All articles by Damian Brett – Page 54
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CargoTech invests in CharterSync portal
Investment and development organisation CargoTech has invested in the CharterSync portal as it looks to recruit and expand.The investment comes at an important time for the cargo charter portal after it recently launched updates that cover the end-to-end process and is now looking to grow the team.In a recent interview ...
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NewsBooking portal WebCargo launches interline option for airlines
Carriers will now be able to offer the services of their interline partners on the WebCargo by Freightos airfreight booking portal.Freightos said a test shipment had been carried out by Qatar Airways Cargo on an ITA Airways flight.The booking platform pointed out that in the passenger travel industry around 10% ...
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SF Airlines expands European cargo operations with Germany flight
Fast-expanding SF Airlines has added a second freighter service from Ezhou Huahu Airport to Europe as the carrier continues to ramp up operations from the recently opened hub.The twice-weekly service will operate to Frankfurt using a Boeing 747-400 freighter and joins SF Airlines' first European service from Ezhou, which calls ...
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US forwarders told to brace for UPS strike action disruption
US freight forwarders have been told to brace for the impact of potential strike action at UPS and major trucking firm Yellow Freight going insolvent.Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association, said that supply chains are facing a "perfect storm" that would disrupt the flow of goods across the ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards: This year's shortlist revealed
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce the companies that have been shortlisted for a prize at this year's awards.The team of seven independent judges pored over more than 80 entries across nine categories.The winners will be honoured by Air Cargo News and the wider air cargo industry at an ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo joins efforts to end illegal animal trafficking
Source: American Airlines CargoAmerican Airlines Cargo has become the first US carrier to join the United for Wildlife group that aims to end the illegal trafficking of wildlife.The carrier is a member of the group's Transport Taskforce and the North American Chapter where it will help stop the illegal trafficking ...
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Challenge Group reports ongoing demand for end-to-end services
The Challenge Group benefitted from an increase in demand for end-to-end services that started at the height of the Covid pandemic but that has continued even after the easing of the crisis.Challenge Group chief commercial officer Or Zak said that the demand was fuelled by difficulty in securing transport service ...
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Dronamics secures IATA and ICAO codes
Dronamics has become the first cargo drone airline to be officially assigned both IATA and ICAO designator codes.The drone firm has been assigned the IATA designator code "OY," along with the accounting prefix "651."The ICAO call sign "Black Swan" and the 3-letter airline designator "DXE" have also been assigned to ...
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Schiphol responds to thefts with new security requirement
Schiphol Airport is responding to incidents of theft with the implementation of stricter security requirements from the start of 2024.The airport will implement the Secure Import system that will see ground handlers advise forwarders when a shipment is ready for collection.Forwarders will then instruct a company to pick up the ...
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NewsAir cargo stalwart Alterman to be replaced by Beyer at CAA
Cargo Airline AssociationThe US Cargo Airline Association (CAA) has appointed Lauren Beyer as president, succeeding Steve Alterman who has led the organisation for more than 40 years.As president of the CAA, Beyer will lead advocacy and inform policymakers, regulators and others on the importance and operational realities of the air ...
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NewsRed Wings to swoop on Sky Gates as it eyes cargo expansion
Photo: alenka2194/Shutterstock.comRussian airline Red Wings is planning to buy all-cargo carrier Sky Gates as it looks to expand in the cargo market.Last week, Red Wings general director Evgeny Solodilin told Rossiya 24 that the company was planning to operate two Il-96s on the certificate of a cargo airline but did ...
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NewsAir Incheon expands with Kuala Lumpur freighter flights
Source: Air IncheonAll-cargo carrier Air Incheon has continued its expansion with the addition of freighter flights to Kuala Lumpur.The new five-times-per-week flights were launched on July 11 and utilise a Boeing 737-800 freighter.The airline said that the flights leave Incheon International at 11:00pm and arrive at Sepang International at 7:45am ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo launches SAF certification programme
Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme to provide greater insight into carbon reductions generated when using the fuel type.The SAF certificate for scope three reductions - emissions related to service providers - will provide data on emissions reduction based on the ...
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AI logistics platform Raft secures further funding
Online logistics automation platform Raft has raised $30m to be used to develop new services and solutions.The series B funding round was led by global VC investor Eight Roads with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Episode 1, and Dynamo Ventures, as well as Moguntia Capital.The capital infusion will ...
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NewsDHL Express and Linklaters team up on SAF
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express and law firm Linklaters are partnering on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions generated by air shipments in Asia and UAE.The law firm adopted firmwide carbon reduction targets to meet by April 2030 - approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - ...
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Nippon Cargo Airlines sale confirmed and new CEO appointed
Shipping and logistics group NYK and airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) have entered into a definitive agreement on the transfer of all shares in B747 freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA).The share transfer is due to take place on October 1 following approval of NCA's shareholders and will see ANA ...
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Jan de Rijk revenues up but profits down
Road feeder operator Jan de Rijk Logistics reported an increase in revenues last year but profits came under pressure.The transport firm saw revenues increase by 11% year on year to €285m, while operating profits fell 24.5% to €6.4m and net profits slipped 25.8% to €4.5m.The company said that the revenue ...
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AirBridgeCargo re-launch plans in doubt
Reports from Russia suggest that AirBridgeCargo's plans to re-launch operations are in doubt.The carrier had hoped to re-launch operations in June using two Russian-made Il-96-400T freighters.However, flight tracking websites suggest the aircraft (RA-96103 and RA-96101) are not in use, with only the former listed under AirBridgeCargo.News service RBC reports that ...
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Amazon Air continues to scale back flights with European reduction
Amazon Air is reducing the number of flights it completes in Europe after rapidly ramping up operations over the last few years.The e-commerce giant's flights in Europe were launched in 2020 and were largely carried out by ASL Airlines using Boeing 737-800 freighters.In a brief statement to Air Cargo News, ...
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Have air cargo rate and volume declines bottomed out?
The big two questions posed in the latest Baltic Exchange air cargo market update were whether rates and volumes had reached the bottom.Tackling the question on demand, Bruce Chan, director and senior research analyst covering global logistics and future mobility at investment bank Stifel, outlined three scenarios.Chan's bull thesis is ...