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Asia Pacific freight load factor up fourth month running
The average international freight load factor for Asia Pacific airlines rose for the fourth consecutive month in August following more than two years in decline, but supply chain disruptions continue to blight operations.Preliminary August traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found international air cargo demand, ...
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Newsdnata adopts HVO at Heathrow
Photo: dnataGround handler dnata is now running its Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleet of 70 trucks at the UK's Heathrow Airport on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to further reduce its carbon footprint.Moving from diesel to the fossil-free biofuel is projected to reduce the carbon footprint of dnata’s HGV’s fleet by ...
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Davel takes on CEO role at MSC Air Cargo
Jannie Davel has been appointed chief executive at MSC Air Cargo after having been in the role of senior vice president air cargo for the last two years.Davel said in a LinkedIn post on September 30: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as chief executive at ...
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NewsDon't miss out! Last tables for the Air Cargo News Awards
Air Cargo News Awards 2023. Images Copyright www.tellingphotography.comThere are now just weeks to go until the Air Cargo News Awards take place and so don't miss the chance to book one of the few remaining tables at this prestigious industry event.This year, the ceremony on October 23 will comprise a ...
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DHL Express invests €25m to triple capacity at Porto Airport
DHL Express Portugal has invested more than €25m to triple its operational capacity at Portugal's Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport with the opening of a new facility.With a total footprint of over 18,000 sq m, the new facility enables DHL to process up to 6,500 pieces per hour for imports, an ...
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NewsMesse München acquires Air Cargo Americas
Robert Schoenberger and Ivan Barrios. Photo: Messe MunchenMesse München has acquired the Air Cargo Americas Conference & Exhibition from the World Trade Center Miami to expand its logistics portfolio.Although Messe München is taking over the trade fair, the World Trade Center Miami will remain on board as a strategic partner ...
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Dachser warns of potential golden week supply chain disruption
Dachser has warned customers to "start preparing now to minimise potential disruptions" to supply chains ahead of Golden Week in China.The forwarder said that from October 1 to October 7, most businesses and factories in China will be closed for the Golden Week holiday, which takes place during an already ...
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NewsIAI begins work on first A330-300 freighter conversion
Airbus A330-300. Photo credit: IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has begun work on the first Airbus A330-300 passenger to freighter conversion, following the successful completion of the final design review (FDR).The freighter conversion company said it moved the aircraft into a construction hanger earlier this month. As part of the preparation ...
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NewsAir Canada swerves strike chaos with new pilot labour agreement
Air Canada Boeing 787-9. Photo: Air Canada Air Canada has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) trade union that is anticipated to put an end to industrial action plans that threatened cargo operations at the airline. ALPA represents more than ...
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NewsVirgin Cargo appoints ECS Group as Europe GSSA
Photo: Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic Cargo has confirmed the appointment of ECS Group, through its subsidiary TCE, as its new General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) in continental Europe.Implementation of the deal will start from later this year in a phased approach. Initial representation will cover exports from the Netherlands, Denmark ...
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NewsSwissport steps up shift to electric vehicles
Photo: SwissportFrom January next year Swissport will strengthen its sustainability credentials with a rule stating many types of new vehicles can only be ordered in electric versions.The directive includes vehicles for baggage transport, conveyor belts for loading luggage onto aircraft, mobile staircases for passenger boarding, light & medium forklifts, and ...
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NewsAsia Airfreight Terminal to handle cargo for Fly Khiva in HK
Photo: Asia Airfreight TerminalSATS-owned Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has been selected as the preferred cargo handler for Fly Khiva Group in Hong Kong.Tashkent, Uzbekistan-based cargo carrier Fly Khiva launched its inaugural flight to Hong Kong on August 2.The airline has commenced two weekly flights between Hong Kong and Liège via ...
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Cathay ends Covid financial ties with government
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has completed the buyback of all of the warrants it had issued to the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government in 2020 as part of its pandemic-induced recapitalisation.The total consideration paid for the warrants buyback was about HK$1.53bn. On July 31, Cathay redeemed the remaining 50% ...
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DHL Express adds capacity for Q4 peak
DHL Express is investing over €100m in transport and handling capacity to meet expected demand during the fourth quarter peak season.Investment in aviation capacity in the fourth quarter of 2024 includes the introduction of additional large and medium widebody aircraft and supplementary flights with existing aircraft, particularly on intercontinental routes, ...
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NewsGovernment urged to act on "alarming" Air Canada strike threat
A group of business organisations have urged Canada’s federal government to take action to avoid an Air Canada strike that would hit cargo operations and “significantly disrupt Canada’s supply chain”. In a letter to Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Labour and Seniors, the organisations said that the potential for labour disruption ...
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NewsAir Charter Service arranges complex AN-124 charter
Source: Air Charter Service (ACS)Air Charter Service (ACS) recently arranged the delivery of two aftercoolers, weighing almost 50 tons each, from Italy to an offshore oil platform that was being constructed in Indonesia.The charter company used an Antonov 124 freighter due to the heavy weight of the shipment. The aftercoolers ...
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Swissport is certified for pharma in Madrid and Barcelona
Swissport's cargo centers in Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN) have achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for pharmaceutical handling.The ground handler said in a LinkedIn post today that the certification would strengthen its pharmaceutical logistics business."This certification highlights our commitment to the safe handling, storage, and transportation of medicines and ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo triples flights at Brussels Airport
Photo: Brussels Airport LATAM Cargo will next month triple the number of flights it carries out to Brussels Airport to boost transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals. Santiago, Chile-headquartered LATAM Cargo has been operating to Brussels Airport with four flights a week since March 2023, but will up ...
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NewsPenseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport board
Peter Penseel. Photo: DeltaDelta Airlines cargo president Peter Penseel has joined Maastricht Aachen Airport's (MST) new supervisory board.Penseel brings over 30 years of experience in airfreight, including senior roles at Qatar Airways, DHL Global Forwarding, UTi, and CEVA Logistics.“Maastricht Airport is looking to the future with a new chief executive, ...
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NewsUPS grows healthcare logistics capabilities with acquisitions
Photo: UPS UPS has struck a deal to grow its healthcare logistics capabilities with the acquisition of Germany-based Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL. Once completed, the acquisitions will boost end-to-end temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics services throughout Europe, said the US-headquartered company. “The fast-paced innovation in the ...