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NewsAsian cargo monthly: Carriers back on form in April
Asian airlines saw cargo demand growth improve in April after a weaker performance in March.The region’s largest carrier group, Cathay Pacific, registered a 7.9% increase in demand to 979m cargo and mail revenue tonne kms.This is up on the 4.9% increase recorded in March and is also ahead of growth ...
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Air Charter Service set for China expansion
The Chinese operation of aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has moved to larger premises in Beijing to enable the next step in its plans for expansion.Wanny Wu, managing director of ACS China, said: “The new office is in the heart of the business district of the city and double ...
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Antonov Airlines set for growth after US expansion and return of oil and gas
Antonov Airlines is hoping to see its US business soar following the opening of its US office, while the return of oil and gas demand is complementing an already busy market.Speaking at the Air Cargo China event, Antonov Airlines business development director Michael Goodisman said that the company officially opened ...
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Customs changes to China's advanced cargo information from June 1
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) is amending its advance cargo information requirements for imports and exports from June 1.US logistics operator Expeditors, in an alert to customers, said: "The notice requires additional data elements to be communicated related to Inbound and Outbound Transportation by Air and Sea. The purpose ...
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Atlas adds high flyer executives to the board
US-based freighter lessor Atlas Air Worldwide (AAWW) has announced the election of cybersecurity expert Jane Lute and experienced business leader Sheila Stamps to the company’s board of directors.Lute, president and chief executive of corporate security advisors SICPA North America, is "a recognised leader in the area of cybersecurity" said AAWW ...
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Multimodal welcomes 9,200 visitors
This year's Multimodal exhibition and conference welcomed more than 9,200 visitors as challenges and opportunities in a post-Brexit logistics landscape headed discussions.The three-day at the Birmingham in the UK saw 92 executives share insights on key topics including Blockchain, warehouse robotics, Brexit, airfreight opportunities and port strategy during the free-to-attend ...
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Panalpina joins blockchain alliance as it looks to implement the technology
Freight forwarder Panalpina has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) as it looks to play a role in deploying the technology in logistics.BiTA is a forum of leading tech and transportation companies for the development and implementation of blockchain standards. Members aim to educate the market on blockchain applications ...
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Airfreight KPIs set to feature in business contracts
Air cargo’s emerging key performance indicators (KPIs) look set to become a feature of future contracts between airfreight stakeholders.Ground handlers, general sales agents (GSA) and freight forwarders are likely to see KPIs – currently in test phase – being built into their contracts with airlines and shippers.That was the impression ...
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Geodis re-organises regional structure
Logistics giant Geodis is re-organising its business into four key regions to improve client’s access to services.The company will now be built around these four regions: Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, led by Laurent Parat; Northern and Central Europe with Thomas Kraus leading the region, Americas headed by Randy ...
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MAB Kargo aims to be first Malaysian airline to achieve CEIV Pharma
MAB Kargo has announced plans to obtain IATA's CEIV Pharma certification as it hopes to become the first airline and cargo terminal operator in Malaysia to embark on the process.The carrier said it hoped to complete the certification process in around six months. It will undergo training, as well as ...
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Emirates SkyCargo appoints David Harman for Swiss role
Emirates SkyCargo has appointed David Harman as cargo manager for Switzerland, based in Zurich.Harman, with over 30 years of international aviation and cargo experience, will be responsible for overseeing all operational and commercial aspects for the freight division of Emirates in the country.Harman has previously worked as vice president for ...
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ECS targets Asian acquisitions with a deal expected this year
ECS Group will target more acquisitions in Asia as it looks to continue its expansion in the region.Speaking at the Air Cargo China event in Shanghai, chief executive of the general sales and service agent (GSSA) Adrien Thominet said that the company hoped to be able to announce an acquisition ...
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Jettainer Think-A-Thon yields results
Jettainer’s three-day Think-A-Thon at the Air Cargo China event in Shanghai yielded several ideas which will now be studied in detail by the ULD management firm.The Think-A-Thon saw 25 students from Tongji University work in five groups to develop ideas for the application of blockchain technology in global supply chains.One ...
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Panalpina adds Querétaro in Mexico to B747F network
Panalpina has added Querétaro airport in Mexico to the ‘Speedy’ loop of its dedicated B747 freighter network, which also links Mexico City and Guadalajara with forwarder's airfreight hub in Huntsville, Alabama.Switzerland-based Panalpina has become the only maindeck cargo capacity provider to offer scheduled flights to three different Mexican airports.US-based lessor ...
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DHL Supply Chain buys Colombian logistics provider Suppla
DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, has acquired Suppla Group, a Colombian logistics provider.Suppla’s product portfolio includes warehousing and packaging services across life sciences and healthcare, retail, consumer, and technology sectors.A longstanding national logistics provider, Suppla has a local presence in five regions and ...
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Volga-Dnepr MRO unit opens in Liege
Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow (VDTM) has completed the certification of a line maintenance station in Liege, Belgium, for aircraft registered in Bermuda.As one of the largest Russian MRO providers, the Volga-Dnepr Group business unit is now able to carry out scheduled line maintenance for Boeing 737-300/400/500, Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 747-8 ...
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Speakers line up for Farnborough Airshow cargo conference
The future of air cargo and cargo technology will be the themes of a two-day airfreight conference to be hosted within the cargo village at the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow 2018 (FIA18) which takes place between 16-18 July.The 1,000 sq m Cargo Village will serve as an important hub for ...
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Atlas backs US and UAE open skies agreement
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWH) has given its support for an agreement to continue open skies between the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) relating to market-based transactions and financial transparency of airlines of the two countries.In a statement, the US lessor of freighter aircraft said that the the ...
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Alaskan Copper River salmon: licensed to grill
More than 16,000 lbs (seven tonnes) of fresh Copper River salmon arrived in Seattle today on a "fish-filled" Alaska Airlines aircraft.Today officially marks the beginning of the summer salmon grilling season that is anticipated by seafood lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.In total, Alaska Air Cargo has three more ...
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Ethiopian to fly into Jakarta
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it is to launch a three times a week service to Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 17.The route, to be flown by B787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, will represent the first direction connection between Africa and Indonesia, and Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam observed: “Our new service ...