one of the 11 key recommendations made focused on ...
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NewsAIPUT and Logistics UK propose plan to revitalise UK airfreight
Airport property developer Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) and Logistics UK have called on the government to rejuvenate the airfreight industry.The companies have set out 11 recommendations on how the UK government should restore its competitiveness in the wake of the Covid and Brexit crises.Nick Smith, fund manager at ...
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UK's customs brokers warned over delayed declaration scheme
The UK's customs brokers are being warned to be very careful accepting business from traders that took advantaged of the Delayed Declaration scheme set up to help firms adjust to new ways of working following Brexit.The scheme was set up following the end of the Brexit transition period to give ...
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Tiaca outlines reorganisation as it adds new board members
Air cargo organisation Tiaca has added new board members and outlined its recent reoranisation that aims to prepare the association for the future.The cross-supply chain group yesterday revealed the appointment of four new Board Members; Liana Coyne, Coyne Airways; Bob Chi, SATS Ltd; Manel Galindo, WebCargo; and Hendrik Leyssens, Swissport."Each ...
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FedEx and DoT hit out at Hong Kong quarantine rules
The US Department of Transport (DoT) may limit flights by the Cathay Pacific Group airlines in response to the latest Hong Kong's quarantine rules, saying they disproportionately affect US carriers.The new quarantine rules require that all Hong Kong-based crews quarantine for two or three weeks when returning from an international ...
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Emirates SkyCargo aims to streamline DG processes through new partnership
Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority(DCAA) will work together to streamline processes for the transportation of dangerous goods (DGs).Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two entities will work together to "strengthen mechanisms to proactively share information on certain classes of DG booked for transport ...
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East Midlands Airport consortium gains UK Freeport status
An East Midlands consortium, including the airport, was one of eight companies selected for Freeport status in England.The East Midlands bid for Freeport status was submitted by a consortium led by the two local enterprise partnerships, including East Midlands Airport.The proposition is based around the East Midlands Airport Gateway Industrial ...
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Heathrow and East Midlands apply for UK Freeport status
Heathrow Airport and an East Midlands consortium have applied for Freeport status in the UK.The government closed the application period for Freeport status on Friday, with 30 bidders thought to have submitted proposals.Companies using Freeports will be able to import goods without paying tariffs, process them into a final good ...
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KLM maintains network after reaching Covid testing agreement
KLM will maintain its flight network after reaching an agreement with Dutch authorities over Covid-19 testing procedures for crew.Last week, reports suggested the Dutch airline may need to suspend as many as 270 flights into the country as a result of stricter Covid-19 testing rules that were being brought by ...
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BIFA releases updated trading conditions following Brexit
A new edition of the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) has been launched, replacing the previous version, which was revised in 2017.The latest edition has been produced as a consequence of the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and reflects changes to Direct/Indirect Representation with ...
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New air cargo liberalisation agreement for Latin America
A new multilateral agreement to liberalise air cargo services in Latin America has established expanded seventh freedom traffic rights in the region.The agreement among its ten signatories allows airlines from one Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) member state to provide all-cargo services between two other signatory states without restrictions ...