All articles by Damian Brett – Page 12
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Dutch government revises Schiphol flight cuts plan
The Dutch government has put forward revised proposals to lower noise pollution at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport that would likely reduce the overall cuts in flights required at the air cargo hub.This marks the latest development on the issue after the previous government proposed controversial plans to reduce the number of ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo prepares for potential pilot strikes
Image: Celian Genier/Air Canada. Copyright: Air Canada Air Canada Cargo is bracing for potential pilot strike action later this month after talks over pay and conditions broke down at the end of August. The Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA) union said that the conciliation period for talks ...
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NewsFrankfurt cargo community to benefit from operational dashboard
Source: Fraport AGThe joint venture between software firm DAKOSY and airport operator Fraport has launched a new operational dashboard that aims to make it easier for the Frankfurt cargo community to plan resources.The Cargo Dashboard service from allivate will display incoming cargo volumes and processes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in ...
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NewsTrans Global Projects appoints new Benelux head of operations
Source: Trans Global. Edwin van LethTrans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Edwin van Leth as head of operations in the Benelux region.Van Leth has worked in logistics for over 25 years, working across the region and multiple sectors, before specialising in project cargo.TGP chief executive Colin Charnock said: "Edwin will ...
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NewsOwen Mumford extends with Davies Turner
Source: Davies TurnerMedical device firm Owen Mumford has renewed its logistics partnership with Davies Turner for an additional three-year term.The renewed contract will continue to see Davies Turner providing UK logistics solutions, EU exports, including airfreight, and NHS fulfilment services, for Owen Mumford.Davies Turner, operating from one of its logistics ...
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Forwarders warn of air cargo peak season capacity crunch
Freight forwarders are warning of an air cargo capacity crunch out of key Asian markets during the peak season as new product launches and e-commerce demand put pressure on an already strained market.In its latest update, Taiwan-headquartered company Dimerco said that the rise in e-commerce demand experienced this year was ...
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Qantas Freight expands Asia capacity following freighter addition
Qantas Freight will add new frequencies to Asia and New Zealand following the addition of an extra Airbus A321 converted freighter.The Sydney-headquartered airline said the delivery of the A321 freighter will allow it to capitalise on rising demand out of Asia.With this in mind, the carrier plans to add a ...
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Canada joins the US in implementing stricter requirements for European air cargo shipments
Canada has joined the US in the sudden implementation of stricter security requirements for Europe- and CIS-based air cargo shippers importing goods into the country. Following the announcement of the new requirements, Air Canada Cargo warned shippers that they face an embargo unless they can meet the new requirements. The ...
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Cathay Pacific targets September 7 for return of grounded A350s
Cathay Pacific is aiming to have its full fleet of A350 aircraft back in the skies by September 7.The Hong Kong-hubbed airline was forced to ground 15 out of its 48 A350s when it was identified that engine fuel lines required replacement.The issues came to light when an aircraft was ...
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Leading German union backs CVC bid for DB Schenker
Leading German trade union Ver.di has reportedly given its backing to the CVC-led private equity consortium bidding to take over DB Schenker over fears of job losses should DSV be successful.According to Bloomberg, research from the union has indicated that more jobs would be lost at the forwarder because the ...
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InterviewsCargo gives airships a lift
Hybrid Air Vehicles has been examining how its Airlander 10 airship could play a role in the future of air cargo. Cargo is playing an increasingly important role in the future development of the airship market, according to UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV). HAV commercial business development director George Land ...
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NewsBangladesh air cargo rates still elevated
Air cargo rates out of Bangladesh were still elevated in the last full week of August as a range of issues has hit supply chains from the country over the past year.Data from Xeneta shows that rates from Bangladesh were up 163% year on year in the week ending August ...
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NewsWFS Holland to swoop on Menzies World Cargo Amsterdam
Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) Holland will purchase Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) as it looks to expand its presence at Schiphol Airport.The SATS Group-owned cargo handler said that its operation at Schiphol was close to capacity and the deal would bring extra warehouse space to enable it to capitalise on ...
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Transpacific air cargo rates pick up in August as firm demand continues
Air cargo rates on the transpacific trade picked up in August as the busy market conditions continued and companies begin to eye what is expected to be a strong peak season.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) calculated by TAC Index show that rates from Hong Kong ...
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Navigating air cargo's peak season
To avoid peak season meltdown, logistics providers and air cargo carriers must meet the challenges this time of year brings.Attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have caused maritime transport delays, diversions and sharply rising costs this year, and that’s having an impact on air cargo too, heightening demand.E-commerce ...
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Proposed ban on 777s at Brussels is withdrawn
The proposed ban on the operation of Boeing 777 aircraft at Brussels Airport at night has been withdrawn by Belgium's transport minister.The ban would have had a major impact on DHL Express' operations at the airport as it operates the widebody freighter to the Belgian hub.In June, outgoing transport minister ...
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NewsIATA: Double-digit growth in cargo demand continues in July
Air cargo demand continued to soar in July with the latest IATA statistics showing a year-on-year increase of 13.6% on the back of issues on the ocean and the continued e-commerce boom.The airline association said that cargo tonne kms had now registered a double-digit percentage increase for eight months in ...
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NewsLiege Airport looks to enhance road-rail connectivity
Source: Liege AirportLiege Airport has invested in Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) as the two firms look to enhance rail and road connectivity with the Belgian airport.The partnership will see the airport take a 10% stake in LLI ahead of a series of investments in infrastructure.The first phase of the project ...
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Shippers urged to plan for peak as air cargo could overheat
Shippers have been urged to secure space and make contingency plans as the air cargo market is facing capacity shortages out of key Asian markets during the peak season, according to speakers on a webinar from Xeneta and Tiaca.Speaking on the webinar, Xeneta airfreight analyst Wenwen Zhang pointed to statistics ...
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NewsEFIS Maroc appoints new commercial director
Zouber Hachemaoui. Source: ECS GroupAir cargo sales agency EFIS Maroc - part of the ECS Group - has appointed Zouber Hachemaoui as its new commercial director.Under Hachemaoui leadership, the company will focus on "expanding its reach and providing tailored solutions to its customers".His appointment is part of ECS' efforts to ...