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NewsEtihad Cargo to end mini-freighters to China as flights ramp up
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo will end its mini-freighter flights to China as it continues to ramp up its passenger network to the country with the introduction of 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week.Throughout the pandemic, Etihad Cargo continued to operate direct routes into China, providing cargo capacity via ...
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Frankfurt the latest to face flight cuts as staff shortage hits
Both passenger and freighter airlines are cancelling flights to and from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) as staff shortages affect operations at the hub.In a statement, airport operator Fraport said demand for travel was returning and at the same time it is experiencing staff shortages for some services along the travel chain."To ...
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Siemens Logistics to focus on airfreight automation and digitalisation
Siemens Logistics aims to develop airport logistics with a focus on automating and digitalising airfreight and baggage handling products and solutions.Following the sale of Siemens Logistics' parcel and mail business to the Körber group, the airport logistics solutions business remains at Siemens AG and will continue to operate as an ...
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NewsNew livery for Qatar Cargo freighter to celebrate diversity
Source: Qatar CargoOne of Qatar Cargo's freighters has been given a new livery highlighting the diversity of its employees as part of the carrier's WeQare sustainability initiative.The freighter, which features images Qatar Cargo's employees, on June 29 flew from Toulouse to Oslo via Doha.The freighter will serve as the company ...
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Mueller to step down as Swissport chairman
Christoph Mueller will step down as chairman of the board of directors of Swissport International after 18 months in the role.Mueller joined the handler in December 2020 at the peak of the Covid-19 crisis for aviation and as the company was completing a financial restructuring and as new investors were ...
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NewsRhenus Air & Ocean appoints co-CEOs
Tobias König (L) and Jan Harnisch. Source: Rhenus GroupRhenus Air & Ocean has appointed Jan Harnisch and Tobias König as co-chief executives as the company focuses on "transformational growth".Under the new co-leadership structure, Harnisch and König will jointly chart the "strategic direction to further accelerate Rhenus Air & Ocean growth ...
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FedEx expands between Australia and New Zealand
FedEx Express has launched a new trans-Tasman service between Christchurch, Auckland and Melbourne to provide additional capacity and shorter transit times.The service will run five times a week from July 4 and will add to five existing Sydney to Auckland flights each week.FedEx said: "We are delighted to inform you ...
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Geodis completes Keppel purchase as it expands in Asia Pacific
Geodis has completed the acquisition of e-commerce specialist Keppel Logistics as the forwarder expands its presence in Asia.The deal was first announced at the start of the year but Geodis has now obtained all regulatory approvals allowing completion.Geodis said the acquisition would bolster the two firms' respective e-commerce offerings by ...
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NewsVallair unveils first temporary Airbus A330-300 E Class freighter conversion
A330-300 Class-E conversion. Source: VallairVallair has unveiled what is understood to be the first ever temporary Airbus A330-300 E Class widebody freighter conversion solution at its new hangar in Châteauroux, France.Designed to bridge the gap while operators currently wait five years or more for full freighter conversion slots, this temporary ...
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Former Alliance Ground International employee sentenced for stealing
A former Alliance Ground International (AGI) employee has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for stealing from a shipment passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The US Department of Justice (DOT) said in a press release on June 27 that Los Angeles-based Marlon Moody, who was handed the ...
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AirBridgeCargo applies to return freighters to lessors
Russian media has reported that AirBridgeCargo (ABC) has applied to the Russian Ministry of Transport with a request to return 14 freighters to foreign lessors.According to the Russia-based Kommersant newspaper Volga-Dnepr Group-owned ABC plans to return 14 out of 16 cargo Boeing 747s, all of which are stored at Sheremetyevo ...
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Airbus cybersecurity, safety and sustainability subsidiary launches
A new Airbus subsidiary bringing together the company’s expertise in cybersecurity, safety and sustainability-related services has been officially established.Airbus Protect has been set up to protect Airbus company-wide and meet the needs of external authorities and commercial customers, including in the field of critical infrastructures.This new organisation brings together more ...
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Cathay Pacific Cargo resumes full freighter schedule
Cathay Pacific Cargo has resumed its full freighter schedule and will be operating between 90 to 100 freighters each week.In a press release, Tom Owen, director of cargo, said: “For the Americas that means about 35 transpacific freighters a week, and there will be a daily freighter service to Europe.“We’re ...
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NewsRhenus opens UK life sciences centre near Heathrow
Photo: Rhenus GroupRhenus Air & Ocean UK has opened a life sciences and healthcare hub in Ashford, Middlesex near Heathrow Airport.The freight forwarder – the UK arm of the German-owned Rhenus Group - said the waerhouse is the first facility of its kind in Europe for Rhenus Group and will ...
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Top ESG marks for aircraft leaser Avolon
Ireland-based international aircraft leasing company Avolon said it has been placed in the "Low Risk" category by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating organisation, Sustainalytics.Its inaugural rating score was 16.0, reflecting “a strong performance across a broad range of ESG metrics”, based on a scale of 100–0, from highest ...
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Canada invests to keep freight moving
The Canadian Government has pledged investment to make the country’s air transport system more reliable in the face of extreme weather and to link remote communities as part of a programme to strengthen its freight and trade corridors.Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced a C$105m for three new projects with ...
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Air Canada offers forwarders Europe bookings on WebCargo
Forwarders in Europe can now book freight with Air Canada Cargo on Freightos’ WebCargo platform.Services including real time pricing, capacity, and secure eBookings on Canada’s largest carrier are available in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.In May, WebCargo said it was in the process of launching a ...
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NewsBeleaguered Frankfurt-Hahn Airport finds a buyer
Photo: Frankfurt–Hahn AirportFrankfurt-Hahn Airport Group, currently in administration, is to be sold to Swift Conjoy, a joint venture between real estate firm Swift Holding and aviation specialist Conjoy Investment Partners.The sale, for an undisclosed sum, is subject to conditions and all current employees will pass to the new owner.The airport’s ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics acquires Sea-Air Logistics
Photo: Scan Global LogisticsGlobal logistics provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has acquired Sea-Air Logistics (SAL) to increase its presence in China and Hong Kong.The acquisition of the Hong Kong-headquartered air and ocean freight logistics provider is effective July 5.In October 2021, Denmark-headquartered SGL acquired SAL's longstanding partner, Horizon International Cargo ...
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Australia ends Covid airfreight scheme
The Australian Government Trade and Investment Commission has closed the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), a temporary, targeted, emergency support measure put in place to keep air links open during the Covid-19 pandemic.The programme maintained global air connections and gave Australian businesses time to align their operating models to changes ...