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Expeditors' operations begin to come back online following cyber attack
Expeditors is beginning to handle shipments again following a cyber attack two weeks ago.In its latest update, the US forwarder said that it was making progress in returning to normal operation, although recovery efforts are still underway."We are now handling shipments and providing services across most products and expanding recovery ...
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ECS completes first Just Fly It charter flight
The ECS Group's new charter business has completed its first flight in partnership with carrier Amelia International.The group added its Just Fly It charter service as part of its Augment GSA concept where it offers its various products on an individual basis without the need to become a full GSA ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Vacuum insulation technology takes a decisive role in global temperature-controlled supply chain
One of the first scientists who commercially used vacuum insulation was Reinhold Burger, who invented the famous “Thermos” bottle in 1904.After that vacuum as an insulation material became more and more common in various areas and industries.In recent months this technology has gained even more attention as it has been ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Qatar Airways Cargo, the love of commitment
Planning, preparation and, above all, commitment: this is how Qatar Airways Cargo ensures that people around the world can share their love each year on Valentine's Day. Let's look back at the teams' involvement.DOHA, Qatar - Those roses that you kept seeing during the month of February, those you yourself ...
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Tiaca membership bounces back as sustainability remains a key focus
Airfreight organisation Tiaca saw its membership numbers bounce back last year after a dip in 2020 and is continuing to ramp up its focus on sustainability.In a media update, Tiaca director general Glyn Hughes revealed that in 2020 the organisation's membership numbers had suffered a Covid-related dip but numbers were ...
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Supply chains face extension of airspace closures
The European Union (EU) has closed its airspace to Russian aircraft as sanctions continue to be imposed in response to the conflict in Ukraine.Yesterday, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced that all aircraft owned, operated and controlled by Russian entities would be banned from entering ...
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SF Airlines' fleet hits 69
Rapidly expanding express carrier SF Airlines recently added its 69th freighter aircraft.The China-based airline in February took delivery of a B767-300 freighter and said that its fleet size will hit 70 later in the year."The number of large all-cargo aircraft with medium and long-range navigation capabilities will continue to grow, ...
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NewsMNG Airlines expects further growth after busy 2021
Source: MNG AirlinesFreighter operator MNG Airlines saw its cargo volumes grow by around 20% and plans to invest in its digital services in the coming months.The company has added two A330-300 aircraft to its fleet of four A300-600Fs and one A330-200F as its cargo volumes hit 240,000 tons last year ...
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NewsIAG Cargo sees revenues take off in 2021
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, saw its cargo revenues reach new highs last year on the back of soaring rates and an improvement in demand.For the full year, the company reported a 28.1% year-on-year increase in revenues to €1.7bn as traffic, measured in cargo tonne kms ...
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NewsCMA CGM plans airline launch for first half 2022
France-based shipping group CMA CGM looks set to launch its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) airline in the first half of this year, which could mean a phased switch of A330-200 freighter services from its Liege hub in Belgium to Paris CDG.The Marseille-based ocean giant’s CMA CGM Air Cargo unit ...
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Ukrainian airspace closes while impact on trade expected
Ukrainian airspace has been closed as navigation services declare the region an active conflict zone.Early this morning, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a conflict zone information bulletin covering Kiev, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Simferopol and Odessa flight information regions for all altitudes.Additionally, as a precautionary measure, the EASA said ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards open for entry
It’s that time of year again… the prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are officially open for entry so it’s time for companies to put their 1,000 word submissions together.The awards, now in their 38th year, honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence ...
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NewsMas outlines ambitious freighter plans
Source: mas airlinesMexican carrier mas airlines is planning to operate a fleet of 18 freighters in the next five years.The airline, which has re-branded from its previous MasAir Cargo name, this week took delivery of the first of eight A330 converted aircraft.Speaking at a ceremony to welcome the aircraft, mas ...
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NewsExpeditors' operations hit following cyber attack
Source: ShutterstockGlobal operations at Expeditors are facing disruption after the US forwarder became the latest supply chain firm to suffer a cyber attack.On Sunday, the company told customers that it had suffered a targeted cyber attack. The forwarder said that it was working with global cyber-security experts to resolve the ...
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Cebu Pacific backs bellyhold cargo operations
Cebu Pacific is not looking to take extra dedicated freighters in the near term — even amid a robust cargo market during the pandemic — as it believes a “large chunk” of cargo will be carried as bellyhold freight.Speaking at a media roundtable held during the Singapore Airshow, airline chief ...
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Qatar Cargo approves latest Releye container
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RAP temperature controlled container.Envirotainer launched the RAP version of its Releye temperature-controlled container earlier this year. The container is able to hold five pallets, compared with the existing 2021 RKN model’s three pallets.Qatar Airways Cargo ...
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NewsBluebird Nordic adds B737 freighter
Source: AviaAMBluebird Nordic has taken delivery of a B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) from AviaAM.The aircraft is the second B737-800BCF delivered to the Icelandic ACMI company by AviaAM and comes as it looks to expand in the cargo market.The B737-800BCF aircraft was converted to freighter configuration by Boeing at the ...
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NewsFlower power for Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo has seen its flower volumes increase since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the airline has also noted growing demand for flower volumes directly into the Middle East.Saudia Cargo regional director, Africa, Ken Mbogo told Air Cargo News that as the flower sector enters its traditional peak ...
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NewsCharterSync reports rising demand in 2021
Simon Watson, CharterSync. Source: CharterSyncOnline charter portal CharterSync saw air cargo volumes (measured by flights) grow 19% year on year last year, with a surge in demand in the fourth quarter.The company said that the increase in volumes reported last year was fuelled by demand for PPE, syringes, Covid-19 test ...
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NewsDronamics makes senior appointments as it gears up for growth
Andy Cox (L), Atanas Gagov and Luis Enrique de la Iglesia y Gotarredona. Source: DronamicsDronamics has expanded its R&D and manufacturing teams with the addition of three industry veterans who will help the company "scale up its development and production in preparation for the launch of their commercial same-day delivery ...