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Time:matters expands dangerous goods services in ten markets
Time-critical logistics firm time:matters is now offering urgent transportation of dangerous goods.The expansion of services means that the company can now facilitate the transportation of time-critical goods in hazard classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9."With this new offering, the company is meeting the demands of industries that ...
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Kalitta Air could be forced to quit Schiphol freighter flights
US all-cargo carrier Kalitta Air may have to axe its operations to Schiphol airport after 15 years as a result of capacity shortages at the Dutch hub.In a Department of Transportation (DoT) filing, the airline hit out at the "domination" of the Dutch airport by members of the Sky Team ...
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NewsDelta appoints Walpole to new cargo operations role
Rob WalpoleDelta Cargo has appointed Rob Walpole to the newly-created position of vice president – cargo operations and logistics.This new position, reporting to vice president of cargo Shawn Cole, will see Walpole lead Delta Cargo’s global operations and Delta Logistics Control Center teams.“Rob has a strong operational background and brings ...
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Cathay Pacific Group reports tough August amid Hong Kong strikes
Cathay Pacific Group, comprised of Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon airlines, has released its figures for August 2019, which show a decrease in the amount of transported cargo compared with the same time period in 2018.This summer, ongoing protests in Hong Kong negatively impacted Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon's operations ...
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BA pilot strike continues to impact operations
A portion of IAG Cargo's operations continue to be disrupted in the aftermath of the British Airways pilot strike, which took place on September 9 and 10.Following the strike action, nearly 150 British Airways aircraft, 700 pilots and 4,000 crew members are still out of place, the BBC has reported.A ...
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NewsWinnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport gets C$30m cargo boost
Winnipeg Richardson International AirportWinnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport will develop a new 13,000 sq m cargo logistics facility thanks to C$30.4m in federal government funding.The investment includes space for cold storage and perishable commodities, live animal handling, expanded air cargo capacity, and additional space for aircraft."This will benefit producers ...
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SF Airlines adds new Bangladesh route
Chinese express operator SF Airlines has added a new freighter service between Changsha, China, and the capital of Bangladesh, Dacca, to cater for general cargo and perishable demand.The airline said the first flight took place on August 5 utilising a Boeing 757-200F aircraft.The carrier said the route is the fourth ...
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NewsGreenville-Spartanburg International triples cargo capacity with new facility
Greenville-Spartanburg International AirportGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has celebrated the opening of its $33m air cargo facility, which will significantly increase the airport’s ability to handle domestic and international freight.The 110,000 sq ft cargo facility and its 17-acre apron allow the airport to accommodate up to three Boeing 747-8F aircraft simultaneously; ...
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WFS to handle more than 160,000 tons of cargo per year with Saudia Cargo deal
Saudia Cargo has awarded a multi-station contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Europe and the US to handle more than 160,000 tonnes of cargo per annum and provide ramp handling for air cargo shipments on more than 5,000 passenger and freighter flights a year.The three-year agreement is set to ...
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NewsATSG announces new president
Rick Corrado has been elected as the new president of aircraft lessor ATSG as the company continues its management succession programme.Corrado, who is currently chief operating officer (COO), will take over the role from Joe Hete on September 16. Hete, however, will remain as chief executive.Randy Rademacher, board chairman of ...
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IAG Cargo operations hit as BA pilot strikes enter second day
The British Airways pilot strike has entered its second day, resulting in the cancellation of around 1,700 flights and severe disruption to cargo services over the two-day period.The industrial action over pay and conditions started at midnight on Sunday and is expected to end midnight on Tuesday. Further strikes are ...
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NewsAirfreight offers help following Hurricane Dorian
DHL's DRT help unload cargo following Hurricane DorianAmazon is mobilising aid flights and DHL has provided ground support to help relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.Meanwhile, FedEx delivered 56,000 pounds of critical aid via a dedicated flight today to help the people and communities devastated ...
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UK forwarders critical of new Customs declaration system
UK freight forwarder group BIFA has "numerous concerns" over the progress of a new system that will replace the existing Customs declaration process.BIFA director general Robert Keen said it is concerned that progress on the development of the new system has been inconsistent, with periods of activity and progress, and ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo to add new US freighter link to cater for perishable demand
Avianca Cargo will launch a new freighter service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Bogota as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for South American perishables.The new service will launch on October 2 and will operate twice a week utilising an A330-200F aircraft that offers temperature-controlled decks.Avianca ...
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Sinotrans to offer shippers air cargo booking through Freightos
Chinese forwarder Sinotrans has launched a direct-to-customer air cargo booking platform through a partnership with Freightos.The platform, which is offered through Sinoair, will allow shippers to pull global contract rates, get dynamic pricing or request ad-hoc prices and receive instant booking confirmation from over 10 airlines integrated with Freightos."With this ...
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NewsKerry Logistics transports sealions from UK to China
Kerry Logistics has successfully transported two sealions from the UK to the Hainan Ocean Paradise theme park, Sanya, Hainan Island, China.After mandatory veterinary checks and quarantine controls, Merlin the sealion was moved from Brightlingsea in Essex, UK, and and Reggie was moved from Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire, UK, to ...
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Airfreight rates on key routes tumble in August
Airfreight rates on the major transpacific and Asia-Europe routes began to come under severe pressure in August as demand declines increasingly take their toll on pricing.The latest figures from TAC Index show that average prices on services from Hong Kong to North America slipped by 16.9% year on year to ...
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Saudia Cargo expands Europe, US and Africa freighter operations
Saudia Cargo has added extra freighter flights to services calling in Europe, the US and Africa.The Middle Eastern carrier said that its Jeddah-Liege-New York JFK Boeing 747-400F service would increase to two flights per week.Meanwhile, its Nairobi-Europe service will be increased by four weekly flights to 11 per week. These ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation strengthens team new EVP and VP cargo
Robert Fordree (left) and Chris BealeLogistics company Menzies Aviation has welcomed two new members of staff to its team. Robert Fordree is the organisation's new executive vice president of cargo and Chris Beale is re-joining the business as vice president of cargo Europe.Fordfree's previous roles include senior vice president commercial ...
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British Airways' cargo operations grounded as strike goes ahead
There is major disruption to British Airways' bellyhold cargo operations as the airline's pilots carry out strike action today and tomorrow.The strike is the result of an ongoing dispute about pay between British Airways and the pilots' union BALPA.The industrial action is the largest ever carried out by British airways ...