All articles by Damian Brett – Page 64
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NewsAeronaves TSM continues expansion with CRJ200 freighters
Source: AEIMexico-based Aeronaves TSM is continuing the expansion of its fleet with the addition of CRJ200 freighters.The freighter operator has signed a deal with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. to convert six CJR200s into a freighter configuration.The modifications for all the aircraft are being performed by the authorised AEI Conversion Center, Commercial ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo to add new intra-European services
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo will in April expand its intra-European network with the addition of three new destinations.The carrier will add Larnaca, Athens and Milan to its network to expand its intra-European offering to 12 destinations and more than 50 flights per week.The service from Frankfurt to Larnaca and Athens ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics continues expansion
SGL Romania Management Team from left to right: Sebastian Blaga, Rares Theodosiu, Adrian Pali, Andrei Zodie, Nicolae Dragan. Source: SGLFast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics has continued its expansion with the opening of an office in Bucharest.The forwarder said it had decided on the new office as Bucharest was fast becoming ...
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NewsAir France KLM Martinair and CMA CGM air cargo partnership takes off
Source: AFKLMPAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and CMA CGM Air Cargo have launched a capacity partnership announced last year.The tie-up, first announced in May 2022, will see the two carriers jointly operate the full-freighter aircraft capacity of their respective airlines, initially including CMA CGM's six freighter aircraft and AFKLMP's ...
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NewsASL expands into Australia with Pionair acquisition
ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired freighter operator Pionair as it expands into Australian and Oceania marketsACMI provider Pionair has five main bases in Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns - and has a focus on the express and e-retail sectors.Its fleet consists of 12 aircraft including Embraer E190-E2’s ...
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NewsBolloré targets Hainan duty-free retail market with charter flights
Source: BolloréBolloré Logistics has added a new charter service to Hainan to cater for the island's duty-free shopping demand.The weekly service was launched after the logistics operator signed a cooperation agreement with the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development (IEDB) and Haikou Comprehensive Bonded Zone Management Committee.The service will ...
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NewsGarcia returns to IAG Cargo
Camilo Garcia. Source IAG CargoAfter four years working in the world of air cargo booking portals, Camilo Garcia Cervera will return to IAG Cargo.Cervera, who re-joins from WebCargo by Freightos, will take the role of chief sales and marketing officer.In his new role, he will "shape IAG Cargo’s sales and ...
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Bolloré Africa Logistics rebrands following takeover
Bolloré Africa Logistics has been rebranded as Africa Global Logistics (AGL) following its acquisition by container shipping giant MSC.The acquisition was completed at the end of 2022 and included all the Bolloré Group's shipping, logistics and terminal operations on the continent.At the time the deal was announced, Bolloré Africa Logistics ...
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NewsLeschaco Group announces new CEO
Constantin Conrad. Source: Leschaco GroupLogistics firm The Leschaco Group has appointed a new chief executive as well as a series of other management changes.Constantin Conrad has officially assumed the role of chief executive following the unexpected death of his father, Jörg Conrad, in October last year.Constantin Conrad was previously appointed ...
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InsightsAwery clicks with premium services
(left to right) Tristan Koch, Chief Commercial Officer, Awery; Anna Balan, Head of CargoBooking, Awery.Air cargo software firm Awery in February took the decision to offer its CargoBooking service for free.The online booking portal allows airlines and General Sales Agents (GSAs) to provide freight forwarders with real-time air cargo rate ...
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InsightsTranspacific market: from the doldrums to new highs
After a difficult 12 months, carriers and forwarders expect business on the transpacific to take off in the latter half of the year.Cathay Cargo, the recently rebranded freight arm of Cathay Pacific, is leading the push for a new intermodal service to facilitate flows from the Dongguan area in the ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: AFKLMP Cargo – ‘Keeping you and your pharma cool’
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is a leading provider of air cargo services to the pharmaceutical industry, recognizing the unique and complex challenges faced by this industry.We are committed to providing reliable solutions that support the timely and efficient delivery of life-saving drugs to patients worldwide.Maintaining the integrity ...
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AirBridgeCargo set to return later this year
Reports from Russia suggest that freighter operator AirBridgeCargo could re-launch services after a year of inactivity.Russian publication RBC reports that the Volga-Dnepr group carrier is aiming to restart operations after acquiring two Russian-made Il-96-400T freighters.Photos of one of the aircraft with an AirBridgeCargo livery has been posted on the Telegram ...
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UK's logistics sector positive on Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
The UK's freight and logistics sector has welcomed news that the UK has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal although they say it won't be a "game changer".The CPTPP covers 500m people across Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore ...
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Cainiao set for an IPO?
Just days after e-commerce giant Alibaba announced plans to split its business up, reports are circulating that its logistics unit could be set for an initial public offering (IPO).Bloomberg yesterday reported that Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao, is holding talks with banks over a potential IPO in Hong Kong.Quoting people familiar ...
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Cathay Cargo remains positive in its outlook despite mixed signals
Cathay Cargo has reported a "slow climb" in demand following the Lunar New Year but is hopeful of a pickup in the second and third quarters despite conflicting signals.Cathay Pacific vice president cargo Americas Fred Ruggiero said that the year started quietly after a slow return to work on the ...
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Wickler to step down as Cargolux chairman
Christianne Wickler will step down from her position as chairman of the board of Cargolux Airlines in April.Wickler will leave the role after two years at the airline's annual general meeting on April 26.Cargolux said that her decision to vacate the position would allow her to devote more of her ...
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NewsAir Canada adds Liege freighter flights
Source: Liege AirportAir Canada Cargo has completed its first flight to Liege as part of plans to expand operations in Europe.The new Toronto-Liege flights will operate twice per week utilising one of the airline's B767 freighters. Later this year a third frequency will be added.The service also includes a stop ...
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Record profits at DB Schenker help Deutsche Bahn back to black
Rail and logistics giant Deutsche Bahn (DB) was back in the black last year thanks to a record performance at its forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker.The forwarder, which DB is considering putting up for sale, last year reported earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of €1.8bn - an increase of almost ...
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Dachser adds SAF booking option for airfreight
Freight forwarder Dachser will offer a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) booking option to customers as part of its emission reduction efforts.The German company said that shipments transported using SAF generate 30% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than those transported with traditional fuels.Customers will be able to select SAF on all flights ...