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NewsLufthansa Cargo aims to reduce plastic wrap waste
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic it uses by adopting a new film to wrap cargo.The airline said that starting in mid-September, it will become the first cargo airline to use a new type of film that consists of 10% recycled plastic and is ...
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SF Airlines continues freighter fleet expansion
Express carrier SF Airlines has continued its fleet expansion with the addition of freighter number 75.The carrier this week took delivery of a B767-300 freighter ahead of the air cargo peak season, said Chinese press agency Xinhau.The airline has added seven freighters to its fleet so far this year, following ...
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IATA reports another drop in air cargo demand in July
Air cargo demand slumped again in July but there are some indicators suggesting a narrowing in comparisons in the coming months.The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo traffic in July fell by 9.7% year on year in cargo tonne km terms - the fifth month in a row ...
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American Airlines Cargo expands WebCargo presence
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its presence on booking portal WebCargo with the addition of flights from 28 more countries.The carrier said the extra countries are spread across Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada."Following Europe and the US, this regional rollout onto WebCargo now includes a significant portion of the ...
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Lufthansa pilot strike averted after agreement reached
A second strike by Lufthansa pilots was averted at the last minute when the airline and union came to an agreement over future pilot pay.The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union on Monday announced a second strike would start today and run for 24 hours for passenger pilots and 48 hours for ...
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NewsIAG Cargo trials electric terminal tractor
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is trialling the use of an electric terminal tractor at its London Heathrow facility as part of efforts to reduce its emissions output.The cargo division is trialling the electric Terberg YT203EV for 12 months, with the ambition to transition its current diesel fleet to more sustainable ...
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Another freighter for LATAM Cargo
LATAM Cargo has announced the arrival of another freighter aircraft as it continues its fleet expansion.The carrier said that it had taken delivery of its fifth B767-300 freighter this year, which brings its all-cargo fleet to a total of 16 B767Fs.The freighter is the last the airline is due to ...
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Air Cargo News Awards partners with the Humanitarian Logistics Association
Air Cargo News is delighted to have partnered with the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) at this year’s Air Cargo News Awards.HLA will be the official charity partner of the prestigious awards event taking place in the UK on September 16.Air Cargo News editor Damian Brett said: “We are delighted that ...
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InsightsShepherd looks ahead as IAG Cargo builds back
David Shepherd returned to IAG Cargo after a two-year stint at Aer Lingus at an important time for the business.When David Shepherd returned to IAG Cargo in August last year as managing diretor, the cargo market was still red hot as it contended with soaring demand on the back of ...
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InsightsAir cargo drives ahead in specialist automotive market
Companies involved in the transport of automotive vehicles and parts offer a range of services to cater for varying types of demand.There are many links in the automotive supply chain: the business of moving both finished vehicles and car parts around the world.At the heart of the process, of course, ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo offers free capacity for Pakistan flooding aid efforts
Source: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo is offering cargo capacity free of charge on flights between Dubai and Pakistan to transport relief aid following the devastating floods in the country.The carrier said that from today cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available to organisations based at the ...
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NewsJD Logistics' new cargo airline takes aim at international operations
Source: JD LogisticsJD Airlines has received an air carrier certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and hopes to expand internationally over the coming years.The JD Logistics-affliated airline's principal base will be Nantong Xingdong International Airport.It will first develop its domestic air cargo around China’s three major economic ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo implements new CRM system
Etihad Cargo Contact Centre. Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has implemented a new customer relationship management (CRM) system as the latest step in its digitalisation drive.The cargo business said that it would now use the Microsoft Dynamics 365-driven Pulse CRM system, which will provide customer service agents with more customer-focused data.The ...
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Deadline extended for air cargo sustainability awards
The deadline to submit entries to the fourth edition of TIACA's Air Cargo Sustainability Awards has been extended to September 12.The competition aims to recognise "outstanding businesses and industry initiatives leading the way to a more sustainable air cargo industry".The awards are divided into two categories: The Start-Up and Small ...
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Lufthansa Cargo pilots set to join tomorrow's strike action
Pilots at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo will take part in a 24-hour strike starting tomorrow as negotiations between unions and the airline over a new pay deal "failed".The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union said that the strike would start on September 2 at 00:01hrs and end at 23:59hrs.A Lufthansa Cargo spokesperson ...
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Cathay Pacific prepares for muted cargo peak season
Cathay Pacific has added cargo capacity and has been in close dialogue with suppliers as it prepares for what is expected to be a muted peak season.The Hong Kong-based airline said it has been adding extra passenger flights, cargo-only capacity and has ramped up freighter operations ahead of the peak.General ...
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NewsBolloré and United respond to shippers' green drive with SAF partnership
Untied and Bolloré team-up on SAF. Source: Bolloré LogisticsBolloré Logistics and United Airlines have this year teamed up to purchase 3m litres of sustainable aviation fuel in response to customer demand for greener supply chain solutions.The logistics firm said the partnership would allow it to reduce its scope three greenhouse ...
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NewsQatar Cargo targets the Next Generation
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new business approach that will focus on the next generation of air cargo executives.The airline's Next Generation project aims to develop employees' skillset and result in a "corporate mindset shift".The project comes alongside "digital enhancements, new products, [and] a new website.“The future is in ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo adds second Airbus A321F freighter
A321P2F. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo will add a second Airbus A321F freighter from October as part of plans to grow its intra-European network and serve the express and e-commerce markets.The carrier launched its short- and medium-haul European freighter network with an A321F in March.The second A321F, which Air Cargo News ...
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NewsUPS orders eight more Boeing freighters
UPS 767F. Photo: BoeingUPS is continuing the expansion and modernisation of its freighter fleet with an order for more B767 freighters.The express giant and Boeing yesterday announced an order for eight more Boeing B767F freighters that are due to be delivered from 2025.The order increases UPS's B767F fleet to 108 ...