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    WestJet Cargo and Flexport partner on Canadian airfreight exports

    2023-11-14T16:07:07Z

    Canadian airline WestJet Cargo has partnered with supply chain logistics platform Flexport to widen the reach of Canadian airfreight exports into Asia.Under the agreement, Flexport will ship Westjet Cargo's export cargo to key Asia hubs via its existing dedicated freighter network.WestJet Cargo will deliver Canadian cargo to Chicago O’Hare International ...

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    WestJet Cargo network branches out

    2023-10-25T16:07:37Z

    WestJet Cargo will expand its cargo services with its Winter schedule.Calgary, Canada-based airline Westjet is introducing Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Bridgetown, Barbados; and Kingston, Jamaica to its passenger network, which is set to boost the reach of the airline's cargo business.WestJet Cargo’s service to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic will be ...

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    WestJet Cargo continues expansion with new cargo route

    2023-09-27T11:03:17Z

    Canadian airline WestJet Cargo has launched a new cargo route to Havana, Cuba, the carrier's first venture into the Cuban capital.Calgary-headquartered WestJet Cargo is operating one weekly Boeing 737-800 freighter flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba.The airline offers 20 tonnes cargo capacity ...

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    Wiremind and WestJet Cargo explore capacity forecasting

    2023-06-21T13:06:08Z

    WestJet Cargo and Wiremind have begun working together to improve capacity forecasting at the airline to improve efficiency.A Proof of Concept (PoC) was initiated in April and will run for the next few months with a “final enhancement” expected in the second half of this year, said the companies.An artificial ...

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    WestJet Cargo launches motorbike transportation service

    2023-06-13T15:45:23Z

    Source: WestJet CargoWestJet Cargo has launched Bike’Air which offers transportation of motorbikes to cater for motorcycle tourism demand.The service runs from April to October and is available both on domestic and international flights connecting Canada to the US and Europe.Destinations include Miami, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris, Rome London ...

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    WestJet Cargo and GTA Group launch freighters

    2023-04-25T16:21:15Z

    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 ...

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    WestJet eyes Latin America as freighter services set for takeoff

    2023-04-20T09:25:52Z

    In two days' time (April 22) Canadian carrier WestJet will launch its first-ever freighter service following the certification of its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) in March.The operation will initially start with three 737-800BCFs flying between Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Miami.However, WestJet executive vice president for cargo, ...

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    Sponsored: WestJet Cargo and pets - fantastic care for your furry friends

    2023-03-01T11:18:07Z

    WestJet Cargo safely and securely transports many commodities throughout the year. It has a number of industry-leading special handling practices, in particular as it pertains to some of the most precious cargo, your pets!Your furry family members deserve the highest standard of care and many factors are taken into consideration ...

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    WestJet confirms March 2023 launch of four B737-800Fs

    2022-12-07T11:52:09Z

    Image source: WestJet CargoCanada’s WestJet Cargo, the airfreight division of WestJet, has confirmed the launch of four Boeing737-800 freighters in March 2023 to meet growing demand in the Canadian market.Kirsten De Bruijn, WestJet Executive Vice President of Cargo, is confident about the future: “WestJet Cargo is about to enter a ...

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    WestJet Cargo selects SmartKargo as it prepares for all-cargo launch

    2022-11-02T11:52:23Z

    WestJet Cargo has signed up to use the SmartKargo cargo management platform as it prepares to ramp up operations with the addition of its first freighters.The SmartKargo platform is cloud-based and links with the carrier's existing systems through API connections. It offers business intelligence, real-time information and machine learning.The move ...

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    WestJet adds its first freighter

    2022-04-11T08:07:14Z

    Source: WestJetWestJet Cargo has entered the freighter market with the arrival of the first of four B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).The aircraft, which is on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be used for express and e-commerce freight and is the first B737-800BCF to be operated by a Canada-based ...

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    WestJet adds senior cargo talent

    2022-04-06T13:53:54Z

    Canadian airline WestJet has appointed Kirsten de Bruijn as executive vice president, cargo, while Jeff Harris will take on the permanent role of vice-president, WestJet Cargo.Due to join WestJet’s executive leadership team later this month, de Bruijn brings with her more than 15 years in the airline industry.She most recently ...

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    WestJet Cargo targets air cargo growth with GTA Group

    2022-03-29T08:24:44Z

    WestJet Cargo, Boeing 737-800NG freighter. Photo: WestJetCanada-based airline WestJet Cargo is partnering with ground handler the GTA Group to increase shipping capacity using four dedicated Boeing 737-800NG freighters operated by WestJet, to fulfil overnight express cargo demand out of WestJet's Toronto hub.The partnership is expected to support the expansion and ...

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    Putzger perspective: Freighter options

    2021-07-30T13:44:18Z

    Shippers are desperate for capacity to make sure their goods get to market. Disruptions and equipment shortages have resulted in billions of dollars in lost business.In the US a growing number of shippers are considering a return to proprietary truck fleets.DIY equipment and materials retail giant Home Depot has even ...

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    WestJet to enter the freighter market

    2021-06-24T14:34:41Z

    Canada-based airline WestJet will launch dedicated freighter operations following the delivery of a B737-800 converted freighter.The carrier said that it planned to launch freighter flights in the second quarter of 2022 in response to "the larger-scale needs of Canadian businesses, freight forwarders, shippers and individual customers"."Our new dedicated commercial cargo ...

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    WestJet Cargo to temporarily embargo lithium battery shipments

    2019-09-26T11:46:17Z

    Canada-based airline WestJet has placed a temporary embargo on all shipments containing lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries until further notice.The airline said the embargo includes UN 3481 and UN3090 for both restricted and unrestricted batteries packed with or contained in equipment."No further bookings will be taken for lithium-ion or lithium-metal battery ...