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New UK government shines spotlight on aviation
The new government came into power one month ago and it is encouraging that several initiatives have already been announced to support the aviation sector.Airfreight has a critical role to play in boosting economic growth, already contributing £230m of the £185bn logistics businesses add in value to the UK economy.Recent ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: UK logistics sector primed for airfreight growth
The appointment of a new government will provide a significant opportunity to create a policy environment in which the logistics sector can thrive and support economic growth for the whole of the UK.According to Logistics UK, the injection of the appropriate investment, incentives and the right partnerships with government could ...
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InsightsEnergy sector tightrope for brokers
Outsize and general air cargo capacity alike is in short supply for energy charters against a backdrop of heated political debate on the energy transition.“Fragile” is how one executive described the state of their energy supply chain. And, from the logistics operators’ perspective, the picture is not much better. Much ...
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Putzger perspective: E-commerce shipments face rising pressure
These days no industry event would seem complete without at least one firm verdict from the podium that e-commerce is going to be the driver of air cargo growth. If you’re not in e-commerce, you may as well pull down the shutters and retire. On the regional scene, such predictions ...
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InterviewsFreighter conversion market to normalise but faces over oversupply
The freighter conversion market is expected to normalise this year according to IBA, although there is a risk of narrowbody oversupply. This year’s conversion market activity is expected to be “on a more normal level” compared to 2023, IBA has reported. Cargo capacity demand during the pandemic drove conversion activity ...
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InterviewsIAG Cargo: In it for the long haul
IAG Cargo is investing in facilities, digitalisation and people as it looks to keep ahead of emerging trends and developments in air cargo. One of the biggest non-flying investments that the IAG Group has ever made in the UK is the IAG Cargo Centre at London Heathrow Airport. That is ...
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InsightsAirbus anticipates A350F demand growth
Airbus is primed for A350F growth this year with potential for orders from customers in Asia and the US.Asia and the US both hold promise for new orders of the A350 freighter, according to the aircraft manufacturer.Senior director freighter marketing Bernard de l’Estoile notes that Airbus is currently in consultation ...
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InsightsAir cargo rates and volumes continue to soar in May
Airfreight rates continued to rise in May while demand also continued to beat last year's levels.The Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) shows that in May rates from Hong Kong to North America increased 9.1% year on year to $5.53 per kg.From Hong Kong to Europe rates paid by forwarders are ...
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InsightsRoad feeder providers rally around demand
Road feeder services heavyweights Wallenborn and Jan de Rijk discuss how air cargo market trends are impacting the sector and why e-commerce has its drawbacks.2024 has so far delivered a remarkably different air cargo market to last year, but the key question for road feeder services (RFS) providers is does ...
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InsightsFAA grants Amazon permission to fly drones beyond line of sight
Source: Amazon The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Amazon permission to operate parcel delivery drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). Until now e-commerce giant Amazon’s drone operations in the US have been limited to being in line of sight, meaning they need to ...
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InterviewsE-commerce propels Hong Kong Air Cargo
E-commerce is thriving and serving as a growth accelerator for Hong Kong Air Cargo. Airlines are seeing their e-commerce business boom as shippers invest in airfreight services for customers keen to receive goods faster than ever. McKinsey recently said that the percentage of e-commerce of overall air cargo volumes had ...
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Putzger Perspective: Air cargo’s Mexican wave
In May, Lufthansa Cargo announced plans to expand its footprint in Mexico the following month with the addition of Monterrey to its network, serving the airport once a week with a Boeing 777 freighter in tandem with Felipe Angeles airport (AIFA), the designated freighter gateway for the nation’s capital. Other ...
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Interviews50 years of trailblazing for Quick Cargo Service
After 50 years in freight forwarding, Quick Cargo Service (QCS) shows that that mid-sized forwarders can still be trailblazers. It wasn’t an auspicious start for Quick Cargo Service (QCS) in 1974. Company founder Dieter Haltmayer, until recently head of cargo sales in Germany for Air Canada, had declined an offer ...
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InsightsHandler dnata aims for innovation in air cargo
Ground handler dnata is preparing for the future of aviation with the introduction of new digital and autonomous innovations that the company hopes will meet the need for data driven supply chain operations.Speaking from the Emirates Group’s innovation hub in Dubai, dnata senior vice president UAE cargo and global cargo ...
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InsightsAfrican air cargo returns to growth as carriers look to the east
The African airfreight market has had a difficult couple of years, but there are now signs of improvement and the sector is positive about the outlook.IATA figures show that last year African carriers saw cargo demand decline by 1.8% year on year, following on from what was a weak 2022.The ...
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Putzger perspective: Cargo demand flies but can aviation keep up?
Aircraft supply chains are struggling to meet demand from airlines and the impact is taking its toll on air cargo operations. The aviation industry is struggling with a massive disconnect. Demand is robust. While air travel continues to surge, air cargo traffic has shown unexpected strength, with double-digit year-on-year increases ...
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InterviewsCooling market puts Ascent's expansion into lower gear
Mexico has been a hotspot of development for Ascent Global Logistics recently, but weaker market demand has seen the company become more cautious with investments and M&A activity, while its freighter arm has suffered from reduced yields. Ascent Global Logistics has been expanding in Mexico. With the recent addition of ...
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US freight forwarders take note: new guidance clarifies export compliance responsibilities
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a document outlining best practices and responsibilities for freight forwarders engaged in international trade.This information is critical for freight forwarders to ensure they operate within legal boundaries and mitigate risks associated with export compliance.The guidance brings clarity to the roles and ...
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InterviewsRotate goes 360 in the air cargo data space
Rotate is focusing on rapid product development and tackling real air cargo industry issues with practical solutions. Data, software, and consultancy service provider Rotate launched in 2022 when a team five ex-Seabury employees identified a gap in the market. Rotate head of product Fabien Balouzet tells Air Cargo News that ...
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InsightsRecovering transpacific market needs more lift
Capacity growth on the transpacific trade lane needs to continue to match a recent surge in e-commerce volumes.An unexpected surge in demand in November and December rescued airlines’ peak season, which had looked rather tepid in October.“It was a good peak season, especially from Asia to the US,” says Shawn ...