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Emirates SkyCargo adds first third-party booking portal partnership
Emirates SkyCargo has added its capacity to a third-party online booking portal for the first time as it looks to expand its digital reach.The Dubai-based airline today announced that it would place its capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos portal.The airline said that the move would give customers "quick and ...
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The cargo warehouse of the future
On day two of the World Cargo Symposium, a panel discussion will be chaired by Menzies Aviation's Robert Fordree. Ahead of the discussion, Fordree has outlined his thoughts on how cargo handling facilities will develop in the coming years.During the heights of the Covid-19 pandemic the cargo industry experienced exponential ...
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Session focus: Air cargo's digitalisation journey
Air cargo’s digitalisation journey has certainly been long and winding, but there has been progress over the past couple of years.The Covid pandemic helped accelerate the industry’s adoption of digital solutions in response to home working and a rapidly changing marketplace.Over the past two years it has become clear that ...
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NewsWelcome to ACN's coverage of IATA WCS
Source: IATAAir Cargo News is delighted to have been selected as the principal media partner of IATA’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS) for the first time.The 15th edition of the key annual event in the air cargo industry takes place at the Excel Arena in London between September 27 and 29.This ...
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NewsIATA WCS to kick off with wide ranging opening plenary
Source: IATAThe IATA World Cargo Symposium will begin with the opening plenary, offering a range of sessions that also set up the debate over the coming three days.IATA global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan will start the day of with a review of the year so far, looking at the ...
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NewsRosy outlook beckons for freighter conversions
Freighter conversion suppliers expect a strong e-commerce market to support the switching of passenger jets to cargo use, although capacity and manpower could present challenges.Mike Doellefeld, vice president of commercial freighter conversions at Boeing, is upbeat about prospects for the 737-800BCF, noting that the company has redelivered about 100 conversions, ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding opens new South Africa transhipment hub
Executive Mayor, Tania Campbell and Clement Blanc, DHL GF. Source: DHL GFDHL Global Forwarding has opened a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, close to OR Tambo International Airport.The €7m facility includes offices, 10,000 sq m of warehouse space and temperature-controlled chambers.It will serve as a ...
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Magma Aviation benefits from demand for long-term freighter deals
Freighter operator Magma Aviation last year benefitted from demand for long-term contracts as companies looked to avoid space shortages by locking in capacity.In accounts just filed, the Avia Solution Group-owned company said that revenues in 2021 increased by 64% year on year to $380m and profits improved by 9.7% to ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints Ang in industrial role
Janet Ang. Source: Crane Worldwide LogisticsFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president of industrial as it looks to strengthen its focus on the sector.The forwarder said that Ang will drive the strategic direction of its industrial sector, supporting the development of "additional integrated supply ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal adds new Japan service centre
Source: Peli BioThermalTemperature-controlled packaging and ULD firm Peli BioThermal has opened a new service centre close to Tokyo's Narita Airport.The company said that the new centre will serve Japan’s thriving biotech sector, adding that Tokyo is home to a number of leading healthcare companies including Takeda, Astellas Pharma, Pfizer Japan, ...
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NewsGeodis appoints Delcroix to focus on CSR
Virginie Delcroix. Credit Thomas Lasné. Source: GeodisFreight forwarder Geodis has appointed Virginie Delcroix as executive vice president, sustainable development.Delcroix will report to Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard and has been appointed in response to the firm's focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR).Prior to her appointment, Delcroix had since 2017 been ...
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IAG Cargo approves Envirotainer's Releye units for pharma
IAG Cargo has become the latest airline to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RLP and RAP ULDs to transport pharma products on flights.The cargo division said that the recently launched containers would be utilised on its Constant Climate cold chain service.John Cheetham, chief commercial officer, IAG Cargo said: “Temperature-controlled ...
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UK customs offers continued use of CHIEF in urgent cases
UK customs (HMRC) will allow companies to continue using the CHIEF declaration system if they have a valid reason beyond the planned switchover date.The existing CHIEF declaration system will be switched over to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) on September 30, but HMRC said that companies will given the opportunity ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo prepares to add capacity to portal CargoAi
Source Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has launched a pilot project in three countries as it prepares to add its capacity to online booking portal CargoAi.As part of the pilot, marketplace users in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain will have access to routings and capacity information on all Lufthansa Group airlines serving ...
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ASL sees revenues soar on the back on long-haul cargo
Aircraft lessor ASL Aviation Holdings reported "strong" financial figures last year on the back of its long-haul cargo operations.The company reported a 24.4% year-on-year increase in revenues to €1.1bn, while profits reached €43.6m."The year saw strong performances across all business segments with ASL’s long-haul freight routes, particularly between Europe and ...
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NewsKalitta and Cargo Choice hope new Ecuador flights will bloom
Source: QuiportKalitta Air has launched new freighter flights from Ecuador to the US in partnership with GSA Choice Cargo as they look to meet demand for flower transport.The flights operate between Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito and Miami International twice per week, utilising B747-400 freighters.“Choice Cargo is pleased to ...
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NewsHong Kong Airlines extends with Swissport
Source: SwissportHong Kong Airlines is extending its ground handling partnership with Swissport at two Japanese airports.The new partnership runs until 2025 and covers cargo and ground services at Kansai Airport near Osaka and at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport.“We are pleased to extend our successful partnership with Hong Kong Airlines in ...
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Schiphol boss resigns after latest round of flight disruption
Schiphol Airport chief executive Dick Benschop has resigned from the role after further disruption at the Dutch hub due to staff shortages.Benschop on Thursday said he would leave the role after he received criticism over the chaos at the airport over the summer and again this week."A lot of attention, ...
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NewsCargo Start creates new business development role
Giovanna Cardinali. Source: Cargo StartAir cargo data firm Cargo Start has appointed Giovanna Cardinali in the newly created position of director of strategy and business development.Cardinali will be accountable for the development and implementation of the company's global commercial strategy, by overseeing the company’s sales, business development, marketing and product ...
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NewsDHL: Trade volumes stay strong despite global shocks
Global trade bounced back quickly following the Covid-pandemic and remains strong despite the war in Ukraine and rising cost of living, according to the DHL Trade Growth Atlas 2022.The report, which was produced in conjunction with New York University Stern Business School (NYU Stern), found that the Covid pandemic had ...