All articles by Damian Brett – Page 65
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Freighter number 80 for SF Airlines
China-based express carrier SF Airlines has added freighter number 80 and expects more to be added this year.The carrier took delivery of the B767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter on March 26, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of parent company SF Express.The SF Airlines fleet now includes three B747-400ERFs, 19 B767-300BCFs, ...
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Alibaba to split off its Cainiao logistics unit
Alibaba's logistics unit, Cainiao, is one of six units that will be split off from the main company as part of the firm's biggest restructuring in its 24-year history.In stock exchange fillings, the e-commerce giant said that the company would split into six groups each to be managed by its ...
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Airfreight rates climb on the transpacific in March
Transpacific airfreight rates picked up in March, although there were further declines from Hong Kong to Europe and across the Atlantic.The latest statistics from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that prices from Hong Kong to North America in March increased by 9% compared with February to $5.38 per ...
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NewsRhenus Air & Ocean obtains GDP in Denmark
Source: RhenusRhenus Air & Ocean Denmark has obtained GDP certification as the company continues to target the life sciences and healthcare sector.The certification confirms that the logistics specialist meets the European Union’s guidelines on good distribution practice for medicinal products for human use."This is only possible if all the processes ...
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NewsLATAM adds Brussels freighter flights
Source: Brussels AirportLATAM Cargo has launched a new freighter service to Brussels targeting the transportation of flowers from South America.The new service launched on March 26 utilising one of the carrier's B767 freighter aircraft.The service will offer four-weekly connections between Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador and the Belgian ...
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Cathay Cargo invests in new mail solution
Cathay Cargo has launched a new mail service that integrates mail handling data with its cargo systems to improve visibility.The new Cathay Mail service integrates mail-handling data with air cargo systems using the the postal air waybill (PAWB) through electronic data interchange (EDI) technology.This removes much of the previous shipment ...
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Chicago Rockford's Mike Dunn set to retire
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) executive director Mike Dunn will retire at the end of the year after more than 12 years in the position.The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) board of commissioners voted to appoint Zack Oakley, RFD’s current deputy director, as the new executive director from January 1.Dunn ...
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NewsWFS trials automated cargo tractors
Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) and airport operator Aena are trialing the use of automated ground vehicles (AGVs) to move cargo between the warehouse and apron at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat Airport.The first phase of the Barcelona trial involves cargo transport operations between the WFS cargo terminal and ...
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Airforwarders Association ramps up efforts to tackle 'crumbling infrastructure'
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has appointed a senior lobbyist as it ramps up efforts to tackle "crumbling" air cargo infrastructure.Michael Taylor, managing partner, Diakon Partners, has been given the task of maintaining pressure on US congress to make urgent investments.Taylor will represent the interests and concerns of both AfA ...
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NewsDANX and ILS target Polish time-critical market with new JV
Source: DANXTime-critical logistics firm DANX and warehouse company ILS are setting up a joint venture (JV) in Poland to target growing demand.The JV will be established as 50/50 ownership and will offer the services and infrastructure provided by both DANX and ILS.ILS moves more than 15m shipments per year, has ...
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Increasing pressure on air cargo to up its sustainability performance
The air cargo industry is seeing increasing pressure to up its environmental performance, according to air cargo group TIACA's latest sustainability report.The association's third annual survey found that 64% of respondents believe that sustainability pressure has increased compared to last year, mainly driven by customers and regulators.The report also highlights ...
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Hong Kong forwarders welcome move to lift "seriously detrimental" e-cigarette ban
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has welcomed a plan to lift a "seriously detrimental" ban on the transhipment of e-cigarettes by road to Hong Kong International Airport.HAFFA said proposals to ease an April 2022 ban on the transhipment of e-cigarettes by road - originally introduced ...
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Forwarder Rhenus targets UK perishables market
Freight forwarder Rhenus Air & Ocean has launched a dedicated perishables division in the UK.The Rhenus Fresh department in the UK will offer time-critical, temperature-controlled services for the transportation of chilled and frozen produce.The business will work with a range of perishables, including flower and food, with a particular focus ...
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Aeronaves continues freighter fleet expansion
Freighter operator Aeronaves TSM has ordered an additional B737 conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc as it continues to expand its cargo fleet.The additional B737-400SF freighter conversion (MSN 26308) will commence modification in May with work carried out by authorised AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet, Alabama.The additional conversion bring the total ...
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NewsDSV targets semiconductor market with double acquisition
Source: DSVDSV is acquiring US logistics firms S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics as it looks to grow its presence in the semiconductor industry.The Danish forwarder said the deal would also align with its new Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport operations and support DSV's growing cross-border services to Latin America.Financial ...
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AMI makes three sales appointments
Airfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has made three sales appointments covering the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions to support its growth ambitions.The company has appointed Raffaella Olah as the head of sales for Asia Pacific. She has over 20 years’ experience of working in logistics and supply ...
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NewsNo signs of the end of globalisation... yet
A recent study released by DHL Express and New York University’s Stern School of Business appears to show that globalisation has yet to go into reverse contrary to many people's expectations.The report measures globalisation by looking at flows of trade, capital, information and people to create a global connectedness index.The ...
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ECS predicts a rise in demand as airlines ramp up operations
GSSA ECS is expecting a rise in demand for its Total Cargo Management (TCM) services this year as holidaymakers continue to return to the skies and leisure airlines ramp up services.The aviation firm said that this year it expects a 30% tonnage increase for its TCM "all-in" operation this year ...
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Newsdeugro utilises AN-124s for urgent petrochemical plant shipment
Source: deugroProject specialist forwarder deugro helped delivered 13 plant components using three consecutive AN-124-100 air charter flights from Italy and Belgium to Saudi Arabia within seven days.The components were required due to a production line shutdown at a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia."In close cooperation with the teams of deugro ...
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WestJet freighters set for takeoff following conversion approval
Transport Canada has certified WestJet's four B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters meaning the airline can now launch all-cargo operations.Until now, the airline has been unable to use its freighters as Boeing awaited certification of its conversion programme.Now that approval has been given, WestJet Cargo and partner GTA Group will "expeditiously implement ...