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NewsWagtail UK launches explosive detection dog services for air cargo
Wagtail UK FREDDWagtail UK has achieved government certification to provide explosive detection dog services for the UK air cargo industry.The company said that it had undertaken a "rigorous training programme" set out by the UK government to prepare its Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDD) for air cargo screening.Wagtail’s first ...
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China lifts restrictions on all-cargo operations in Beijing
China’s civil aviation regulator will now allow carriers to operate all-cargo flights at Beijing’s two airports, lifting restrictions that only allowed them to pick one of the two.On May 14, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) stated that effective immediately, carriers could operate such flights at both Beijing Capital ...
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Anchorage Airport open again after false freighter bomb threat
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was forced to close for a short time on Saturday (May 2) after a bomb threat was made against a Taiwan-based China Airlines' cargo flight.The freighter was forced to divert to the Alaskan Airport after taking off from Seattle, en route to Taipei, after a ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo outlines Covid-19 safety measures at its handling facilities
Emirates SkyCargo tunnelEmirates SkyCargo has given an update on its operations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The carrier is currently operating scheduled flights on its Boeing 777-F and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to almost 60 global destinations.Emirates SkyCargo is also playing its role in the fight against Covid-19 by transporting essential medical ...
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Dimerco receives AEO accreditation across China
Taiwan-based freight forwarder Dimerco has received AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) accreditation across China, confirming its status as a leading logistics provider with a proven secure supply chain from shipments' point of origin to the final delivery destination.A spokesman at Dimerco explained: "While our AEO certified status was already recognized in ...
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NewsTrip & Co launch new seat bag for cargo transport
Netherlands safety products company Trip & Co has launched a new seat bag system that enables cargo to be transported on passenger seats "safely, efficiently and without damaging the seats".The new seat bag and cargo net products have been launched as airlines operate an increasing number of cargo-only flights utilising ...
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Delta and United cargo divisions respond to Trump's Europe travel ban
Airlines' cargo divisions have responded to President Donald Trump's ban on individuals travelling from Europe to the US.From today (Friday 13), individuals from 23 countries in the European Union will not be permitted to travel to the US, due to US' fears about the spread of coronavirus.In response to the ...
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Emirates SkyCargo signs up for Accuity compliance solution
Emirates SkyCargo has teamed up with compliance solutions provider Accuity to help automate and streamline its regulatory compliance screening operations, increase efficiency and improve the speed of service to its customers.Emirates Sky Cargo has implemented Accuity's Firco Trade Compliance, an Accuity solution that screens shipment documentation (such as airway bills) ...
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NewsTLX Cargo launches industry's first coronavirus cargo cover
TLX Cargo has launched the airfreight industry's first cover that seals cargo against viruses during transportation, which is expected to be particularly useful during the current coronavirus outbreak.Built from a viral barrier material, the TLX WEB15 cover is a two-part product – comprising of the cover and base – sealed ...
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Coronavirus clouds airfreight outlook
The coronavirus is beginning to affect airfreight prices in Asia, derivatives broker Freight Investor Services (FIS) has reported.However, the FIS added that the outbreak is leading to severe reductions in airfreight volume from Asia due to quarantine measures, which has in itself limited the amount of available data – and ...
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NewsMAB Kargo delivers protective gear to Hubei hospitals
MAB Kargo, a subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group, has delivered protective gear for use at hospitals in the Hubei province of China.Wuhan, the city most badly affected by the virus, is situated in the Hubei province.Protective gear is increasingly required as more hospital staff are deployed to the city ...
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Swiss WorldCargo launches Ljubljana service
Swiss WorldCargo is offering capacity on a new service to and from Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.Flying between Zurich and Ljubljana seven times per week, the new Swiss service will use an Airbus A220 and an Embraer E-190, providing a weekly capacity of 3.5 to 10 tonnes.As of today, cargo ...
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cargo.one and Lufthansa release China flight updates amid virus outbreak
Last week, digital booking platform cargo.one has created a dedicated 'operating status page' to keep users informed about flight and schedule changes that airlines are making to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.In a statement, a spokesperson for cargo.one explained: "As the capacity constraints on routes to mainland China, ...
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Coronavirus set to impact air cargo
The air cargo industry is bracing itself for the impact of measures taken to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus in China.Overnight, British Airways announced that it would suspend all direct flights to and from mainland China, with others expected to follow.United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air Canada are ...
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Contraband case: Martinair Cargo staff released from custody
Martinair Cargo has announced that pilots and ground crew have been released from custody in Argentina following a drugs bust involving one of the airline's freighters.The staff were arrested on January 14 after 82 kg of cocaine was seized from a B747 freighter aircraft, operated by Martinair Cargo, at Buenos ...
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ACI issues advisory bulletin in response to coronavirus outbreak
Airports Council International (ACI) World has advised airports at a global scale – not just in China – to take appropriate measures in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.In its newly-released Advisory Bulletin: Transmission of Communicable Diseases, ACI World warns: "The recent novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak is of considerable ...
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NewsContraband seized from Martinair Cargo freighter
More than 80 kg of cocaine was discovered on a freighter Boeing 747 aircraft at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport in Argentina, destined for Amsterdam in the Netherlands.According to Argentinian publication Clarín, the flight, which was operated by Martinair Cargo, was carrying polo horses when the bust was made, but there ...
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US carriers prohibited from Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf airspace following military action
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST UPDATEUS airlines, including freighter operators, have been banned from flying over certain areas of the Middle East in light of the recent military action in the region and heightened political tension.The US Federal Aviation Administration last week issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting US aircraft ...
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U-Freight prepared for stricter air cargo screening requirements
Hong Kong-based freight forwarder U-Freight has said it is well placed to meet new stricter air cargo screening requirements with its off airport X-ray screening facilities.The company installed an X-ray machine at its Golden Bear Industrial Centre in Hong Kong two years ago as it prepared for the introduction of ...
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NewsRapiscan’s RTT110 gets the nod from TSA
Rapiscan Systems’ RTT110 cargo and baggage scanner has become the first high-speed Computed Tomography Explosive Detection System (EDS) to be approved according to the US Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL).Certification was achieved last month (November) following what Rapiscan described as a “thorough testing process” with TSA.However, ...