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NewsTread carefully when going multimodal
Embracing multimodal logistics offers opportunities, but disrupting traditional transport roles requires careful relationship management with other logistics stakeholders
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NewsAir Bonanza Express adds world’s largest helicopter for relief cargo
African charter service provider Air Bonanza Express has added a Mi-26T heavy transport helicopter offering to cater for humanitarian cargo operations
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NewsRoyal Air Maroc targets cargo on reinstated Beijing flights
Royal Air Maroc is hoping its recently reinstated flights to Beijing will attract a range of exports out of Africa
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InsightsTrade constraints trouble African air cargo market
Africa’s air cargo market is still constrained by trade barriers and challenges as well as geopolitical conflict, but there are positive changes happening
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NewsKenya Airways focuses on 737-800Fs and considers widebodies
Kenya Airways has reiterated its interest in Boeing 737-800 freighters and also suggested it may acquire widebody freighters in future
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo and Astral team up to grow in Africa
Emirates SkyCargo and Kenya-based freighter operator Astral Aviation have signed an MoU that will examine how to boost connectivity to Africa
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NewsWidebody freighters still in demand for e-commerce market
The e-commerce market is changing and with this comes demand for widebody aircraft able to fly long distances with a high payload
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NewsScan Global Logistics adds presence in Tanzania
Fast growing Scan Global Logistics has opened an office in Tanzania as it looks to capitalise on agriculture, mining and infrastructure projects
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NewsKale to develop Africa’s first Airport Cargo Community System
Kale Logistics will develop Africa’s first Airport Cargo Community System (ACCS) for use by Mozambique Airport Handling Service
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NewsEthiopian Cargo grows 777 freighter fleet
Ethiopian Cargo has added a new Boeing 777 freighter to its fleet to help it continue to grow global operations
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NewsChallenge Group expands network to Africa
First Challenge Group flight to Nairobi. Photo: Challenge Group Challenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya. The new route launched on December ...
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NewsACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Photo: Air Charter Service Air Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world’s largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project. Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, ACS helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia ...
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NewsAstral adds second 737-400F
Image source: Astral Aviation Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 freighter leased from Avmax Group as it continues to modernise its fleet. The freighter operator said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday November 27 that the 737-400F was delivered on Thursday ...
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NewsSwissport becomes Saudia Cargo handler at Nairobi Airport
Photo: SwissportSwissport has struck a deal with Saudia Cargo to serve as the airline's ground handling agent at Nairobi Airport in Kenya.The Switzerland-headquartered ground handler will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and unloading and special care for temperature-sensitive products.Saudia Cargo operates eight weekly flights to ...
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NewsSwissport opens Johannesburg Airport pet lounge
Swissport has opened a dedicated area for handling unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa in a bid to improve animal welfare and transport operations.The Pet Lounge for the import and export of unaccompanied pets is separate from Swissport's general air cargo warehouse and features a ...
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Menzies expands in Africa with latest cargo facility
Ground handler Menzies Aviation has expanded its presence in Africa with the opening of a new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique.Menzies Aviation has been operational at MPM since 2018, operating as National Aviation Services until 2022 and providing two lounges.The new facility means that Menzies can ...
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NewsAstral begins China-Kenya freighter route
Photo: Astral AviationAstral Aviation has added China to its network with a new route from Guangzhou to Nairobi with an onward connection to Maputo in Mozambique.Air Charter Service Hong Kong was the launch customer for the new route which will be served by a 767 freighter, said Astral."Initially we will ...
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NewsOrphan chimp finds her forever home thanks to DHL Express
DHL Express has helped Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre move orphaned chimpanzee Chocolat to her new home at the sanctuary in Dorset, UK.A victim of the Republic of Congo’s illegal bushmeat trade, Chocolat was an infant when her family were hunted and killed 20 years ago while she herself was ...
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NewsQatar Airways buys 25% stake in African carrier Airlink
Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in South African regional carrier, Airlink as it strives to further develop its operations across the African continent.The investment in Johannesburg, Gauteng-headquartered Airlink – which flies to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries – will enhance a code-sharing ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines signs contract for "Mega Airport City"
Mesfin Tasew (left) and Tariq Al-Qanni. Photo: Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines Group has signed a contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants to build a 'Mega Airport City' at Abusera in Bishoftu City that will include over 100,000sq m of cargo and support facilities.The site, 40 km from the existing Addis Ababa ...