All articles by Damian Brett – Page 23
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NewsASL Airlines Australia adds first 737-800 freighter
Source: ASL AirlinesASL Airlines Australia – the operator formerly known as Pionair Australia – has added its first Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to its Air Operators Certificate (AOC), which it expects to put into commercial operations in the coming months.Australia’s first 737-800BCF, the aircraft (VH-CYK) is one of ...
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Worsening box line disruption to have limited air cargo impact
Disruption to container shipping operations out of Asia has unexpectedly worsened over recent weeks but the development is expected to have limited impact on air cargo.The last few weeks have seen the return of port congestion and container shipping capacity shortages out of Asia push up ocean freight rates.Figures from ...
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NewsUnited Cargo joins third-party booking portals with WebCargo partnership
Source: Vytautas Kielaitis/ShutterStock.comUnited Cargo is placing its airfreight capacity on a third-party online booking platform for the first time through a partnership with Webcargo.United Cargo is currently active on the platform for customers in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK, with plans to expand availability to US ...
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Record volumes for Saudia Cargo in Q1
Saudia Cargo had a record first quarter in terms of cargo volumes as shipments of fashion, e-commerce and express goods were on the rise.The Jeddah-headquartered business reported an overall first-quarter volume increase of 20% year on year.Volumes for its specialised products were up by a "significant" 19% compared with a ...
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NewsRhenus appoints co-VPs for project logistics
Moritz Becker (L) (Copyright Foto-Studio Penz oHG) and Colin D'Abreo. Source: Rhenus GlobalThe Rhenus Group has appointed Moritz Becker and Colin D'Abreo as co-vice president directors of its project logistics global division.Becker will lead operations in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAPAC). ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding adds chatbot to customer portal
Source: DHL Global ForwardingDHL Global Forwarding has added a chatbot to its myDHLi customer portal as one of a number of upgrades aimed at helping customers "navigate challenges in their logistics".The forwarding giant said that the virtual assistant can, for example, provide information on shipment statuses, find contact details and ...
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SriLankan adds its capacity to CargoAi booking platform
SriLankan Cargo has become the latest carrier to place its capacity on the CargoMART online booking portal from CargoAi.As well as being able to book cargo on SriLankan flights, CargoAi users will also be able to make cross-border payments through the system.The integration offers multiple payment methods, ranging from local ...
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UN commission examines the creation of negotiable cargo documents for air cargo
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is looking at the creation of a negotiable cargo document that could be used in air cargo to transfer ownership of goods while in transit.Unlike ocean bills of lading, transport documents issued by rail, road and air carriers, which are often ...
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NewsVienna Airport reports "significant" cargo growth in Q1
Source: Flughafen Wien AGVienna Airport has reported double-digit percentage improvements in cargo volumes in the first quarter, with throughput now exceeding pre-Covid levels.The Austrian airport handled 68,058 tons of freight in the first three months of the year - a 16% year-on-year increase and 2% improvement on 2019 levels.The hub ...
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Singapore Airlines Group sees cargo revenues decline
Singapore Airlines (SAI) Group saw its cargo revenues decline in the last financial year but is hopeful of improvement for the current year.The Singapore-headquartered airline group reported a 41.2% fall in cargo revenues for the 2023/24 financial year to S$2.1bn on the back of a 42.2% decline in yields due ...
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Air cargo looks to index-linked deals in response to a volatile market
Freight forwarders and shippers are increasing the use of index-linked deals due to current industry volatility.Speaking on a webinar from data provider Xeneta and Tiaca, the two organisations said that supply chains were facing unpredictability and elongated transit times in ocean shipping due to the Red Sea crisis.Meanwhile, e-commerce volumes ...
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NewsSupply chains brace for new US-China tariff war
Cargo volumes and supply chain costs for China-US services could come under pressure after US president Joe Biden announced a range of new tariffs on Chinese imports.The president yesterday announced tariffs covering Chinese imports with a value of $18bn, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to solar cells and semiconductors to ...
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NewsT'Way selects Tamex as sales agent for Croatia flights
Source: Parkdolly/Shutterstock.comRecently launched GSSA Tamex will provide services for airline T'Way Air new flight to Croatia - the first service to link the two cities since 2019.The re-launched service from the South Korean low-cost carrier will operate between Incheon and Zagreb utilising an Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft.The service will operate ...
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Lufthansa Cargo targets North America with freighter expansion
Lufthansa Cargo will expand its presence in North America with the launch of a new freighter service and an increase in bellyhold services to other destinations for the summer season.The Frankfurt-hubbed freighter operator will launch a Boeing 777 freighter service to the Mexican city of Monterrey on June 3, with ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaches
The entry deadline for the Air Cargo News Awards is fast approaching.This year's awards are open for entry until 5pm (UK time) on June 7, meaning there is just 18 working days left to submit an entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of the ...
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Etihad Cargo prepared for new UAE shipment data requirements
Etihad Cargo has outlined the preparations it has made ahead of the implementation of stricter requirements for advanced shipment information.The UAE is in the process of implementing Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations that involve supply chain partners providing shipment information ahead of transport to enable authorities to carry out ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo continues fleet expansion
Source: MSC Air CargoMSC Air Cargo has taken delivery of its fifth freighter as it continues to expand its all-cargo fleet.The carrier took delivery of its latest Boeing 777 freighter (I-MSCA) late last week. The aircraft, which carries an MSC livery and has been named Alfirk, will be based in ...
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NewsAvianca ups cargo capacity for Mother's Day celebration
Source: Avianca Cargo Avianca Cargo doubled its cargo capacity for flower transportation ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations in the US. The airline transported more than 400m stems weighing around 18,000 tons on some 300 flights from Colombia and Ecuador to the US. More than 14,000 tons were ...
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Future of the 767F given a boost as US Senate backs emissions exemption
Production of the Boeing 767 freighter has been given a lifeline after the US Senate approved a bill that would exempt the aircraft from stricter emissions rules.The US is due to implement new aircraft efficiency rules from January 1 2028 which had called into question the future of the 767 ...
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Swiss WorldCargo to offer Toronto flights
Swiss WorldCargo will benefit from an expanded North American offering following the addition of a new route from Zurich to Toronto.The service was launched today and will be operated by Swiss Airlines five times a week using an Airbus A330-300.The addition is part of the expansion of the carrier's long-haul ...