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NewsACS Time Critical appoints new North America CEO
Robert Alleman. Source: ACS ACS Time Critical has appointed Robert Alleman as chief executive of the firm’s North American Time Critical Services Alleman will be based at the company’s Texas office and, according to his LinkedIn profile, has previously worked at Royale International as a time-critical account ...
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NewsHactl opens new export service centre with digital focus
Source: HactlHong Kong cargo handler Hactl has opened a Terminal Services Centre - Export (TSCE) that it claims creates new digital efficiencies for processing cargo.Hactl said the new centre offers a more pleasant working environment for staff and utilises "many innovative new features to enhance operational efficiency".The company highlighted that ...
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CHI Aviation gains a foothold in Munich with Cargogate investment
Cargo handler CHI Aviation Handling has purchased a 74.9% stake in Munich Airport-based Cargogate.The investment gives CHI Aviation, which is part of the CHI Group, a presence at Munich Airport for the first time.Munich Airport will retain the remaining 25.1% of shares in the company.Cargogate offers a variety of services ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo continues the roll out of CEIV Pharma certifications
Source: American Airlines CargoAmerican Airlines Cargo has achieved CEIV Pharma certification at its stations at New York JFK (JFK) and Puerto Rico's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).The carrier said that the certifications underscore its "commitment to quality in Life Sciences handling, as the process evaluates safety, compliance, consistency, and ...
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Western Global pilots reach agreement over stock plan class action
Western Global pilots have reached an agreement over a class action lawsuit alleging that an employee share ownership plan (ESOP) overpaid for airline stock.The two pilots that led the lawsuit reached an agreement with Western Global Airlines and its investment manager worth $14.5m, which will be paid out pro rata ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics expands presence in Latin America
Source: Scan Global Logistics Freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has expanded its presence to Argentina and Colombia with the opening of new offices in the countries. The Denmark-headquarterd firm said it had recently opened offices in Argentina and Colombia as part of recent efforts to expand ...
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NewsIATA urges government action as it forecasts $128bn annual net-zero spend
Airline association IATA forecasts an average of $128bn in annual capital expenditure will be needed for the airline industry to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It made the prediction as it released new finance and policy road maps during its World Sustainability Symposium event in Miami on September 24, where ...
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NewsAustralia the latest to add stricter requirements for European/CIS air cargo
Australia has joined the US and Canada in adding stricter security requirements for cargo originating from European and CIS countries. From September 26, the country will require that cargo being transported on passenger aircraft destined for the country should only be tendered from shippers with whom the forwarder has an ...
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NewsAlaska Airlines announces cargo management changes following Hawaiian takeover
Jason Berry (L) and Ian Morgan. Source: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines has revealed its new cargo management lineup following its takeover of Hawaiian.The Alaska Airlines board of directors elected Ian Morgan as the new vice president of cargo Alaska Airlines, while Jason Berry will return to cargo after being made executive ...
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NewsDHL Group reveals new strategy to drive revenue growth
Source: DHLThe DHL Group is aiming to grow revenue by 50% by 2030 through a series of initiatives across its various divisions.The company said its plan to grow its revenues compared with 2023 levels was based on the current complex and volatile market conditions that had resulted in companies actively ...
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MSC Air Cargo gains CEIV Pharma
MSC Air Cargo has achieved the IATA CEIV Pharma certification as the company responds to growing pharma volumes.The certification is used by companies to demonstrate that their pharma operations meet the standards set by IATA, which set a benchmark for the handling, storage, and transportation of pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence ...
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Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss to add SAF costs into airfreight surcharge
Lufthansa Group-owned Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have announced they will begin to include the cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in their Airfreight Surcharge (ASC).The two cargo businesses said that starting on January 1 2025, they would include a SAF blending quota of an initial 2% for departure from ...
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NewsUK Air Cargo Club hits the fairway
The winning Swissport team and UKACC chair David Stroud (2nd from right)The United Kingdom Air Cargo Club (UKACC) last week held its annual golf day to help raise funds for a chosen charity.The golf day was held on September 17 at the Mill Ride Golf Course with 52 people taking ...
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NewsAF KLM Cargo returns to Hong Kong as carriers add Asia freighter capacity
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) last week launched a new freighter flight to Hong Kong after an absence of nine years as a number of carriers have moved capacity to the Asia Pacific market to capitalise on strong cargo demand.The flight was operated by Martinair on behalf of KLM ...
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Newstime:matters links with cargo.one
Lars Krosch, time:matters, and Simson Demmer, cargo.one. Source: time:mattersTime critical forwarder time:matters has partnered with cargo.one on the use of its online booking platform.The partnership will give time:matters' team the ability to quote and book capacity from over 60 airlines on a 24/7 basis, which the company hopes will reduce ...
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NewsTGP appoints UK GM as it looks to capitalise on energy sector growth
Ben Taylor. Image source: Trans Global ProjectsTrans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as the general manager of its UK business as it looks to benefit from growth in the energy sector.Taylor will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the UK business and its future development. He has ...
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NewsFIATA endorses IATA Cargo Handling Manual
Freight forwarder association FIATA has given its backing to IATA’s Cargo Handling Manual in a move they hope will create efficiencies in airport operations through the use of a consistent set of global standards. The two groups said that the endorsement of the manual comes after one year of process ...
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NewsSATS and Sinotrans partner on the creation of new air hubs
Ground handler SATS and freight forwarder Sinotrans will work together to add a series of new airfreight hubs.The two companies said the partnership will see them create gateway hubs for Sinotrans' airfreight arm, Sinoair, in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Belgium.Sinoair currently has regular charters operating between China, Liege ...
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Seko responds to market pressure with recapitalisation
US forwarding and logistics firm Seko Logistics has recapitalised to strengthen its financial position and allow for future investments.The company said it had successfully entered into a definitive agreement on a transaction with its key financial partners, although it has not outlined the exact details of the refinancing.The agreement is ...
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NewsCathay Cargo renews with Menzies in Australia and New Zealand
Source: Menzies AviationCathay Cargo has renewed its cargo handling partnership with Menzies Aviation covering Australia and New Zealand.Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will provide cargo and freighter ramp services for the carrier in the two countries, which amounts to around 85,000 tonnes of cargo per year.The deal includes operations ...