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NewsAir cargo demand growth slows but October is a 'whole new ball game'
Air cargo demand growth slowed in September but there is an expectation that US port strikes will put extra pressure on an already busy market.The latest figures from data provider Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 9% year on year in September, a strong performance but down on ...
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NewsObituary: Martinair founder Martin Schröder
It is with great sadness that Air Cargo News reports the passing of Martin Schröder, founder and former chief executive of Martinair.Schröder passed away on October 2 at the age of 93. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) said his influential vision and leadership have left a lasting impact on ...
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NewsDHL Express links Hong Kong and Jakarta
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express is introducing new freighter flights between Hong Kong and Jakarta to cater for growing demand.The service will be operated by a 20-tonne capacity Boeing 737-800 freighter four times a week. The direct flight will also help speed up the delivery of goods.The service will transport shipments ...
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Kales expands in Turkey with acquisition of ACT
GSSA Kales Group has acquired Turkey-based ACT Global as part of efforts to expand its presence in the country.Kales said that the acquisition of ACT comes as demand out of the country is on the rise and added that the move will also support a wider global expansion.The company provides ...
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NewsDeutsche Bahn approves sale of DB Schenker to DSV
Deutsche Bahn has approved the sale of its freight forwarding business DB Schenker to transport and logistics group and fellow forwarder DSV. Denmark-based DSV confirmed last month that it had agreed to buy Germany headquartered DB Schenker from state-owned railway firm Deutsch Bahn for €14.3bn, but the deal still needed ...
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Asia Pacific freight load factor up fourth month running
The average international freight load factor for Asia Pacific airlines rose for the fourth consecutive month in August following more than two years in decline, but supply chain disruptions continue to blight operations.Preliminary August traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found international air cargo demand, ...
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NewsQantas the latest to sign up for Western Sydney's cargo precinct
Source: Western Sydney InternationalQantas has joined Menzies and signed up to take a facility at the new Cargo Precint area being developed at Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport.The Qantas facility at the precinct will measure 24,000 sq m and include around 14,000 sq m of warehousing. The hub will be ...
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Newsdnata adopts HVO at Heathrow
Photo: dnataGround handler dnata is now running its Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleet of 70 trucks at the UK's Heathrow Airport on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to further reduce its carbon footprint.Moving from diesel to the fossil-free biofuel is projected to reduce the carbon footprint of dnata’s HGV’s fleet by ...
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Challenge expands in India with extra freighter flights
Liege-based Challenge Group will expand its freighter operation to India with the addition of flights to Delhi.The new flights will operate twice per week on Wednesdays and Sundays using Challenge's Boeing 767 aircraft, which have a capacity of around 52 tons.The service operates on a loop of Liege - Dubai ...
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Davel takes on CEO role at MSC Air Cargo
Jannie Davel has been appointed chief executive at MSC Air Cargo after having been in the role of senior vice president air cargo for the last two years.Davel said in a LinkedIn post on September 30: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as chief executive at ...
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NewsDon't miss out! Last tables for the Air Cargo News Awards
Air Cargo News Awards 2023. Images Copyright www.tellingphotography.comThere are now just weeks to go until the Air Cargo News Awards take place and so don't miss the chance to book one of the few remaining tables at this prestigious industry event.This year, the ceremony on October 23 will comprise a ...
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NewsMenzies to expand in Sydney with new cargo facility
Source: Simon Freeman/MenziesMenzies Aviation will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct in late 2026.The handler has taken a 20-year lease on a 22,500 sq m facility with an Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) system capable of handling over 150 maindeck ...
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NewsSATS to expand deployment of DG Autocheck
David Wall (r), IATA, and Henry Low, SATS. Source: SATSSingapore-headquartered ground handler SATS is expanding the implementation of Dangerous Goods (DG) AutoCheck across its network of handling stations.The handler has signed a three-year agreement with IATA, which developed the compliance solution, to deploy DG Autocheck at 215 stations in 27 ...
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NewsVon Götz appointed head of fulfillment management at Lufthansa Cargo
Oliver von Gotz. Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has appointed Oliver von Götz as head of global fulfillment management following the departure of Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt from the position.In his new role, he is responsible for global warehouse handling, the further development and management of the production system as well as customer ...
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Union to vote against DSV's proposed take over of DB Schenker
Railway and transport union EVG is reportedly planning to vote against the sale of forwarder DB Schenker to DSV later this week.On Wednesday, the supervisory board of Schenker parent Deutsche Bahn is due to meet to vote on DSV's proposed €14.3bn deal to acquire the forwarder.However, publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung ...
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Western Global resolves alleged gender-pay discrimination case
Western Global Airlines has entered into a conciliation agreement that will see it pay $84,727 in back wages and interest to resolve alleged gender-based pay discrimination at the company’s Estero facility.The US Department of Labor said that a routine compliance review of Western Global Airlines initially raised concerns about base ...
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No resolution in sight as US east coast port strike action draws closer
Potential strike action at US East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports is drawing closer as there is no resolution in sight to the ongoing dispute between terminal operators and their employees.The current master contract agreement is due to expire on October 1 and workers say they will down tools ...
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NewsAPG Cargo appoints MacFarlane as commercial manager
Sarah MacFarlane. Source: APGGSSA APG Cargo UK has appointed Sarah MacFarlane as its new commercial director.In her new role, MacFarlane will be responsible for overseeing APG Cargo UK’s commercial operations, building and strengthening relationships with key industry partners and expanding the company’s service offerings across the UK."With a focus on ...
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NewsNew head of Swiss WorldCargo named
Alain Chisari. Source: Swiss WorldCargoAlain Chisari has been appointed as the new head of Swiss WorldCargo to succeed Lorenzo Stoll, who left the airline in July to take over as chief executive of a healthcare company.In his new role, Chisari will have overall responsibility for Swiss’s entire airfreight division of ...