All articles by Damian Brett – Page 100
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NewsThe logistical challenge of the Ukraine crisis relief effort
The refugee crisis created by the conflict in Ukraine has dominated the headlines and in response there have been an array of aid shipments to countries bordering Ukraine, but the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) warned that this approach needs careful thought.Sarah Schiffling, senior lecturer in supply chain management at Liverpool ...
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New research reveals size of Europe's 'go-now' sector
New research has revealed the size of the European "go-now" air cargo sector in what has been an unpredictable period for urgent flights.The research, conducted by carrier AVEM AERO utilising Eurocontrol and FlightRadar24 data, shows that the average number of monthly flights for one carrier ranged from seven to 80, ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel charters AN-124 for Ukraine relief flight
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has chartered an AN-124 from Antonov to carry aid to Ukraine.The AN-124 took off from Sharjah on March 29 carrying 111 tonnes of aid sourced from UNICEF's warehouse in Dubai and landed in Poland the same evening. The goods will then be trucked to Ukraine.The flight was ...
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Newsdnata continues UK expansion with new Heathrow facility
Ground handler dnata has continued its expansion in the UK with the opening of a new facility at Heathrow Airport on behalf of customers Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo.The new dnata City East Phase 2 facility measures 10,500 sq m and will operate in conjunction with the adjacent 22,500 ...
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NewsWestJet adds its first freighter
Source: WestJetWestJet Cargo has entered the freighter market with the arrival of the first of four B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).The aircraft, which is on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be used for express and e-commerce freight and is the first B737-800BCF to be operated by a Canada-based ...
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NewsOceanfreight consolidation set to benefit air cargo in the long term
Tom Crabtree. Source: Air Cargo NewsThe consolidation of the oceanfreight market is set to benefit the air cargo market in the long term as the price differential between the two modes will remain closer than in the past.Speaking at this week's Nordic Air Cargo Symposium, Boeing Commercial Airplanes market analysis ...
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NewsWhen will air cargo's supply-demand balance return to pre-Covid levels?
The air cargo market could see its supply-demand balance return to pre-covid levels in 2025, although that prediction comes with a plethora of caveats.Speakers at the Nordic Air Cargo Symposium were tasked with taking a look at air cargo’s road to recovery and they concurred that industry turbulence was set ...
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NewsWFS cargo handlers to hold Heathrow strike vote
Source: Heathrow Airports LimitedUnite the union will hold a strike ballot for its members employed by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) over a pay dispute.The union alleged that WFS' cargo workers were facing a pay freeze for the pay year starting January 2021 while competitors based at the airport were offering ...
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CMA CGM acquires GEFCO after Russia's RZD sells its stake
Shipping group CMA CGM has acquired 100% of the shares of automotive logistics business GEFCO, which was until recently 75% owned by Russian Railways RZD and 25% by car company Stellantis.The shipping company said that the deal would ensure the continuity and long-term stability of GEFCO and strengthen the range ...
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NewsShipping giant Maersk launches new air cargo business
Maersk B767-300F. Source: AP Moller MaerskShipping giant AP Moller Maersk has launched its new air cargo business as it looks to meet customer demand for supply chain security.The company, which owns the world's largest container shipping line, said that its new Maersk Air Cargo business will be operational in the ...
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NewsAir cargo demand takes a hit in March but rates stay high
Air cargo volumes in March declined compared with a year earlier as the market was hit by the war in Ukraine, sanctions and lockdowns in China.The latest figures from CLIVE Data Services, which is part of the Xeneta rate benchmarking platform, show that demand for March was 4.5% down compared ...
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NewsAir Charter Service to expand in Chicago
ACS Chicago team. Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has launched a recruitment drive at its Chicago office on the back of record figures for the company.The Chicago office was opened in March 2021 and has gone "from strength to strength" in terms of sales in the midwest region.Caitlin ...
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Moscow supports Volga-Dnepr with "unprecedented" deal
The Russian government has signed an "unprecedented" deal with the Volga-Dnepr Group for the creation of air bridges between Russia and several countries to carry critical goods.Writing in his blog, the Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, said that on behalf of the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, an agreement had ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: SWW plus GFS plus DFW equals a winning combination
Silk Way West Airlines (SWW) a Baku, Azerbaijan-based dedicated cargo carrier, has begun weekly scheduled service to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW).SWW provides service to nearly every continent with key destinations in Kazakhstan and throughout Eurasia; the Middle East to include Iraq, Dubai, and Tel Aviv; the Far ...
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NewsSchiphol switches to digital declarations
David van der Meer. Source: Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol is no longer accepting paper declarations as part of efforts to speed up the cargo handling process.On April 1, the airport switched to Automated Nomination which digitalises the declaration paperwork, allowing shipments to be processed before they arrive.Prior to Automated ...
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Titan confirms lease of three aircraft to Amerijet
Amerijet has leased three B757 freighter aircraft from Titan Aircraft as part of its recent fleet expansion.The US carrier recently kicked off a fleet expansion by putting into operation the first of six B757 freighters last month. All six of the aircraft were expected to be in operation by the ...
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NewsBluebird Nordic appoints new CEO
Audrone Keinyte. Source: Bluebird NordicFreighter lessor Bluebird Nordic has appointed Audrone Keinyte as chief executive.Keinyte is taking over the role from Siggi Agustsson, who has held this position since 2020. Agustsson is moving to a new role at parent company Avia Solutions Group, where he will be a senior advisor ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines updates on fleet as it gains access to Hostomel
Antonov Airlines has provided an update on its fleet after it gained access to Hostomel Airport following the withdrawal of Russian troops from the area.The company said on Twitter that the Antonov fleet of AN-124 aircraft have been relocated to Leipzig /Halle Airport, Germany and continue to operate charter flights ...
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Newsdnata to enter German cargo market through acquisition
Source: dnata and Cologne Bonn AirportCargo handler dnata will enter the German market at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) through the acquisition of Wisskirchen Handling Services.Wisskirchen is the exclusive operator of the Cologne Bonn Cargo Centre, a 12,000 sq m facility at CGN, and provides a full range of cargo services ...
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Putzger perspective: Are yields too good for change?
Chief financial officers of cargo carriers could be excused for taking a sabbatical, safe in the knowledge that pricing will remain in the stratosphere for some time.The mix of low inventory levels, continuing volatility and the continuing congestion in maritime supply chains with tight capacity was spelling lofty rates already, ...