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Hactl to deploy thermal detection system for cargo
Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl will deploy a thermal detection system to provide an early warning for any potential fire hazards as it responds to increasing volumes of hazardous cargo.The Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) system monitors the temperature of different cargo materials in real time and quickly identifies any abnormal ...
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Abu Dhabi wealth fund eyes DB Schenker?
It is just over a year ago that Deutsche Bahn announced it would examine how best to offload freight forwarding and logistics business DB Schenker.Since the state-owned German railways giant made that statement, there has been no further announcements on the progress of the sale directly from Deutsche Bahn itself.Instead, ...
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NewsAir Cargo Netherlands launches Maastricht branch
Maarten van As. Photo: Air Cargo Netherlands via Meantime CommunicationsTrade association Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) has launched a new branch for the Maastricht region to unite the air cargo community surrounding Maastricht Aachen Airport.ACN Maastricht's primary focus is on shaping the future development of the airport cargo hub.The new group ...
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NewsIAG Cargo opens Cape Town Constant Climate station
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's facility at Cape Town International Airport has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.The Cape Town facility in South Africa is IAG Cargo's fifth Constant Climate station in Africa.Following the opening of the Constant Climate station at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in September, ...
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NewsGeodis and Titan launch new China-UK cargo route
Photo: Chongqing Airport GroupBritish charter airline Titan Airways and forwarder Geodis have launched a new round-trip cargo route from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in southwestern China to London Stansted Airport in the UK.To serve the route, London Stansted-headquartered Titan is operating an Airbus A330-300 freighter that is exclusively leased by ...
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Cathay Cargo Terminal extends Hong Kong intermodal operations
Cathay Cargo Terminal has extended its intermodal cargo handling operation between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and the Dongguan Logistics Park to include northbound services.The extension means that forwarders using Cathay Cargo Terminal will now be able to fly goods into Hong Kong and then transport them from the airport ...
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NewsIAG Cargo targets perishables on new Madrid-Doha link
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the addition of a new route between Madrid and Doha.The new daily service will launch on December 11 utilising an A330 aircraft flown by Iberia.IAG said that the service will connect with Iberia's operation between Madrid and Latin America/North America, offering ...
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NewsAir Charter Service opens Thailand office
Bangkok office team. Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has opened a new office in Bangkok, Thailand to strengthen the company’s presence in Asia.The aircraft charter specialist said Steve Fernandez, formerly head of the company’s Hong Kong office, has moved to Thailand to lead the operation.Chris Leach, ACS’s chairman, ...
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JAL to begin 767 freighter operations in February
Japan Airlines (JAL) has said it will launch dedicated freighter operations in February as it announced its first Boeing 767-300ER freighter converted from its passenger fleet.Tokyo-headquartered JAL said the the freighter will operate from Tokyo Narita and Nagoya to Taipei, Seoul Incheon, as well as Shanghai Pudong.Operations are scheduled to ...
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Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines consider cargo joint venture
Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate on air cargo with the possibility of forming a joint venture (JV) in the future.Following the agreement, the two airlines said they would examine the potential launch of an air cargo JV providing customers with the "benefits of a ...
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CCS UK trials digital collection note at Heathrow
Software firm CCS-UK is trialling a new e-collection note that it hopes will replace the paper version that is currently used for the pick up of air cargo shipments at airports.The electronic collection note is downloaded as a QR code by the forwarder, direct to the driver’s pre-registered smartphone through ...
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NewsSwissport sells stake in its Saudi business to drive air cargo
Osama Al Sayed, chairman of ASYAD (left), and Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport. Photo: SwissportSwissport International is selling a minority stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to Saudi business portfolio ASYAD Holding in a bid to further expand its Saudi presence in air cargo handling.The Swiss aviation services ...
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NewsMenzies secures CEIV pharma at Schiphol facility
Source: Menzies AviationGround handler Menzies Aviation has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation for its cargo facility at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).The certification is awarded to companies in the air cargo supply chain that demonstrate compliance with standards set by IATA for the handling of pharma products.Prior to being ...
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NewsMaersk Air Cargo to trial new UK-China route
Source: Cargo FirstMaersk Air Cargo will launch a new trial service between the UK and China to help meet peak season demand.The airline will operate the weekly service between Bournemouth Airport and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in Zhejiang province utilising a Boeing 767-300 freighter with a capacity of around ...
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NewsAdditional A340 converted freighter added to UK-China service
Source: Cargo FirstEuropean Cargo has added an extra aircraft to its service between Bournemouth Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport with more capacity set to be added next year.The carrier first launched the service in May operating three times per week with a single converted A340 freighter with a capacity ...
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NewsKenya Airways expands cargo capacity with additional freighters
Source: Markus Mainka/ Shutterstock.comKenya Airways is introducing a pair of Boeing 737-800 converted freighters in order to expand its cargo capacity.The flag-carrier says the freighters will contribute to its “diversification strategy” and address a “growing demand” for cargo carriage in the region.Kenya Airways currently operates a pair of older 737-300 ...
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China Airlines looks to offload more 747 freighters
China Airlines is looking to offload five of its ageing Boeing 747 freighters next year.The Taiwan-based carrier has mandated AMS Aircraft Services (‘AMS’) to sell, via a Request For Proposal (‘RFP’) process, the five 747-400 freighters.The aircraft, all CF6-powered, were manufactured between 2001 and 2003 and are available for delivery ...
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NewsWork underway for Lufthansa Cargo's new Frankfurt warehouse
Source: Lufthansa Cargo. Copyright: Daniel Kummer PhotographyLufthansa Cargo is continuing work to redevelop its Frankfurt hub with a new warehouse system as part of its LCCevolution project.Work started in August and includes the construction of a new high-bay warehouse that will feature an automated transport system and new building modules ...
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Indonesia's all-cargo market continues to grow with BBN addition
Recently-launched BBN Airlines Indonesia has added a third freighter to its fleet as the country's all-cargo market continues to expand.The Avia Solutions Group-owned ACMI carrier this week announced the arrival of one Boeing 737-400SF to join its existing fleet of two 737-800Fs.At the same time as announcing the freighter arrival, ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation secures new Heathrow cargo contracts
Source: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation has won several new cargo customers at Heathrow airport, while renewing with others.Among the new contracts, the handler will provide cargo handling and airside trucking services for Thai Airways.The contract includes 14 turns per week and will include the transportation of more than 16,000 tonnes of ...