All articles by Damian Brett – Page 176
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Failure to extend Brexit talks 'very risky', say UK forwarders
UK freight forwarder association BIFA has said that the government's refusal to extend trade deal talks with the European Union is "very risky" given the coronavirus outbreak.BIFA said that even before the pandemic, there were concerns among BIFA members that the 11-month transition wouldn’t leave enough time to prepare for ...
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CargoLogicAir set to restart services with two B747Fs
CargoLogicAir has had its operating licence and air operator certificate (AOC) suspension lifted in order to restart flights.In a short statement, the UK's Civil Aviation Authority said that the airline would provide flights carrying medical supplies using two Boeing 747 freighters.At its own request, the airline had its AOC suspended ...
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NewsPPE 'mayhem' continues to push China air cargo rates
Air cargo rates out of China increased again last week as demand for the transport of personal protective equipment (PPE) continued to surge.The latest figures from TAC Index show that average air cargo rates from Shanghai to North America last week increased by 9.7% on a week earlier to reach ...
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Cargo handlers respond to forwarder criticism of Covid-19 surcharge
Cargo handlers Menzies Aviation and Swissport have respond to freight forwarders' criticism of surcharges introduced following the coronavirus outbreak.The handlers explained to Air Cargo News that the cost of their cargo operations had increased as a result of the reduction in passenger flights.Swissport said that the primary objective of its ...
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NewsUPS tests drones to help in fight against coronavirus
UPS' drone subsidiary has been working with Virgina's Center for Innovative Technology to explore how unmanned aerial systems can assist medical professionals in their fight to stop the spread of coronavirus.The tests carried out by UPS Flight Forward, DroneUP and Workhorse Group in Virginia evaluated the commercial drone industry’s ability ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo transports 50 tonnes of hazelnut paste
Emirates B777-300ER. Photo: EmiratesEmirates SkyCargo has operated a charter flight carrying 50 tonnes of hazelnut paste.Working in partnership with Agility, the airline deployed a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to transport the paste, which is used in confectionary products, from Istanbul to Melbourne via Dubai.The special consignment was uplifted by flight EK ...
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NewsAll-cargo hubs climb up the list of Europe's busiest airports
Freighter hubs have climbed their way up the list of Europe's busiest airports over recent weeks due to the number of all-cargo movements staying flat compared with a reduction in passenger flights as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.The latest statistics from Eurocontrol show that the drop in demand for ...
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NewsDHL launches China-Africa freighter operation
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100-tonne weekly airfreight service for organisations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and Middle East.The forwarder said it would consolidate cargo from across China into Guangzhou and airfreight them via Dubai to their various destinations across Africa and Middle East with ...
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SpiceJet operates its first China freighter flight
SpiceJet has operated its first-ever B737 freighter flight to China carrying Covid-19 related essential medical supplies from Shanghai to Hyderabad.The airline said the flight, which took place on April 15, was part of efforts to mitigate the shortage and supply disruption of essential supplies and medical equipment.SpiceJet has transported more ...
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Baltic Exchange to add airfreight pricing index
Derivatives trading platform Baltic Exchange will adopt TAC Index airfreight rate data to publish its first index of airfreight prices along major air trade lanes.The Baltic Exchange, which traces its routes back to the 1700s, provides benchmark assessments for the maritime markets which are used to settle billions of dollars-worth ...
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Schiphol cargo market to benefit from extended slot rule change
Freighter operators flying to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are likely to benefit from an extension to slot rules changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak.Schiphol’s slot procedure changed in mid-March when Airport Coordination Netherlands (ACNL) temporarily lifted the Local Rule 2 (LR2) due to the global Covid-19 outbreak.Initially, the rule change ...
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SF Express continues transpacific expansion with LA freighter flight
Chinese express firm SF Express has expanded its transpacific operation with the addition of a Los Angeles to Hangzhou service.The company said that it would utilise an 87-tonne capacity B747-400 for the three-times-per week route, which it will operate alongside its existing New York-Hangzhou operation.The US outbound service will focus ...
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IATA renews call to keep air cargo flowing
IATA has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing.The association said that delays in permit approvals, quarantine measures for air cargo crew and not enough support on the ground continue to hamper the movement of cargo flights carrying vital medical supplies and other ...
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NewsUN task force charters freighters and creates Covid-19 hubs
Liege AirportThe World Health Organization (WHO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have outlined how they will utilise air cargo to move supplies and equipment around the world, with Liege playing a key role in Europe.The two organisations have teamed up as part of the United Nations Supply Chain Task Force ...
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TAC Index: Air cargo pricing from China surges again
Airfreight rates from Shanghai to Europe and the US surged again last week as capacity on the trade lanes remained tight.The latest statistics from TAC Index show that prices on services from Shanghai to North America last week increased by 9.3% week on week to $6.95 per kg, which is ...
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Cargo demand drops in Hong Kong and Europe
Statistics released by airports over the last couple of days have revealed the extent of air cargo demand declines, with Hong Kong reporting a double-digit percentage drop off compared with a year ago.Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) — the world's largest air cargo hub — said that in March freight ...
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AEI to convert three B737s for KF Aerospace
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will provide Canada-based KF Aerospace with three B737-400SF freighter conversions.Timing for the total programme completion is still being finalised, however, one aircraft (MSN 24769) is scheduled to commence modification in May 2020.The modifications are being performed by KF Aerospace’s Kelowna facility, which is an authorised AEI ...
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Finnair the latest carrier to convert cabins for cargo
Finnair is the latest airline to reveal that it is making changes to cabins to handle more cargo.The Helsinki-based airline said that this week it will fly more than 10 return flights on its A350 aircraft to Tokyo Narita, Seoul, Osaka, Shanghai and Guangzhou to carry cargo.The flights, which are ...
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NewsAir cargo coronavirus relief effort continues over the weekend
A wrap up of air cargo's response to the coronavirus outbreak over the weekend starting April 10--------------- April 14, 13:30pm BST -----------------------------------------Heathrow Airport has revealed stats showing increases in the number of cargo flights it has handled in recent weeks as it uses its available capacity to prioritise cargo flights ...
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NewsCrane appoints Krajniak to cruise sector role
Crane Worldwide - Maxine KrajniakCrane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Maxine Krajniak to the role of vice president cruise, marine and hospitality, to support the sectors in their recovery post-coronavirus.Krajniak, based in Los Angeles, has previous experience in managing global logistics support to the cruise line, hospitality, and marine industry and ...