All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 32
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NewsMenzies awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification
Menzies Aviation has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt)
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NewsHellmann hires Habisreitinger as COO airfreight
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Martin Habisreitinger as chief operating officer (COO) airfreight
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NewsExecutive team shuffle for SEKO
SEKO Logistics has announced several new senior appointments with the successful close of its previously announced recapitalisation
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NewsEthiopian Airlines aims for growth in China with new partnerships
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed two agreements with China-based organisations that aim to help it grow its business
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NewsIATA launches air cargo device assessment programme
IATA has launched an ‘Air Cargo Device Assessment Programme’ with the aim of validating air cargo tracking devices
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NewsChina Airlines implements IBS Software’s iCargo
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines is now using IBS Software’s iCargo technology to improve its air cargo business management capabilities
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NewsReports: US approves Korean takeover of Asiana
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/Shutterstock The US has reportedly approved Korean Air’s takeover of Asiana Airlines, meaning the acquisition has now cleared its last regulatory hurdle. South Korea-based Maeil Business Newspaper said that according to industry sources, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) gave the green light for the acquisition ...
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NewsAirfreight demand drivers are problematic
Photo: stockphoto mania/ Shutterstock Airfreight has reached a tipping point when it comes to benefitting from the Red Sea crisis, while e-commerce is exacerbating trade lane imbalances. These were some of the key observations made by air cargo experts taking part in a Flexport webinar this week. ...
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NewsWACO forwarders digitalise procurement and sales with cargo.one
Source: Shutterstock/PKpix Freight forwarder members of the WACO System (WACO) can now digitalise procurement and sales processes through a new partnership with third-party booking portal cargo.one. The partnership between the independent global network of freight forwarders and cargo.one will enable WACO’s members to digitalise capacity, quoting and ...
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NewsUnsworth opens Heathrow logistics hub
Photo: Unsworth Freight forwarder Unsworth is expanding its airfreight division with the opening of a dedicated logistics hub at Heathrow Airport in the UK. By relocating its airfreight team from the company’s Leytonstone headquarters in East London to Heathrow, Unsworth aims to provide customers with faster, more ...
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NewsQatar Cargo and Japan Airlines strengthen air cargo partnership
Photo: Qatar Airways Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines’ cargo division (JALCARGO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their air cargo partnership with the goal of integrating their networks and improving service offerings for customers. The airlines, which already have a long-standing relationship ...
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InsightsConverted aircraft operators looking for freighter mileage
BBAM A321P2F undergoing conversion. Source: BBAM Risk averse freighter operators are seeking younger conversions, while overcapacity and passenger feedstock demand blight the market, according to aviation consultant Cirium. Age isn’t just a number in the freighter conversion business. In fact, every year matters when it comes to ...
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InsightsAir charter steps up for humanitarian aid again in 2024
Ben Dinsdale. Photo: Air Charter Service The air charter industry has once again this year stepped up to humanitarian crises around the globe, highlighting the importance of chartered aircraft in moving essential goods. This year, the industry has been busy assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far ...
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NewsGoersch becomes Atlas Air chief operating officer
Photo: Atlas Air Worldwide Atlas Air Worldwide has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Joining the company in late December, Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, with direct responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. As the ...
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NewsChallenge Group expands network to Africa
First Challenge Group flight to Nairobi. Photo: Challenge Group Challenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya. The new route launched on December ...
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NewsChina air cargo volumes up nearly 20% on 2023
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ Shutterstock China’s air cargo volumes have increased nearly 20% this year compared to last year as a result of increased international demand, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Between January and October of this year, the country’s aviation sector handled nearly ...
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NewsDachser strengthens multimodal logistics with new France facility
Source: Shutterstock German logistics company Dachser has opened a new facility in Le Havre, France to help support growth of its contract logistics and air & sea logistics businesses and better coordinate multimodal operations. The site in France’s largest freight port combines a contract logistics warehouse and ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president
Linas Dovydenas, president, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA). Photo: Chapman Freeborn Air cargo and passenger charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region. Dovydenas previously spent 16 ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal boosts security with AI
Source: Cathay Cargo Terminal Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings. Partnering with Intenseye, which specialises in AI-powered workplace ...
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NewsACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Photo: Air Charter Service Air Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world’s largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project. Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, ACS helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia ...