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NewsDSV airfreight volumes fall 20% in first quarter 2023
DSV’s air cargo volumes fell 20.2% in the first quarter of 2023 to 327,712 tons, with the weakest development on export volumes from the Asia-Pacific region. Seafreight volumes measured in teus were also down, by 12%.The Denmark-based forwarder said that the global air and sea freight markets in the first ...
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Cathay Cargo sees increase in BSA tonnages and more diverse array of customers
Cathay Cargo has seen an increase in tonnage commitments and a “more diverse array” of customers in its annual block space agreements (BSAs) while confirming its summer freighter aircraft network.Chris Bowden, Head of Cargo Global Partnerships at the Hong Kong based airfreight arm of the Cathay Pacific Group, also sees ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for transporting Lithium-Ion batteries.
Crane Worldwide Logistics has been awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification for transporting Lithium-Ion batteries.IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification program is a rigorous certification process ensuring operations, personnel, and facilities adhere to the standards, government regulations, and guidelines for transporting Lithium-Ion batteries.The transportation and storage of Lithium-Ion batteries requires strict safety protocols ...
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NewsLearn to fail on the path to digitalisation
Andres Bianchi, chief executive, LATAM CargoThe key to successfully designing digitalisation tools is to “learn to fail… but never fail to learn”.This is according to LATAM Cargo chief executive Andres Bianchi, who explained the digitalisation process is a true learning curve.He said: “Five years ago we were in a very ...
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NewsAgeing freighters face fallout from reduced air cargo demand
Sander Schuringa, manager market intelligence, Seabury Cargo.Older freighters are being grounded as a result of ongoing reduced demand and increased capacity.Sander Schuringa, manager market intelligence, Seabury Cargo said that as a result of falling demand and increased capacity, yields and freighter utilisation have dropped.Older freighters tend to be more expensive ...
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NewsAfA urges alignment of international standards for air cargo security
(right to left) Howard Stone, Vice President Global Programs, UPS Corporate Aviation Security; Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association; Ilan Biton, Consultant, Enabling Insight; James Lobello, Head of Security - The Americas, Lufthansa and Chair, IATA Cargo Security Working Group; Darren Hart, Deputy Director Data Strategies, Capabilities and Oversight ...
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NewsWalsh: Airlines maintain focus on air cargo
Willie Walsh. Source: IATAAirlines are maintaining the focus on air cargo that they gained during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to IATA director general Willie Walsh.Walsh, speaking to Air Cargo News at the IATA World Cargo Symposium, said that it was natural that airline management would focus on passenger operations as ...
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NewsRecord results for Cargolux in 2022
Cargolux Group achieved its best year on record in 2022 but warned of potential overcapacity and expected volatility in 2023’s already declining market.The Luxembourg-based operator of 30 B747 freighters saw 2022 revenues rise 14.7% versus 2021 to $5.1bn as profit after tax soared 21.9% to $1.6bn.A spokesperson for the European ...
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NewsESG reporting grows in importance for air cargo
Source: Air Cargo NewsEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting will become increasingly important for the air cargo industry as investors, customers and regulators demand increased visibility on companies’ sustainability performance.Speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) on a sustainability panel chaired by Frederic Chapelle of PwC, speakers said that ...
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NewsAI and machine learning to enhance air cargo
Source: Air Cargo NewsArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are set to enhance the air cargo value chain.Speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium, McKinsey & Company manager Soufiane Daher said that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning had a key role to play in the future of the air ...
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NewsSwissport wins seven-year extension for Geneva airport ground handling
Swissport’s ground handling licence at Geneva International Airport has been extended by seven years after a competitive international tender process with five participants.The new licence at the Swiss hub will run until October 2030. It entitles Swissport to offer all airport ground services and air cargo logistics, including handling valuable ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo sign cooperation MoU
Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential cooperation opportunities and to strengthen air cargo connections.The agreement will serve as a guide to enable both carriers to combine cargo resources and expertise.Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo will consider potential collaboration initiatives such ...
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NewsSmart data will revolutionize customs processes says Raft
Nisarg Mehta, Raft chief technology officer.Leveraging smart data will revolutionize customs processes says Nisarg Mehta, co-founder of logistics platform Raft.Automating Customs operations will cut workflow times from days to minutes, Mehta told delegates at the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) annual conference in New Orleans.Smart data ...
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NewsIATA launches Connect API for DG AutoCheck with dnata and IBS Software
Ground handler dnata has become the first company to adopt Connect API, the newest feature of IATA’s DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods.Connect API will help in the digitalization of the air cargo industry by automating the transfer of data from DG AutoCheck to other systems in the industry’s value chain.This ...
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NewsNew report sets out aviation’s complex journey to net zero
Atkins aerospace experts predict 44,000TWh of energy will be needed annually by 2070 to produce new, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF): equivalent to almost double the world’s current electricity demand.Atkins’ new report warns that achieving 2050 net zero targets in the sector will require major sustainable energy and fuel production infrastructure ...
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NewsVirgin appoints Faulkner as head of cargo commercial
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Mark Faulkner as its new head of cargo commercial.He brings a wealth of experience within the aviation sector and in the world of cargo to the airline.Faulkner began his cargo career 19 years ago at DHL Aviation, subsequently moving to Cargolux, BA, and IAG before ...
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NewsAccelya in full membership upgrade with Cargo iQ
Global software and technology solutions provider Accelya has achieved full member status of Cargo iQ, it was announced at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Istanbul.Accelya joined Cargo iQ, the IATA supported not-for-profit membership group, in 2007 as an associate member.Accelya will become a Cargo iQ Data Management Platform (CDMP) ...
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NewsHongyuan partners with cargo.one to offer online capacity
Source: Cargo.oneHongyuan Group’s airfreight capacity will now be available via cargo.one’s online booking platform for freight forwarders.China’s Hongyuan Group is an important operator for air cargo services between destinations in China and across Europe and South America.The partnership with Hongyuan Group, its first Chinese carrier, is the latest step in ...
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NewsReinventing recruitment can help attract new talent
Kendra Kincade, Elevate AviationThe air cargo industry must dig deeper to recruit and retain valuable new talent.This was the consensus of a panel discussing the ‘air cargo talent challenges’ during the Opening Plenary of the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2023.The industry is well versed in the negative points associated with ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo and GTA Group launch freighters
One of three B737-800BCF aircraft now in service with WestJet Cargo and the GTA GroupWestJet Cargo and aviation services provider GTA Group inaugurated services with three Boeing 737-800Boeing Converted Freighters in Toronto on April 20, 2023 and in Halifax on April 21, 2023 following their certification in March.The dedicated freighters ...