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Amazon Air set to sell space on its aircraft to third parties
Amazon Air is set to start selling spare capacity on its aircraft as it responds to a post-pandemic slowdown in e-commerce spending, according to Bloomberg.The news agency quotes people familiar with the matter as saying that the e-commerce carrier will look to sell backhaul space on aircraft operating to Hawaii ...
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NewsAFKLMP Cargo helps protect endangered tortoises
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) joined forces with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco to transport 46 tropical African juvenile tortoises to Senegal as part of a conservation project.The transport of the tortoises to Le Village des Tortues in Noflaye was enabled by the specialist services of AFKLMP Cargo, ...
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NewsRhenus Air & Ocean gains GDP certification at Schiphol Airport
GDP certificate. Photo: Rhenus Air & OceanRhenus Air & Ocean’s pharma-focused business site at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) has gained the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate.The Dutch headquarters of Rhenus, which has been IATA CEIV Pharma accredited for years, follows the footsteps of the business site at Frankfurt Airport, ...
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NewsIntradco Global team up with Magma Aviation to transport horses
Photo: Intradco GlobalPartner companies Intradco Global and Magma Aviation have worked together to arrange the safe transport of horses to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Chapman Freeborn-owned Intradco Global, working with horse shipper European Horse Services, successfully delivered the three horses from Liège Airport to N’Djili International Airport.Sara Havers, equine ...
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NewsFedEx adds new sorting tech at Stansted
Source: FedEx ExpressFedEx Express Europe has implemented new package sorting technology at its Stansted Airport facility in the UK to help meet rising demand.FedEx said the new automated scanning and sorting technology "speeds up the flow of exports through the site’s operations".Around 80% of shipments bound for international markets are ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding first to achieve IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries in the UK
Image source: DHLDHL Global Forwarding is the first organization in the UK to be certified as an IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt).The certification covers six sites - Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Luton, Manchester and Purfleet - and follows a rigorous certification process across these locations ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds UK to its home delivery shopping platform
Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce platform of Emirates SkyCargo, has added the UK for United Arab Emirates-based customers seeking fast delivery for their online shopping.Thousands of UAE-based shoppers have been using Emirates Delivers to shop from US retailers since it launched in 2019.It now enables customers to shop from multiple online ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel to operate new airside pharma facility at OR Tambo Airport
Left to right: Bert Bloem, national air logistics manager , Southern Africa; Matsi Modise, chairwoman of BBBEE and Gereon Niemeier, managing director, Southern Africa. Photo: K&NKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has struck a long-term agreement for a new airside facility at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport that aims to boost Africa’s healthcare and ...
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NewsCool Chain Association membership grows
Miguel Rodríguez, senior manager climate control products, Qatar Airways. Photo: Cool Chain AssociationThe Cool Chain Association (CCA) has added four members and appointed a new treasurer.CCA has welcomed Brussels Airport, Boeing, Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS), and Validaide as members.It has also appointed Miguel Rodríguez, senior manager climate control products, ...
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FedEx predicts soft peak season for e-commerce in Europe
Express giant FedEx is predicting a soft peak season for e-commerce volumes in Europe due to economic pressures.The company said that last year it shipped more than 11m e-commerce parcels across Europe, which was 15% up on an already strong 2021, but this year volumes are expected to drop.Karen Reddington, ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo achieves IATA CEIV pharma recertification
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has been recertified as meeting IATA's CEIV Pharma standards.The cargo division of Etihad Aviation Group achieved IATA CEIV Pharma recertification following an audit by independent validators that assessed the carrier's capacity to control and enhance its processes through a checklist that focused on Etihad Cargo’s Quality ...
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NewsNo monkeying around on special DHL flight
DHL Express has delivered a Western lowland gorilla to ZSL London Zoo as part of an international breeding programme for the critically endangered species.18-year-old Kiburi, who lived in Zoo Loro Parque in Tenerife, travelled in a custom-built crate for the 1,903 mile door-to-door journey - supported by a dedicated team ...
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NewsEnvirotainer expands pharma offering in Singapore
Envirotainer station in Singapore. Photo: EnvirotainerEnvirotainer has opened a new CryoSure station in Singapore that expands the global availability of the ultra-cold solution for the transportation of medicines at -70°C.The new station for the cold chain solutions specialist for pharma airfreight shipments sits near Singapore Changi Airport, a major hub ...
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NewsCathay Pacific Cargo relaunches pharma product
Source: Cathay Pacific CargoCathay Pacific Cargo is relaunching its pharma solution with a new name and two main products.The Hong Kong-based carrier said that from now on its pharma service would be named Cathay Pharma and would include two products; Active and Passive.The Active solution uses ‘active’ containers with thermostatic ...
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NewsLower airfreight rates help animal air transport thrive
Photo: Chapman FreebornRecently added air cargo capacity and the resultant lower rates are helping the air animal transport business grow.Charlie McMullen, director of Chapman Freeborn-owned horse transportation air charter specialist Intradco Global said lower rates mean that many animal shippers have returned to air cargo.“A lot of our clients have ...
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NewsAmazon Air adds flights to Manchester-Boston Airport
Source: Manchester-Boston Regional AirportAmazon Air has launched a daily cargo service between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).The service started yesterday and will operate once per week utilising a Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft.Flights will be operated by Atlas Air, with ground handling by Trego-Dugan Aviation and ...
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NewsAmazon partners with Azul Cargo on e-commerce in Brazil
Amazon fulfilment centre. Photo: AmazonAmazon and Azul Cargo have partnered to speed up the delivery of air cargo e-commerce packages in North Brazil.The agreement between the two companies also aims to strengthen package delivery volumes.Azul was chosen by Amazon due to the large number of commercial flights it carries out ...
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NewsPacific Air Cargo continues animal conservation efforts with oversize shipment
Eastern Black Rhinoceros Kendi. Photo: Pacific Air CargoPacific Air Cargo has carried out a complementary hefty animal airfreight shipment as part of conservation efforts.The Honolulu, Hawaii-based airline helped to deliver a critically endangered male rhinoceros to the Honolulu Zoo from Los Angeles for a breeding initiative on November 15.Kendi, an ...
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UPS completes Bomi Group purchase to expand in healthcare
Express giant UPS has completed its acquisition of healthcare logistics provider Bomi Group to expand its presence in Europe and Latin America.The purchase, first announced earlier this year, will give the firm's healthcare unit, UPS Healthcare, temperature-controlled facilities in 14 countries, and 3,000 highly-skilled employees to the UPS team across ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo targets seafood volumes with Norway freighter
Credit: Lufthansa Cargo AGLufthansa Cargo has added a new A321 freighter service between Evenes Airport in Norway and Frankfurt as it looks to target the country's seafood market.The Germany-based carrier said the weekly service would help cut delivery times of seafood in northern Norway in some cases from six days ...