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CEVA in US free trade zone alliance with IMS Worldwide
CEVA Global Logistics and IMS Worldwide (IMSW) have entered into a strategic alliance to offer the benefits of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services to US customers.The partnership's development of zone managed services in certain FTZ activities will achieve improved efficiency and "substantial savings" in duties or import fee reductions as ...
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P'aint no freighter high enough...
One of UPS’ Boeing 747 freighters is sporting a modified paint scheme highlighting the company’s role as official logistics partner for Expo 2020 Dubai.UPS has modified the livery of an aircraft only four other times in the airline’s 30-year history. Each of those times signifies a major news event – ...
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Schiphol tests digital tool to maximise bellyhold cargo
Amsterdam Schiphol airport, faced by a constraint on freighter aircraft slots, is offering airline planners the chance to test a digital tool that will maximise bellyhold cargo capacity on intercontinental routes.It is claimed that there is “significant unused belly capacity” on North American routes and that utilising a percentage of ...
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New tech allows pet owners to monitor animals during flights
Unisys Corporation has launched a new monitoring device, Digi-Pet, that provides pet owners with the opportunity for pet owners to monitor and even talk to animals while they are in the cargo hold of an aircraft.Digi-Pet uses Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology via smart sensors attached to the pet’s kennel or carry ...
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Dnata scoops new Egyptair Cargo handling deal in Dubai
Egyptair Cargo has awarded dnata with the cargo handling contract for its freighter service calling at Dubai World Central (DWC).The deal will see dnata provide the airline with cargo handling services from its facility at DWC.Egyptair will initially operate one cargo flight a week between Dubai and Cairo using an ...
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NewsAirfreight traffic growth back on track in April
Airfreight traffic growth was back on track in April after an "abrupt" slowdown in performance during March.The latest figures from IATA show that freight tonne kms (FTK) increased by 4.1% in April, compared with a “sharp fall” in growth during March to 1.8% — a 23-month low.The end of the ...
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India helps boost Cathay's cargo in Q1
India was a star performer for Cathay Pacific in the first quarter as the carrier saw the positive growth of 2017 carry over intothis year, with yields up and cargo volumes across network group ahead of capacity.That was the message from Anand Yedery, regional cargo manager South Asia, Middle east ...
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Swissport to study blockchain benefits for cargo
Swissport is to study the benefits of blockchain for its cargo handling business.The company is launching a blockchain pilot phase with Olam, a non-profit foundation dedicated to developing an open-source platform for supply chain partners.Blockchain creates a digital record of every transaction made in a decentralised and secure way using ...
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Encouraging April for Asia airlines' airfreight
Asia Pacific airlines saw air cargo demand progress at an "encouraging pace" in April, driven by further expansions in global service and manufacturing sectors.In its preliminary traffic figures for the month of April, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said: "While there are signs that international trade flows may ...
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Kerry Logistics swoops on South African forwarder
Kerry Logistics Network has acquired forwarder Shipping and Airfreight Services (SAS) as it looks to expand its presence in South Africa.Johannesburg-based SAS' forwarding unit offers ocean and airfreight services, including Less than Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL), as well as break bulk services for ocean freight cargoes.For ...
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Turkish Cargo broadens its QEP accreditation
Turkish Cargo has received Qualified Envirotrainer Providers (QEP) accreditation for 14 new stations within its network.The stations added are Basel, Paris, London, Milan, Berlin, Zurich, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, New York, Miami, Toronto and Johannesburg.The accreditation from specialist pharma-chain ULD provider Envirotrainer brings the total number of Turkish Cargo’s ...
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CEVA Logistics upgrade by S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has today upgraded CEVA Logistics Group's long-term issuer rating to BB- with positive outlook.The initial public offering (IPO) of CEVA on the Swiss stock exchange took place on May 4.The S&P upgrade by three notches is based on the deleveraging as a result of the IPO ...
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MABkargo B747F charter for the oil and gas sector
Malaysia Airlines’ freight arm, MABkargo, has organised a charter flight from Germany to Malaysia with almost 72 tonnes of oil and gas bulk cargo.The charter, which used a Silk Way West Boeing 747-400F, originated from Leipzig and arrived in Bintulu Airport (BTU), Sarawak of East Malaysia, after a quick transit ...
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Pharma freighter from Amsterdam by China Southern Cargo
A China Southern Cargo B777 freighter has transported 17 tons of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals valued at yuan 140m from Amsterdam to Guangzhou.Said a spokesperson for the carrier: “Since last year China Southern Cargo has transported a total of about 2,600 tonnes of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals through cooperation with shipment enterprises and world-renowned ...
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Icelandair Cargo implements performance monitoring software
Icelandair Cargo has implemented CHAMP’s Traxon Quality software solution that measures cargo performance.The software allows airlines to track shipments across the whole supply chain in real time with a dashboard that can be customised. It also offers KPIs that can measure customers satisfaction.“CHAMP appreciates the partnership with Icelandair Cargo and ...
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Widebody bellyhold pushing down the cargo rates for African carriers
African airlines operating narrowbody aircraft are seeing rates pushed down and margins tightened due to the overcapacity caused by foreign carriers operating widebody passenger aircraft with ample belly space.Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is reporting a strong improvement in terms of belly cargo, although the mix of belly to freighter ...
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NewsAsian cargo monthly: Carriers back on form in April
Asian airlines saw cargo demand growth improve in April after a weaker performance in March.The region’s largest carrier group, Cathay Pacific, registered a 7.9% increase in demand to 979m cargo and mail revenue tonne kms.This is up on the 4.9% increase recorded in March and is also ahead of growth ...
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Air Charter Service set for China expansion
The Chinese operation of aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has moved to larger premises in Beijing to enable the next step in its plans for expansion.Wanny Wu, managing director of ACS China, said: “The new office is in the heart of the business district of the city and double ...
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Antonov Airlines set for growth after US expansion and return of oil and gas
Antonov Airlines is hoping to see its US business soar following the opening of its US office, while the return of oil and gas demand is complementing an already busy market.Speaking at the Air Cargo China event, Antonov Airlines business development director Michael Goodisman said that the company officially opened ...
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Customs changes to China's advanced cargo information from June 1
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) is amending its advance cargo information requirements for imports and exports from June 1.US logistics operator Expeditors, in an alert to customers, said: "The notice requires additional data elements to be communicated related to Inbound and Outbound Transportation by Air and Sea. The purpose ...