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NewsinnoAviation signs up for Bluetooth ULD tracking with Descartes
innoAviation Limited has entered into a strategic technology partnership with CORE Solutions at Descartes to enable its customers to better manage their shipments through innovative ULD tracking solutions.Spencer Kwan, innoAviation managing director, says the partnership with Descartes gave it access to “the world’s largest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) network in ...
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NewsCargo check-in goes self-service at Swissport
Source: SwissportSwissport has introduced self-service check-in kiosks for airfreight at its cargo warehouses at Brussels Airport and Amsterdam Airport, in order to expedite freight handling processes.The newly developed system, which will be rolled out across Swissport’s core cargo stations over the next 24 months, will reduce truck waiting times and ...
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Boeing expects strong Asia demand for converted freighters
The Asia-Pacific region will lead air cargo growth in the next 20 years, with demand for converted freighters forming two-thirds of this demand, writes Alfred Chua of Air Cargo News sister publication Flight Global.Boeing Global Services, in its 2019 outlook, estimates that the region will see 340 new freighters delivered ...
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NewsMAB Kargo introduces new halal logistics service
MAB Kargo, a subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group companies, has launched a halal logistics service after having received MS2400-Halal Certification from the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) on May 1.MAB Kargo's new halal logistics service offers hygienic and secure movement, storage and handling for both food and non-food ...
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NewsDescartes improves ULD tracking and Air NZ signs up
Descartes has upgraded is ULD tracking service to what it says is an “industry-leading, Bluetooth-enabled solution” to automatically monitor the real-time location of international mail, parcel and cargo shipments, whether they are on the ground or in the air.Descartes Core ULD Tracking “helps air carriers automate freight tracking, increase operating ...
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News‘Lucky ULD’ completes world tour
Jettainer’s ‘Lucky ULD’ has completed its year-long journey round the world to raise awareness of the importance of handling Unit Load Devices correctly.Staff moving the special ULD Care Code of Conduct-branded container during its 86 flights in 18 countries were reminded of the ten golden rules of ULD handling, ensuring ...
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NewsSeven more years for Swissport in Morocco
Swissport in CasablancaSwissport International has renewed its contract to provide ground handling services in Morocco, increasing the number of airports where it works from 13 to 15.The seven-year contract, which commences on 1 October, was signed with Moroccan airport operator, ONDA. The two companies have worked together since 2012."We are ...
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NewsUpgrade to skypooling ULD sharing platform
skypooling, the online platform for the global exchange of ULDs, has introduced an auto-matching function as part of a redesign in response to customer feedback.Version 2.0 automatically matches airlines with under- or over-stocking and has expanded the functionality so that bookings can be made directly on the platform. As part ...
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NewsCargo handler WFS appoints new MD in UK
Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has promoted Paul Carmody to the role of managing director of its cargo operations in the UK. He joined the company in 2009 and was previously head of UK operations.He has a many years of experience in the cargo handling industry, also holding senior ...
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ACL Airshop demonstrates new tech at ULD Care
ULD management specialist ACL Airshop is demonstrating its FindMyULD app at the annual ULD Care Conference in Montreal, which runs until September 19.It is also featuring new technologies such as Bluetooth tracking and tracing and its ULD Control proprietary logistics programmes.Jos Jacobsen, ACL Airshop's managing director-global leasing and chief technology ...
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Heathrow trucking system launches automatic shipment updates
A community data system that aims to speed up delivery and collections at Heathrow Airport has been updated to provide users with automatic shipment status updates.Two users of CCS-UK's advance information system (AIS) collaborated with the organisation and its user group to produce a system enhancement that enables them to ...
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NewsSwissport to increase its use of electric vehicles
One of Swissport's electric vehiclesGround handler Swissport has committed to increase the share of electric vehicles in its fleet to at least 50% to further reduce its carbon footprint and to improve the direct working environment of its employees.Following the publication of its latest sustainability report, the handler said it ...
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Antonov distances itself from Ilyushin revamped An-124
Antonov has called for a revamped variant of the An-124-100 aircraft being developed by Russia's Ilyushin Design Bureau to be given a new designation on the grounds that the updates will result in key changes to the aircraft's performance.Reports suggest that Ilyushin is developing deep modifications to the An-124-100 and ...
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Cargo volumes down at Swissport in first half
Swissport recorded a 5.4% year-on-year decline in cargo volumes in the fist half of the year due the sale of businesses and a weaker cargo market.The ground handler, which has 115 cargo warehouses, handled 2.23m tonnes of airfreight in the first half of 2019 compared with 2.35m tons last year.The ...
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It's time to start preparing: Awards entries open on October 1
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that our prestigious annual awards for 2020 will open for entry on October 1 - so it's time to start thinking about your entry.Submissions are reviewed by a panel of experts. The award categories are as follows:Ground handler of the yearCharter broker of ...
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SF Airlines takes delivery of another B757 freighter
Chinese express carrier SF Airlines has taken delivery of its 30th Boeing 757-200F aircraft as it continues to expand its fleet.The freighter was converted by Precision Aircraft Solutions and is the 24th B757 that the company has converted for SF Airlines.MSN 29941was converted at the AMECO facility in Chengdu.SF Airlines ...
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NewsAir cargo responds to Hurricane Dorian
Broker Air Charter Service and airline charity Airlink have taken part in several flights in response to Hurricane Dorian, which has devastated the Bahamas and is now set to hit Florida.Air Charter Service said it has been busy evacuating the Bahamas and Florida, as well as flying in medical aid ...
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BIFA casts doubt over UK government's Brexit customs training funding
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed reservations about the UK government's latest announcement about funding for customs training.The announcement, made yesterday, stated that a further £16m will be put towards helping businesses to train staff to make customs declarations, as well as helping businesses who support others to ...
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New charter broker training course launched for the cargo market
The Albion Broker Institute (ABI) has launched a masterclass in cargo brokerage training programme.The training will consist of eight modules that will explore various areas of the cargo brokerage market.These include: an introduction to cargo aircraft brokerage, an introduction to the different types of cargo charter aircraft, an overview of ...
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NewsGlobe Air Cargo Turkey signs exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo
Globe Air Cargo Turkey (GAC TR), a Turkish subsidiary of the ECS Group, has signed an exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo. From September, GAC TR will market the airline's cargo.The exclusivity contract is a step forwards for GAC TR, which has been recognised by EgyptAir Cargo as a preferred sales ...