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Confident Cargolux commits to another B747-8 freighter
DESPITE widespread over-capacity woes, Cargolux has confidently ordered an additional B747-8 freighter from Boeing as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and expansion programme.The additional aircraft takes its total order to 14 B747-8Fs.According to the all-cargo airline, the latest aircraft will support the airline’s growth – “on the back of ...
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Air cargo down in January for Cathay
CATHAY PACIFIC and sister airline Dragonair saw cargo and mail tonnage decline year-over-year in January.They carried 130,955 tonnes of cargo and mail in the month, a drop of 1.4 per cent on January 2013.The cargo and mail load factor fell by 2.5 percentage points to 60.5 per cent, as capacity, ...
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Fedex expands its cool chain service
MORE FedEx healthcare and life-science customers in Europe can now keep cool about their temperature-sensitive shipments.The US delivery company has expanded its SenseAware service into 14 new countries across Europe, so that Belgium, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Poland and Germany can now ...
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LATAM Airlines cargo up 0.9 per cent
LATAM Airlines, the leading airline group in Latin America, says its cargo business increased by 0.9 per cent last year, even though capacity was reduced by 4.8 per cent in the period.As a consequence, the combined carrier’s cargo load factor increased by 3.2 points to 55.7 per cent.The reduction in ...
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One Question
Doug Brittin, secretary general of TIACA, answers:"Some things are very difficult to put a hard timeline on. For example, advanced data for customs information: In the USA, the CBP (US Customs and Border Protection agency) is drafting a rule right now. The EU has not started their one yet, but ...
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Cargolux eyes combination carriers' dilemma
CARGOLUX will capitalise on the impact that belly capacity is having on some combination carriers, by reasserting its cargo-only credentials.With a number of combination carriers like EVA Air and IAG Cargo forced to dispense with significant freighter lift in the capacity-soaked marketplace, Richard Forson, interim chief executive at Cargolux, sees ...
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Saudia Cargo says it with Kenyan flowers
SAUDIA Cargo is running four additional B747 freighter flights from Nairobi to Amsterdam this month, to meet the high demand of flower exports during the St Valentine’s peak period.The extra frequencies will be supplementary to the carrier’s already existing six weekly scheduled B747F frequencies on this prime sector, thereby providing ...
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SATS gets IATA pharma seal of approval
SINGAPORE Airport Terminal Services’ (SATS) perishables handling facility has become the world’s first centre of excellence in pharmaceuticals handling, as certified by IATA.SATS Coolport was set up to cater for high growth in pharmaceuticals airfreight at Changi airport. Last year it handled more than 15,200 tonnes of pharmaceuticals.IATA certification gives ...
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Virgin cargo up in 2013
TRAFFIC from the United States to India, business gains in the US north-east and an increase in perishables traffic, all contributed to tonnage, revenue and market share gains for Virgin Atlantic Cargo last year.The airline’s ability to offer fast connections over London to both Delhi and Mumbai also attracted strong ...
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Asia's big demand for aircraft
BOEING says strong economic and passenger growth will be the main drivers of future new aircraft demand in the Asia Pacific region.The US planemaker estimates the region’s airlines will need an additional 12,820 aircraft, valued at US$1.9 trillion, and representing 36 per cent of the world’s new fleet deliveries over ...
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Emirates flies to Taipei
TAIPEI has become Emirates’ newest B777-300ER passenger destination from Dubai International Airport.“Emirates and Taipei began their partnership in 2003 when Emirates Skycargo launched freighter services from Dubai. I am proud that we have been able to increase our commitment and begin daily, non-stop passengers services from today,” says His Highness ...
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Sea-Tac sets new air cargo record
SEATTLE-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport saw its air cargo numbers climb for the third time in four years.The US facility handled 292,708 tonnes, up 3.2 per cent on 2012 – and the largest total since 2008.International shipments rose by eight per cent over 2012.Trade with Asia and the Middle East increased ...
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Finnair boosts Heathrow service
FINNAIR is increasing the number of flights it operates to London Heathrow from four to five times daily.The new frequency will be operated by the airline’s new A321. In addition to the five daily frequencies, Finnair offers two daily codeshare round-trips operated by Oneworld partner British Airways.A statement says the ...
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Budapest is venue for Freighters Conference
BUDAPEST, the romantic capital city of Hungary, is the glamorous venue for the 14th Freighters and Belly Cargo World Conference in September (21-23) this year.Delegates from all over the air cargo world will meet there to discuss the latest critical trends influencing and re-shaping the freighter/belly capacity debate.Often described as ...
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AF-KLM cargo spreads Valentine love with extra capacity
LOVE is in the air thanks to Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo.The airline grouping has been adding additional capacity to meet peak demands for fresh-cut flowers for Valentine’s Day.From 30 January to 9 February, more than 800 tonnes of flowers originating from Nairobi, Kenya and Andean countries, including Columbia, will be flown ...
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IAG Cargo replaces B747 with A380 on Johannesburg route
IAG CARGO has marked another milestone in its fleet modernisation programme by celebrating the start of flights to Johannesburg using its brand new A380.Replacing the B747 on the route, the giant Airbus offers precision cargo opportunities for the South African temperature-sensitive market.New air conditioning capabilities for the aircraft’s cargo holds ...
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TIACA steps up membership drive
TO BOOST membership numbers The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is offering a member referral incentive scheme.Existing members will save up to 100 per cent of their membership fees in the following year if they successfully recommend an applicant.“It is the goal of TIACA to increase its membership on a ...
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Cool chain communication breakdown
THE risk of temperature excursions during the transportation of pharmaceutical products can be markedly reduced, if supply chain members share more information, a conference heard.A growing need for greater collaboration, the inability of some carriers to participate in the flow of information from forwarders, as well as some forwarders’ lack ...
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Finnair Cargo positioned for success
IN recent years very few European carriers have been adding freighter services, but one exception has been Finnair Cargo, which has operated an MD-11 freighter since August 2011.Interestingly in an era where the growth of widebody belly capacity is often cited as making freighters uneconomical, it is just that factor ...
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DWC cargo up 15.9 per cent in Q4
AL MAKTOUM International at Dubai World Central (DWC) recorded a 15.9 per cent hike in cargo volumes – 63,028 tonnes – in the fourth quarter of 2013.A 30 per cent jump in tonnage in December (23,661) contributed to the airport’s impressive figures, a statement says.Overall, DWC recorded a moderate contraction ...