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dnata selects iCargo suite
Ground handler dnata is to implement IBS Software’s iCargo terminal operation suite throughout its network.The rollout across dnata’s network of 27 stations in 10 countries will occur gradually, with completion set for 2020.Noting the need for constant attention to service quality, safety and efficiency, dnata senior vice president UAE cargo ...
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Frankfurt cargo traffic improves
Cargo throughput at Frankfurt Airport totalled 163,121 tonnes in February, up by 2.2% over the same month of last year.The increase follows January’s slight drop, as reported in ACI Europe’s latest figures yesterday.The German gateway’s cargo traffic for 2018 to date stands at 329,686 tonnes, up 1.3% compared to the ...
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Everts Air orders two AEI MD-83SF conversions
Alaska-based Everts Air Cargo has engaged Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) to provide two MD-83SF freighter conversions for delivery in August and December this year.The two converted aircraft, which will be capable of carrying 12 containers or pallets, will “replace and augment” the existing Everts fleet of DC-9s, a statement said.AEI ...
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CCI fines three airlines for fixing fuel surcharges
On March 7, the Competition Commission of India penalised three airlines for fixing fuel surcharges on air cargo transport.Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation and Spice Jet were fined Rs39.81 crore, Rs9.45 crore and Rs5.10 crore respectively for fixing and revising fuel surcharge rates in contravention of an act that prohibits anti-competitive ...
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Blockchain has “exciting potential”, says DHL
DHL and technology consultant Accenture have produced a report regarding the potential of blockchain technology in logistics – including initial findings on a working prototype the companies have developed together, which tracks pharmaceuticals from point of origin to consumer and prevents tampering or errors.Blockchain maintains, records and authenticates data and ...
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Qatar signs up for more WFS services in Paris
Qatar Airways has extended its contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), which already provides cargo handling services to the airline at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.WFS is now also responsible for ramp transportation on behalf of Qatar, transferring cargo between aircraft and warehouse for the carrier’s three daily flights linking ...
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Transport logistic China’s twin focus
This year’s transport logistic China exhibition (which includes the air cargo China event) is looking busy already, with more international exhibitors having already registered than two years ago.The show, which will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on May 16-18, will focus on digitisation – a major ...
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IATA highlights “robust” pace of air cargo growth
IATA has released its latest Cargo Chartbook, which indicates that during the quarter ended January 31 air freight tonne-km (FTK) grew by 7.4% year on year – “a robust pace by historical standards” although rather slow in seasonally adjusted terms.The association said: “Demand for air freight has been boosted since ...
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Freight growth uptick in Europe
Freight traffic growth at European airports picked up in January, improving by 8.4% year on year according to ACI Europe.Airports in EU countries achieved growth of 6.4% for the month while non-EU airports fared significantly better, their cargo traffic increasing by 19.3% compared to January 2017.As listed by the ACI ...
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DHL to amalgamate Vienna operations
DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, have signed a contract to purchase land near Vienna Airport in order to develop a 60,000 sq m freight hub for Eastern Europe.The DHL Campus Vienna Airport will bring together land, air and ocean freight capabilities that were ...
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Cargojet: strong Q4 financial performance
Canadian overnight all-cargo carrier Cargojet has posted revenues of $118.2m for the fourth quarter ended December 31 2017 – an impressive rise of 25.6% over the same period of the previous year.The gross margin for the quarter was $37.4m, representing an increase of 36% compared to the previous reporting period.For ...
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E-commerce helps Budapest reach new high
Budapest Airport saw its cargo throughput reach a record high of 127,145 tonnes in 2017.The figure represents a rise of 13.4% in comparison to the previous year’s total – and 2018 is off to a similarly encouraging start, with January and February volumes up 17.4% over the same two months ...
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Benschop to replace Nijhuis as CEO of Schiphol
Royal Schiphol Group has appointed Dick Benschop as its new chief executive effective May 1, when Jos Nijhuis will retire from his role as head of the airport.Benschop said: “Schiphol is a special place and wonderful company that I have worked for previously. I am really looking forward to the ...
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Growth continues at UK gateways
The UK’s busiest airport, London Heathrow, saw its cargo performance soar in February. Up by 5% year on year, the gateway’s cargo traffic was at a record high for the 19th consecutive month, at 133,140 tonnes.Heathrow said the increase was mainly due to growth in North American and East Asian ...
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Lufthansa scrapes slight growth in cargo load factor
The Lufthansa Group saw the cargo load factor across all its airlines increase by 0.2 percentage points year on year in February, to reach 71.1%.Capacity for the month, at 1,165m available tonne-km, was up by 5.9% compared to February last year; revenue tonne-km rose by 6.3%, to 828m.On a regional ...
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Brussels Airport reveals €100m investment in cargo facilities
Brussels Airport has revealed plans to invest €100m in new logistics facilities as it looks to ensure it can meet future demand.The investments include a building of no less than 50,000 sq m on the west side of Brucargo - the hub's cargo area - with direct apron connection for ...
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CEVA opens new Penang cargo hub
CEVA Logistics has officially opened a new multi-user facility in Penang, Malaysia, close to Penang International Airport.The 70,000 sq ft facility includes temperature-controlled and ambient storage space, office space for in-plant customers, advanced materials handling equipment, an advanced warehouse management system and Customs stationed on-site to facilitate on-time clearance.It is ...
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Jim Crane joins Cargojet board
Cargojet has appointed James Crane, known as Jim, as a chairman of the board.“We welcome Jim Crane to his new role as Chairman of Cargojet’s board. We will continue to will seek his guidance, forward thinking, entrepreneurial insights and contributions to the continued growth of Cargojet," said Ajay Virmani, president ...
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Air cargo becomes a sellers' market
The boot is on the other foot now. For years, airlines were craving fixed contracts, while forwarders, egged on by their clients, kept shopping around for the bargain of the day.Today it is the forwarders who are desperate to secure lift, as the ad hoc market augurs painfully high prices.“The ...
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US CBP adopts e-commerce strategy in response to rapid growth
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released an e-commerce strategy to deal with growing volumes of imported small packages.The CBP e-commerce strategy, which can be found here, outlines how it will protect health and safety while maintaining a strong trade facilitation posture.The organisation warned that transnational criminal groups were ...