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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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NewsDG International appoints Odell as it looks to expand in air cargo
Laura Odell. Source: DG InternationalLogistics provider DG International is planning to expand its presence in air cargo and has appointed Laura Odell as head of airfreight to lead the drive.UK-based DG Internationl said that Odell will focus initially on expanding the team with specialist skill sets in order to "develop ...
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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 ...
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IndiGo begins freighter operations
Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has commenced operations of its first A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft between Delhi and Mumbai.Part of the airline's CarGo business, the aircraft will be used for general freight on the inaugural Delhi- Mumbai flight, while carrying general and e-commerce on the return leg.These inaugural flights ...
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NewsBolloré Logistics continues SAF push with Air Canada first
Source: CNW Group/Air CanadaBolloré Logistics has become the first cargo customer to join Air Canada's environmental Leave Less Travel Program.The Leave Less Travel Program offers corporate and cargo customers various options to offset or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel or freight transportation, and reduce their ...
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NewsCharterSync upgrades flight monitoring service
Source: CharterSyncDigital air cargo charter firm CharterSync has added a new flight monitoring service to its platform to allow it to offer instant transit times.CharterSync said that integrating RocketRoute will provide auto-routing and full monitoring of current and forecasted weather conditions, allowing operators to become more effective in planning for ...
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NewsAir Partner expands in Middle East
Air Partner Dubai. Photo: Air PartnerGlobal aviation services group Air Partner has expanded its office in Dubai as part of plans to double its workforce in the Middle East and grow its market share in the region.The office, located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, offers Air Partner’s full suite of ...
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AEI gains Malaysian approval for B737-800 conversion STC
Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) has gained approval for its B737-800SF freighter conversion STC from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).The approval for the 12-pallet capacity conversion means that the company has now gained STC approval in: Malaysia, the US, China, the European Union, the UK, Canada, Cayman Islands, Guernsey ...
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Cargojet and UPS Canada renew air cargo agreement
Canadian cargo airline Cargojet has renewed and extended its Air Cargo Services Agreement with United Parcel Service (UPS) Canada for an additional five-year term.The current agreement was due to expire on July 1 2025 and the new agreement is extended to December 31 2030.Cargojet continues to provide a Canada-wide air ...
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NewsWiremind Cargo appoints VP business development
Guillermo Medina Moralejo. Photo: Wiremind CargoFrench software company Wiremind Cargo has appointed Guillermo Medina Moralejo as its new vice president of business development.Moralejo will join Wiremind Cargo on December 1 with responsibility for sales, commercial strategy and marketing functions.He has spent the past six years in Asia, predominantly in Hong ...
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Alaska Air Cargo signs up for conversions with Boeing
Alaska Air Cargo has revealed that its next two freighters will be converted by Boeing.The company first announced plans to add two B737-800 freighters to its all-cargo fleet in March, but has now confirmed where they will be converted and given a timeline.The aircraft will be converted by Cooperativa Autogestionaria ...
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Air Partner launches Broker Academy
Air Partner has launched a Broker Academy to develop the next generation of private jet, group charter and cargo brokers to support the industry’s recovery.The new scheme by the global aviation services provider provides recruits with three-months’ training before assigning them to a six-month placement in the private jet, group ...
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Edmonton and CargoAi scoop Tiaca sustainability awards
As this year's Tiaca Air Cargo Forum drew to a close in Miami, the cross-sector airfreight organisation announced the winners of its Air Cargo Sustainability Awards and also the location of next year's Executive Summit.CargoAi was the winner of the start-up/small business award, while Edmonton International Airport (YEG) was the ...
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NewsIAG Cargo looks forward to new Tokyo flight
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is hoping the restart of a service to Tokyo by sister company British Airways will help meet demand for pharma transportation.The London Heathrow-Tokyo Haneda service will restart on November 13 after a year-long pause utilising B787-8 and B787-9 aircraft."This service will support the flow of pharmaceuticals, ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Services scoops Trans Caribbean Cargo deal
Network Airline Services has been appointed by freighter operator Trans Caribbean Cargo (TCC) as its cargo general sales agent (CGSA) in Europe.The partnership, which started on February 1, includes total coverage in Belgium, France, Germany as well as the Netherlands. Further countries are expected to be added in the foreseeable ...
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Cathay Pacific under pressure as cargo volumes fall
Cathay Pacific saw its cargo volumes decline in January, while it also warned that financial results will come under pressure.The airline group handled cargo volumes of 151,964 tonnes in January, which represents a decline of 8.9% year on year.Meanwhile, the cargo load factor for the month was down by 1.4 ...
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Antonov Airlines HQ to take over GSSA role
Following the end of the general sales and service agent (GSSA) agreement with UK-based Dreamlifts, Antonov Airlines has confirmed that these tasks will be handled in-house at its headquarters in Ukraine, according to Air Cargo News sister title Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding.As reported last week, Dreamlifts will no longer ...
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NewsOman picks CHAMP for air cargo software solutions
Oman Air Cargo has awarded CHAMP a five-year contract for its suite of e-cargo solutions.Seeking solutions for the next step of its digital transformation, Oman Air Cargo issued a request for proposals for cargo IT solutions.Oman Air not only decided to continue using Traxon cargoHUB and Traxon Global Customs, but ...
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Emirates SkyCargo reports 'good demand' on China freighter flights
Emirates SkyCargo is seeing good demand for the import and export of cargo into the Chinese market, despite the extended closure of factories due to the coronavirus.The air cargo carrier operates freighter services to Guangzhou and Shanghai, having resumed these scheduled services after a planned hiatus over the traditionally low-traffic ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal extends reach in Australia
Temperature-controlled packaging business Peli BioThermal has announced that Wilpak Group International will provide sales and support from its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.Effective immediately, this change in operations is part of Peli BioThermal's expansion into Australia and New Zealand, as well as the expansion of the global partnership between Peli BioThermal ...