All articles by Damian Brett – Page 59
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Bhat looks to the long term at Lufthansa Cargo
Ashwin Bhat is three weeks into the role of chief executive of Lufthansa Cargo when Air Cargo News spoke to him at the recent Air Cargo Europe event in Munich.He joined the carrier from Lufthansa-owned Swiss WorldCargo in March 2021 as chief commercial officer before taking over the top job ...
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Lufthansa becomes minority shareholder in ITA
Lufthansa has agreed to acquire 41% of Italian carrier ITA and could in the future purchase the rest of the state-owned airline.Deutsche Lufthansa today reached an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to acquire the stake through a €325m capital increase.As part of the agreement, the ...
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Qatar Cargo and Envirotainer partner on pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer have joined forces to offer a more sustainable solution for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.By capitalising on both organisations’ extensive network capabilities, along with Envirotainer's Releye container, CO2 shipment emissions can be reduced by up to 90% compared to other solutions, the partners claimed.The Releye RLP and ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics launches SAF pilot project with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle
Source: Scan Global LogisticsScan Global Logistics (SGL) has partnered with retailer Majid Al Futtaim to launch a pilot project using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).The pilot project aims to reduce carbon emissions for airfreight shipments of Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle fashion products from Asia to the UAE.The pilot project started on ...
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Management changes at Cathay Cargo
Cathay Cargo has announced changes to its management team that will see leaders taking on new roles within the Group and Cathay Cargo over the summer.Tom Owen, director cargo, said that the changes will “further strengthen our cargo business and maintain the momentum in our goal to become the world’s ...
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NewsDronamics carries out first test flight of Black Swan cargo drone
Source: DronamicsCargo drone firm Dronamics has carried out the first test flight of its full-scale cargo drone and hopes to launch flights later this year.The Black Swan drone took off from Balchik airport in Bulgaria and flew for just over 10 minutes, covering a distance of 21.5 km.The aircraft was ...
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NewsSilk Way West the latest to gain lithium battery certification
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines is the latest carrier to gain IATA's CEIV Lithium Battery certification.The certification recognises that the carrier has implemented processes and practices to mitigate the risks associated with the transport of lithium batteries and that it complies with requirements.The CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification ...
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NewsKerry Logistics utilises sorting robot to meet e-commerce demand
Source: Kerry Logsitics NetworkKerry Logistics Network has trialed the use of a sorting robot at various locations in Asia to meet rising e-commerce demand.The KoolBee robot has been utilised at facilities in Hong Kong, Tianjin and Dongguan and is said to boost productivity and accuracy.Kerry claimed that by using KoolBee, ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints new chief transformation officer
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Jenny Critchley as chief transformation officer to replace David Rose, who takes on a new role in the group.Critchley will focus on "expanding IAG Cargo’s digitalisation and sustainability efforts, whilst driving productivity, new business solutions and further growth opportunities".She joins from sister company British ...
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Scan Global Logistics appoints former Maersk boss
Fast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has appointed Nils Smedegaard Andersen as its first new board member and chairman of the board.Andersen is the former chief executive of Carlsberg and of shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk, where he held the top job for nine years."SGL has transformed from a local and ...
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Strike Aviation scoops Air Canada Cargo deal for Costa Rica
Air Canada Cargo has selected Strike Aviation to provide General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) services for its new freighter flights to Costa Rica.The GSSA had previously been providing services for the airline's bellyhold operation to Costa Rica but this has now been expanded to include the recently launched freighter ...
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CharterSync looks to expand team following portal updates
Cargo charter portal CharterSync is looking to expand its team after the successful launch of its updated platform.The UK-headquartered firm recently upgraded its portal to offer a digital end-to-end booking process and management system for its freight forwarder users.Speaking at the Air Cargo Europe event, CharterSync co-founder and director Ed ...
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Freightos: transactions and revenues up in Q1 but losses deepen
Online booking portal Freightos saw the number of online transactions grow rapidly in the first quarter but its losses deepened during the period as a result of one-off costs.During the first quarter, revenues at the company increased by 9.8% year on year to $4.8m on the back of a 100% ...
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MSC Air Cargo adds GSSA
Recently launched MSC Air Cargo has selected the ECS Group to act as its GSSA in North America, Europe and Mexico.The carrier said that ECS would provide local coverage in the two regions and Mexico in "order to best satisfy the customer demand, support our customers and maximize our capacity ...
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NewsArrowsmith returns to ACS in North America cargo role
Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Alfie Arrowsmith as regional vice president of cargo for North America.Arrowsmith has previously worked for the broker; he originally joined ACS’s South African operation in 2010, before moving to another charter broker in the country.In 2015, he moved to Miami and ...
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Seko remains cautiously optimistic for second half
Seko Logistics is cautiously optimistic for the second half of the year despite weakening market conditions in the first half and uncertainty around consumer spending.Speaking during a company webinar, Seko chief executive and president James Gagne said that the outlook for the second half of 2023 had weakened since the ...
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SmartLynx targets a fleet of 13 A321Fs by year end
SmartLynx Airlines is aiming to become the largest operator of A321-200 converted freighters in Europe by the end of the year.The charter carrier and lessor currently operates six A321Fs but plans to increase its fleet to 13 by the end of the year, while adding four more units by the ...
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NewsSwissport upgrades perishable and pharma facilities in Kenya
Source: SwissportCargo handler Swissport has expanded its cold storage facility at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).The facility now boasts a new 750 sq m cold storeroom with direct access from the airside. The new cold storeroom can hold up to 110 aircraft pallets and is equipped with a flatbed ...
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Cainiao trials IATA's One Record cargo data exchange
Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, has trailed IATA's One Record data exchange on its airfreight service between China and Liege.Cainiao has implemented the trial at both ends of the air route and is the first to be able to transmit key node data for single pieces of cargo.The logistics arm ...
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NewsDSV adds Arizona flights as it looks to cut semiconductor lead times
Source: DSVDSV has added Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to its freighter network as it looks to reduce lead times for semiconductor shipments by bypassing more congested airports.The new Boeing 747 freighter flights will be part of DSV's Atlas Air-operated air charter network and the first regular air cargo charter service in ...