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NewsK+N reports continued pressure on airfreight
Detlef TrefzgerA Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) earnings call yesterday (October 22) offered more detail on the supply chain services giant’s third-quarter and year to date performances that had previously been outlined in a press release and reported in ACN.The financials present a mixed picture. Over the first nine months of ...
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NewsDHL and TAPA team up on supply chain security intelligence
TAPA, the transport industry association that promotes supply chain security, is to work with DHL Resilience360, the integrator’s cloud-based supply chain risk management platform that helps businesses to predict, assess and mitigate the risk of supply chain disruptions, in a partnership on cargo crime intelligence.DHL said that the collaboration will ...
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NewsAlexandra Kleinschmidt joins Crane Worldwide Logistics team in Houston
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Alexandra Kleinschmidt to head up its customs brokerage and trade advisory team in Houston.According to Houston-headquartered supply chain services specialist, Kleinschmidt is a licensed customs broker, certified customs specialist and has “an experienced background in leadership roles covering customs brokerage, compliance, ocean product and sales”.Chad ...
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NewsAir NZ to fly to New York
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it is to launch a non-stop service between Auckland and New York in October next year.The carrier will fly between Auckland and alliance partner United Airlines’ New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, three times a week all year-round.Air New Zealand will operate the ...
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NewsTwo WFS pharma centres in South Africa receive GDP certification
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certifications (ISO9001:2015) for its temperature-controlled pharma centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa.The organisation – which currently handles more than 65,000 tonnes of air cargo a year, including pharmaceuticals, for airline customers in Johannesburg and Cape ...
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Next-day demand drives improved revenues at UPS
UPS saw both revenues and net profits increase during the third quarter of the year as air volumes continued to grow.The package firm reported third-quarter revenues improve by 5% year on year to $18.3bn, while net income was up 16% to $1.7bn.The US domestic and international segments performed “exceptionally well ...
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UPS announces several new drone projects
Express firm UPS has announced several new projects to develop its drone delivery operation.The company today announced new drone delivery service in support of the University of Utah Health hospital campuses, in partnership with drone manufacturer Matternet. The University of Utah campus programme will involve drone deliveries of samples and ...
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NewsTigers to build new Rotterdam mega hub
Logistics firm Tigers is building a new mega hub facility in Rotterdam as global customer demand and the e-commerce sector continue to grow.The hub is currently under construction and is scheduled to be officially opened in April 2020.“Rotterdam is the biggest port in Europe and a key gateway to the ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel sees airfreight volumes decline again in Q3
Kuehne+Nagel saw airfreight volumes and revenues decline in the third quarter, but it managed to maintain profitability.The company reported a 7.5% year-on-year drop in third-quarter airfreight volumes to 406,000 tonnes, revenues declined by 6.7% on a year ago to SFr1.3bn but earnings before interest and tax (ebit) were flat at ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo applies Unilode's digital tracking solution to ULD fleet
LATAM Cargo is now using Unilode Aviations' digital tracking solution across its untire ULD fleet.Andrés Bianchi, chief executive of LATAM Cargo, commented: “At LATAM we are focusing on reinforcing LATAM Cargo’s competitiveness in order to maintain our leadership in Latin America."Unilode's digitalisation programme will provide LATAM with opportunities to enhance ...
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B&H targets Asia Pacific expansion with CEO move
Aerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide chief executive Stuart Allen has relocated from the UK to Singapore to spearhead the company's ongoing Asia Pacific (Apac) expansion.Based at the B&H Worldwide facility within the Free Trade Zone at Changi Airport, he will be leading the company's global growth plans from the nation ...
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Saudia Cargo achieves pharma GDP certification
Saudia Cargo has achieved European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) certification for its pharma operations.The certification was carried out by SGS. The airline the achievement demonstrated that its storage and transportation services meet "all international requirements".“This certificate recognizes that Saudia Cargo maintains and complies with the quality management standards ...
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NewsBCUBE adopts IATA's DG Autocheck solution
Cargo handler BCUBE Air Cargo has adopted the IATA Dangerous Goods (DG) AutoCheck solution to improve procedures around the handling of DG.The digital tool allows companies to check compliance of the shipper’s DG declaration against all relevant rules and regulations contained in the IATA regulations.It will also enable electronic consignment ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn and AIA Cargo announce Ireland tie up
Chapman Freeborn Air chartering has collaborated with Airbridge International Agencies (AIA) Cargo to strengthen both companies’ presence in Ireland.UK-headquartered Chapman Freeborn is now the exclusive partner for all of AIA Cargo’s aircraft charter requirements to and from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.Chapman Freeborn is currently securing cargo capacity ...
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NewsASL Airlines Belgium collaborates with Jettainer on ULD fleet
ASL Airlines Belgium has chosen Jettainer to manage and maintain its fleet of ULDs over a five-year contractual period.ASL Airlines Belgium, based at Liege airport, is a member of the ASL Aviation Holdings Group. It specialises in the express freight market and also offers scheduled, charter and ad-hoc flights with ...
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TIACA announces finalists for its first Sustainability Award
TIACA has revealed the three finalists of its first ever Sustainability Award, which was established to recognise and reward organisations that are addressing CO2 emissions, waste reduction, recycling, weight reduction for ULDs and packaging, humanitarian aid, staff wellbeing and retention and animal welfare.The nominees are:M&G Packaging Corp with BioNatur Plastics ...
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NewsPayCargo continues to grow as executive team changes revealed
PayCargo has announced the appointment of two new executives and a third change to its management line up as the business continues to grow.In July, the payment system appointed Lionel van der Walt as president and chief executive of its Americas business.“My focus at PayCargo is to further strengthen the ...
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Air France KLM reveals winter schedule
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has revealed its winter schedule with new services to Bangalore, Liberia (Costa Rica) and Miami.The airline group said its new schedule will run from from October 27 to March 29.Changes to the schedule include:New: Amsterdam Schiphol to Bangalore three-times-per week and Liberia (Costa Rica) four-times-per ...
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NewsWing Aviation and FedEx trial US's first drone delivery service
Last week (October 18), FedEx Express partnered with Wing Aviation to execute the US's first commercial drone delivery as part of the US Department of Transportation’s unmanned aircraft systems Integration Pilot Program (IPP).The delivery marks the start of a drone trial operating in the US, following Aviation Wing's authorisation from ...
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FTA: We need more information to prepare for Brexit
The logistics industry has responded to the UK government's Brexit announcement yesterday (October 17).James Hookham, deputy chief executive of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), has urged the UK government to answer questions raised by his organisation.In a statement, Hookham commented: “The FTA has been very consistent in wanting to keep ...