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NewsCainaio to add more e-commerce logistics hubs
Wan Lin, Cainiao. Source: CainiaoAlibaba-owned Cainiao Group has revealed plans to add more global e-commerce logistics hubs (e-Hubs) that are likely to boost air cargo volumes at the chosen sites.The e-commerce logistics giant said that the new facilities would create a shared infrastructure "that supports all e-commerce platforms, merchants, and ...
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NewsAerios charter management app launches
Simon Watson. Photo: AeriosAir cargo charter software company Aerios has released a charter management system app that organises data to create efficiencies and maximise revenue.The CargoTech member's charter management system integrates with flight operations, CRM and communication systems to create a single digital workflow and is designed to increase efficiency ...
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NewsFraport sells stake in Delhi Airport
Delhi Airport. Photo: FraportFrankfurt Airport operator Fraport is selling its 10% stake in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) to majority owner GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited (GIL) for $126m.The agreement for the sale of the joint venture that operates Delhi (Indira Gandhi International) Airport (DEL) was signed on September 9.Fraport chief ...
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NewsDHL points to a difficult Q4 as more figures confirm a bumper August for air cargo
Source: Supakitswn/ shutterstock.comDHL Global Forwarding's latest market outlook has highlighted a difficult end to the year, while figures from WorldACD show buoyant market conditions continued in August.The forwarder's State of the Industry report looks at the potential impact of demand, capacity, rates, economic growth and service disruption in the fourth ...
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Chicago RFD takes aim at pharma volumes from India
Chicago Rockford International (RFD) is targetting further growth in the pharma trade from India after recently welcoming its first shipment of the type from the country. The first shipment was undertaken by India-based pharma specialist forwarder Penta Freight India on behalf of a pharma company based in the country. The ...
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NewsAir Canada expects cargo disruption with any strike shutdown
Image: Celian Genier/Air Canada. Source: Air CanadaAir Canada today said that cargo operations are under threat as it is "finalising contingency plans to suspend most of its operations" in the face of possible industrial action.The airline said that unless a pay agreement is reached with the Air Line Pilots Association ...
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NewsNeel Jones Shah leaves Flexport
Neel Jones Shah has left freight forwarder Flexport to focus on other business interests and travelling.Jones Shah has worked for the forwarder for almost eight years as it initially expanded rapidly but has more recently faced financial difficulties.His roles at the forwarder include global head of airfreight between 2017 and ...
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Challenge Group gains IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
Challenge Group has gained the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) CEIV lithium battery certification as pressure grows on the air cargo industry to improve the safety record of lithium battery transportation.The certification follows six months of preparation, training and strict auditing and adds to the existing IATA CEIV Pharma and ...
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NewsK-Mile moves into widebody freighters with 767
Source: ASL AviationThai express cargo airline K-Mile Asia will expand its reach and ability to carry larger cargo with the addition of its first widebody freighter.The carrier took delivery of a Boeing 767-300 converted freighter (HS-KSA) on September 6 with plans to put the new aircraft into service in October.K-Mile ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo launches new route to Budapest
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoHong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has launched a new route between Hong Kong and Budapest in Hungary to further expand its international route network.The airline said the new route would be served by two weekly flights operated by an Airbus A330-200 freighter.Gary Zhan, chairman of Hong ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines AN-124 flies O&G equipment to Singapore
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines and charter firm Golden Aviation recently transported 95 tons of oil & gas equipment from Norway to Singapore utilising an AN-124-100 freighter.The equipment, which included cable reel and pipes, was flown from Stavanger and required specialised equipment for loading and unloading.Antonov Airlines commercial executive Eugene Kiva ...
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NewsFinnnair Cargo appoints new Asia sales director
Jukka Hämäläinen. Source FinnairFinnair Cargo has appointed Jukka Hämäläinen as its sales director for Asia.He started in his position at the beginning of September and is based in Helsinki, Finland.Hämäläinen has held numerous sales and management positions during his career and has also worked nearly 20 year in aviation, focusing ...
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Call to reject air cargo cartel fines appeal
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) should reject appeals made by airlines against fines issued after they took part in a cartel to fix air cargo prices, according to a CJEU advocate general.Appeals filed by airlines against the cartel fines imposed by EU antitrust regulators in 2017 ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo's Frankfurt Airport hub renovation begins
Lufthansa Cargo hub modernisation project at Frankfurt Airport. Photo: Lufthansa CargoConstruction work has now begun on Lufthansa Cargo's €600m renovation project to modernise its cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport by 2030.The construction work is being carried out in sections so that daily operations can continue undisturbed in the 330,000 m² ...
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NewsCainiao launches Xi’an-Liege e-commerce charter flights
Photo: Cainiao GroupCainiao Group has launched a twice weekly charter service between Xi’an and Liège to bolster its China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of peak shopping season.The inaugural flight using a Boeing 767-300 freighter departed from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) carrying over 50 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods, including ...
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Dutch government revises Schiphol flight cuts plan
The Dutch government has put forward revised proposals to lower noise pollution at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport that would likely reduce the overall cuts in flights required at the air cargo hub.This marks the latest development on the issue after the previous government proposed controversial plans to reduce the number of ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo prepares for potential pilot strikes
Image: Celian Genier/Air Canada. Copyright: Air Canada Air Canada Cargo is bracing for potential pilot strike action later this month after talks over pay and conditions broke down at the end of August. The Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA) union said that the conciliation period for talks ...
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Pattaya Airway launches air cargo operations in Asia
Pattaya Airways said it has officially begun air cargo operations in Asia with the launch of services between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok and Yangon International Airport in Myanmar.Operations began on September 3 using an ATR 72-500 freighter, said the Thai airline in a LinkedIn post on September 5."In Q3 ...
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NewsFrankfurt cargo community to benefit from operational dashboard
Source: Fraport AGThe joint venture between software firm DAKOSY and airport operator Fraport has launched a new operational dashboard that aims to make it easier for the Frankfurt cargo community to plan resources.The Cargo Dashboard service from allivate will display incoming cargo volumes and processes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in ...
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Newsdnata transitions to biodiesel in Dubai
Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has transitioned to using a biodiesel blend for its non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) involved in Dubai air cargo operations.The initiative has been gradually rolled out across dnata’s ground handling and cargo operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum - Dubai World ...