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NewsAir cargo continues to tackle transpacific ULD shortage
Credit: ShutterstockThere are a variety of reasons for the ongoing ULD shortage and it is "extremely difficult" to predict how long it will persist, according to Frank Hung, vice president of sales and marketing for Descartes' CORE Transport Technologies.Speaking exclusively to Air Cargo News, Hung said the shortage is worst ...
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NewsBoeing expands freighter conversion capacity
Boeing and STAECO will open two additional conversion lines for the 737-800BCF in 2022. Photo: BoeingIn 2022, Boeing will add two 737-800BCF conversion lines at Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd’s (STAECO) facility at Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport in China on the back of strong demand.The first new line ...
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NewsNew MD for Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Phil Wardlaw. Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Phil Wardlaw as vice president and managing director, replacing Dominic Kennedy who has moved to a new role at the airline.Wardlaw has been at Virgin Atlantic for 17 years and has held numerous leadership roles within the operations and engineering ...
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NewsCool supply chain growth
Gianluca Marcangelo, senior manager cargo transformation at Challenge Group. Photo: Cool Chain AssociationChallenge Group has become a member of the Cool Chain Association (CCA) to drive improvements in the cool supply chain.The temperature-sensitive airfreight specialist will join the CCA’s new technical committee, with the aim of supporting cool supply chain ...
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Omicron set to restrict cargo capacity and keep rates high
The Omicron variant is set to keep air cargo capacity tight and as a result air cargo rates will remain at an elevated level.In the latest Baltic Exchange market update, investment bank Stifel senior analyst Bruce Chan said that the new variant will restrict network capacity due to safety protocols, ...
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NewsChallenging satellite delivery complete
Photo: Volga-DneprVolga-Dnepr Airlines and Bollore Logistics have successfully carried out a challenging and complex satellite delivery to Japan.While the total cargo weight was not an issue as it did not exceed 70 tonnes, the dimensions of the 23 tonne CTH04 satellite container was close to the cargo compartment size limit. ...
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NewsIAG Cargo ramps up recruitment
IAG Cargo will create more than 500 new roles over the next 12 months. Photo: IAG CargoA massive IAG Cargo recruitment drive will help it expand cargo operations and meet growing customer demand.The company will create more than 500 new roles over the next 12 months, in areas including operations, ...
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Qantas to add more converted freighters to meet soaring demand
Qantas will continue to expand its freighter fleet through the conversion of two Airbus A330 aircraft as it looks to meet e-commerce demand.One of the converted widebody freighters will be used in Qantas Freight’s international network, while the other will be a new addition to the dedicated fleet that serves ...
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NewsDSV launches new environmental solutions
Lindsay Zingg. Source: DSVDSV has launched a new environmental solution that it hopes will help reduce the emissions created in the global supply chains and meet rising demand from shippers for greener supply chains.The top three freight forwarder will today launch its Green Logistics programme, which is built around four ...
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Air Canada Cargo prepares to launch freighter operations
Air Canada Cargo has taken delivery of the first of eight freighters as it prepares to re-launch dedicated all-cargo operations.Earlier this year the airline announced plans to convert surplus B767-300 aircraft into a freighter configuration.The first of the aircraft has now been delivered and will "commence operations soon", Air Canada ...
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NewsAirBridgeCargo extends handling partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services
Boeing 747-8F Freighter of AirBridgeCargo at Frankfurt AirportAirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has renewed its cargo handling contract at Frankfurt/Main Airport with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS).FCS, a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), is the largest independent cargo handler at the German hub and has served ABC since 2008.The Russian airline currently ...
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NewsNavia finds Keys to expanding its network and offering
Melbourne-headquartered Navia has extended its Australian network with the purchase of Perth-based Keys Freight and Logistics.Logistics company Navia now has locations in four Australian cities and an expanding global footprint with offices in strategic locations around the world.Keys Freight and Logistics was founded in 2015 and has expert knowledge of ...
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time:matters offers first and last mile carbon offsetting on German rail network
Time critical logistics firm time:matters is adding carbon emissions offsetting to the first and last mile of its ic:kurier shipments using Germany’s ICE, IC and EC train network.The Lufthansa Group company has since late 2019 offset all the CO2 emissions relating to its airmates On Board Courier service. The company ...
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NewsUnited first to fly aircraft full of passengers using 100% SAF
United has operated a flight that will serve as a turning point in the industry’s effort to combat climate change.For the first time in aviation history, a commercial carrier flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).US carrier United has also announced the second round of ...
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Dronamics to unveil first production Black Swan aircraft
Dronamics, a developer and operator of large cargo drones, is set to launch its Black Swan unmanned plane that can fly cargo at the cost of road freight.On December 7, at Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport, London and Sofia-based Dronamics will reveal “the most fuel-efficient cargo airplane ever built”.Said a spokesperson: “Deceptively ...
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IATA warns knee-jerk Omicron reaction could hit cargo capacity
IATA has warned that cargo capacity could come under pressure if governments adopt a knee-jerk reaction to the Omicron variant.The airline association said that in October cargo tonne kms increased by 9.4% compared with 2019 levels, but added that capacity could be affected by any government restrictions on travel in ...
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NewsIntradco and Chapman stick their necks out for animal transport
Source: Chapman Freeborn-IntradcoAnimal transport specialist Intradco Global and parent firm Chapman Freeborn have organised a charter flight to transport 18 giraffes from South Africa to Brazil.The giraffes were flown from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Río de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG) whist still young to ensure they had the ...
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NewsROM Cargo selects Air One Aviation as GSSA
ROM Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter. Photo copyright credit: Kevin Cleynhens. Source: Air One AviationROM Cargo has appointed Air One Aviation as its exclusive Global Sales & Services partner.The appointment follows the awarding of the airline’s Air Operators’ Certificate by Romania’s civil aviation authority to begin international Boeing 747-400 freighter services.Air ...
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NewsAir cargo demand wanes as congestion puts the sector under pressure
Congestion on the ground is driving up air cargo rates and clogging up air cargo supply chains.Figures from analyst CLIVE Data Services show that demand decreased in November by 1.2% compared with October, reversing the usual trend of demand rising as the year draws to a close.Mirroring this decline, dynamic ...
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New cargo carrier MENA opts for Unilode for ULDs
Recently-launched MENA Cargo Airlines has signed a five-year unit load device (ULD) supply, management and repair agreement with Unilode Aviation Solutions.The carrier has begun securing a fleet of freighters as part of its expansion plans and under the new agreement, Unilode will supply "digital containers" and pallets from its shared ...