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NewsAir cargo demand rises 11% in March
Global air cargo market demand rose 11% year on year for a third consecutive month in March and it was no surprise that e-commerce and Red Sea shipping disruption helped propel volumes.Releasing its latest analysis, Xeneta said that the higher volumes seen in the first quarter of the year have ...
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NewsSwissport awarded security credentials in Vienna
Photo: SwissportSwissport Cargo Services Austria has been awarded TAPA FSR-C certification for its air cargo logistics handling operations at Vienna International Airport.The ground handler received TAPA FSR-C certification from Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) EMEA. This certification reinforces Swissport’s ability to handle high-value and theft-sensitive goods.Andreas Ottendorf, station manager for ...
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NewsIAG Cargo looks ahead to return of Abu Dhabi connection
Source: British AirwaysIAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the introduction of summer services by partner airlines, including the return of flights to Abu Dhabi for the first time in four years.The cargo division of the IAG Group, which includes carriers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Level, will benefit ...
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NewsAir Partner takes on urgent entertainment equipment charter
Photo: Air PartnerGlobal aviation services group Air Partner has successfully transported specialist entertainment equipment following an urgent request that it said "sea freight could not have fulfilled in time".The dimensions and weight of the cargo, which primarily consisted of seven tonnes of delicate wooden stage walls, posed a "significant logistical ...
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NewsAir Canada partners with SATS for return to Singapore
Source: SATSAir Canada has selected SATS to provide cargo handling services at Singapore’s Changi International Airport as it returns to the airport for the first time in over 30 years.The Star Alliance airline will today launch four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore. The contract also includes ...
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NewsHactl to tackle recruitment challenge with autonomous tractors
Source: HactlHong Kong cargo handler Hactl is aiming to introduce Autonomous Electric Tractors (AETs) to its ramp operations later this year as it looks to combat an ongoing recruitment challenge.The handler has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Westwell Holdings to collaborate on the introduction of the vehicles.As well ...
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NewsIATA reports an 11.9% jump in air cargo volumes for February
February was the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth for air cargo, according to data released by IATA.Total air cargo demand for the month rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels. The rise, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), comes as the market stabilises amid improved economic performance ...
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NewsSmartLynx appoints deputy chief executive
Jan Belina. Photo: SmartLynx AirlinesACMI, cargo, and charter provider SmartLynx Airlines has appointed Jan Belina as deputy chief executive.Belina will support the company's newly appointed chief executive Edvinas Demeniusm in leading the airline's executive team and managing day-to-day operations.He has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry ...
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Network and Philippine Airlines renew GSSA contract
Network Cargo Management (NCM) and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier airline of the Philippines, have renewed their GSSA contract in Canada.The longstanding partnership between the two companies has been reinforced with the renewal of their GSSA contract for a further three years, with effect from February 5.“We are thrilled that ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds Boston service
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has expanded its US network with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts.The carrier's inaugural flight on the Abu Dhabi to Boston route arrived in Boston on March 31. The service will see the airline operate four flights per week to Boston, which is ...
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Dimerco positive on air cargo outlook as e-commerce soars
Taiwan-based freight forwarder Dimerco is positive on the air cargo demand outlook for the rest of the year as it reports continuing e-commerce volume growth.In a monthly market update, the forwarder said that in March e-commerce shipments were flooding airports in south China and expanding rapidly across other gateways in ...
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Air Cargo News Awards are open for entry
The prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are now officially open for entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of the air cargo industry – from innovative solutions for complex transport challenges to investments in new technologies, services and innovations.There are nine trophies up for grabs ...
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Saudia Cargo targets e-commerce with Shenzhen flights
Saudia Cargo aims to further tap into the e-commerce market with the addition of two weekly flights to Shenzhen, China.The flights, which launched on March 15, operate with a Boeing 777-200F on Mondays and Fridays, said the Jeddah-headquartered Saudi Arabian airline."This expansion enables Saudia Cargo to facilitate the seamless transportation ...
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UPS wins US postal air cargo contract
UPS has been awarded a contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to become its primary air cargo provider.The contract is effective immediately, but there will be a transition period as UPS takes over from FedEx, which has had a long-term mail contract with USPS.This new contract will see ...
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NewsCanine security screening firm ups digital development
Photo: Global K9 Protection GroupCanine screening firm Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) is teaming up with air cargo Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Nexshore, to streamline supply chain operations as part of ongoing plans to grow its digital footprint.GK9PG will use Nexshore’s Air Cargo Ecosystem, which enables transparent shipment data sharing in ...
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YunExpress targets e-commerce demand with latest 777 freighter
YunExpress has extended its agreement with lessor Atlas Air to include a second Boeing 777-200 freighter that will be used to cover rising e-commerce demand.The new aircraft will enter operation under a long-term charter agreement in April and operate six weekly routes between China and the US.The new flight will ...
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NewsAIA Cargo scoops two GSSA deals
Image: aappp/ Shutterstock.comAIA Cargo has won two new GSSA contracts, providing services for Hainan Airlines and Air Peace on their flights out of the UK and Ireland.The Hainan Airlines deal will see AIA become the airline's exclusive partner for the UK and Ireland starting on April 1."This partnership will provide ...
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NewsWFS strikes DHL cargo deal in France
Photo: WFSDHL Aviation has signed a new multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to manage freight at its airport stations in France.This renewed partnership extends the two companies’ 14-year relationship in France. DHL signed its first freight handling contract with WFS in Paris in 2010.The DHL CDG HUB is ...
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AAPA: February Asia air cargo demand up 10%
Air cargo demand in Asia grew in February "as a result of business and e-commerce activity" said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).Preliminary February 2024 traffic figures released by the AAPA show international air cargo demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), increased by 10.2% year on year ...
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Scan Global Logistics plans for further acquisitions
Fast-growing Scan Global Logistics said it is planning to make more acquisitions with a focus on growing in key markets.Following the announcement of its full-year results, SGL said that its acquisition strategy had so far been based on accelerating its geographical presence.This strategy will continue in some larger markets but ...