All articles by Damian Brett – Page 55
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NewsNeo Air Group aims for cargo expansion with new appointments
Fernanda Abe (L) and Nadin Schuck. Source: Neo Air GroupGermany-based charter firm Neo Air Group has made two new appointments as it looks to continue its expansion in airfreight.Nadin Schuck joins Neo as sales specialist, working in its recently-launched airfreight department, which provides solutions exclusively for trade customers with shipments ...
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NewsJettainer deploys fire-resistant ULDs
Source: JettainerJettainer has begun offering fire-resistant AMX unit load devices (ULDs) with Lufthansa Cargo, the first airline to utilise the containers.The AMX containers are manufactured by Satco and are certified in accordance with the latest Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).Jettainer said they ...
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NewsForwarder EFL Global adds first UK facility
Source: AIPUTSri Lanka-headquartered EFL Global has opened its first facility in the UK as it looks to cater for high-street retailer demand.The Black Arrow warehouse was developed by Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) and is located at the Blackthorne Point logistics campus close to Heathrow Airport.EFL's facility, which will ...
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Airbus rolls out sixth and final BelugaXL transport
Airbus has rolled out the sixth and final example of its BelugaXL high-capacity transport, designed to fly aerostructures between the airframer’s manufacturing facilities.The BelugaXL – formally designated the A330-700L – is a heavily-modified A330, developed to replace the older A300-600ST Beluga fleet.Airbus operated five Belugas and originally intended to build ...
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NewsAirfreight market "getting pretty nasty" as rates fall
Airlines are offering lower airfreight rates to avoid losing volumes despite data showing that demand declines have bottomed out.The latest market analysis from Xeneta's CLIVE Data Services shows that in June chargeable weight declined 1% compared with a year ago, while capacity was up 8% and dynamic load factors were ...
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UPS faces strike action in the US as talks collapse
UPS is facing the threat of strike action by its US workers after marathon talks with union representatives collapsed.The express giant and the Teamsters union yesterday accused each other of walking away from talks over a new contract for 340,000 full- and part-time workers.Workers represented by the union have already ...
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NewsTop 25 air forwarders: K+N extends its lead on DHL
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) last year extended its lead over DHL as the world’s busiest airfreight forwarder while market conditions took their toll on overall forwarder volumes (see chart at end of article).The leading 25 airfreight forwarders saw total volumes decline 6.3% year on year in 2022 to 16.9m tonnes as lockdowns ...
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ANA becomes first airline in Japan to achieve CEIV Fresh
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first Japanese airline to achieve IATA's CEIV Fresh certification as the country looks to increase exports of perishables.The certificate shows that a company properly handles perishable food products and aims to reduce product damage and waste caused by environmental factors, such as temperature ...
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NewsAir cargo declines continue to narrow in May
Air cargo demand declines are continuing to narrow as the year progresses but still remain down on 2019 levels.The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo traffic in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms declined by 5.2% year on year in May and by 7% compared with 2019 levels.Meanwhile, capacity ...
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Manston Airport cargo plans back in court
Plans to develop a cargo hub at Manston Airport in the UK will be back in court again today.The long-running case was brought by opponents of the scheme and will be heard in the Royal Court of Justice on July 5 and July 6.The airport owners, River Oak Strategic Partners ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: CPK designed for current and next generation aircraft
Source: CPKIn an era where aviation is now reaching new heights, Poland is set to make its mark on the global stage with Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), a state-of-the-art transport hub.Here in the heart of Europe, a landmark transformation of the transport system has begun with the intent of redefining ...
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Amerijet maintains expansion plans despite cutbacks
Freighter operator Amerijet is maintaining plans to expand its fleet despite changing market conditions resulting in the carrier needing to reduce staff numbers.The carrier, which has been expanding its fleet in recent years, said that it had reduced its workforce by 15 positions last week based on current business needs.Confirming ...
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MSC confirms talks with AlisCargo
MSC Air Cargo has confirmed it is in talks to acquire Italian cargo airline AlisCargo.Reports emerged last week that the air cargo division of shipping group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was looking to buy the airline.Today, MSC told Air Cargo News: "MSC can confirm that discussions with AlisCargo are ongoing. ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo selects Wallenborn for European Road Feeder network
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder services (RFS) partner for Europe.The deal covers the transport of cargo between Etihad Cargo's main European gateways, including Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, and offline stations.In total, Wallenborn will provide road transport between 90 airports in 27 countries on ...
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NewsAirfreight rates down in June as summer lull arrives
Airfreight rates declined again in June as the quieter summer period resulted in a demand slowdown (see dashboard at end of article).The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that average rates – based on contract and spot process paid by forwarders – on services from Hong ...
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Lufthansa Cargo adds third A321 freighter
Lufthansa Cargo has added its third Airbus A321 freighter as it looks to expand its e-commerce capabilities.The aircraft (D-AEUI) has been named Dia dhuit Ireland and joins the existing freighters Merhaba Türkiye and Hello Europe.The first commercial flight took place on a routing of Malta-Milan.A fourth A321 is due to ...
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Fordree set to leave Menzies Aviation
Robert Fordree is set to step down from his role as executive vice president for cargo at handler Menzies Aviation.Fordree has worked in the air cargo industry since 1990 and has been in his current role at the handler since June 2019 but is now moving on to a position ...
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NewsEL AL interlines with Bamboo Airways and Astral on cargo
Israeli airline EL AL has signed cargo interline agreements with Bamboo Airways and Astral Airlines as it looks to expand its reach in Southeast Asia and Africa.The interline agreement with Vietnam's Bamboo Airways is the first agreement between the two companies and comes into effect immediately, covering both belly and ...
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NewsB&H Worldwide teams up with Rolls-Royce PF on carbon calculator
Source: B&H WorldwideAerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has developed a carbon calculator for logistics shipments in partnership with engine lessor Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF).The online calculator allows RRPF to analyse and report on the carbon footprint of its freight logistics.It provides data on shipment volumes, total distance travelled, mode ...
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Air Canada the latest to confirm Mexico freighter move
Air Canada Cargo will switch its Boeing 767 freighter flights from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) starting in July.The carrier is making the move following a government decree that ordered the move of cargo flights due to capacity limitations at MEX.The move creates issues ...