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NewsLATAM Cargo debuts in Santo Domingo
Image source: LATAM Cargo; From left to right: Ernesto Romero - chief TOC, Elias Hane - chief land operations North America & Caribbean at LATAM Cargo, Anitha Bertot - supervisor of cargo operations North America & Caribbean at LATAM Cargo, Eduardo Zuniga - manager of land operations at LATAM ...
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NewsNeste and CargoAi launch SAF option for forwarders
Source: CargoAiCargoAi and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Neste have partnered to enable freight forwarders and shippers to reduce their carbon emissions.Digital solutions provider CargoAi now offers the possibility to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel when making a cargo booking.This can be done in the booking flow - either ...
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NewsAir Cargo demand softens in September
Source: IATAAir cargo demand softened in September, as cargo tonne-km (CTKs) fell 10.6% compared to the same month in 2021, according to the latest IATA airfreight data.International operations also fell by 10.6% but continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels (-3.6%).Capacity was 2.4% above September 2021 (+5.0% for international operations) ...
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NewsChallenge Airlines MT receives Malta AOC
Left to Right - Graziano Guzzinati (Challenge Group) ,Edward Micallef (Challenge Group) ,Mauro Porta (Challenge Group) ,Charles Pace (TM-CAD),Claudia Pocetta (Challenge Group), Connie Di Cesare (TM-CAD), Amanda Schembri (Challenge Group), Roberto Stefano (Challenge Group), Davide Rivetti (Challenge Group), Salvatore Russo(TM-CAD).Malta-registered cargo carrier Challenge Airlines MT has received ...
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NewsMaersk launches new Chicago airfreight gateway
Maersk Chicago airfreight facility. Photo: MaerskMaersk has inaugurated a new Chicago airfreight gateway near Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) that is designed to offer direct planeside recovery with immediate transfers to the new facility.The shipping giant, which launched Maersk Air Cargo in April, said the new facility also serves Maersk’s air ...
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FedEx establishes direct presence in Cambodia
FedEx Express is establishing a direct commercial presence in Cambodia, as the Southeast Asian country’s economic recovery gathers speed, with exports up 20% over last year to $27bn in the first half of 2022.Kawal Preet, president of the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, FedEx Express, said: “FedEx continues to ...
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NewsVIDEO: IATA's Henk Mulder on digitalisation in air cargo
The Air Cargo News video team spoke with IATA head of digital cargo, Henk Mulder, about the industry’s ongoing digital drive.
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VIDEO: dnata's Angus outlines air cargo's positive outlook
The Air Cargo News video team caught up with Stewart Angus of dnata at the recent IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) to find out his thoughts on current market conditions.
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NewsAir Canada Cargo launches B767 freighters from St. John’s to Europe
Source: Air Canada CargoAir Canada Cargo is launching a five times a week B767 freighter service from St. John’s (YYT) to Frankfurt and Madrid.Effective October 1, there will be two non-stop flights per week to Frankfurt and three non-stop weekly flights to Madrid.Air Canada Cargo is the only Canadian carrier ...
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NewsPegasus ULD global network expansion
Source: SonocoSonoco ThermoSafe has announced a rapid expansion of its Pegasus ULD fleet, a passive aircraft-certified temperature-controlled container accessible via a direct lease or from a global network of partner airlines and freight forwarders.The healthcare packaging specialist said that pharmaceutical companies and their logistics providers face choices every day on ...
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SATS first ground handler to achieve IATA lithium battery certification
Singapore-based SATS has become the first cargo ground handler to gain IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries’ (CEIV Li-batt) certification.SATS achieved CEIV Li-batt certification together with its Hong Kong subsidiary Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) and Indonesian joint venture PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (PT JAS) in promoting the ...
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NewsSao Paolo’s GRU Airport becomes strategic member of Pharma.Aero
Source: Pharma.AeroSao Paolo’s GRU Airport in Brazil has becomes a strategic airport member of Pharma.Aero, representing the East South America region.The GRU Cargo Complex is the largest airport logistics facility in Latin America, and Brazilia’s number one pharma hub with the largest airport cold storage facilities in the region.The airport ...
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NewsIATA and ITC join forces for cross-border trade
Source: IATAIATA and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have joined forces to improve access to global trade and air cargo supply chain information for businesses and air cargo professionals.ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.Through this agreement, ITC and IATA will cross-link their ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo to work with IATA on CEIV-Pharma Certification
Source: Saudi Cargo - L to R: Saudia Cargo CEO Teddy Zebitz and Frederic Leger, IATA Senior Vice President Commercial Products and ServicesSaudia Cargo is to work with IATA on gaining its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) Certification for safe and secure air transport ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo extends ULD partnership with Unilode
Source: Saudia Cargo, unilode - Above L-R Teddy Zebitz and Ross MarinoUnilode Aviation Solutions has announced the extension of its unit load device (ULD) management partnership with Saudia Cargo until 2028.Unilode, a specialist in outsourced ULD management, repair and digital services, was awarded the supply and management of Saudia Cargo’s ...
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NewsCargoAi launches CO2 Efficiency Score
Source: CargoAiCargoAi has launched its CO2 Efficiency Score in response to growing market need for greater visibility on CO2 emissions.Within its real-time Cargo2ZERO suite of solutions the new shipment emissions calculator enables freight forwarders to make informed green choices when booking online as well as engage in data driven conversation ...
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NewsFedEx research shows e-commerce set to grow for SMEs
Source: FedExThe e-commerce boom is set to continue for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), according to the latest e-commerce trends research commissioned by FedEx Express.The What’s Next in E-Commerce survey polled SMEs and consumers in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region (AMEA) in July 2022 to explore the ...
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ACIA and IPRC announce three ATR 72-600 freighter conversions
ACIA Aero Leasing and IPR Conversions are to convert a fleet of three ATR 72-600 aircraft into freighters, starting from January 2023.The joint agreement will provide two ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door (LCD) and one ATR 72-600 Bulk Freighter Cargo (BFC) conversions.ACIA is a provider of regional aircraft leasing and ...
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DDC update on Canary cargo drone parachute testing
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has provided an update on the successful parachute testing and development of its Canary cargo drone which is designed to carry 4.5kg up to 21km.Said DDC in a statement: “The Canary continues to progress on schedule with full autonomous missions and expanded flight envelope including the ...
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NewsCargo iQ outlines objectives for 2023 and a renewed strategy
Source: Cargo iQ. (Left to right) Lothar Moehle, Executive Director, Cargo iQ; Henrik Ambak, Cargo iQ Chairman & SVP Cargo Operations Worldwide, Emirates; Laura Rodriguez, Manager Implementation and Quality, Cargo iQ; Megha Palkar, Assistant Manager, Cargo iQ; Kerstin Strauss, Cargo iQ Vice-Chair & VP Global Air Logistics Operations, Kuehne ...