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MSC's acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics is complete
MSC Group's subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services has completed the acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics.The sale, agreed in May, comprises all of the Bolloré Group transport and logistics activities in Africa, on the basis of a €5.7bn enterprise value, net of minority interests.The sale price of the shares is €5.1bn. ...
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NewsAir Partner handles first export cargo flight out of Teesside Airport
Teesside International Airport cargo facility. Copyright: Dave Charnley PhotographyAviation services group Air Partner has handled Teesside International Airport’s first export cargo flight.In recent weeks, the team has arranged for three Cessna aircraft to fly automotive cargo into Teesside for a global manufacturer based in the north of ...
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CargoAi takes aim at carbon reduction
TV character Kermit the frog once sang ‘it’s not easy being green’, a sentiment that CargoAi chief executive Matthew Perot can relate to after launching a range of carbon reduction services over the last 18 months.Speaking at the recent Tiaca Air Cargo Forum event in Miami, Petot says that each ...
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NewsEFW redelivers 10th A330-300P2F aircraft to DHL Express
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has redelivered its 10th A330-300P2F aircraft to DHL Express in time for the Asian high season for e-commerce and cargo demand.DHL Express, launch customer for EFW’s A330-300P2F programme, is currently the biggest operator of the A330-300P2F fleet.The cargo carrier has eight more aircraft on firm order to ...
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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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DB Schenker and Cargolux launch direct API connection
Cargolux and DB Schenker have added a direct API interface to their respective IT systems that will allow the forwarder to book capacity on the freighter operator's aircraft.The carrier said that the connection would provide a direct interface between both companies’ systems to "generate tailored and immediate, bookable quotes".Cargolux’s Austria, ...
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Qantas Freight expands domestic capacity ahead of record December
Qantas Freight is expecting record volumes of freight in December as domestic demand surge due to increases in online shopping.The freighter operator said that it expects to carry around 26,000 tonnes of freight to domestic, regional and international cities, which would be an increase on last December's record volumes and ...
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NewsCargo-partner completes Ljubljana expansion and SAF flight
Copyright: cargo-partnerLogistics firm cargo-partner has officially opened its expanded logistics facility close to Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport and announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project.The company opened its iLogistics Center two years ago, but brought forward the planned expansion of the facility, originally scheduled for 2024-2026, to this year in response ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo leases out freighters
CMA CGM Air Cargo is leasing out four of its freighter aircraft to Qatar Cargo and DHL's express airline, European Transport Leipzig (EAT), writes Oliver Link of Air Cargo News sister title DVZ.On paper, CMA CGM Air Cargo owns a fleet of six freighters; it consists of two widebody aircraft ...
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Heathrow ground handlers strike suspended
Strike action due to begin on Friday December 16 at Heathrow airport involving ground handlers employed by Menzies has been suspended following last ditch peace talks.Menzies confirmed to Air Cargo News that cargo handlers were not involved in the most recently planned strike action.Talks have been held between Unite the ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo receives EASA certification for Airbus A340 freighter conversion programme
A340 freighter conversion interior. Photo: European CargoBournemouth Airport-based carrier European Cargo has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340 widebody freighter conversion programme.The carrier, which anticipates further e-commerce growth opportunities, is converting a fleet of ex-passenger A340 aircraft into long-haul freighters.Two have already been completed and ...
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NewsWorldwide Flight Services to handle new SF Airlines freighter services at JFK Airport
Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been appointed to handle SF Airlines’ new scheduled freighter services at New York’s JFK International Airport.The Chinese airline is operating twice-weekly Boeing B747-400F flights from Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, to New York, US.WFS expects to handle some 12,000,000 kilos per annum ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints three new regional leaders
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed three new leaders to head up its regional divisions as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023.Reto Hunziker is regional director, Europe; David McCown is president, Americas; and Sharon Vaz-Arab is regional director, IMEA.Earlier this month, Andy Hudson was also ...
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EV Cargo publishes inaugural sustainability report
Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo has unveiled its inaugural sustainability report, celebrating its progress in delivering its sustainability strategy during 2021.EV Cargo said its commitment to global sustainability gathered momentum during the period, with the company introducing a number of environmentally targeted operational programmes ...
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GlobalX close to receiving first A321 freighter conversion
Global Crossing Airlines’ (GlobalX) first Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion has been completed.The aircraft has been converted by ST Engineering and is due to be delivered to Miami International Airport (MIA) this month.In May 2021, GlobalX signed a letter of intent (LOI) to lease five A321P2F aircraft with ST Engineering’s ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo explores expanding its operations to Vietnam
CMA CGM Air Cargo could expand its operations to Vietnam.French shipping giant CMA CGM Group said on Twitter on December 15: “CMA CGM had the privilege of meeting Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam. We are committed to continuing to support Vietnam’s economic development. Through the expansion of GEMALINK4, ...
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UK forwarders warned of disruption due to Border Force strikes
Border Force officers working at a range of airports in the UK will launch eight days of industrial action over the Christmas period that could lead to shipment delays.Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports will begin their ...
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NewsASL partners with Reliable Robotics to explore pilotless freighters
Source: ASLAircraft operator ASL Aviation Holdings is exploring the possible use of autonomous freighter aircraft in partnership with Reliable Robotics.The two companies will select a suitable aircraft for Reliable’s Remotely Operated Aircraft System with an initial focus on large twin-engine turboprop freighters.ASL and Reliable will jointly assess the demand for ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo to place capacity on CargoAi
CMA CGM Air Cargo will place its capacity on booking portal CargoAi as it looks to expand its reach with SME forwarders.CargoAi said that CMA CGM was the 71st airline to place its capacity on the portal and that the addition meant that forwarders can search from 195 origins to ...
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Deutsche Bahn prepares for the sale of DB Schenker
Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the sale of its freight forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker as it looks to focus on its core rail business.The rail group said today that it has assigned its management board to examine and prepare the case for a potential sale of up to 100% of ...