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Newsdnata promotes Crozier to chief cargo officer
Guillaume Crozier has been promoted to chief cargo officer at dnata
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InsightsHeavylift supply chains thrive
Moving outsize and extremely heavy loads by air is a specialist business and a thriving one, according to the carriers, freight forwarders and handlers that are experts in the sector. Qatar Airways Cargo operates a fleet of 28 dedicated Boeing 777 freighters, which offer the specialised capability to transport a ...
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Newsdnata transitions to biodiesel in Dubai
Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has transitioned to using a biodiesel blend for its non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) involved in Dubai air cargo operations.The initiative has been gradually rolled out across dnata’s ground handling and cargo operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum - Dubai World ...
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NewsFirst US airside centralised examination station for cargo opens
The first U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) air cargo centralised examination station (CES) with direct access to an Airport Air Operations Area (AOA) has been opened.CBP officials from the Area Port of Dallas joined with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport officials and executives from dnata Cargo USA for ...
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Newsdnata boosts cargo capabilities at Zürich Airport
Photo: dnataGround handler dnata plans to boost its cargo handling capacity by over 50% at Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland through its investment in a new warehouse facility.Having signed a lease agreement with the airport authority, the company is planning to operate its new 9,500m² advanced warehouse facility as the ...
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Newsdnata appoints Singapore managing director
Neo Su Yin. Photo: dnataGlobal air and travel services provider dnata has appointed Neo Su Yin as managing director in Singapore to oversee its ground handling and cargo operations at Changi Airport.Su Yin brings with her extensive experience in senior executive roles across the aviation and logistics industries. Most recently, ...
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InsightsHandler dnata aims for innovation in air cargo
Ground handler dnata is preparing for the future of aviation with the introduction of new digital and autonomous innovations that the company hopes will meet the need for data driven supply chain operations.Speaking from the Emirates Group’s innovation hub in Dubai, dnata senior vice president UAE cargo and global cargo ...
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NewsSauvé-Hopkins to head up dnata's global airport operations
Clive Sauve-Hopkins Photo dnatadnata has appointed Clive Sauvé-Hopkins as divisional senior vice president (DSVP), airport operations to oversee the company's global ground handling and cargo business at 97 airports in 16 countries.Effective immediately, Sauvé-Hopkins will manage a team of over 37,000 customer-centric aviation professionals, with responsibility for ensuring consistent high ...
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Dubai cargo disrupted after flash floods
Cargo operations in Dubai continue to face disruption following flash flooding that temporarily closed Dubai International (DXB) airport.The UAE on Tuesday recorded its heaviest rainfall in 75 years as almost 26cm of rain fell, resulting in the temporary closure of DXB cancellation of around 300 flights on Wednesday.Operations are getting ...
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NewsBrussels cargo community teams up for first TIACA BlueSky workshop
Source: TIACATIACA and Air Cargo Belgium held the official launch workshop for the first TIACA BlueSky community.The Brussels community, which is sponsored by Brussels Airport, will work together to improve their environmental performance in line with TIACA's BlueSky programme.The first wave of six pioneering companies joined together for a kickoff ...
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dnata gains IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
Dubai-based aviation services provider dnata has received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries.The announcement was made in Hong Kong at this week’s IATA World Cargo Symposium, being held between 12 and 14 March.Certification ...
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Handler dnata weighs up dedicated sea-air facility as demand surge continues
Dubai-headquartered handler dnata is considering taking up a dedicated sea-air facility as demand continues to surge.Traditional sea-air hubs have this year experienced a surge in demand as forwarders looked for alternatives to ocean transport due to delays caused by attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and the subsequent diversion ...
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Newsdnata adds drones to its Dubai cargo operations
Global air and travel services provider dnata has successfully integrated autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, UAE.The company said this initiative has enhanced operational efficiencies and delivered benefits for airline customers at both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.Key results include a 20% reduction in ...
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SGL: Lunar New Year break set to cool "red hot" air cargo market
Scan Global Logistics has described the current airfreight market as "red hot", but it expects the situation to cool now the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia is underway.The forwarder reports that over the last few weeks, there has been a rush in demand ahead of the 14-day Lunar New ...
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NewsDubai backlogs prompt dnata to add a temporary cargo embargo
Source: dnataGround handler dnata is implementing a two-day embargo on import shipments at its Dubai facilities as it tackles backlogs caused by a surge in demand.The embargo began at midnight on Monday February 13 and will run until Wednesday at the same time.The handler said that in January it had ...
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Newsdnata appoints Switzerland MD
Willy Ruf. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has appointed Willy Ruf as the company’s managing director for Switzerland.Effective January 1, Ruf will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva Airport and Zürich Airport in Switzerland.He has over 30 years of international experience in the ground handling, cargo ...
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Newsdnata wins Maersk handling contract at Cologne Bonn
dnata at Cologne Bonn Airport. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide cargo handling services to Maersk Air Freight at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Germany.The dnata team at CGN will handle up to 6,000 tonnes of cargo annually for Maersk Air Freight, which, according ...
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NewsSpeedcargo and dnata partner to bring AI technology to Etihad Cargo operations
Source: dnataAir services provider dnata has partnered with logistics technology solutions provider Speedcargo to deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-based cargo services to Etihad Cargo at Singapore Changi Airport.Speedcargo’s AI-based 'Cargo Eye' and 'Assemble' solutions installed at dnata’s facilities are designed to help overall logistical efficiency and digitisation, as well as optimise ...
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NewsEmirates enjoys record results, SkyCargo delivers ‘solid performance’
Source: EmiratesDubai, UAE-headquartered Emirates Group has reported profit and revenue records for its 2022-23 financial year (the 12 months ending 31 March 2023).This performance represented a “significant turnaround” on the previous year, the Group noted.Annual profit reached AED10.9bn ($3bn), on group revenue of AED119.8bn ($32.6bn). Revenue was up by 81% ...
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NewsIATA launches Connect API for DG AutoCheck with dnata and IBS Software
Ground handler dnata has become the first company to adopt Connect API, the newest feature of IATA’s DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods.Connect API will help in the digitalization of the air cargo industry by automating the transfer of data from DG AutoCheck to other systems in the industry’s value chain.This ...