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NewsNew Zealand freight forwarders penalised for cartel agreements
Photo: Freedomz/ ShutterstockNew Zealand's High Court has imposed penalties totalling over NZ$9.7m on two international freight forwarding companies, Mondiale Freight Services Limited and Oceanbridge Shipping Limited, and on four individuals associated with the companies, for engaging in longstanding cartel agreements with their competitors.Air Cargo News first reported on the legal ...
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NewsWest Atlantic Cargo Airlines applies for US air permit
Boeing 737-800 freighter. Photo: West Atlantic SwedenWest Atlantic Sweden, operating as West Atlantic Cargo Airlines, has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of Transportation (DOT).If approved, the permit will allow West Atlantic Cargo Airlines "to transport property and mail between any point or point ...
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NewsAmerijet seeks exemption for US-China cargo service
Photo: AmerijetAmerijet has applied for an exemption from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out cargo flights between the US and China for at least two years.An application to the DOT by the Miami-Florida-headquartered airline, dated May 2, said: "Amerijet intends to commence scheduled B767F all-cargo service between ...
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Airforwarders Association tackles US airport congestion
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is driving an initiative to help find solutions for five critical issues contributing to airport congestion in the US.Members of AfA’s Airport Congestion Committee (ACC) have agreed to focus on developing solutions in the areas of: technology and automation; service standards; airport facilities and infrastructure; staffing ...
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UK plans for batteries and hydrogen to enable zero-emissions airfreight
Zero-emissions air cargo flights could move closer to reality with the launch of the UK government’s Zero Emission Flight (ZEF) Delivery Group.The group, which will sit under the Jet Zero Council advisory forum, is made up of aviation experts across industry and government who will work together with the aim ...
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NewsAir New Zealand cargo flights backed by government
Air New Zealand has been awarded a further twelve months of support for cargo flights under an extension of the government’s Maintaining International Air Connectivity scheme (MIAC scheme).This contract is for freight capacity operating from April 1 2022 to March 31 2023.Under the most recent extension, the airline has been ...
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US Airforwarders back ocean shipping reform bill
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) is backing the proposed Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that it claims will address ongoing port disruption.The association has signed a stakeholder letter that backs the implementation of the reform act as many of its members are full-service freight forwarders offering a variety of ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo is granted US foreign air carrier permit
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted CMA CGM Air Cargo a foreign air carrier permit.“We tentatively find and conclude that the public interest warrants granting the applicant a foreign air carrier permit,” said the DOT in a document published on the government’s Regulation.gov website.Air Cargo News reported that ...
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NewsRussian fleet sanctions squeezing capacity
Photo: AntonovSanctions imposed on Russian aircraft fleets are further squeezing air cargo capacity in an already constrained market.Pierre Van Der Stichele, vice president of global freight at aviation services group Air Partner told Air Cargo News that airspace bans on Russian aircraft imposed by the EU, US and others have ...
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Russia airlines blocked from US airspace
The US Department of Transportation and its Federal Aviation Administration are issuing orders blocking Russian aircraft and airlines from entering and using domestic US airspace.The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and regulatory orders will suspend operations of all aircraft owned, certified, operated, registered, chartered, leased, or controlled by, for, or ...
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US 5G safety move for air cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US telecommunications firms Verizon, and AT&T have agreed on steps that will enable more passenger and freighter aircraft to safely use key airports while also enabling more towers to deploy 5G service.5G rollout plans in the US have been heavily opposed. Last month, cargo ...
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NewsUS DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers
Source: ShutterstockThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 passenger flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for Chinese cancellation of flights by US carriers due to alleged violation of the Asian country’s Covid-19 rules.It’s the latest volley in an increasing spat between US and Chinese aviation ...
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NewsCargo airlines urge US to swerve 5G "economic calamity”
Photo: PixabayCargo airlines are amongst the signatories of a letter urging immediate action on 5G plans in the US to “avoid significant operational disruption” in the supply chain.The letter, sent by trade association Airlines for America to stakeholders in government bodies, is signed by 11 companies including Atlas Air Worldwide, ...
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Hong Kong looks to form logistics bureau
Hong Kong freight forwarders have welcomed a new standalone transport and logistics bureau given the heightened importance of supply chains as a result of the pandemic.During the first meeting of the new legislative council, Hong Kong chief executive outlined the formation of a new Transport and Logistics Bureau.The government will ...
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InsightsHeavy lift looks to recovery from pandemic pressures
Industry stakeholders are somewhat optimistic about the future of heavy lift, although pandemic challenges remain, writes Michael Mackey.The heavy lift sector is looking forward to getting back to normal post-pandemic, although there is a debate about what that future will look like.On the positive side is Volga-Dnepr Airlines, which talks ...
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Hong Kong sets strict air cargo crew quarantine
The Hong Kong Government will tighten the quarantine measures for air cargo crew as part of its efforts to minimise the spread of Covid-19.Air cargo crew members will be required to undergo compulsory quarantine at a quarantine hotel for three days upon arrival in Hong Kong.This move is in view ...
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US airline group warns 5G deployment could delay cargo
US aviation groups are warning that the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks in the country could result in disruption to flights, including delays to air cargo shipments.The Aviation 5G Coalition, an industry consortium representing airlines, manufacturers and associations, said that AT&T and Verizon will activate their C-Band 5G on ...
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How air cargo is responding to climate change
In his latest column, Brandon Fried, executive director of the US Airforwarders Association, reports on a recent survey they carried out to find out how the air cargo industry is responding to climate change.Aviation has been essential in powering progress, expanding horizons, creating opportunities, and facilitating commerce between countries.The ability ...
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Calls for all-cargo specific regulatory framework in aviation
Air cargo industry players and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) are pushing for the development of an all-cargo specific regulatory framework to reflect the sector's status as distinct to passenger aviation.Ahead of ICAO's high-level conference on Covid-19 to be held October 12-22, director general of the Global Express ...
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Border operating model: Airfreight explained
The government recently updated its Border Operating Model (BOM) document, which provides useful, plain-English information on how to navigate the post-Brexit border arrangements, including those for airfreight.With European Union (EU) goods now treated as Rest of World goods since January 1, there have been significant changes to customs control requirements.And, ...