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NewsSupply chain issues continue to weigh down air cargo growth
Ongoing supply chain issues continued to weigh down air cargo demand growth in December but rates continued to surge.According to figures from CLIVE Data Services, air cargo demand in December - traditionally the peak season - fell by 5% compared with the same month in 2019 (used for comparison to ...
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InsightsAir cargo faces up to an increasing number of turf invaders
The airfreight market is becoming more crowded and traditional operators face new competition, writes Ian Putzger.The phalanx of freighter operators has grown to include some unexpected names – CMA CGM, Maersk, Amazon and Mercado Libre.Amazon’s fleet of leased or outright owned freighters is now in excess of 80 planes and ...
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InsightsSpecial focus: Horse transportation gallops ahead
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges when it comes to the transportation of horses, but the industry continues to innovate in order to meet demand, writes Megan Ramsey.Perhaps the most eye-catching story relating to equine transport of late was the movement of 316 horses from Liege to Tokyo – ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: 2021 UK air cargo review
2021 proved to be a vital year for the air cargo industry; ongoing sea shipping disruption saw many companies utilise airfreight as a quick and reliable way to transport goods, with airfreight prices soaring to two-and-a-half-times higher than pre-pandemic levels. Alongside soaring demand, Brexit and decarbonisation continued to remain challenges ...
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InsightsPutzger Perspective: Tackling aviation emissions
The air cargo industry is tackling emissions. Photo: ICAOIn this month's column, Ian Putzger tackles the challenge faced by aviation when it comes to reducing emissions.2022 does not look like a good year to add to the cost of flying. Fares are already heading up, thanks to a global inflation. ...
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NewsChina’s Ezhou Huahu Airport hits milestone
The Cessna 560 airplane at Ezhou Huahu Airport on Dec 29. Photo: XinhuaChina’s first cargo airport, the Ezhou Huahu Airport, has hit a development milestone.A Cessna 560 airplane carried out flight verification of the Ezhou Huahu Airport in Hubei on Dec 29, marking the completion of the cargo-oriented airport, said ...
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NewsAir Cargo News' most read stories in 2021
Last year was another busy 12 months for the air cargo industry, with COVID-19 continuing to take its toll on supply chains.Some of the challenges facing the industry were modal shift, COVID shutdowns, rising demand and ongoing capacity shortages but once again air cargo came through, playing a key role ...
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Cargo crime warning for Gulf countries
Over three-quarters of cargo theft in Gulf countries occurs at logistics hubs and warehouses, a new report by TT Club and BSI has found.Intended as a risk mitigation tool for transport operators, the report by the international freight transport insurer and the business improvement and standards company comes during a ...
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FedEx predicts ongoing cargo capacity constraints in 2022
FedEx is predicting that next year air cargo capacity will once again be hard to secure with space remaining scarce and supply chain issues supporting strong demand.Speaking to Air Cargo News, Karen Reddington, president of FedEx Express Europe, explained that passenger networks - and therefore bellyhold services - were taking ...
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B&H Worldwide launches new website
Aerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has redesigned and upgraded its website to provide a "more user-friendly experience for visitors".Among the new features are "easier navigation and richer content" which are designed to provide an "enhanced digital experience for those seeking more insight into B&H’s capabilities".Customers still have direct access to ...
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NewsSupply chain cash flow made easier
Image source: PixabayPayCargo Capital has secured a substantial lending alliance that will enable freight forwarders and beneficial cargo owners to apply for and receive credit right at the point of paying freight costs.The partnership between PayCargo Capital and Evolve Bank & Trust will immediately fund the “PayCargo Line of Credit”, ...
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NewsMaersk makes logistics acquisition
LF Logistics operations. Photo: LF LogisticsMaersk is expanding further into logistics and supply chain management with the acquisition of LF Logistics.The acquisition of Hong-Kong-based LF Logistics, owned by Li & Fung (78.3%) and Temasek Holdings (21.7%), supports Maersk’s strategy to become an end-to-end supply chain player.Earlier this month, the shipping ...
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Bolloré in talks to sell Africa logistics business
The Bolloré Group is holding talks with container shipping giant MSC over the sale of its African logistics division.The French company said that it had received an offer from MSC to acquire 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics, comprising all of the Bolloré Group’s transport and logistics activities in Africa, on ...
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NewsVaccines milestone for Emirates SkyCargo
Copyright: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has reached a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.Close to 2800 tonnes of vaccines have been transported on Emirates flights, equivalent to nearly 600m doses since October 2020.With the increasing roll-out of vaccination and booster campaigns across global markets, Emirates SkyCargo witnessed a ...
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NewsFedEx Express flies high
FedEx Express is benefiting from e-commerce growth and air cargo capacity constraint. Source: FedExFedEx Express' second quarter operating income surged 9% year on year to $1.6bn, driven by higher yields and FedEx International Priority volume growth, which offset the negatives of continued staffing challenges and COVID-19-related air network inefficiencies.The US ...
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NewsCSafe Global acquires packaging provider
Softbox Systems is a passive packaging provider for the pharma and cold chain logistics industries. Photo: Softbox SystemsTemperature-controlled container firm CSafe Global has acquired Softbox Systems, a passive packaging provider for the pharma and cold chain logistics industries.Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combined company will operate globally ...
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Chinese airlines to refit seats in response to stricter cabin rules
At least 17 China-based aircraft with seats removed will be affected as the country tightens up regulations around the use of passenger cabins to carry cargo.Last month, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced that from January the passenger cabins of China-registered aircraft would only be able to carry ...
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Hellman suffers cyber attack data breach
Hellman Worldwide Logistics has confirmed that data from its servers was “extracted” during a recent cyber attack.Following the cyber attack on December 9, Hellman took its systems offline, however, an investigation by the company has now confirmed data was accessed prior to this action.“We are currently investigating what type of ...
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NewsMaersk partners with consumer goods giant
Maersk is helping Unilever improve its operational efficiency. Photo: MaerskMaersk has signed an international freight supply chain management partnership with Unilever that aims to boost the latter’s operational visibility and efficiency.Effective from 2022, the four-year agreement will see the development and management of Unilever’s International Control Tower Solution – an ...
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US airline group warns 5G deployment could delay cargo
US aviation groups are warning that the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks in the country could result in disruption to flights, including delays to air cargo shipments.The Aviation 5G Coalition, an industry consortium representing airlines, manufacturers and associations, said that AT&T and Verizon will activate their C-Band 5G on ...