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NewsSwissport targets e-commerce with ViaEurope acquisition
Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport; and Bram-Jan Streefland, chief executive of ViaEurope. Photo: SwissportSwissport has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an end-to-end e-commerce handling company, specialising in advanced solutions for shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders.ViaEurope offers its e-commerce services at five major airports in Europe: ...
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NewsTrump presidency could curb e-commerce air cargo
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockA crackdown on e-commerce shipments could see the air cargo industry lose valuable volumes in the dawn of a new era of presidency in the US.Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, said there’s a strong possibility that a new government led by the soon-to-be president Donald ...
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NewsAtlas' Michael Steen appointed to IATA's board of governors
Michael SteenAtlas Air chief executive and president Michael Steen has been appointed to IATA's board of governors.The move will be a boost to cargo representation at IATA as Steen will help shape industry standards, influence aviation policy and advance initiatives supporting global connectivity and a "safe, secure, and sustainable aviation ...
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NewsDutch air cargo group hits out at Schiphol price increases
Image: ShutterstockAir Cargo Netherlands has warned that Schiphol Airport's plans to increase rates next year will disproportionally impact freighter airlines.The Dutch airport last week announced that it would increase airline charges by 37% over the coming three years in response to high inflation and increased interest rates.The charges will increase ...
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NewsDB Schenker speeds up fabric delivery times for Camira
Source: DB SchenkerDB Schenker has helped speed up delivery times for UK textile manufacturer Camira Fabrics as it faced "significant challenges" with transatlantic deliveries.The fabrics company said that it relied on rapid, dependable delivery to meet critical project deadlines but over recent years has faced external challenges with the likes ...
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NewsCharter demand boosts Cargojet's performance in Q3
Demand for charter operations helped boost revenues for Canada-based freighter operator Cargojet in the third quarter of the year.The company reported a 14.8% increase in overall revenues to C$245.6m for the third quarter, with ACMI revenues up 12% to C$70.2m, domestic network up 5.2% to C$97.3m and all-in charter revenues ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo appoints Mashabi as CEO and MD
Loay Mashabi. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as chief executive to succeed Teddy Zebitz as of January 1, 2025.As well as the new role of chief executive, Mashabi will continue in his role of managing director. Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the board ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo renews China partnerships
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has renewed partnership agreements with Shanghai Airport Authority, Air China Cargo and China Postal Express & Logistics as it increases its focus on the country.The cargo airline said that the new partnerships are in response to the "booming" Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of ...
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NewsSwissport opens fifth cargo facility at Heathrow
Joe Bellfield, chief operating officer, cargo, UK & Ireland (left) and Luke Hayhoe, chief commercial officer, UK & Ireland. Picture credit: Stuart BaileyGround handler Swissport has opened its fifth cargo facility at Heathrow Airport (LHR) as part of its plans to increase handling capacity.The new airside facility, which joins four ...
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NewsMore Menzies facilities implement new cargo software
Source: Menzies. Copyright: Monty RakusenMenzies Aviation is continuing the roll-out of new cargo software that it hopes will create efficiencies in its cargo handling operations.The expansion will see the handler deploy the Wipro Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system at 28 additional stations in 2025.This follows the successful ...
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NewsCargo-partner secures Asia-UK/Ireland air cargo capacity
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockFreight forwarder cargo-partner has added a new airfreight service between Asia and the UK and Ireland.The Nippon Express-owned company said that it had secured reserved capacity on flights out of Asia in what is expected to be a busy peak season for air cargo with space at a ...
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NewsTexel Air operates world’s first extended 737-800BCF EDTO 120 flight
Texel Air 737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirTexel Air Australasia has completed the world’s first EDTO (Extended Detour Time Operations) 120 flight on a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following recent certification approval from the Civil Aviation Authority Of New Zealand (CAANZ) for EDTO 120 flights.The New Zealand registered airline, launched last ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 airfreight revenues rise but profits under pressure
DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer. Photo: DHL GroupDHL Global Forwarding saw its air cargo volumes and revenues rise in the third quarter led by trades out of Asia but gross profits came under pressure due to rising rates.The forwarding business registered an 8.5% increase in air cargo volumes to 445,000 ...
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NewsAir cargo stalwart Eric Wilson scoops Qatar Cargo role
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Eric Wilson to the role of senior vice president of cargo sales.According to the airline, Wilson will oversee all aspects of cargo sales, including customer relationship management, global accounts, market development and "ensuring the highest standards of service for our customer base".According to his LinkedIn ...
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NewsStrike ends as machinists approve new contract with Boeing
777F Photo: Boeing Media LibraryMembers of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have ratified a four-year contract with Boeing, ending a 53-day strike that cost the company billions of dollars and forced it to halt aircraft production in the Pacific Northwest.The 33,000-strong union said on November 4 that members ratified ...
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NewsNunes heads up operations at Chapman Freeborn
Bernardo Nunes. Photo: Chapman FreebornBernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn.Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and ...
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NewsATSG to be acquired for $3.1bn
Photo: Number1411/ ShutterstockInvestment firm Stonepeak is set to acquire US freighter lessor and operator Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) for $3.1bn.The two businesses have entered into a definitive agreement, which has been unanimously approved by ATSG’s board of directors.Upon completion of the transaction, ATSG's shares will no longer trade on ...
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NewsSpeedX acquires Accelerated Global Solutions
Chris Zheng. Photo: SpeedXTech-enabled last mile delivery platform SpeedX has delved into airfreight with the acquisition of freight forwarder Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS).AGS brings a range of services to SpeedX, including international air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing solutions and licensed customs brokerage.With over 300 employees, AGS serves the fast ...
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NewsNew Saltchuk Aviation president and CEO
Betsy Seaton and Mike Thompson. Photo: Saltchuk AviationSaltchuk Aviation president and chief executive Betsy Seaton will retire at the end of the year and former chief operating officer Mike Thompson has now taken on the top role.Thompson, who joined the Seattle-based family of air cargo and aviation services companies as ...
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NewsAir Canada reports 18% cargo revenue growth in Q3
Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada saw 18% year on year cargo revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to thriving belly cargo in the Pacific market.Revenues reached C$253m during the quarter ended September 30, up from C$215m during the third quarter of 2023, said the Montreal-headquartered airline.In its ...