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EU to end cargo-in-the-cabin flights
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will put a stop to cargo-in-the-cabin flights beyond July 31.The use of the passenger cabin for cargo, known as cargo-in-the-cabin flights, have been operating since 2020, after the EASA issued approvals and exemptions for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins on a ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo continues to digitalise
Photo: Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic Cargo is digitalising its technology infrastructure using Accelya’s FLX Cargo Platform.The airline is currently updating its “Voyager” cargo management platform with FLX Cargo Platform in an effort to maintain and grow volume secured during the pandemic.Accelya's integrated FLX Cargo Platform digitises every aspect of the cargo ...
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NewsBournemouth Airport launches cargo handling operation
The UK’s Bournemouth Airport has launched an air cargo operation with the aim of achieving 35,000 tonnes of throughput by 2025 and up to 50,000 tonnes by 2030.Dedicated cargo handling service Cargo First has been created to grow Bournemouth Airport’s air cargo business, which the south coast of England-based airport ...
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NewsBillund Airport seeks to double airfreight by 2040
Red and blue buildings show possible developments. Photo: Billund AirportBillund Airport in Denmark and Danish pension company PensionDanmark are collaborating to more than double airfreight at the airport from 77,000 tonnes of goods per year to 160,000 tonnes per year in 2040.The long-term strategic collaboration to create “Airport City” aims ...
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NewsThe logistical challenge of the Ukraine crisis relief effort
The refugee crisis created by the conflict in Ukraine has dominated the headlines and in response there have been an array of aid shipments to countries bordering Ukraine, but the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) warned that this approach needs careful thought.Sarah Schiffling, senior lecturer in supply chain management at Liverpool ...
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Shanghai airfreight remains under pressure from city lockdown
Operations at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) remain constrained as it largely handles pre-lockdown air cargo and supply chain operations are still limited.This is according to the latest advisory from UK-based logistics, freight forwarding & supply chain specialist Woodland Group.Commenting on how Shanghai is coping with its extended Covid lockdown, ...
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New research reveals size of Europe's 'go-now' sector
New research has revealed the size of the European "go-now" air cargo sector in what has been an unpredictable period for urgent flights.The research, conducted by carrier AVEM AERO utilising Eurocontrol and FlightRadar24 data, shows that the average number of monthly flights for one carrier ranged from seven to 80, ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel charters AN-124 for Ukraine relief flight
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has chartered an AN-124 from Antonov to carry aid to Ukraine.The AN-124 took off from Sharjah on March 29 carrying 111 tonnes of aid sourced from UNICEF's warehouse in Dubai and landed in Poland the same evening. The goods will then be trucked to Ukraine.The flight was ...
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Newsdnata continues UK expansion with new Heathrow facility
Ground handler dnata has continued its expansion in the UK with the opening of a new facility at Heathrow Airport on behalf of customers Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo.The new dnata City East Phase 2 facility measures 10,500 sq m and will operate in conjunction with the adjacent 22,500 ...
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NewsFrankfurt Cargo Services speeds up truck handling
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has implemented Dakosy’s FAIR@Link digital Ramp Control System to enable slot booking times and reduce truck waiting times for cargo collections and deliveries.The slot booking tool allows Frankfurt Airport-based FCS, an affiliate of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to optimise the allocation of truck ramps by allowing ...
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NewsWestJet adds its first freighter
Source: WestJetWestJet Cargo has entered the freighter market with the arrival of the first of four B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).The aircraft, which is on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be used for express and e-commerce freight and is the first B737-800BCF to be operated by a Canada-based ...
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NewsOceanfreight consolidation set to benefit air cargo in the long term
Tom Crabtree. Source: Air Cargo NewsThe consolidation of the oceanfreight market is set to benefit the air cargo market in the long term as the price differential between the two modes will remain closer than in the past.Speaking at this week's Nordic Air Cargo Symposium, Boeing Commercial Airplanes market analysis ...
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NewsNippon Express expands in Malaysia
Photo: Nippon ExpressNippon Express Malaysia has opened a new warehouse in the Free Commercial Zone (FCZ) of Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).This investment in the “DFTZ” 5,900 sq m warehouse will enable the Malaysian subsidiary of Japan-based freight forwarder Nippon Express to expand its work and cargo storage space.The ...
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NewsWhen will air cargo's supply-demand balance return to pre-Covid levels?
The air cargo market could see its supply-demand balance return to pre-covid levels in 2025, although that prediction comes with a plethora of caveats.Speakers at the Nordic Air Cargo Symposium were tasked with taking a look at air cargo’s road to recovery and they concurred that industry turbulence was set ...
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AFKLMP's SAF programme continues to grow
Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo is growing its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme.Morgan Cargo Limited South Africa and Morgan Cargo Kenya have joined what is believed to be the world´s first SAF programme for the airfreight industry, launched by AFKLMP Cargo in December 2020.Notably Morgan Cargo is the first ...
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NewsWFS cargo handlers to hold Heathrow strike vote
Source: Heathrow Airports LimitedUnite the union will hold a strike ballot for its members employed by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) over a pay dispute.The union alleged that WFS' cargo workers were facing a pay freeze for the pay year starting January 2021 while competitors based at the airport were offering ...
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NewsDHL to investigate Costa Rica freighter incident
Photo: ShutterstockAn investigation will take place into a DHL freighter that broke in half upon landing at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica.DHL told Air Cargo News on April 8 that the crew were unharmed in the incident and cargo and passenger operations have resumed at the airport. ...
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CMA CGM acquires GEFCO after Russia's RZD sells its stake
Shipping group CMA CGM has acquired 100% of the shares of automotive logistics business GEFCO, which was until recently 75% owned by Russian Railways RZD and 25% by car company Stellantis.The shipping company said that the deal would ensure the continuity and long-term stability of GEFCO and strengthen the range ...
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NewsShipping giant Maersk launches new air cargo business
Maersk B767-300F. Source: AP Moller MaerskShipping giant AP Moller Maersk has launched its new air cargo business as it looks to meet customer demand for supply chain security.The company, which owns the world's largest container shipping line, said that its new Maersk Air Cargo business will be operational in the ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo Covid vaccine transport feat
Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has reported it carried 335m Covid-19 vaccine doses to 61 countries during 2021.Carrying pharmaceutical products such as vaccines to 132 countries around the world with its TK Pharma service, the carrier said it reached 8% market share in the air cargo medical products category during 2021.The ...