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NewsForwarder Seafrigo targets demand out of Vietnam
Seafrigo is opening a new office in Vietnam as it looks to capitalise on a “booming economy” and a “rapidly expanding” food export market
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NewsCargo capacity on the up in 2024
Air cargo capacity grew by double-digit percentage levels last year, with bellyhold capacity recovering and freighter space remaining above pre-Covid levels
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NewsDelta’s 2024 cargo revenue up 14%
Delta Air Lines reported a 14% year-on-year increase in cargo operating revenue for 2024 as it strives to boost its digital presence
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NewsEuropean airports' cargo volumes on the up in 2024
European hubs saw their cargo volumes improve last year after a tough 2023 and thanks to a buoyant airfreight market
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NewsAtlas begins Maastricht-Asia route for MSC
Atlas Air has begun a new weekly air cargo route from Maastricht Aachen Airport in the Netherlands to Asia (including China) on behalf of MSC Air Cargo
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NewsIATA calls for international coordination when addressing security threats
IATA has called for international cooperation when developing future security requirements following the introduction of "disjointed" security measures last year
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NewsXeneta: Don’t rest easy on e-commerce
The air cargo industry outlook for 2025 is positive following a busy December but the market also faces a range of risks
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NewsSeko’s King joins AfA board of directors
David King has been elected the the US Airforwarders Association (AfA) board for the first time while several existing members have been re-elected
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints Bolton-Wilson in humanitarian role
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson to the role of vice president of its humanitarian and government division in the Americas
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NewsBIFA: Trade and tech the focus for forwarders in 2025
UK forwarder association BIFA has outlined the main trends it expects to impact the forwarding market in 2025, with trade and technology topping the agenda
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NewsAir India awards a range of handling deals to WFS
Air India has awarded and renewed a range of deals with cargo handler WFS at locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America
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NewsTopocean Group adds new airfreight brand
Freight forwarder Topocean Group has re-branded its air division as it looks to give its air business a clearer identity
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NewsAir cargo demand up 8.2% but growth continues to slow down
Air cargo demand was up 8.2% in November, marking a 16th consecutive month of growth, according to airline association IATA
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NewsDachser appoints new chief financial officer
Freight forwarder Dachser has appointed Thomas Hiemer as its new chief financial officer to take over from Burkhard Eling
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NewsANA achieves IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
All Nippon Airways has become the first Japanese carrier to receive the IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification on the back of rising demand
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NewsStarlux doubles A350F order to 10
Starlux Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for five Airbus A350 freighters after entering the freighter market last year with an initial order of five A350Fs
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NewsUS container port strikes averted after deal reached
Strikes at US ports that could have caused supply chain chaos have been averted after container port and union bosses reached a tentative agreement
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NewsDanx Carousel continues expansion with LPR takeover
Time-critical logistics firm Danx Carousel has continued with its expansion programme through the acquisition of Germany-based LPR Group
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NewsAir New Zealand signs up for electric freighter
Air New Zealand and aviation finance firm Avolon have signed a letter of intent for the sale and lease back of an electric cargo aircraft from manufacturer Beta
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NewsUPS completes Frigo-Trans and BPL acquisitions
UPS has completed the acquisition of Germany-based Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide complex healthcare logistics solutions across Europe.