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Casablanca could emerge as centre for KMC 777 freighter conversion
Casablanca is poised to become a freighter conversion centre for Boeing 777-300ERs under a venture involving Kansas Modification Center (KMC).KMC is one of several organisations developing cargo conversion programmes for 777 variants.It is co-operating with Wichita State University and aerospace firm NIAR Werx, and has been aiming for US FAA ...
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NewsUS forwarders call for investments not inspections to tackle fentanyl crisis
Source: Airforwarders AssociationThe US government should invest in technology to tackle the fentanyl crisis rather than require 100% physical inspection of pharma packages, according to US forwarders.Speaking at the CNS Partnership Conference, US Airforwraders Association executive director Brandon Fried warned that 100% inspection of pharma packages would cause air cargo ...
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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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CMA CGM switches up fleet plans with four additional A350Fs and an extra 777F
CMA CGM Air Cargo has outlined new plans for its freighter fleet following the breakdown of its partnership with Air France KLM.The airline was previously due to take delivery of two Boeing 777-200Fs and four Airbus A350Fs, but this has now been expanded to three 777Fs and eight A350Fs.The CMA ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo deploys cool dollies at Abu Dhabi
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has begun using cool dollies at its Abu Dhabi hub to protect pharmaceutical and perishable shipments when being transported around the airport.The cool dollies, launched in partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo, offer a closed, temperature-controlled system for the movement of cargo between the carrier's aircraft ...
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NewsHong Kong remains busiest cargo airport as US hubs struggled
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) last year retained its position as the world's busiest cargo airport, while US hubs reported some of the largest declines amongst the world's top 10 freight hubs.Provisional figures released today by Airports Council International (ACI) show that HKIA registered a 3.3% year-on-year increase in cargo ...
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New US rules implemented to tackle rise in low-value import shipments
Customs technology provider Hurricane Commerce has warned that stricter customs requirements for low-value imports could result in delays to e-commerce shipments to the US.The tech firm said that from April 13, low-value Entry Type 86 shipment data sets have been required to be filed prior or on arrival of the ...
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NewsNew air charter platform launched to centralise information
Simon Watson. Source: AeriosCharterSync co-founder Simon Watson has launched a new software that will provide cargo charter firms with operational charter information in a single platform.Aerios will be a separate company from CharterSync and will join the CargoTech group, which invests in air cargo technology companies.The Aerios software will connect ...
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NewsUnsworth prepares customers for new UK import rules for EU animal and plant shipments
Source: UnsworthFreight forwarder Unsworth has been preparing customers for the next stage of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) that will introduce new requirements for the import of certain animal and plant products.From April 30, UK importers and European Union exporters to the country will be affected by the ...
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NewsKale supports digital operations at Budapest Airport
Pictured (left front) René Droese, deputy CEO, and chief development officer, BUD (centre front) Vineet Malhotra, co-founder, and director, Kale Logistics Solutions signing the deal. Photo: Kale LogisticsKale Logistics Solutions (Kale) is collaborating with Budapest Airport (BUD) to implement its Airport Cargo Community System (ACS).The partnership between Kale Info Solutions ...
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NewsSkyTeam appoints Engelaan as VP cargo
John Engelaan. Source: SkyTeamGlobal air cargo alliance SkyTeam Cargo has appointed John Engelaan as vice president cargo.Engelaan brings more than 35 years’ international experience to his role at SkyTeam Cargo.Prior to joining the alliance, he was vice president of global fleet at Swissport where he was responsible for the management ...
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NewsDHL Express adds direct Hong Kong-Australia freighter flights
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ Shutterstock.comDHL Express has added a new flight between Hong Kong and Oceania to cater for rising demand.The new service operates five times per week using a Boeing 777-200 freighter between Hong Kong and Sydney.It replaces the current Hong Kong-Singapore-Sydney route to meet the rise in shipment volume ...
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NewsLiebherr becomes P2F conversion distributor for LHColus
Cabin interior view of passenger aircraft converted into cargo aircraft by LHColus' Class F Quick Change Solution. Photo: LHColusUS firm Liebherr Aerospace Saline is set to enter the passenger to freighter (P2F) supply chain following an agreement to become the exclusive international distributor for LHColus’ quick conversion passenger to freighter ...
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NewsFIN Logistics joins WACO network
Andrianto Soedjarwo. Photo: FIN LogisticsJakarta-based freight forwarder PT Fajar Insan Nusantara (FIN Logistics) has become a member of global freight management and logistics network The WACO System (WACO).WACO has appointed FIN Logistics as its member for Indonesia in a move designed to strengthen the network in Southeast Asia.FIN Logistics offers ...
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NewsDachser takes majority stake in Dachser & Fercam Italia
Photo: DachserDachser has acquired 80% of the shares in the joint venture Dachser & Fercam Italia, effective March 28.This completes the German logistics company's acquisition of the majority of the groupage and contract logistics divisions of the Italian logistics company Fercam, first announced in August last year.Following a competition law ...
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NewsDHL and Prada make fashion greener with SAF
Photo: DHLDHL Global Forwarding has announced the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilising DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service.Already in 2023, the partnership with DHL allowed Prada Group to save approximately 4,500 metric tons of CO2e, which would correspond to 7% of the ...
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NewsUnited Cargo opens Newark Airport facility
Newark Airport facility. Photo: United CargoUnited Cargo has opened a 165,000 sq ft cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).The extra cargo handling capacity that the new facility at 100 Frontage Road provides will support United Airlines' plan to fly more widebody aircraft at EWR. The facility is a ...
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NewsLiege Airport cargo volumes up 16% in March
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockCargo volumes at Liege Airport were up 16% in March year on year following increased air cargo demand in the market this year combined with e-commerce and Red Sea-related demand.The Belgian freighter hub handled 104,080 tons in March versus 90,097 tons in March 2023. Volumes were also ...
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NewsAAT deploys automated tractors for cargo at Hong Kong International
AAT's Mike Chew. Source: AATHong Kong handler Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has introduced Autonomous Electric Tractors (AET) to its terminal in Hong Kong.The company said the AET's would help create efficiencies and alleviate the manpower shortage faced by the industry, particularly during the peak season.The handler said it was the ...
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Chinese airlines to increase transpacific bellyhold capacity
Chinese airlines will in April increase the amount of bellyhold capacity they operate on flights to the US following approval to expand operations.The US Department of Transportation has from April authorised China-based airlines to increase the number of weekly flights they carry out between the US and China from 35 ...