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US extends cargo-in-the-cabin exemption
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the exemption allowing airlines to carry cargo in the cabin of aircraft.The exemption had been due to expire on July 10, but Airlines for America and others petitioned the administration to extend the exemption for another year.They argued that cargo capacity was ...
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NewsAIPUT and Logistics UK propose plan to revitalise UK airfreight
Airport property developer Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) and Logistics UK have called on the government to rejuvenate the airfreight industry.The companies have set out 11 recommendations on how the UK government should restore its competitiveness in the wake of the Covid and Brexit crises.Nick Smith, fund manager at ...
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UK's customs brokers warned over delayed declaration scheme
The UK's customs brokers are being warned to be very careful accepting business from traders that took advantaged of the Delayed Declaration scheme set up to help firms adjust to new ways of working following Brexit.The scheme was set up following the end of the Brexit transition period to give ...
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Volga-Dnepr Group and Astral partner to serve humanitarian sector
Freighter operators Volga-Dnepr Group and Astral Aviation have formed a partnership to support the humanitarian sector and rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.The companies, who recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), said the humanitarian partnership will support not only Covid-19 and other vaccines’ distribution — mainly between Russia and Africa — ...
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Forwarders to have a greater say in IATA's cargo programme
The Cargo Agency Conference (CAC) will in the future be required to consult with freight forwarder councils before any future resolutions are made.Following a recent decision, CAC, which is entirely composed of airlines, will have to consult with Regional Joint Councils before any future resolutions, or amendments to resolutions, are ...
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NewsSUN Logistics adds new Hong Kong screening facility to meet stricter requirements
SUN Logistics has opened a Regulated Air Cargo Security Facility (RACSF) in Hong Kong in line with stricter cargo screening regulations.The company said that its new screening facility is located as an annex of the Airport Freight Forwarding Centre.From the start of March, all air cargo consignors in Hong Kong ...
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Emirates SkyCargo aims to streamline DG processes through new partnership
Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority(DCAA) will work together to streamline processes for the transportation of dangerous goods (DGs).Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two entities will work together to "strengthen mechanisms to proactively share information on certain classes of DG booked for transport ...
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East Midlands Airport consortium gains UK Freeport status
An East Midlands consortium, including the airport, was one of eight companies selected for Freeport status in England.The East Midlands bid for Freeport status was submitted by a consortium led by the two local enterprise partnerships, including East Midlands Airport.The proposition is based around the East Midlands Airport Gateway Industrial ...
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NewsU-freight ready for stricter Hong Kong screening requirements
Hong Kong-based U-Freight has said it is prepared for the tightening of cargo screening regulations in March.From next month, all air cargo consignors in Hong Kong will need to be a validated known consignor, or 100% of their cargo will be subject to screening before being loaded on an aircraft.Over ...
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Sponsored: Egypt aims to scale up cargo transport capabilities
Sponsored content: With far less income from tourism and travel visa, Egypt is looking to invest more into cargo transport.While many countries are still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus, Egypt has already started looking ahead.With income from tourist sources such as travel visa and resort reservations reaching an ...
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Forwarders say new US cargo security programme is a quick fix
US forwarders have warned that plans for a new US air cargo security programme could be a quick fix benefiting only a select few.Last Wednesday, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) met with air cargo stakeholders to outline proposals for a new security regime in line with incoming International Civil ...
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BIFA releases updated trading conditions following Brexit
A new edition of the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) has been launched, replacing the previous version, which was revised in 2017.The latest edition has been produced as a consequence of the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and reflects changes to Direct/Indirect Representation with ...
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New air cargo liberalisation agreement for Latin America
A new multilateral agreement to liberalise air cargo services in Latin America has established expanded seventh freedom traffic rights in the region.The agreement among its ten signatories allows airlines from one Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) member state to provide all-cargo services between two other signatory states without restrictions ...
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UK and European Union agree trade deal
The European Union (EU) and UK have agreed a trade deal that will allow tariff free trade in goods.The deal comes after weeks of intense negotiations as the two sides worked to thrash out an agreement before the UK leaves the single market and customs union on December 31.According to ...
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NewsAirlines add extra UK capacity to help ease cargo backlog
Credit: LufthansaAir France KLM (AF KLM) Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo are adding extra cargo capacity between continental Europe and the UK as they look to cater for a freight backlog created by the closure of the UK-France border.The Franco-Dutch airline group said that it would operate four additional KLM Airbus ...
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UK-France border reopens but backlog expected
France has reopened its border with the UK but supply chain backlogs are expected to continue as trucks take time to clear.Yesterday evening the French government eased its travel ban, allowing hauliers - among others - to travel to France if they have proof of a negative Covid test in ...
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ACS prepares for Brexit disruption with freighter capacity
Charter broker Air Charter Service has secured a BAe 146 freighter aircraft as it prepares for border disruption as the UK's transition from the European Union (EU) ends on January 1.Many are expecting changes in customs procedures at the border between the UK and EU as a result of the ...
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EU reveals no-deal Brexit supply chain contingency plans
The European Union (EU) has revealed its contingency plans to keep transport operations moving in case of a no-deal Brexit.The temporary six-month measures will allow airlines from the UK to operate flights across the bloc, while hauliers will be able to use EU states' roads.The move was welcomed by supply ...
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Charter brokers prepare for Brexit freighter demand
Charter brokers are preparing for urgent demand when the UK's 12 month European Union exit transition period comes to an end in January.Both Chapman Freeborn and Air Charter Service (ACS) are expecting snarl ups at UK and European ferry ports at the start of the year as border processes are ...
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Lufthansa Cargo commits to UN sustainability programme
Lufthansa Cargo is stepping up its sustainability drive by committing to meet goals set by the United Nations.The cargo business said that it would target five of the UN's 17 sustainability goals, which aim to end hunger and poverty on earth over the next 30 years.The five goals that Lufthansa ...