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Boring!
A firm that calls itself ‘The Boring Company’ has been dubbed “amazing and impossible” by commentators – at least according to their own publicity. Elon Musk is convinced he has the answer to the constant gridlock that grips cities like Los Angeles - an underground transport system.But, according to a ...
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Airfreight industry calls for data pipeline
Participants called for a “data pipeline” for air cargo at a recent workshop organised by the Trade&Cargo Facilitation Association (TCF).However the concept is challenging, although over 80% of companies attending the event said they were willing to get involved in its implementation.The event at Kista, Sweden on 24-25 April and ...
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CargoCloud to clear the air at Heathrow
A new load consolidation app, part of the new Heathrow CargoCloud, could help Heathrow trucking companies and freight forwarders reduce their emissions.Claimed as the first of its kind, it allows cargo operators to consolidate loads coming into and out of the airport to improve efficiency and reduce the number of ...
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New system set to fix broken supply chains
Software firm Gelnius has launched a new technology platform that it says could reinvent the way global supply chains work, by linking up previously disjointed systems.The Gelnius system was originally developed from SEKO Logistics technology which manages 150,000 outbound finished goods inventory movements a year and has a proven in ...
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Dachser doubles in Shanghai
Dachser has doubled its space at Shanghai Pudong Airport Bonded Zone from 32,300 to 64,600sq ft.The German-owned forwarder said the extra space would, together with its existing facility at Beijing International Airport, improve service and increase flexibility. Having gateway operations at two airports also increases the flexibility to move cargo ...
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Aeroméxico and Delta tie the knot
Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines have begun their cooperation on trans-border flights after they confirmed to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) that they have completed the necessary steps required to launch their joint agreement.The two carriers said the alliance would expand competition and ...
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The mac that’s lighter than air
Posh mac-maker Burberry is paying tribute to one of the pioneers of flight with a life-size hot air balloon at its Heathrow pop-up store.Standing over 15 metres tall, the Burberry Balloon is inspired by the achievements of Air Commodore Edward Maitland, who, with fellow balloonists Auguste Gaudron and Charles Turner, ...
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Vietnam Airlines recommits to monkey ban
Cruelty Free International says that Vietnam Airlines has reaffirmed its ban on the transport of monkeys after the airline revealed last year breached its own embargo.The carrier originally announced in 2013 that it would ban the shipment of monkeys for experimental purposes, but the pressure group revealed last year that ...
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DHL refines China-Europe rail service
DHL’s Global Forwarding arm has opened a central competence centre in Stuttgart, Germany to improve efficiency of its rail services between Germany and China.Experts will primarily support German customers in the automotive, technology, mechanical engineering and retail sectors, developing multi-modal transport solutions and coordinating end-to-end transport processes, from collection, export ...
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Frankfurt-Hahn sees first-quarter cargo surge
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport enjoyed a surge in cargo in the first quarter nof the year, handling 23,700 tonnes - a 41% rise compared with the first three months of last year. Some of the increase came from existing customers, but the airport said that new clients had also contributed – and ...
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European airfreight puts up a strong show in March
Freight traffic at European airports improved markedly during the first quarter of 2017, up 8%, said ACI Europe.March posted the best monthly performance since April 2011 (up 13.7%), according to the trade body’s Airport Traffic Report for March and Q1.Passenger traffic also grew by about the same amount, increasing by ...
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GE sends first 767 freighter to Star Air
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) – the US and Irish commercial aircraft financing and leasing business of GE – has delivered the first factory-built Boeing 767-300ERF to Danish-based Star Air.A second similar aircraft, powered by GE CF6 engines, is scheduled for delivery later this year. Both aircraft were previously operated ...
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American adds new Amsterdam-Dallas service
American Airlines has added a new summer 767-300 route between Dallas/Fort Worth and Amsterdam Schiphol from May 5 along with several other season services.The carrier says that it will offer opportunities for shipments from the Benelux region – notably pharma products – to the US and beyond on its South ...
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Two dead after Shorts 330 freighter crash lands
Two crew members have died after a small freighter operated on behalf of UPS crashed on landing at Yeager Airport near Charleston in the US on a flight from Louisville.A spokesperson for Yeager Airport has confirmed to local that the pilot and co-pilot perished when the three-tonne capacity Shorts 330 ...
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Pharma freight focus at Munich conference
Pharmaceutical logistics will take centre stage in Munich at an exclusive symposium organised by Air Cargo News.Timed to coincide with the Air Cargo Europe (ACE) conference and exhibition, the Air Cargo News 90 minute symposium will start at 12 noon on Wednesday May 10 at Forum IV, Hall B2 (West) ...
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NewsAF KLM Cargo sees decline in Q1 revenues
Air France KLM saw revenues decline in the first quarter of the year despite an improvement in traffic.The Franco-Dutch airline saw first quarter revenues decline by 4.7% year on year to €504m, despite traffic for the period increasing by 0.5% to 2bn revenue tonne km.Cargo capacity at the airline group ...
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Yusen Logistics opens Frankfurt pharma gateway
Yusen Logistics has opened a dedicated Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliant pharmaceutical gateway in Frankfurt as it targets growth in the sector.The logistics firm said that the new operation had been developed in close consultation with Yusen Logistics’ pharmaceutical customers, which are "increasingly looking for new ways to optimise flows ...
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WFS scoops three cargo handling deals in the US
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won three new cargo handling contracts in the US.The handler has announced deals with Polar Air Cargo in Cincinnati, LOT Polish Airlines in Newark and Swiss International Air Lines seasonal service to San Diego.The three-year contract with Polar Air Cargo and its partners includes freight ...
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Airfreight rates continue to rise in April
Airfreight rates continued to track ahead of last year’s levels on three key trade lanes in April.The latest figures from Tac Index show airfreight rates paid to carriers improved in April both year-on-year and month-on-month on services from Hong Kong to the US and Hong Kong to Europe.Meanwhile, prices on ...
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NewsAeroLogic appoints new managers to replace departing Weber
AeroLogic - the Lufthansa and DHL Express joint business - has appointed two new managers following the current managing director's move across to ASL Airlines Belgium.From May 1, Josef Moser, previously head of flight operations and crew training, will takeover as chief operations officer and accountable manager, while Wolfgang Raebiger, ...