Cargo airports – Page 48
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Kalitta Air could be forced to quit Schiphol freighter flights
US all-cargo carrier Kalitta Air may have to axe its operations to Schiphol airport after 15 years as a result of capacity shortages at the Dutch hub.In a Department of Transportation (DoT) filing, the airline hit out at the "domination" of the Dutch airport by members of the Sky Team ...
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NewsWinnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport gets C$30m cargo boost
Winnipeg Richardson International AirportWinnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport will develop a new 13,000 sq m cargo logistics facility thanks to C$30.4m in federal government funding.The investment includes space for cold storage and perishable commodities, live animal handling, expanded air cargo capacity, and additional space for aircraft."This will benefit producers ...
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NewsGreenville-Spartanburg International triples cargo capacity with new facility
Greenville-Spartanburg International AirportGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has celebrated the opening of its $33m air cargo facility, which will significantly increase the airport’s ability to handle domestic and international freight.The 110,000 sq ft cargo facility and its 17-acre apron allow the airport to accommodate up to three Boeing 747-8F aircraft simultaneously; ...
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Dutch shipper groups welcome progress at Lelystad Airport
Dutch shipper and logistics groups have welcomed reports that the opening of Lelystad Airport has taken a step forward, potentially opening up space for freighters at Schiphol.Dutch national broadcaster NOS has reported that the European Commission (EC) is set to approve regulation that will allow flights to be distributed between ...
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It's time to start preparing: Awards entries open on October 1
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that our prestigious annual awards for 2020 will open for entry on October 1 - so it's time to start thinking about your entry.Submissions are reviewed by a panel of experts. The award categories are as follows:Ground handler of the yearCharter broker of ...
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NewsKorean Air extends partnership with LUG cargo handling
Korean Air Cargo will continue working with LUG aircargo handling at Frankfurt International Airport for another three years to 2022.LUG aircargo handling has been partnered with Korean Air Cargo to handle freight for passenger and all-cargo aircraft, as well as road feeder services, for 22 years. The airline is LUG’s ...
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NewsWFS adds new pharma cargo facility at Paris CDG
WFS Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is investing €10m in a new Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).Opening in September 2019, it will be the only facility owned by a ground handler dedicated to pharmaceuticals at Paris CDG.The Pharma ...
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Nick Platts to leave Heathrow cargo role
Nicks Platts will leave his position as head of cargo at Heathrow Airport on October 9 as he seeks a fresh challenge.Platts said that he would move on to a fresh challenge as the cargo programme is "well advanced" and he has done all he can to "build advocacy across ...
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Funds raised for cargo development at Baltimore airport
An affiliate of Aviation Facilities Company Management has raised more than $36m in financing for a new air cargo facility at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI).AFCO will use the funds to construct a 200,000 sq ft air cargo facility, 450,000 sq ft of aircraft parking apron, and related ...
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Spanish hubs lead the way for freight growth in Europe
Six out of the 20 fastest growing cargo airports in Europe over the last ten years are based in Spain, according to research from flight case manufacturer CP Cases.The analysis reveals that the European airports that have seen the largest 10-year growth of freight tonnes processed are Zaragoza airport (843% ...
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NewsHalifax Stanfield Airport breaks ground on new logistics centre
Work has started on a new logistics centre at Halifax Stanfield Airport (HIAA) in Canada.The new centre is due to open in early 2021 and aims to cater for a range of Canadian goods - from Nova Scotia lobster to aeronautical components.The Air Cargo Logistics Park has been made possible ...
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NewsFlorida's Airglades International to be converted to cargo-only hub
Airglades International PlanHendry County in South Florida and the current operator of Airglades International Airport (AIA) have sought approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to convert the airport into an all-cargo and perishable goods logistics hub.The parties reported today that the FAA deemed has the application, which is ...
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NewsAirport Authority Hong Kong reports air cargo traffic decline
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), operator of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), has revealed that cargo throughput at the gateway fell by 7.3% year on year in July to 401,000 tonnes.The fall in cargo throughput was the result of 12% declines in both imports and transhipment volumes.Among Hong Kong’s key ...
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NewsNew Sydney airport attracts freight firms
Western Sydney Airport planTen of Australia’s major freight companies have entered a memoranda of understanding (MOU) with Western Sydney Airport, due to open in 2026.The MOU will see Western Sydney Airport work with the airfreight industry to design concepts for an on-airport freight precinct and begin discussions about potential operations ...
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DHL expands and upgrades Connecticut service centre
DHL has completed a $4m expansion of its Hartford service center in Connecticut, US, which will enable the company to meet its customers' growing international shipping needs.The facility now has a coverage of 38,000 sq ft after 16,000 sq ft of warehouse space was added to it during the upgrade. ...
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Hong Kong cargo operations largely unaffected by recent disruption
The protests at Hong Kong International Airport are not expected to cause major delays to cargo shipments.Protests at the airport disrupted bellyhold cargo operations between Monday and Wednesday, with services only starting to return to normal yesterday as the airport added extra security measures.However, Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding ...
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Further Hong Kong disruption could hit territory's reputation as a transport hub
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has warned that the recent disruption to operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) could have a far reaching impact on the territory.Protests at the airport have disrupted bellyhold cargo operations over the last three days and services are only ...
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Hong Kong flights resume as airport adds new security measures
Passenger flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) have re-started today as the Asian hub has put extra security measures in place to limit protesters' access to terminals.The airport grounded hundreds of flights on Monday and Tuesday as protesters swarmed into terminal areas.Flights have re-started today, but there are still ...
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Hong Kong flights suspended for second day
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has again suspended all passenger flights due to ongoing protests just hours after re-starting operations.The world's busiest freight hub began allowing flights to take-off earlier today after a suspension was put in place yesterday due to hundreds of protesters occupying the main arrivals hall.However, just ...
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Hong Kong Airport flights re-start after cancellations this morning
UPDATE: FLIGHTS ONCE AGAIN SUSPENDED CLICK TO READ MOREPassenger flights at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) have re-started today after there were more cancellations this morning (August 13).Flights at the world's busiest freight hub were first cancelled yesterday as a result of protesters occupying the main arrivals hall.Freighter flights were ...