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NewsAF KLM Cargo and Bolloré Logistics expand SAF partnership
Source: AF KLM CargoAF KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and Bolloré Logistics are expanding their partnership on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of their wider efforts to reduce their environmental impact.The original agreement from 2021 covered the use of SAF for Bolloré's shipments on AFKLMP Cargo flights ...
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NewsAircraft Finance Germany acquires Airbus A330-200 for conversion by EFW
A330-200 freighter section. Copyright: AirbusAircraft Finance Germany (AFG) subsidiary AFG Aviation Ireland Limited has acquired an Airbus A330-200 that will be converted into a freighter by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW).The MSN 926 aircraft was acquired from a subsidiary of French shipping giant CMA CGM on July 11, said Frankfurt-based global ...
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NewsCool Chain Association trials new air cargo supply chain perishables label
Cool Chain Association members at AGM. Photo: Cool Chain AssociationMembers of the Cool Chain Association (CCA) Technical Committee Programme have completed the first stage of a project to trial a new label for perishables shipments in the air cargo supply chain, driven by Challenge Group.The label trial, undertaken by handlers ...
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NewsSwissport tests unmanned AGV at Frankfurt cargo facility
Source: SwissportCargo handler Swissport is testing an unmanned, automated guided vehicle (AGV) at its new cargo centre at Frankfurt Airport to reduce manual handling.The Loedige industries' AGV measures 10 ft and has a load capacity of 6,800 kg.It can transport a variety of ULDs, including 15 ft containers.Swissport said the ...
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NewsCEVA expands in Africa with latest acquistion
Source: CEVAFast-growing CEVA Logistics is expanding its presence in Africa through the purchase of forwarder Spedag Interfreight.Spedag has offices in several countries in east Africa and specialises in energy and infrastructure, aid and relief, oil and gas, and commodities.The company employs around 400 people in 24 locations in Kenya, Uganda, ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo launches scheduled services to Tokyo
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoHong Kong Air Cargo has launched a new scheduled freighter service between Hong Kong and Tokyo, Japan.Commencing Saturday July 9, Hong Kong Air Cargo launched a new weekly scheduled service to Narita, Japan. Previously a chartered service, the new scheduled service is in line with Hong ...
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NewsPortal cargo.one launches in Japan to boost air cargo digitalisation
Source: cargo.oneOnline booking portal cargo.one is launching in Japan allowing forwarders in the country to search, compare, book and track air cargo capacity on the platform.The booking platform offers Japanese users capacity from ANA Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo and Finnair Cargo, with more airlines to be added in the coming weeks.Forwarders ...
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American Airlines Cargo includes US network in WebCargo and 7L Freight bookings
American Airlines Cargo has started offering customers full access to its US network when booking on WebCargo and 7L Freight platforms.The airline, which operates more than 5,000 daily departures from the US, said it now provides a larger network for flights in and out of the US on WebCargo than ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo plans network expansion on the transatlantic
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo has unveiled a "significant" plan to expand its transatlantic freighter operation in the second half of the year.The cargo business said that its expanded network will offer more frequencies and a more diversified network between Europe and US cities, and greater connectivity to Central and South ...
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Virgin Atlantic expands freighter flights with Billund service
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is set to expand its all-cargo network with the addition of a new service to Billund Airport.The service will operate three times per week between the Danish Airport and Heathrow using an Airbus A321F operated by Titan Airways, offering 28 tonnes of capacity per flight.The new flights ...
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Air cargo reportedly back to normal at Shanghai Pudong Airport
The average daily frequency of cargo flights and freight volumes at Shanghai Pudong International Airport returned to a normal level in the first week of July, according to the Shanghai Airport Authority, said Xinhua.Shanghai Pudong suffered with the impact of Shanghai's two-month lockdown as flights were limited, factories and warehouses ...
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Astral eyes widebody expansion with B777Fs
Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation, which is expanding its 14-strong fleet with three Boeing B757-200Fs and two Airbus A320 P2Fs, is also working on adding up to four B777 freighters and more Airbus aircraft.Astral founder and chief executive Sanjeev Gadhia said the B757-200F’s will be operational from June 2022 onwards.“The ...
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CALC signs up for first AEI freighter conversion
Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a contract for its first B737-800SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).The aircraft (MSN: 30516) will commence modification at the end of July and will be redelivered to CALC in October 2022. Touch labour and maintenance requirements will ...
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Air Cargo News Awards: One week left to vote for cargo airlines!
Calling all airline cargo customers: There is now just one week remaining to cast a vote for your favourite cargo airline as part of the Air Cargo News Awards 2022.Voting closes at 5pm BST on Monday July 18.The awards give freight forwarders and shippers the chance to recognise the five ...
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Newscargo-partner weighs up ownership options as Stefan Krauter steps down
Stefan Krauter. Copyright: Esther HorvathLogistics provider cargo-partner is considering its future ownership structure as founder, chairman and chief executive Stefan Krauter prepares to step down.Karin Schwarz, corporate director of communications and marketing at the Austria-based company confirmed the plans, telling Air Cargo News that a decision on new ownership of ...
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Air cargo RFS providers decarbonise trucks fleets
Decarbonising truck fleets is firmly on the agenda for air cargo companies offering road feeder services (RFS).Speaking exclusively to Air Cargo News, Wallenborn, Jan de Rijk and dnata shared their plans to make RFS logistics greener as global targets for zero carbon emission draw closer.For RFS decarbonisation, Jan de Rijk ...
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NewsWFS deploys Champ’s Cargospot solution across France
Photo: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has transitioned 15 of its air cargo handling stations in France to CHAMP’s Cargospot Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution.WFS signed a contract with CHAMP last year to implement Cargospot as the core cargo management system for its Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia operations.This latest ...
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ANA the latest to order B777-8 freighters
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has placed an order for two of Boeing's recently launched B777-8 freighter aircraft.The airline has converted two of its previous commitments for 20 B777-9 passenger aircraft - dating back to 2014 - into the new freighter model.The aircraft are expected to enter service during or after ...
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Sustained freighter demand expected over next 20 years, says Airbus
Airbus expects sustained demand for freighters over the next 20 years with nearly 70% of the current fleet anticipated to be replaced.The airframer’s 2022 Global Market Forecast for the 2022-2041 period shows that the world freighter fleet in service will reach 3,070 aircraft by 2041.This new report, published on July ...
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Unnammed customer signs up for seven A350 freighters
An unnamed customer has placed an order for seven of Airbus' recently announced A350 freighter aircraft.The manufacturer's latest update revealed that by the end of June, airlines had placed a total of 31 orders for the aircraft since the programme's launch, up from 22 in May.Two of these extra nine ...