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NewsNew seafood centre to be built at Oslo Airport
Source: Avinor and OSCCECargo handler Oslo Seafood & Cargo Center (OSCC) has agreed a deal with airport operator Avinor for a seafood terminal at Oslo Airport.The new cooled facility will have airside and roadside access and will measure 4,200 sq m. The direct access and temperature controlled environment within the ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Qatar Airways Cargo, the love of commitment
Planning, preparation and, above all, commitment: this is how Qatar Airways Cargo ensures that people around the world can share their love each year on Valentine's Day. Let's look back at the teams' involvement.DOHA, Qatar - Those roses that you kept seeing during the month of February, those you yourself ...
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NewsAir cargo industry steps up to meet Valentine's flowers demand
Photo: LATAM CargoThe air cargo industry has been busy over the last few weeks meeting demand for Valentine's Day. Each year, the sector sees high demand for flower transportation ahead of February 14. This year was no different.LATAM Cargo carried more than 15,500 tons of fresh flowers from Colombia and ...
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NewsFlower power for Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo has seen its flower volumes increase since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the airline has also noted growing demand for flower volumes directly into the Middle East.Saudia Cargo regional director, Africa, Ken Mbogo told Air Cargo News that as the flower sector enters its traditional peak ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo names top Valentine commodities
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has named the top five Valentine’s Day commodities transported on its aircraft.Flowers; chocolates; high-end perfumes; watches and jewellery; and electronic gadgets have all made the list as February 14 approaches.The cargo division of Emirates, which recently reached a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 ...
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NewsWorld's first Dash8-300 with oversized cargo door commissioned
Side view of the large cargo door/ Photo: CNW Group/ Air InuitCanadian airline Air Inuit has added the world's first De Havilland Dash8-300 with oversized cargo door to its fleet.After more than 36 months of planning, design, modernisation, and safety testing, the specially modified aircraft received its Supplemental Type Certificate ...
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NewsNAM sees flower volumes blossom during 'Valentine rush'
B747 being loaded with flowers. Source: Network Airline ManagementNetwork Airline Management (NAM) has transported over 1,200 tons of freshly cut flowers from Nairobi to Europe to meet demand ahead of Valentine’s Day.The company operated a total of 12 B747F flights carrying the flowers, including four additional flights due to the ...
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Modair launches air cargo express company
Indian aviation firm Modair has launched an air logistics company that offers same-day cargo delivery.Modair Express will use small aircraft to offer daily scheduled express cargo fights between large Indian cities and less accessible areas.On its website, the company said it serves the e-commerce and retail, pharmaceutical, tech and telecom, ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints products managerial team
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has appointed a specialised managerial team for cool chain products; mail and e-commerce; live animals and equine; and high value products.The initiative aims to support delivery of Etihad Cargo’s eight-strong premium product range.Nasir Sajwani will head up delivery of the carrier’s FlightValet, which manages the global ...
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NewsFresh business for Kenya’s Kisumu Airport
Kisumu International Airport is investing in cargo. Photo: Kisumu International AirportKenya’s Kisumu International Airport is branching out to handle fresh produce with the inaugural flight scheduled for January 8.This follows expansion of the airport - located on Lake Victoria - to encompass a cargo handling and cold storage facility through ...
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NewsSAL grows capacity with expansion
SAL Saudi Logistics Services’ expansion project at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is progressing on schedule. Photo: SALThe first phase of SAL Saudi Logistics Services’ expansion project at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has been inaugurated.Saudi Arabia minister of Transport and Logistics, His Excellency Saleh bin ...
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Hellman suffers cyber attack data breach
Hellman Worldwide Logistics has confirmed that data from its servers was “extracted” during a recent cyber attack.Following the cyber attack on December 9, Hellman took its systems offline, however, an investigation by the company has now confirmed data was accessed prior to this action.“We are currently investigating what type of ...
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NewsMaersk partners with consumer goods giant
Maersk is helping Unilever improve its operational efficiency. Photo: MaerskMaersk has signed an international freight supply chain management partnership with Unilever that aims to boost the latter’s operational visibility and efficiency.Effective from 2022, the four-year agreement will see the development and management of Unilever’s International Control Tower Solution – an ...
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NewsCyber attack victim bounces back
Photo: Hellmann Worldwide LogisticsOperations are “largely running again” for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics following a cyber attack, but a data breach cannot be ruled out.Hellmann Worldwide Logistics confirmed the cyber attack on December 9, though it was unable to confirm whether any data has been leaked. The company has not named ...
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NewsHellmann hit by cyber attack
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has confirmed a data breach. Photo: Hellmann Worldwide LogisticsHellmann Worldwide Logistics has been hit by a cyber attack that has impacted operations.On December 9, the German logistics services company said external security specialists are working on restoring operations, but it is currently unable to confirm whether any ...
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NewsCool supply chain growth
Gianluca Marcangelo, senior manager cargo transformation at Challenge Group. Photo: Cool Chain AssociationChallenge Group has become a member of the Cool Chain Association (CCA) to drive improvements in the cool supply chain.The temperature-sensitive airfreight specialist will join the CCA’s new technical committee, with the aim of supporting cool supply chain ...
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NewsSwissport gains CEIV Fresh in Kenya
Swissport Kenya has been awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for perishable cargo, making it the only ground handler with this certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.Swissport also is the first ground services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain this standard.Nairobi is a major hub for perishables in East ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo to expand cold chain capabilities in Toronto
Source: Air CanadaAir Canada is investing $16m in expanding and enhancing its cold chain handling facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport.The expanded facility will feature over 30,000 sq ft of temperature-controlled areas and an expanded cooler to fully meet the requirements of cold chain shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food ...
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Asia Airfreight Terminal receives IATA CEIV Fresh certification
Hong Kong-based Asia Airfreight Terminal has received IATA CEIV Fresh certification.The certification confirms the terminal's capability to handle temperature-sensitive perishable goods to IATA’s globally recognised standard.The company said it is investing in cold chain facilities that will support its CEIV Fresh, CEIV Pharma and WHO Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certifications."These ...
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Hospitality firm Levy drops airfreight in green push
Hospitality firm Levy UK & Ireland has dropped the use of airfreight in its supply chain as it looks reduce its environmental impact and focus on more local produce.The company, which designs menus for high profile venues in the UK such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, The O2 arena and the ...