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NewsHactl continues green drive with renewable energy investment
Hactl' Amy Lam (L) and CLP Power's Lena Low. Source: HactlHandler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited has signed an agreement to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as part of its sustainability drive.The certificates are being purchased from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) equating to 45.9 gigawatt hours ...
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ECS adds cargo data processing service
The ECS Group has launched a new data processing service as part of its "augmented GSA concept".The new QualityStars service provides two teams to support airlines with air waybill verification and customs reporting."Time and effort are required to verify, capture, and process AWB data, or send information to the Customs ...
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Avensis gains STC for its reversible freighter conversion solution
Conversion firm Avensis Aviation has been awarded a permanent freighter Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its fully reversible MEDIUS cargo modification.Avensis said its MEDIUS reversible solution features a Class-E cargo compartment without a cargo door, meaning it has the level of fire protection ...
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CharterSync appoints global cargo director
Digital charter company CharterSync has appointed Daniel Carriett as global cargo director.In a LinkedIn post on September 8, CharterSync said that Carriett has over 22 years of experience in senior management in the UK air cargo charter broking industry.He previously spent 18 years at a London-based charter brokerage where, latterly, ...
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NewsDHL Supply Chain acquires healthcare logistics specialist in Mexico
Photo: DHLDHL Supply Chain has acquired Mexico-based pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics specialist New Transport Applications (NTA).Currently, NTA serves more than 80 customers with services that include the storage and transportation of products that require refrigeration and temperature control.The company makes more than 165,000 specialised deliveries annually, distributing more than 43,000 ...
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REPORTS: Deutsche Bahn to sell DB Schenker
The German federal government and Deutsche Bahn have agreed to sell the state-owned rail operator's freight forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker, according to news agency Reuters.Quoting sources at both Deutsche Bahn and the government, Reuters said that the sale would be approved as early as this year.The sale could take then ...
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NewsWorks starts on new Pittsburgh International air cargo facility
Source Pittsburgh International Airport. Photo by Beth HollerichWork has started on a new cargo facility at Pittsburgh International Airport to meet recent growth in cargo volumes.Yesterday, crews started work on the 77,000 sq ft facility that will allow "much-needed space for cargo expansion".The Cargo 4 facility is scheduled to open ...
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Schiphol looks ahead as ABC loss hits volumes
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport saw its cargo volumes decline by 13.8% year on year in the first six months of the year as weaker market conditions and the loss of AirBridgeCargo services hit volumes.The airport handled a total of 721,746 tonnes in the first half of the year, with inbound cargo ...
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NewsMaersk grows its logistics offering in UAE
Photo: MaerskMaersk is set to grow its logistics footprint in the UAE after signing an agreement to more than double its warehousing and distribution offering in UAE.Maersk Kanoo UAE has signed an agreement with Dubai South, the largest single urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, for ...
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Growing EV Cargo acquires 75% of Air Express Cargo
Freight forwarder EV Cargo has purchased a 75% stake in Spain-based Air Express Cargo as it looks to expand its presence in Europe.Air Express Cargo was formed in 2004 and operates out of offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, providing air and sea forwarding and customs brokerage services on behalf ...
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NewsIs air cargo set for a better-than-expected peak season?
The air cargo demand figures for August could signal a better-than-expected end to the year, according to data provider CLIVE Data Services.The latest figures from Xeneta-owned CLIVE show that in August air cargo demand was 5% down on a year earlier, a more modest decline than the 8% and 9% ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo aims to reduce plastic wrap waste
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic it uses by adopting a new film to wrap cargo.The airline said that starting in mid-September, it will become the first cargo airline to use a new type of film that consists of 10% recycled plastic and is ...
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NewsCool Chain Association announces partnership to strengthen perishables supply chain
CCA and PPECB signing the MoU at Airfreight Pharma. Photo: Cool Chain AssociationThe Cool Chain Association (CCA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), which will see collaboration into research initiatives about airfreight of perishables.The MoU, signed at the CCA’s Airfreight ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel expands US healthcare logistics network
Photo: Kuehne+NagalKuehne+Nagel has expanded its healthcare contract logistics network in the US with a new facility adjacent to Indianapolis International Airport.The investment into the 166,000 sq ft multi-client and GDP compliant healthcare site aims to support the growing need for distribution facilities that are able to meet strict quality, regulatory ...
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SF Airlines continues freighter fleet expansion
Express carrier SF Airlines has continued its fleet expansion with the addition of freighter number 75.The carrier this week took delivery of a B767-300 freighter ahead of the air cargo peak season, said Chinese press agency Xinhau.The airline has added seven freighters to its fleet so far this year, following ...
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NewsChennault air cargo facility is ready for operations
Photo: Chennault International AirportChennault International Airport in Louisiana, US has completed a $4m air cargo facility that was built to attract international and domestic cargo.Now available for lease, the facility on the I-10 corridor between Houston and New Orleans includes a 1,000 sq ft office area and an expandable 9,000 ...
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NewsGrowing Philadelphia International selects Menzies for cargo handling
Source: Aviation Facilities CompanyMenzies Aviation has been selected as the new cargo handler at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), while Kale Logistics Solutions will provide the cargo community system.PHL said the two firms would be key players in its cargo expansion strategy, announced last year, in support of increasing regional demand ...
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IATA reports another drop in air cargo demand in July
Air cargo demand slumped again in July but there are some indicators suggesting a narrowing in comparisons in the coming months.The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo traffic in July fell by 9.7% year on year in cargo tonne km terms - the fifth month in a row ...
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American Airlines Cargo expands WebCargo presence
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its presence on booking portal WebCargo with the addition of flights from 28 more countries.The carrier said the extra countries are spread across Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada."Following Europe and the US, this regional rollout onto WebCargo now includes a significant portion of the ...
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NewsSwissport announces regional re-jig and new CIO
Dave Lynch. Source: SwissportSwissport has announced the appointment of a new chief information officer (CIO) and a re-organisation of its European clusters.Dave Lynch will be joining the ground handler as CIO and will also become a member of the executive leadership team.A starting date will be announced in due time. ...