All IAG Cargo Articles – Page 3
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NewsIAG Cargo aims to boost volumes with bellyhold on Ghana and South Africa flights
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo expects to soon benefit from additional bellyhold capacity between the UK, Ghana and South Africa, to support global trade for the perishables, pharmaceutical and electronics industries.Air cargo customers will be able to send shipments on a new British Airways route beginning October 29 between London Gatwick ...
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NewsIAG Cargo expands cold chain services in US
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.This "Constant Climate" station will facilitate the movement of pharmaceuticals that require time and temperature management between Cincinnati and London Heathrow Airport.IAG Cargo said the station will leverage the company's ...
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Cargo escapes worst of UK air traffic blip
IAG Cargo said it hasn't experienced any disruption as a result of the recent National Air Traffic Services (Nats) air traffic control failure in the UK.An IAG Cargo spokesperson told Air Cargo News that mainly narrowbody aircraft had been affected with minimal cargo volumes.“IAG Cargo is operating as normal, with ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints sustainability manager
Saleem Saeed. Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is growing its green credentials with the appointment of Saleem Saeed as its new sustainability manager.Saeed previously worked within the construction sector and will use his experience to lead the sustainability strategy across the business.He will work on enhancing the current ‘Fit for Future’ ...
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NewsIAG Cargo revenues back at 2019 levels in Q2
IAG Cargo saw its cargo revenues decline in the second quarter on the back of lower yields while volumes continued to rise (see table at end).The airline group reported a 31.9% decline in second-quarter revenues to €280m while traffic increased by 15.8% on last year to 1.1bn cargo tonne km ...
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Kuehne+Nagel partners with IAG Cargo on SAF purchase
Forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) and IAG Cargo are teaming up to purchase 6m litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).The SAF, which is part-funded by K+N, will be certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) and is produced from used cooking oil and food waste.IAG Cargo chief executive David Shepherd said: ...
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NewsBooking portal WebCargo launches interline option for airlines
Carriers will now be able to offer the services of their interline partners on the WebCargo by Freightos airfreight booking portal.Freightos said a test shipment had been carried out by Qatar Airways Cargo on an ITA Airways flight.The booking platform pointed out that in the passenger travel industry around 10% ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints head of pharma
Jordan Kohlbeck. Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Jordan Kohlbeck as head of pharmaceutical following the opening of its New Premia facility at Heathrow.Kohlbeck has worked for the cargo business for more than three years, holding roles related to the firm's constant climate product and transformation.In the new role, he ...
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NewsDHL GF and IAG Cargo partner on SAF
Source: DHL Global ForwardingDHL Global Forwarding and IAG Cargo have partnered on the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel as part of efforts to reduce emissions.The partnership sees the forwarder purchase 11.5m litres of SAF to reduce emissions in 2023.DHL said that SAF being purchased is certified by International Sustainability & ...
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NewsIAG Cargo hopes new Cincinnati flights will click with online retailers
IAG operations, vehicles & airside - Heathrow - 07 September 2022 Photograph: Andrew Fosker / PinPep Photograph: Andrew Fosker / PinPepIAG Cargo will begin to offer capacity on a new direct service between London Heathrow and Cincinnati for the first time in ...
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NewsIAG Cargo opens new cargo handling facility at Heathrow
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has officially opened a new cargo handling facility at London Heathrow Airport that enables it to more than double the amount of premium loose shipments it can handle daily.Measuring over 10,000 m2, the semi-automated New Premia facility will serve as IAG Cargo’s new home for handling ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints new chief transformation officer
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Jenny Critchley as chief transformation officer to replace David Rose, who takes on a new role in the group.Critchley will focus on "expanding IAG Cargo’s digitalisation and sustainability efforts, whilst driving productivity, new business solutions and further growth opportunities".She joins from sister company British ...
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IAG Cargo sees cargo revenues decline despite demand increase
IAG Cargo registered a decline in its cargo revenues in the first quarter of the year despite seeing demand decrease.The cargo business, which includes British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, registered a 25.2% year-on-year decrease in first-quarter air cargo revenues to €323m, while traffic increased 13.6% to 1.1bn cargo tonne ...
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NewsIAG Cargo to benefit from China service restart
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo customers will soon be able to send shipments on services between London Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai once again.The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) will be able to use the belly capacity of flights operated by IAG subsidiary British Airways to China, as the ...
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NewsGarcia returns to IAG Cargo
Camilo Garcia. Source IAG CargoAfter four years working in the world of air cargo booking portals, Camilo Garcia Cervera will return to IAG Cargo.Cervera, who re-joins from WebCargo by Freightos, will take the role of chief sales and marketing officer.In his new role, he will "shape IAG Cargo’s sales and ...
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NewsIAG Cargo hopes to benefit from expanded Americas capacity
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo will expand its Americas capacity by utilising the belly capacity of new British Airways (BA) passenger flights to Aruba and Guyana.The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) will offer capacity on new passenger routes to Aruba (Oranjestad) via Antigua from March 26, and Guyana (Georgetown) ...
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IAG Cargo adds Heathrow to Amsterdam freighter capacity
IAG Cargo increased its widebody cargo capacity from London Heathrow to Amsterdam from once to twice a week from February 15."The additional day three service will be operated by A330F aircraft with the capacity to transport more than 60 tonnes of cargo," said IAG Cargo in a LinkedIn post.It added: ...
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IAG Cargo to charge for paper air waybills
IAG Cargo is to introduce a charging fee for using paper air waybills (AWB) as part of its drive to become digital first.From April 3, customers who opt for paper AWB when booking cargo shipments will be charged a £10 fee, where switching to eAWB is free of charge.For years, ...
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IAG Cargo sees volumes grow in 2022 despite revenue drop off
IAG Cargo saw its cargo revenues decline last year despite a slight pick up in volumes as bellyhold operations returned following the Covid pandemic.The cargo division, which offers capacity on British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, saw cargo revenues for the full year decline by 3.5% year on year to ...
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NewsIAG Cargo goes big on dinosaur move
IAG Cargo has transported a skeleton cast of the world’s largest known dinosaur from Argentina to the UK.The cast’s journey began in Trelow, Argentina, before being moved to the Argentine capital.It was stored within crates before being shipped across the Atlantic in the bellyhold of two BA Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliner’ ...