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Fred Smith of FedEx slams 'protectionist' US trade policy
FedEx founder Fred Smith has renewed his criticism of President Trump and his administration’s simmering trade dispute with China, saying that the US had become “protectionist,” defined as: “I will make everything I need in my own borders”.Smith, chairman and chief executive of the US parcels and logistics giant, told ...
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IATA responds to Dutch plans for green tax on air cargo and passengers
IATA has published research claiming that people would rather see investment in green aviation technology than "environmental taxes" following the Dutch government announcing plans for a new tax on air cargo and air travel.The Dutch government has submitted proposals to introduce a charge of €3.85 per tonne of cargo for ...
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FedEx sues US government over Chinese export rules
FedEx is suing the US government to obtain an exclusion to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) if it mistakenly ships goods that violate rules imposed on Chinese products by the Trump administration.The lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia by the US parcels giant against the US Department of Commerce, ...
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NewsEast Midlands Airport calls on government to "unlock" its cargo potential
East Midlands Airport (EMA) wants the UK government to “unlock its potential” as a major airfreight hub, with management tabling five key policy requests to promote the cargo gateway’s fuure development.The airport, part of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), wants the government to set out clear policies to solidify its position ...
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NewsFTA wants air cargo at centre of the UK's aviation strategy
The UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the country's government to place air cargo at the centre of its aviation strategy.The UK government recently launched a consultation on its future aviation strategy and the FTA would like a dedicated freight chapter in white paper with a "clear and ...
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High Court dismisses legal challenges to Heathrow's third runway
The High Court in London has ruled against campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The challenges were from a coalition of objectors including the Mayor of London.Caroline Russell, chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee, said: “Although the Government’s ...
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UK flights "protected in no deal Brexit scenario"
UK government sets out detailed plans confirming protection for flights in a no deal scenarioEU no deal aviation regulation also about to be finalised to ensure UK airlines can continue to operate to EuropeContingency measures provide industry and holidaymakers with the certainty they need and ensure flights will continue after ...
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Miami airport and Brazilian Post Office launch expedited shipping for e-commerce
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Brazilian post office Correios have launched an expedited shipping service for e-commerce packages.The Compra Fora (Buy Outside) programme allows express global deliveries sent to Brazil via Miami to be pre-cleared by Correios, and arrive in Brazil as domestic cargo “within days” instead of what used ...
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UK drone exclusion zones around airports to be extended
UK drone exclusion zones around runways and airports are to be extended by the government as part of tougher legislation to counter illegal use of remotely controlled drones.Flights at London-Gatwick airport were severely disrupted for two days in December 2018 due to a criminal invasion of airspace by drones around ...
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European Commission 'infringed' UPS' rights by blocking TNT takeover
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the European Commission in Brussels infringed UPS’ rights when it stopped the US express parcel and logistics giant from buying TNT Express in 2013 for €2.2bn.A UPS spokesperson confirmed that UPS was proceeding with the process of suing the commission for ...
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Time and road haulage permits in short supply for the UK's RFS sector in a no-deal Brexit looms
UK based airfreight road feeder operators have until the end of this week to apply for international road haulage permits that allow them to transport goods into the European Union's (EU) 27 member states after a no-deal Brexit.The Freight Transport Association (FTA) in the UK warns that the number of ...
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New powers for UK Police to restrict illegal drone use
Britain’s police forces are to receive tough new powers to curb the illegal use of drones following December’s shutdown of Gatwick Airport when drones were spotted near the UK hub’s runway.The minister in charge at the Department for Transport (DfT), transport secretary Chris Grayling, said today in a statement: “The ...
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Air cargo faces these four logistics challenges in 2019
Air Cargo Faces These Four Logistics Challenges in 2019By Jos Nuijten, Vice President, Network Integration Strategy, DescartesMany factors have combined to create an optimistic yet challenging climate for the air cargo industry. One of these is the continued growth of e-commerce globally, which has had a profound impact on the ...
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UK welcomes Brussels' no-deal Brexit planning for aviation and trucking
The UK has welcomed the European Union's (EU) “no-deal” contingency action plan which includes certain short term safeguards for the UK aviation sector.On transport, the EU document includes a proposal which would ensure the continuation of flights between the UK and the EU and one which would allow UK hauliers ...
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UK industry backs new government aviation strategy consultation
The UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the government's new aviation strategy consultation for its recognition of the importance of air cargo and drive towards digitalisation.Yesterday, the UK government opened a consultation for its Aviation 2050: The Future of UK Aviation, which runs until April 11. The final white ...
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Transport minister to UK aviation: Keep calm and carry on flying after Brexit
The UK's Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, has today written to the UK aviation industry over press reports warning that airline flying rights may be adversely affected after Brexit.Grayling stated in the open letter: "You may have seen the article on the front page of the Sunday Times ...
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UK supply chain sector demands 'certainty and direction' on Brexit as prime minister faces leadership contest
The UK's supply chain sector is calling for "certainty and direction" as the country's prime minister faces a vote of confidence that could potentially delay Brexit if she loses.Earlier today the Conservative party announced that it would hold a confidence vote in prime minister Theresa May after enough party rebels, ...
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European airlines warn of 'disastrous' no-deal Brexit
European airlines have warned that a ‘no-deal’ Brexit for the UK could have “disastrous consequences for the aviation industry, including the grounding of many flights across EU countries and the UK”.A letter from the European Regions Airlines Association (ERA) has urged the European Commission, the Brussels-based EU legislative arm, to ...
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UK and Canada conclude open skies agreement
Canada is the latest country to reach an open skies agreement with the UK as it prepares to leave the European Union.The latest agreement is one of a number already agreed by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) with countries around the world. The United Kingdom is Canada's third largest ...
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Airlines call on EU governments to tackle air traffic management problems
Airlines for Europe (A4E) is urging the EU and national governments to take swift and decisive action to reform Europe’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) system as 2018 is shaping up to be the worst year for ATC delays and flight cancellations in nearly a decade.“Europe’s Transport Ministers are meeting on ...