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Vaccine flights: Air cargo swings into action
The number of vaccine shipments being transported by air is gradually taking off as more products are launched and more countries launch inoculation programmes. Below you will find all the latest updates on air cargo vaccine transportation operations from forwarders, airlines, airports and handlers.JUNE 7: Caribbean Airlines Cargo recently delivered ...
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Air cargo rates set to stay elevated during summer lull
Airfreight rates cooled as the month of May progressed but this is unlikely to signify the start of a return to pre-Covid levels.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Air Freight Index (BAI) show that rates from Hong Kong to North America increased to $8.70 per kg in May from ...
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United Cargo the first North American carrier to approve Releye pharma container
United Cargo has become the first North American carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer's recently launched Releye RLP temperature-controlled container.Following the approval, United Cargo's portfolio now includes more than 15 leasable container options designed to keep cargo cool or at a controlled room temperature.Customers can lease the container directly ...
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NewsB777X freighter rumours resurface as Qatar Airways mulls all-cargo orders
B777XOngoing rumours that Boeing will launch a freighter version of the B777X resurfaced again yesterday when Qatar Airways said it planned to order around 30 all-cargo aircraft.In an interview with Reuters, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said that the company was considering an order for 30 or more ...
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NewsBolloré receives TAPA security certification at Paris CDG
Bolloré Logistics has received TAPA FSR A 2020 certification (Transported Asset Protection Association – Facility Security Requirements) for its operations at its Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport hub.The certification, which was awarded after an audit process, confirms the logistics company's capability of handling high-value cargo at the association's recognised ...
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SAS Cargo extends ULD deal with Unilode
SAS Cargo has extended its unit load device (ULD) partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions by five years, up to 2026.Through the extended deal, which has been in place since 2011, Unilode will continue to provide ULD management and repair services for the Scandinavian carrier at its Copenhagen hub — as ...
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NewsAiming for gender balance in air cargo
Right to left: Emma Murray, Meantime Communications; Celine Hourcade, Change HorizonAnyone who has attended an air cargo event will be able to attest to the fact that it is a predominantly male industry.In fact, according to a Novosensus survey in 2020, only 13% of senior leaders in the logistics industry ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr and Krasnoyarsk Airport pledge to increase hub's cargo potential
Left to right: Andrey Metzle, general director of Krasnoyarsk Airport; Alexander Uss, governor of Krasnoyarsk; Alexey Isaykin, partner and chairman of the board, Volga-Dnepr GroupKrasnoyarsk International Airport, Volga-Dnepr Group and the Krasnoyarsk region have signed an agreement that aims to develop the airport into an international logistics hub.The move follows ...
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NewsPicture special: Forwarder Zenith arranges urgent flights for 200 tons of steel
Zenith International Freight helped fly 200 tons of steel from the UK to Canada on two flights as part of an urgent shipment on behalf of a large vehicle manufacturer.The UK-based freight forwarder was approached by the automotive firm when ocean freight equipment shortages and delays to vessels interrupted the ...
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NewsCLIVE: Did the air cargo recovery stall in May?
The recovery of the air cargo market appeared to stall in May, the latest figures from CLIVE Data Services suggest.The data provider's figures show that air cargo demand dropped by 4% in May compared with the same month in 2019 (2019 is used for comparison purposes given last year's volatile ...
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NewsJas Worldwide expands pharma team
Forwarder Jas Worldwide has appoitned Dina Bunn into the role of vice president of customer experience, pharma and healthcare.Bunn has more than thirty years of experience in the air cargo and freight forwarding sectors, and from previous roles, has knowledge in finance, quality management, customer service, and IT service delivery.She ...
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Cargo-partner set for early expansion of Ljubljana facility
Logistics firm cargo-partner is pushing forward the expansion of its logistics facility close to Slovenia's Ljubljana Airport after it reached capacity faster than expected.The company opened its iLogistics Center two years ago, but the expansion of the facility, originally scheduled for 2024-2026, will now take place next year.The project will ...
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NewsDirector appointments at Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada Cargo has appointed two new sales directors, one joining from a freight forwarder the other an internal promotion.The airline has promoted Matthieu Casey to the role of senior director, cargo global sales and revenue optimisation from his current position as director, cargo revenue management and business strategy.Casey will ...
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NCA lists its capacity on WebCargo
Freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has signed up to offer its capacity on online air cargo booking portal WebCargo.WebCargo said that by signing up, more than 2,000 forwarders will able to access NCA capacity with dynamic rates, live capacity and e-bookings."At NCA, we pride ourselves on leveraging digital innovation ...
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Menzies Cargo Sydney achieves CEIV Pharma
Menzies Aviation's cargo operations in Sydney have received the Center of Excellence of Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics accreditation (“CEIV Pharma”) from IATA.Menzies Cargo Sydney is the first handling agent in the Oceania region to achieve CEIV Pharma accreditation, the company said.The company added that its Sydney operation had been ...
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NewsTasman Cargo launches Changi freighter flights for DHL
Tasman Cargo Airlines has launched a new freighter service between Changi Airport and Australia, becoming the first freighter operator based in the country to offer services to the Singapore hub.The five-times-per-week services utilisises a B767-300 freighter and operates on a loop of Melbourne-Darwin-Singapore (bi-directional).The flight is chartered by DHL Express ...
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More firms sign up to Brussels' Digital Green Lane initiative
A number of air cargo companies at Brussels Airport have today joined up to the facility's digital slot booking initiative which offers completely paperless processes for cargo pick up and drop off.In total, 12 companies are now signed up to the Digital Green Lane initiative, including eight freight forwarders and ...
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NewsAtran Airlines targets animal transportation following certification
Atran Airlines B737Atran Airlines has been issued a Type 2 Transport certificate allowing the company to deliver live animals to, from and across Europe.To achieve the certification the Volga-Dnepr Group-owned express carrier first needed to prove it could meet the various animal transportation regulations, including the IATA LAR (Live Animals ...
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G-Solutions re-brands following Bolloré Logistics investment
Swedish company Global Freight Solutions (G-Solutions) and its Finnish affiliate will be re-branded as Bolloré Logistics.The move comes after Bolloré Logistics purchased a majority stake in the company in 2020.In line with the move, two new subsidaries will be established: Bolloré Logistics Sweden and Bolloré Logistics Finland.Johan Moerth, managing director ...
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Lufthansa Cargo orders another B777 freighter
Lufthansa Cargo has ordered another production B777 freighter as it continues with its fleet renewal.The 103 tonne capacity aircraft will be delivered by the end of the year and when delivered will be the airline's eleventh of the model. It also sells the capacity on four B777 freighters operated by ...