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NewsSupernova Airlines adds 737-800SF
Copyright: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockUkraine-registered cargo carrier Supernova Airlines said it has added a Boeing 737-800SF to its fleet and is now prepared to begin charter flights outside of the European Union (EU).The airline, owned by New York-based logistics company Nova Global, has completed the process of adding the aircraft to ...
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NewsVienna Airport achieves IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
Source: Flughafen Wien AGVienna Airport has achieved IATA CEIV lithium battery certification in response to the growing demand for the transport of the devices.The airport said the certification underlines its commitment to meet the growing demand for "high-quality handling services for these product groups reliably, quickly and safely".The certification is ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo selects Hactl for Hong Kong handling
MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong. MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong.
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NewsForward Air adds director
US transport company Forward Air has added Jerome Lorrain to its board of directors, effective October 1. Lorrain has over 30 years of experience in a variety of roles in the logistics and transportation industry. He was previously chief operating officer of CEVA Logistics and currently serves as director of ...
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NewsDSV raises €5bn to part fund Schenker acquisition
DSV has raised €5bn through a share sale to help fund its €14.3bn purchase of DB Schenker.The "oversubscribed" offering was made to institutional investors in Denmark and internationally at market price and without pre-emption rights to DSV’s existing shareholders."The proceeds from the offering will be used to partly finance the ...
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NewsSwissport opens Johannesburg Airport pet lounge
Swissport has opened a dedicated area for handling unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa in a bid to improve animal welfare and transport operations.The Pet Lounge for the import and export of unaccompanied pets is separate from Swissport's general air cargo warehouse and features a ...
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NewsAir cargo market records nine months of double-digit growth
August was the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth for the global air cargo market boosted by global trade growth, e-commerce demand and ocean shipping constraints.Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 11.4% compared to August 2023 levels, said IATA.Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased ...
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NewsUS port strikes end as temporary agreement reached
US importers and exporters will be breathing a sigh of relief after dockers at US container ports last night agreed to return to work after three days of strike action. The industrial action was launched on Tuesday as the dock workers’ contract ended without an agreement on a new deal. ...
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NewsGlobalX partners with Airblox on Chicago-San Juan flight capacity
Next week US charter airline Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) will begin operating round-trip cargo charter flights between Chicago and San Juan
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NewsLufthansa Cargo chief operations officer steps down
Dietmar Focke. Source: Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo chief operations officer Dietmar Focke will leave the role on October 31. The cargo business said that a decision on a success will be announced shortly. Focke is leaving to take up the position of managing director at Lufthansa Industry ...
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NewsAir cargo charter brokers report rising demand as port strikes continue
Charter broker Air Partner has reported a pick up in demand related to strikes at US East and Gulf Coast ports, while Air Charter Service is expecting major airlifts if the strikes continue. Air Partner executive vice president for group charter and cargo Jon Corbi told Air Cargo News that ...
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More former Polar executives sentenced
The former vice president of marketing, revenue management and network planning at Polar Air Cargo has been handed a 32-month prison sentence for taking part in a massive, long running scheme to defraud the cargo airline of more than $32m in revenue.Abilash Kurien was sentenced by the US District Court ...
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NewsRates on key Asia trades flat but steady in September
Airfreight rates on the transpacific market were largely flat in September but are expected to pick up as the peak season approaches and as US port strikes are now underway. The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) calculated by TAC Index show that rates from Hong Kong ...
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SkyTeam Cargo announces Penseel as new chairperson
Airline cargo alliance SkyTeam Cargo has announced Peter Penseel of Delta Cargo will be the new chairperson of its cargo executive board.Penseel replaces Teddy Zebitz, Saudia Cargo chief executive, who has served two terms in the role since 2021.Penseel has more than three decades of experience in various roles across ...
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NewsAir cargo demand growth slows but October is a 'whole new ball game'
Air cargo demand growth slowed in September but there is an expectation that US port strikes will put extra pressure on an already busy market.The latest figures from data provider Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 9% year on year in September, a strong performance but down on ...
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NewsObituary: Martinair founder Martin Schröder
It is with great sadness that Air Cargo News reports the passing of Martin Schröder, founder and former chief executive of Martinair.Schröder passed away on October 2 at the age of 93. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) said his influential vision and leadership have left a lasting impact on ...
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NewsDHL Express links Hong Kong and Jakarta
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express is introducing new freighter flights between Hong Kong and Jakarta to cater for growing demand.The service will be operated by a 20-tonne capacity Boeing 737-800 freighter four times a week. The direct flight will also help speed up the delivery of goods.The service will transport shipments ...
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Kales expands in Turkey with acquisition of ACT
GSSA Kales Group has acquired Turkey-based ACT Global as part of efforts to expand its presence in the country.Kales said that the acquisition of ACT comes as demand out of the country is on the rise and added that the move will also support a wider global expansion.The company provides ...
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NewsDeutsche Bahn approves sale of DB Schenker to DSV
Deutsche Bahn has approved the sale of its freight forwarding business DB Schenker to transport and logistics group and fellow forwarder DSV. Denmark-based DSV confirmed last month that it had agreed to buy Germany headquartered DB Schenker from state-owned railway firm Deutsch Bahn for €14.3bn, but the deal still needed ...
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Asia Pacific freight load factor up fourth month running
The average international freight load factor for Asia Pacific airlines rose for the fourth consecutive month in August following more than two years in decline, but supply chain disruptions continue to blight operations.Preliminary August traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found international air cargo demand, ...