All articles by Damian Brett – Page 7
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NewsAF KLM Cargo and Bos Logistics partner on electric truck
Source: Air France KLM Martinair CargoAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and trucking firm Bos Logistics are utilising an electric truck for the delivery of cargo.The duel-branded Volvo FH Electric truck will deliver consolidated freight from AFKLMP's Schiphol facility to various airfreight agents.The companies had already switched to a biofuel ...
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NewsIncendiary device revealed to have been found in UK parcel network
Copyright: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockIt has been revealed that a shipment containing an incendiary device found its way into DHL's UK parcel network and caught fire in July, with the incident under investigation by the country's counter-terrorism police.The Guardian and German broadcasters WDR and NDR reported that the device had been ...
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NewsHong Kong forwarders welcome 2024 policy address as a boost to air cargo
Hong Kong Airport. Photo: Travelpixs/ shutterstockThe Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has welcomed plans to expand cargo capacity and logistics services in the Greater Bay Area.Earlier today, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his annual address, outlining several initiatives designed ...
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NewsShippers told to delay air cargo tenders until after peak season turmoil
Photo: ShutterstockAir cargo shippers have been told they should delay their 2025 tenders until after what is expected to be a tumultuous peak season.In a series of recommendations on how to manage current market conditions, Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van de Wouw said companies should make sure terms and ...
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NewsCEVA targets Saudi Arabia demand with new joint venture
Source: CEVACEVA Logistics has signed an agreement with Almajdouie Logistics to create a new joint venture logistics company in Saudi Arabia.The two partners said that CEVA Almajdouie Logistics will "leverage the strengths of both companies to meet the growing demand for integrated logistics solutions in Saudi Arabia to support the ...
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NewsFraport appoints new head of cargo development
Denis De Farias Duarte. Source Fraport/Stefan RebscherFrankfurt airport operator Fraport has appointed Denis de Farias Duarte as the new head of the cargo development team.De Farias Duarte will take up the new role on January 1 and will be mainly responsible for the further development of the cargo business at ...
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NewsFAA certifies Embraer's E190 freighter conversion
Copyright: Alberto Whyte. Source: EmbraerEmbraer’s E190 converted freighter has been given a major boost by gaining certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The 'E-Jet' conversion and the cargo loading system, developed by US Cargo Systems, were both certified by the FAA last month, the aircraft manufacturer revealed yesterday.The company ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo expands operations to Cardiff Airport
Source: Cargo FirstUK freighter operator European Cargo is expanding its operations to Cardiff International Airport with the addition of new flights to China.The airline will launch a three-times-per-week flight between the Welsh airport and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in China on October 16, with plans to add an additional weekly ...
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NewsUS airlines maintain cargo embargos as Hurricane Milton hits
Source: American Airlines CargoUS carriers are maintaining and extending their cargo embargoes at stations in Florida as Hurricane Milton makes landfall.Overnight the hurricane weakened from category five to three but is still expected to cause widespread destruction with storm surges of more than 10 ft.In response, airlines have been adding ...
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NewsAmazon Air takes on cargo carriers with launch of sales to third parties
Source: RDNichols / Shutterstock.comAmazon Air has confirmed that it is now selling cargo capacity on its aircraft to third parties, including ad hoc and charter services.The carrier said in a LinkedIn post that Amazon Air Cargo is now open for business serving domestic networks across North America, Europe, the Middle ...
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NewsUS air cargo operations brace for hurricane Milton
Orlando International Airport. Photo: max.ku/ Shutterstock - 2031141869US airlines have added a series of embargo's to their Florida cargo operations as they prepare for the arrival of hurricane Milton.The category five hurricane is expected to hit Florida later today bringing widespread devastation. Windspeeds of 165 miles per hour have been ...
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NewsFlydubai adds third-party digital booking option for cargo
Image source: Pixels Hunter/ ShutterstockFlydubai Cargo has expanded its online presence by placing its capacity on a third-party booking portal for the first time through a partnership with cargo.one.The new partnership will give cargo.one's freight forwarder users access to the airline's network of more than 150 destinations in 53 countries ...
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NewsTeesside takes aim at cargo with Verhasselt appointment
Photo: Dave Charnley Photography/Teesside International AirportTeesside International has appointed air cargo stalwart and consultant Steven Verhasselt as it looks to expand its airfreight operation.Verhasselt, who owns consultancy FB Cargo Strategy, will help steer the northeast UK airport's cargo operation by leading business development and implementing strategy.Speaking about the airport's potential, ...
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NewsBloemen, Reis Miranda and Wormer team up to launch new cargo consultancy
Image: ShutterstockA new supply chain consultancy firm has been launched by industry veterans Marco Bloemen, Daniel dos Reis Miranda and Maarten Wormer.The new company, Aevean, will offer "specialised consulting services and comprehensive market intelligence" for the aviation and logistics industries.Aevean formed a strategic partnership with Atlas Air and will operate ...
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NewsPort strike suspension relieves air cargo pressure but peak outlook remains tight
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockThe suspension of US port strikes until next year has helped relieve some of air cargo's peak season capacity concerns but questions remain regarding just how busy the next few months will be.TAC Index editor Neil Wilson said that there was a mixed outlook for how tight ...
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NewsVienna Airport achieves IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
Source: Flughafen Wien AGVienna Airport has achieved IATA CEIV lithium battery certification in response to the growing demand for the transport of the devices.The airport said the certification underlines its commitment to meet the growing demand for "high-quality handling services for these product groups reliably, quickly and safely".The certification is ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo selects Hactl for Hong Kong handling
MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong. MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong.
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NewsDSV raises €5bn to part fund Schenker acquisition
DSV has raised €5bn through a share sale to help fund its €14.3bn purchase of DB Schenker.The "oversubscribed" offering was made to institutional investors in Denmark and internationally at market price and without pre-emption rights to DSV’s existing shareholders."The proceeds from the offering will be used to partly finance the ...
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InsightsSAF leads the way for aviation emissions reduction but has its challenges
The International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that in 2018 2.4% of total C02 emissions came from commercial aviation
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NewsUS port strikes end as temporary agreement reached
US importers and exporters will be breathing a sigh of relief after dockers at US container ports last night agreed to return to work after three days of strike action. The industrial action was launched on Tuesday as the dock workers’ contract ended without an agreement on a new deal. ...