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Bolloré Logistics utilises freighters for healthcare supply chains
Bolloré Logistics' new health crisis unit will utilise freighters to help ensure the transport of medical equipment and products related to the coronavirus.The new unit is developing an epidemic response plan, "providing graduated solutions and making decisions very quickly in the event of an increase in the epidemic and new ...
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NewsCLIVE Data Services: Airfreight volumes fell 23% in March
In its latest dynamic load factor analysis, CLIVE Data Services has revealed that global cargo volumes fell by 23% in March compared with the same four weeks of 2019.The analyst suggests that this decline was due to "Covid-19 'raising its ugly head’ faster and faster in the air cargo industry".CLIVE ...
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NewsAvion Express re-enters airfreight market with cargo-only flights offering
Originally established as a cargo and passenger airline in 2005, ACMI operator Avion Express has announced that it is re-entering the airfreight market in response to increased demand for freighter aircraft operations as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Avion Express, which is a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, works with ...
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East Midlands Airport experiences cargo growth amid Covid-19 outbreak
The UK's East Midlands Airport (EMA) is continuing its operations to keep supply chains moving during the coronavirus pandemic.The airport has revealed that in the week following the UK government’s imposement of social distancing measures (March 16), the number of cargo aircraft movements at EMA increased by 10%. Then, during ...
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NewsMaestro International handles Chicago medical flights
Maestro International's cooler facilityChicago O'Hare International cargo handler Maestro International Cargo has handled 16 charter flights to and from Asia and Europe filled with medical goods over the past two weeks.The handler said that the type of goods handled included supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE) for front-line healthcare ...
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NewsWorldwide Flight Services, Bolloré Logistics and Airbus team up to ship medical masks
Medical masks onboard an A400M, bound for SpainWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has collaborated with Bolloré Logistics and Airbus to transport 2m medical face masks from China to France and Spain, to help protect health workers and the general public during the coronavirus outbreak.Airbus sent one of its A330-800 passenger aircraft ...
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Dachser Mexico ships masks in coronavirus relief flight
Dachser Mexico provided air transportation for the shipment of more than 3m surgical and respiratory masks to Germany, to help combat the spread of Covid-19.A fully-loaded Boeing B787-9 airliner arrived in Frankfurt from Mexico City on March 24. The flight represents Dachser Mexico’s first-ever international charter flight.From Frankfurt the supplies ...
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Air Cargo China exhibition cancelled
Event organiser Messe Munchen has taken the decision to cancel the Air Cargo China event due to take place in Shanghai on June 16-18.In a statement, the organiser said: "The health of our customers, guests, colleagues and employees is our top priority."It is with a heavy heart that we have ...
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Geodis moves medical masks to France to protect Covid-19 workers
Global logistics firm Geodis has been selected by the French government to organize the emergency supply of up to 1bn masks from China to France to help protect health workers during the coronavirus outbreak.In response to requests from national authorities, Geodis has arranged 16 flights over the coming weeks, utilising ...
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Qatar Cargo restarts bellyhold operations to China
Qatar Airways Cargo will resume scheduled bellyhold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of its passenger aircraft to six cities.The additional cargo capacity is being added to the carrier’s existing freighter service amid "increased demand for the shipment of immediate goods in and out of the region".The bellyhold cargo ...
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NewsTAC Index: Airfreight rates continue to increase but signs of a slowdown
Airfreight rates on the main trade lanes out of China and between Europe and the US increased again last week as capacity is "rapidly" coming back into the market.The latest figures from TAC Index show that average prices on services from Shanghai to North America last week increased by 15% ...
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NewsUS forwarders welcome government support for businesses
Brandon Fried, AfAUS forwarders have welcomed the introduction on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic (CARES) Act but said the failure to specifically reference the sector is "worrisome".The CARES Act delivers $2.2trn in direct payments to Americans, provides loans and grants for businesses and gives states much-needed money for public ...
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NewsMASKargo transports medical goods in Malaysia's fight against Covid-19
The MAB KARGO SDN (MASkargo) team is helping to ensure that Malaysians have access to much-needed medical equipment and supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.Working in collaboration with the National Disaster Agency of Malaysia (NADMA), the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
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John Menzies to cut workforce by 17,500
Aviation group John Menzies has announced it has cut 17,500 jobs across the globe in response to the coronavirus outbreak.The UK-headquartered company, which offers ground handling, cargo handling and aircraft refuelling, has seen over the last two weeks number of flights it has handled drop by around 60%.It added that ...
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U-Freight: Innovative thinking is key to keep supply chains moving
Hong Kong-based freight forwarder U-Freight has said that "innovative thinking" is crucial in dealing with the difficulties faced by supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic.U-Freight also informed that it is running its global operations "as normally as possible" as it seeks innovative solutions to help it overcome the challenges that ...
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NewsFrankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) helps Germany's fight against Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) is processing time-sensitive essential medical cargo at Frankfurt airport, so that it can be distributed to German hospitals as quickly as possible.Over the past few days, FCS has handled medical supplies, which were shipped from the US, China and Mexico, to ...
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TIACA and ICAO partner to become 'voice of air cargo' amid coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, TIACA has teamed up with the ICAO Covid-19 Technical Group to become the "voice of air cargo" and "put forward concrete solutions and provide information to all stakeholders".Created by ICAO in partnership with TIACA, the Covid-19 Technical Group is comprised of experts from the WHO, ...
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IATA welcomes Brussels guidance on air cargo during coronavirus
IATA has welcomed the European Commission’s (EC) Guidelines on Facilitating Air Cargo Operations During the Covid-19 Outbreak.IATA said that the EC has understood the industry’s challenges and provided comprehensive and practical guidance to ensure that permissions to operate are quickly granted and that air crew are able to operate efficiently ...
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CEVA Logistics declares Force Majeure
CEVA Logistics has declared Force Majeure as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, removing it from certain contractual obligations.The announcement applies to all CEVA Services, including (but not limited to) its airfreight, ocean freight, ground freight, rail, customs brokerage and contract logistics services.The logistics firm, owned by Marseilles-headquartered shipping line ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo the latest airline to run cargo-only PAX flights
Avianca Cargo has become the latest carrier to operate cargo-only flights using passenger aircraft to support supply chains which have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.Yesterday (March 27), Avianca Cargo used a Boeing 787-800 passenger aircraft to transport nearly 20 tons of essential cargo in the bellyhold, from Colombia to ...