All articles by Damian Brett – Page 85
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Transpacific airfreight pricing dips below 2021 levels in August
Average airfreight rates on major air cargo routes to North America slipped below last year's levels in August as demand remained flat during the month.Figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that in August, average airfreight rates from Hong Kong to North America declined 3.6% year on year ...
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NewsCCS-UK adds truck slot booking capability
Guy Thompson. Source: CCS-UKThe CCS-UK cargo community system will offer a truck slot booking module on its AIS software as part of efforts to help create efficiencies at handling facilities.The group said the new slot booking function allows handlers to offer pre-booking and priority handling to selected agents and transport ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo offers free capacity for Pakistan flooding aid efforts
Source: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo is offering cargo capacity free of charge on flights between Dubai and Pakistan to transport relief aid following the devastating floods in the country.The carrier said that from today cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available to organisations based at the ...
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Airfreight rates to grind lower despite high inventories
Airfreight rates are expected to "grind directionally lower" or remain stable compared with current levels despite figures showing high inventory levels.Writing in his monthly column in the Baltic Exchange newsletter, senior analyst at investment bank Stifel Bruce Chan pointed to US Census Bureau figures that showed inventory levels continued to ...
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NewsJD Logistics' new cargo airline takes aim at international operations
Source: JD LogisticsJD Airlines has received an air carrier certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and hopes to expand internationally over the coming years.The JD Logistics-affliated airline's principal base will be Nantong Xingdong International Airport.It will first develop its domestic air cargo around China’s three major economic ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo implements new CRM system
Etihad Cargo Contact Centre. Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has implemented a new customer relationship management (CRM) system as the latest step in its digitalisation drive.The cargo business said that it would now use the Microsoft Dynamics 365-driven Pulse CRM system, which will provide customer service agents with more customer-focused data.The ...
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Deadline extended for air cargo sustainability awards
The deadline to submit entries to the fourth edition of TIACA's Air Cargo Sustainability Awards has been extended to September 12.The competition aims to recognise "outstanding businesses and industry initiatives leading the way to a more sustainable air cargo industry".The awards are divided into two categories: The Start-Up and Small ...
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Lufthansa Cargo pilots set to join tomorrow's strike action
Pilots at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo will take part in a 24-hour strike starting tomorrow as negotiations between unions and the airline over a new pay deal "failed".The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union said that the strike would start on September 2 at 00:01hrs and end at 23:59hrs.A Lufthansa Cargo spokesperson ...
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Cathay Pacific prepares for muted cargo peak season
Cathay Pacific has added cargo capacity and has been in close dialogue with suppliers as it prepares for what is expected to be a muted peak season.The Hong Kong-based airline said it has been adding extra passenger flights, cargo-only capacity and has ramped up freighter operations ahead of the peak.General ...
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NewsPromotions for Wong and Cheung at U-Freight
Freight forwarder U-Freight Group (UFL) has promoted two key executives based at its headquarters in Hong Kong.Amy Wong has been promoted to chief administrative officer, tasked with supervising the day-to-day operations, human resources and administration of UFL offices.She will also assist chief executive Simon Wong in analysing the operations of ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: The Next Generation propels Qatar Airways Cargo into the future
Source: Qatar Airways CargoIn response to the emergence of new challenges and in anticipation of future demands, increased digitalisation and an ever-changing environment, Qatar Airways Cargo is launching ‘The Next Generation’, bringing a new vision to the way of doing business.This renewal is clearly indicated by a special logo in ...
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Maersk continues push into logistics with latest takeover
Shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has completed the acquisition of e-commerce supply chain firm LF Logistics in a deal with an enterprise value of $3.6bn.Hong Kong-headquartered LF Logistics employs 10,000 people, operates an extensive Pan-Asian network across 223 warehouses and specialises in B2B and B2C distribution solutions within retail, wholesale, ...
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NewsBolloré and United respond to shippers' green drive with SAF partnership
Untied and Bolloré team-up on SAF. Source: Bolloré LogisticsBolloré Logistics and United Airlines have this year teamed up to purchase 3m litres of sustainable aviation fuel in response to customer demand for greener supply chain solutions.The logistics firm said the partnership would allow it to reduce its scope three greenhouse ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Solidarity Transport Hub opens another important tender procedure
The Solidarity Transport Hub (STH) company has announced a tender procedure to select the consultant for design documentation review.The tender procedure's subject primarily includes services related to the technical review of the design documentation (DRF – Design Review Function) for the Solidarity Transport Hub and ensuring the utmost quality of ...
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NewsTeesside International opens new cargo facility
Source: Teesside InternationalTeesside International Airport in the UK has opened a new £2.5m cargo handling facility as it seeks to capitalise on growth in trade in the northeast of England.The purpose-built 21,000 sq ft hangar provides security screening technology, as well as cargo handling, freight-forwarding, customs clearage and storage.The facility ...
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NewsNew chief HR officer at Kuehne+Nagel
Sarah Kreienbühl. Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel International has appointed Sarah Kreienbühl a member of the management board and chief human resources officer.Kreienbühl will start in her new role on April 1 and will succeed Lothar Harings who will retire in June 2023.In her new role, Kreienbühl will be responsible for global human ...
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NewsQatar Cargo targets the Next Generation
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new business approach that will focus on the next generation of air cargo executives.The airline's Next Generation project aims to develop employees' skillset and result in a "corporate mindset shift".The project comes alongside "digital enhancements, new products, [and] a new website.“The future is in ...
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NewsWorldACD finds reasons to be cheerful in air cargo volume figures
The demand declines registered in air cargo this year do not to tell the full story when it comes to the industry's performance, according to data provider WorldACD.In an analysis of how the industry has been performing on a country-by-country basis, WorldACD found that the 4% year-on-year decline in chargeable ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines completes 'challenging' tail shaft flight
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines and charter broker Elite Aviation recently transported a tail shaft packed in a cradle between the UAE and Denmark utilising one of the carrier's AN-124-100 aircraft.The cargo weighed 82 tonnes and its flight from Sharjah to Billund was "one of the most challenging" transportation projects of ...
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Vietnam's IPP Air Cargo eyes fleet of 14 freighters as it edges closer to launch
Soon-to-be-launched IPP Air Cargo is edging closer to its first flight as work nears completion on the conversion of its first freighter aircraft.In an update, the airline's operations, leasing and procurement advisor Brian Thomas Hogan said that work on its first B737-800 conversion was nearing completion at MRO Gameco.He added ...