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NewsHandler dnata expands cargo operations at Manchester Airport
Cargo handler dnata has opened a new £30m cargo complex at Manchester Airport in the UK to expand and consolidate operations at the facility.The new dnata City North on-airport complex measures 150,000 sq ft and will have an annual capacity of 150,000 tonnes."It is equipped with the latest technologies and ...
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Volga-Dnepr: Four AN-124-100s are back in business
Volga-Dnepr Group has confirmed that four of its AN-124-100 aircraft are “back in business”.Additionally, in total five of the aircraft are expected to be back up and running by the end of this month.The company said it is focusing on safety while it gradually gets its fleet of AN-124-100s – ...
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British Airways' UK cargo handlers set to strike again
British Airways' (BA) cargo handlers in the UK are set to strike again over changes to pay and conditions.Nine days of discontinuous strike action (see timetable below) is due to start tomorrow (UPDATE: strike reduced to six days starting January 29) after talks between management and the union Unite collapsed.Late ...
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SpiceJet continues vaccine distribution efforts
SpiceJet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the operator of India's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport that will see them working together to transport Covid-19 vaccines in India.Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited (AAIAL), whom Spicejet has signed the agreement with, will provide cold chain storage for the ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo gets to work on developing its Frankfurt hub
Lufthansa Cargo Center - Credit Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is getting to work on developing its logistics centre (LCC) at its home hub of Frankfurt.The airline's supervisory board has approved investments in a comprehensive infrastructure programme for the LCC.Work has already begun and is expected to be completed in 2028, the ...
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Dutch shippers warn of air cargo disruption due to new Covid-19 rules
Dutch shipper and logistics groups are warning that air cargo supply chains could face disruption as a result of new Covid-19 rules for travellers.On January 20, the Dutch government announced stricter measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus by those arriving in the country.The measures require passengers bound for the ...
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NewsBolloré Logistics joins AFKLMP's SAF programme
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has partnered with Bolloré Logistics to launch a low-carbon airfreight route between France and the US.The move is part of AFKLMP's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme and will enable Bolloré Logistics' shipments this year, between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York-JFK airports, to ...
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NewsDB Schenker expands airfreight charter network to three continents
Copyright Deutsche Bahn AGDB Schenker has extended its own-controlled charter network with a route covering America, Europe and Asia.The service was launched this week and runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US.It is ...
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DB Schenker restarts UK-Europe road services
DB Schenker will today restart road services between Europe and the UK after temporarily suspending them as companies adjusted to new paperwork procedures.The company said it will begin accepting general cargo shipments to the UK from today.However, DB Schenker emphasised the importance of making sure that documentation was in order ...
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NewsAMI makes Americas appointment as it targets growth
Adam Cooper, AMICargo wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has named Adam Cooper as its new head of sales, Americas, as it looks to grow in the region.Cooper joins AMI from United Airlines where his career spanned 15 years in both sales and operations roles.Most recently, he held the position of ...
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NewsDHL opens second pharma facility near Leipzig/Halle Airport
DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its pharma-handling capabilities in Germany by opening a second specialised warehouse close to Leipzig/Halle Airport.The company highlighted the facilities' capability of supporting vaccine distribution, as the world continues its fight against Covid-19.The new 2,500 sq m hub features two temperature-controlled zones: in the larger 1,700 ...
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NewsPollock takes up CEO role at Pilot Freight Services
Logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has appointed Zach Pollock into the role of chief executive officer.He succeeds Gordon Branov, who recently retired from the company.Pollock joined Pilot Freight Services in 2005 and his previous roles at the company have included: district manager, regional vice president, executive vice president of corporate ...
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Qatar Cargo to offer capacity on WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its digital expansion by signing up to offer its capacity on booking portal WebCargo.The airline said it would provide forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity and e-booking on the platform.The rollout will begin with France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa and Spain on February 7.As part ...
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Cargo the bright spot last year at Ontario International Airport
Cargo remained the bright spot for California’s Ontario International (ONT) Airport last year, as passenger demand declined due to Covid-19 restrictions.Throughout 2020, the hub experienced an 18.2% year-on-year increase in cargo demand to 898,188 tonnes.It attributed this growth to “ramped up” operations, which enabled it to manage the e-commerce surge, ...
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Forwarders say new US cargo security programme is a quick fix
US forwarders have warned that plans for a new US air cargo security programme could be a quick fix benefiting only a select few.Last Wednesday, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) met with air cargo stakeholders to outline proposals for a new security regime in line with incoming International Civil ...
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Etihad achieves pharma growth as it continues vaccine rollout
Two years after Etihad Cargo achieved IATA Pharma certification, the carrier has experienced growth in the number of shipments transported with its specialised PharmaLife service.Martin Drew, senior vice president of sales and cargo at Etihad Aviation Group, said the carrier attributes the 50% year-on-year increase to its 54 dedicated pharma ...
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NewsLessor BBAM orders more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCFLessor BBAM will further expand its freighter fleet with an order for six B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, with options for six more.The agreement brings BBAM’s B737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15 and Boeing said also "highlights the continued strength of the e-commerce and express cargo market".The aircraft offers around 23.9 ...
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FedEx to cut jobs and integrate TNT air network in Europe
Express firm FedEx plans to cut jobs in Europe and combine air networks as part of the integration of TNT.The US logistics giant acquired TNT for €4.4bn in 2016 as part of its European expansion plans and has been integrating IT systems and air, road and ground networks since then.The ...
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Bolloré Logistics continues sustainability efforts
Bolloré Logistics is further reducing its carbon footprint, following the launch of its CSR programme 'Powering Sustainable Logistics' in 2018.The logistics business said it has committed to cut 30% (relative to 2019) of its Scope 3 CO2 emissions, which are generated by the execution of transport services, by 2030.To achieve ...
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UK-Europe air charter Brexit flights begin to pick up
Air cargo demand between Europe and the UK is starting to pick up as some truckers have put the breaks on services and additional paperwork is creating hold ups.Many had been worried that queues of trucks could form at Dover-Calais border as companies adjusted to new paperwork requirements as result ...