All articles by Damian Brett – Page 49
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NewsDSV partners with Qatar on flights targeting oil and gas sector
Source: DSVDSV has partnered with Qatar Airways Cargo on flights between Mexico, the US, Europe and the Middle East to cater for the oil and gas industry.The twice-weekly flights are part of DSV's air charter network and operate between Mexico City and Doha via Huntsville and Luxembourg."This route also has ...
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Flexport withdraws 75 job offers after sudden Clark exit
Flexport is rescinding job offers for more than 75 people after they were offered positions during a hiring freeze just a day after chief executive Dave Clark suddenly left the firm.The company's returning chief executive, Ryan Petersen, said in a social media post that the company was "rescinding a bunch ...
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NewsMammoth progresses with first 777-200LR freighter conversion for Cargojet
Source: Mammoth via FlightGlobalUS modification specialist Mammoth Freighters is progressing with its prototype Boeing 777-200LR conversion for freight carrier Cargojet Airways.The company has shown the aircraft undergoing mid-panel removal, in the left aft side where the main freight door will be installed.This airframe (N705DN), powered by General Electric GE90 engines, ...
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Beluga Transport hopes to gain AOC in October
Beluga is hoping to be awarded its own Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) in October, reports Air Cargo News sister title DVZ.At the Air Cargo Conference in Frankfurt, Airbus Beluga Transport managing director Benoit Lemonnier explained how the company would grow its commercial business.The first step is achieving its own AOC ...
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Petersen back at Flexport as Dave Clarke departs
Ex-Amazon executive Dave Clark has left his role as chief executive of Flexport with Ryan Petersen stepping back in to run the company.Clark took up the role in September 2022 as the forwarder looked to expand in e-commerce and fulfillment.In a social media post, Clark said that Petersen had changed ...
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NewsIcelandair Cargo joins US Airforwarders Association
Gunnar Mar Sigurfinnsson, Icelandair Cargo. Source: AfAIcelandair Cargo has joined the US Airforwarders Association (AfA) as the organisation looks to add Europe-based companies with a US office.The AfA said that the carrier had joined the organisation as it embarks on an expansion of its network in the US.The carrier will ...
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NewsK+N expands pharma space in Chicago
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel has opened an expanded pharma area at its facility in Chicago.The Switzerland-headquartered forwarder's new temperature-controlled unit measures 21,000 sq ft and can cater to products requiring storage at a temperature range of 2-25°C.The expansion follows the forwarder's move from Elk Grove Village to Bensenville earlier this year, which ...
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NewsHellmann acquires Italian partner as it looks to Mediterranean expansion
Jens Tarnowski, Daniela Coppola and Andreas Lamping, Hellmann. Source: HellmannHellmann Worldwide Logistics is taking over its Italian partner as it continues to expand its European operations.Milan-based Hellmann Italy employs approximately 70 people at six locations and has been providing air and seafreight services to Hellmann since it was founded in ...
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NewsNo signs of a peak season as air cargo market remains weak in August
Although air cargo declines have narrowed in recent months there are no signs that the industry will enjoy a peak season despite some expressing hopes of a recovery in the final months of the year.The latest data from Xeneta-owned CLIVE Data Services shows that in August demand in chargeable weight ...
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ANA expands SAF offer to include shippers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme in response to requests from shippers.The Japan-headquarter airline previously only issued emission reduction certificates for its SAF programme to freight forwarders and logistics companies that have a contract with the airline.However, shippers will now also be able to ...
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DHL Express continues Americas expansion with Argentina flights
DHL Express has added freighter flights between Miami and Buenos Aires for the first time as it looks to cut delivery times between the locations.The new six-times-per-week flight will be operated by Panama-based DHL Aero Expreso with a B767-300 freighter offering 52 tons of capacity per flight.The service will operate ...
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NewsRhenus targets nearshoring with LATAM investments
Source: RhenusFreight forwarder Rhenus Group has expanded its presence in Latin America with the purchase of BLU Logistics and the acquisition of a majority stake in LBH Group.The German firm said that the acquisition of Colombia-based BLU would expand its presence in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay as ...
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NewsEthiopian switches Mexican freighter flights following government decree
Source: EthiopianEthiopian Cargo has switched its Mexican freighter operation to the new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) in Mexico City.The airline moved to the new airport from Mexico City International (MEX) on September 2 following a government decree requiring freighter operators to move to the new airport to help ease ...
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InterviewsHong Kong International invests in cargo
Hong Kong International Airport maintained its position as the world’s largest cargo hub in 2022 despite registering a double-digit percentage volume decline. The airport is now investing in further growth. Last year, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was ranked as the world’s busiest air cargo hub, despite its volumes falling ...
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InsightsFowarder focus: LA's long-awaited air cargo development
Image: Michael Rosebrock/shutterstockAfter much industry anticipation, Los Angeles World Airports is set to construct and implement its new Cargo Modernization Program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).This initiative is a welcome development, as forwarders know that LAX's current cargo facilities are outdated and no longer compatible with industry standards.The new ...
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InsightsWhere did things go wrong for Western Global Airlines?
In 2020 and 2021 Western Global was preparing for a bright future with plans to add new modern freighters on the back of high demand for all-cargo aircraft. By July this year the airline had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. So where did things go wrong for the carrier?In ...
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NewsAir cargo declines continue to narrow in July
Declines in air cargo volumes narrowed to their lowest level of the year so far in July as the market continued to show signs of bottoming out.The latest figures from IATA show that in July air cargo traffic in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms fell 0.8% year on year - ...
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NewsIndonesia gets another freighter operator as BBN Airlines launches
Source: BBN Airlines Indonesia. Boeing 737-800BBN Airlines Indonesia has gained its operating licence and plans to launch services with two freighter aircraft.The aircraft, crew, maintenance & insurance (ACMI) firm received its Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) from Indonesia's Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations of the Ministry of Transportation on August ...
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UPS attempts to offload more than 100 pilots due to weaker demand levels
UPS is offering severance packages to hundreds of pilots as the express giant reacts to lower demand levels.The company said that the move comes as it regularly assesses operations and makes adjustments accordingly."As part of our effort to efficiently manage our airline, we are offering a voluntary separation benefit to ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: CPK Airport pioneers a new era of sustainable aviation in Poland
The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport is on its way to becoming a globally unique transport hub, emphasising the close link between its infrastructure and the surrounding buildings, all the while prioritising the comfort and safety of passengers, visitors, and staff.To ensure that CPK Airport meets the needs of both ...