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US-UK air services pact gives cargo operators additional rights
The recent air services agreement signed by the US and UK provides US cargo operators with rights they did not have under the US’s deal with the European Union (EU).The agreement, which was concluded two years ago and signed by both countries on November 17, ensures flights continue between the ...
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Dutch government performs freighter tax U-turn
The Dutch government has withdrawn proposals for a tax on freighter aircraft following a study into the effect it would have on the market.The bill containing the tax has now been amended and will now go before the council of state for review before going before the upper and lower ...
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India limits non-scheduled freighter flights to six airports
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has limited non-scheduled and ad hoc cargo flights by foreign carriers to six airports.The change in country's open sky policy was made following a government review and it is hoped the move will promote India's airfreight carriers."The changes have been made with a ...
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Row erupts over post-Brexit border delays
UK hauliers have been warned to expect delays of up to two days and queues of up to 7,000 trucks in Kent as the UK transition from the European Union kicks in.In a letter, the UK government said that under its reasonable worst case scenario for the first couple of ...
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NewsPreighters' flight-time limited to reduce fire risk
KLM is among operators to convert passenger cabins. This one a Boeing 777 interiorEuropean safety regulators are intending to impose a 2,000h flight-time limit on passenger aircraft converted to transport freight (also known as 'preighters'), as part of a mitigation strategy to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire.The European Union ...
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UK forwarders concerned about the end of EU transition period
UK forwarders have significant reservations over whether they will have the capacity to handle major changes to the UK’s trading relationship with the European Union (EU) at the start of 2021, according to a survey by UK forwarder association BIFA.In a general question on their understanding of the government’s plans ...
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ICAO and UPU urge governments to support air cargo
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have urged governments to support the air cargo industry in order to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and aid economic recovery.The two organsiations issued a joint statement to United Nations members urging them to support postal operators, air cargo ...
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NewsQatar Cargo's '1 million kilos' campaign just the start of sustainability drive
Guillaume HalleuxQatar Airways Cargo’s 1 million kilos project is just the start of a far reaching outreach project that the airline hopes will help reinforce the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals*.The carrier announced its ambitious 1 Million kilos campaign, which was prompted by the Covid-19 outbreak, in mid-July. It will enable ...
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NewsFTA to become Logistics UK later this month
UK supply chain group the Freight Transport Association has officially changed its name to Logistics UK.The group first announced plans for the change in February of this year, but the name change was delayed as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.The move comes as the organisation looks to achieve more ...
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FTA welcomes UK government's Freeport plan
Logistics organisation Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the UK government's plans to establish 10 freeports but said questions about the scheme remain.The organisation said the move had the potential to unlock significant opportunities for international trade.However, Zoe McLernon, multimodal policy manager at FTA, added that it would like more ...
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NTSB releases Atlas Air freighter crash findings
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that Atlas Air flight 3591 crashed outside Houston in 2019 after the first officer, due partly to sensory illusion, improperly reacted to inadvertent activation of the aircraft’s go-around mode.The NTSB, in conclusions released July 14, also cites first officer airmanship deficiencies and ...
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ICAO task force provides Covid-19 guidance for safe air cargo operations
ICAO has provided a series of guidelines on how air cargo operations should be carried out at airports to reduce the spread of coronavirus.The guidance was issued by ICAO’s Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) after consulting with countries, regional organisations, the World Health Organisation and aviation industry groups.The cargo guidance ...
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NewsAvion Express set to launch US cargo services
Avion Express Malta Airbus A320Avion Express Malta has obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to conduct passenger and cargo flights to and from the US.The Maltese company will now be able to make wet-lease agreements with companies throughout North America.Avion Express Malta, operating Airbus A320 aircraft, is a sister company ...
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UK forwarders fear Brexit customs staff shortage
A survey carried out by UK forwarder group BIFA has shown that half of respondents are concerned that they will not have enough staff to carry out customs work should the country leave the European Union (EU) without a trade deal.The survey revealed "considerable concerns" regarding the recruitment of staff ...
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Failure to extend Brexit talks 'very risky', say UK forwarders
UK freight forwarder association BIFA has said that the government's refusal to extend trade deal talks with the European Union is "very risky" given the coronavirus outbreak.BIFA said that even before the pandemic, there were concerns among BIFA members that the 11-month transition wouldn’t leave enough time to prepare for ...
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Dimerco receives AEO accreditation across China
Taiwan-based freight forwarder Dimerco has received AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) accreditation across China, confirming its status as a leading logistics provider with a proven secure supply chain from shipments' point of origin to the final delivery destination.A spokesman at Dimerco explained: "While our AEO certified status was already recognized in ...
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IATA renews call to keep air cargo flowing
IATA has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing.The association said that delays in permit approvals, quarantine measures for air cargo crew and not enough support on the ground continue to hamper the movement of cargo flights carrying vital medical supplies and other ...
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IATA welcomes Brussels guidance on air cargo during coronavirus
IATA has welcomed the European Commission’s (EC) Guidelines on Facilitating Air Cargo Operations During the Covid-19 Outbreak.IATA said that the EC has understood the industry’s challenges and provided comprehensive and practical guidance to ensure that permissions to operate are quickly granted and that air crew are able to operate efficiently ...
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IATA calls for suspension of airport slot rules
IATA has called for airport slot rules to be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season in response to the coronavirus.The airline group said that it is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request suspension of rules governing use of airport slots.At present, the rules for slot allocation mean that airlines ...
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NewsSupply chain professionals fear a recession in 2020
A new survey shows that the majority of supply chain industry executives anticipate a recession in 2020 amid concerns about downward pressure on global trade volumes, uncertain growth prospects, and ongoing friction between the US and China.According to the latest Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, 64% of industry professionals surveyed ...