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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints three new regional leaders
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed three new leaders to head up its regional divisions as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023.Reto Hunziker is regional director, Europe; David McCown is president, Americas; and Sharon Vaz-Arab is regional director, IMEA.Earlier this month, Andy Hudson was also ...
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EV Cargo publishes inaugural sustainability report
Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo has unveiled its inaugural sustainability report, celebrating its progress in delivering its sustainability strategy during 2021.EV Cargo said its commitment to global sustainability gathered momentum during the period, with the company introducing a number of environmentally targeted operational programmes ...
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GlobalX close to receiving first A321 freighter conversion
Global Crossing Airlines’ (GlobalX) first Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion has been completed.The aircraft has been converted by ST Engineering and is due to be delivered to Miami International Airport (MIA) this month.In May 2021, GlobalX signed a letter of intent (LOI) to lease five A321P2F aircraft with ST Engineering’s ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo explores expanding its operations to Vietnam
CMA CGM Air Cargo could expand its operations to Vietnam.French shipping giant CMA CGM Group said on Twitter on December 15: “CMA CGM had the privilege of meeting Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam. We are committed to continuing to support Vietnam’s economic development. Through the expansion of GEMALINK4, ...
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UK forwarders warned of disruption due to Border Force strikes
Border Force officers working at a range of airports in the UK will launch eight days of industrial action over the Christmas period that could lead to shipment delays.Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports will begin their ...
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NewsASL partners with Reliable Robotics to explore pilotless freighters
Source: ASLAircraft operator ASL Aviation Holdings is exploring the possible use of autonomous freighter aircraft in partnership with Reliable Robotics.The two companies will select a suitable aircraft for Reliable’s Remotely Operated Aircraft System with an initial focus on large twin-engine turboprop freighters.ASL and Reliable will jointly assess the demand for ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo to place capacity on CargoAi
CMA CGM Air Cargo will place its capacity on booking portal CargoAi as it looks to expand its reach with SME forwarders.CargoAi said that CMA CGM was the 71st airline to place its capacity on the portal and that the addition meant that forwarders can search from 195 origins to ...
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Deutsche Bahn prepares for the sale of DB Schenker
Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the sale of its freight forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker as it looks to focus on its core rail business.The rail group said today that it has assigned its management board to examine and prepare the case for a potential sale of up to 100% of ...
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Georgian Airlines adds third freighter
Recently-launched Georgian Airlines has added a third freighter to its fleet as it looks to capitalise on cargo volumes travelling between Asia and Europe.The airline has added a third B737-800 converted freighter through a deal with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings subsidiary Titan Aviation.The aircraft is being added through a long-term ...
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NewsDelta Cargo goes digital with IBS Software’s iCargo
Delta Cargo and IBS Software sign platform dealDelta Cargo has selected IBS Software’s iCargo platform to provide it with an end-to-end view of its air cargo value chain and deliver real-time operational insight.The initiative is expected to improve key functions including sales and inventory, cargo terminal operations, air mail management, ...
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time:matters expands same-day network to North Africa
Time-critical logistics firm time:matters has opened a new station in Casablanca to enable the offering of same-day transport in North Africa.The logistics company said that Casablanca - one of North Africa's "most important and major economic regions - would be served 17 times a week with direct connections from Frankfurt ...
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ANA Cargo to add capacity to WebCargo
Japan's largest cargo carrier ANA Cargo will add its capacity to online booking portal WebCargo early next year as the platform continues to expand its presence in Asia.WebCargo said that the launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023 and would give its forwarder users access ANA Cargo’s capacity ...
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K+N launches new airfreight semiconductor offering
Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new offering for airfreight shipments that is tailored to the requirements of global semiconductor supply chains.The offering includes "robust" airfreight capacity, security solutions and is based on the new “SemiconChain” quality standard.The forwarder said that the service includes time-defined services, appropriate handling controls, airside services, prioritised ...
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NewsSwissport hires chief financial officer
Jourik Hooghe. Photo: SwissportSwissport has appointed Jourik Hooghe as chief financial officer and a member of group management.Starting on January 9 he will be responsible for group finance, including controlling, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, IR, tax, and procurement.Before joining Swissport, Hooghe served as executive vice president and group chief financial ...
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AEI strikes deal with Transcend Aero Services for two freighter conversions
US conversion company Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will undertake two B737-800SF freighter conversions for Singapore-based Transcend Aero Services.This agreement represents the first freighter conversion order Transcend has placed with AEI.The first B737-800 aircraft (MSN 35217) began modification this month, said Miami, Florida-based AEI.The authorised AEI conversion centre, Commercial Jet based ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints regional chief executive - APAC
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Andy Hudson as regional chief executive – APAC.In his new role, Hudson will be focusing on growth opportunities in the region’s marketplace, using his prior experience of expanding his own companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.“Chapman Freeborn’s offering, combined with ...
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NewsMetro Shipping is first UK customer for AFKLMP Cargo's SAF programme
Grant Liddell (left) and Arturo Marte. Photo: AFKLMP CargoFreight forwarder Metro Shipping has become the first UK customer to join Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP Cargo) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme.The signing ceremony took place at Metro Shipping’s head office in Birmingham. Officials from both companies attended, including Arturo ...
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NewsNetwork Aviation Group opens new global headquarters
Dr Jaclyn Bell and Aled Griffiths. Photo: Network Aviation GroupNetwork Aviation Group has officially opened its new global headquarters in the UK.The new office is located close to London Gatwick Airport, in the heart of Crawley town centre, a 10-minute drive from the airport and a five-minute drive from the ...
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NewsAir Charter Service opens new office in France
From left to right: Wajdi Zarraa, Caroline Bourge and Eden Pignot. Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) is investing in its French operations by opening a new office in the country, in Aix-en-Provence.The aircraft charter broker said this follows a strong 2022 so far and a promising end to ...
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Teleport secures $50m to build freighter fleet
Teleport has raised new growth capital of $50m to build its freighter fleet and expand logistics operations in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.The funds will also be used to further invest in technology that supports its operations across southeast Asia, said Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia ...