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Evolving FTA plans for multimodalism
Freight Transport Association has decided to rebrand to raise its profile with politicians, media and the public, as well as ramping up its presence in the air cargo industry, writes Damian Brett.The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) chief executive, David Wells, has just celebrated his 10th anniversary with the UK-based logistics ...
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NewsWorldwide Flight Services, Bolloré Logistics and Airbus team up to ship medical masks
Medical masks onboard an A400M, bound for SpainWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has collaborated with Bolloré Logistics and Airbus to transport 2m medical face masks from China to France and Spain, to help protect health workers and the general public during the coronavirus outbreak.Airbus sent one of its A330-800 passenger aircraft ...
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NewsUnited keeps US troops supplied with cargo-only PAX flights
United Cargo is using its bellyhold cargo-only flights to help keep US troops and their families supplied through military base flights, including Guam, Kwajalein, and several countries in Europe.Last week the airline began operating a minimum of 40 cargo-only flights weekly — using Boeing B777 and B787 — aircraft to ...
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Dachser Mexico ships masks in coronavirus relief flight
Dachser Mexico provided air transportation for the shipment of more than 3m surgical and respiratory masks to Germany, to help combat the spread of Covid-19.A fully-loaded Boeing B787-9 airliner arrived in Frankfurt from Mexico City on March 24. The flight represents Dachser Mexico’s first-ever international charter flight.From Frankfurt the supplies ...
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Air Cargo China exhibition cancelled
Event organiser Messe Munchen has taken the decision to cancel the Air Cargo China event due to take place in Shanghai on June 16-18.In a statement, the organiser said: "The health of our customers, guests, colleagues and employees is our top priority."It is with a heavy heart that we have ...
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Geodis moves medical masks to France to protect Covid-19 workers
Global logistics firm Geodis has been selected by the French government to organize the emergency supply of up to 1bn masks from China to France to help protect health workers during the coronavirus outbreak.In response to requests from national authorities, Geodis has arranged 16 flights over the coming weeks, utilising ...
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UPS outlines support for US government in fight against Covid-19
To support the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, UPS has increased its efforts in its work with the US President's Coronavirus Taskforce, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State health agencies.As part of these increased efforts, UPS and UPS Healthcare are working in collaboration with numerous businesses in ...
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Emirates SkyCargo keeps supply chains moving despite pandemic
Emirates SkyCargo is continuing to facilitate supply chains across the globe, which are under pressure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The carrier has implemented initiatives to transport essential cargo such as pharma products, medical supplies and perishables around the globe.From mid-January to mid-March this year, Emirates SkyCargo transported more than ...
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Qatar Cargo restarts bellyhold operations to China
Qatar Airways Cargo will resume scheduled bellyhold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of its passenger aircraft to six cities.The additional cargo capacity is being added to the carrier’s existing freighter service amid "increased demand for the shipment of immediate goods in and out of the region".The bellyhold cargo ...
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NewsTAC Index: Airfreight rates continue to increase but signs of a slowdown
Airfreight rates on the main trade lanes out of China and between Europe and the US increased again last week as capacity is "rapidly" coming back into the market.The latest figures from TAC Index show that average prices on services from Shanghai to North America last week increased by 15% ...
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NewsDachser announces changes to senior management
Left to right: Alexander Tonn, Michael Schilling, Burkhard Eling, Bernhard Simon, Edoardo Podestà, Stefan HohmDachser has announced changes to its supervisory board, all of which will come into effect in January 2021.Chief executive Bernhard Simon and his deputy Michael Schilling, chief operating officer of road logistics, will join Dascher’s supervisory ...
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NewsUS forwarders welcome government support for businesses
Brandon Fried, AfAUS forwarders have welcomed the introduction on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic (CARES) Act but said the failure to specifically reference the sector is "worrisome".The CARES Act delivers $2.2trn in direct payments to Americans, provides loans and grants for businesses and gives states much-needed money for public ...
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NewsMASKargo transports medical goods in Malaysia's fight against Covid-19
The MAB KARGO SDN (MASkargo) team is helping to ensure that Malaysians have access to much-needed medical equipment and supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.Working in collaboration with the National Disaster Agency of Malaysia (NADMA), the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
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John Menzies to cut workforce by 17,500
Aviation group John Menzies has announced it has cut 17,500 jobs across the globe in response to the coronavirus outbreak.The UK-headquartered company, which offers ground handling, cargo handling and aircraft refuelling, has seen over the last two weeks number of flights it has handled drop by around 60%.It added that ...
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NewsPolar appoints Network Cargo as Canada GSA
Network Cargo have been appointed by Polar Air Cargo (PAC) as GSA in Canada.“We are extremely pleased to announce that we have appointed Network Cargo, as our general sales agent for all of Canada,” said PAC vice president of sales, Americas, Thomas Betenia.The deal includes the whole of Canada, utilising ...
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NewsUK handlers warn of imminent collapse of operations
Craig Smyth, CEO of WFSThe UK's four main handling companies have warned that their operations at the UK's airports could grind to a halt in weeks as the sector faces collapse.Swissport, dnata, Worldwide Flight Services and Menzies have written to the UK government to ask for financial support as they ...
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NewsHactl completes the treble with live animal certification
Cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has achieved certification under IATA CEIV Live Animals, becoming one of the first companies to have achieved all three CEIV standards.In preparation for auditing, Hactl’s quality assurance auditors and trainers attended IATA’s 3-day “Live Animals Cargo Logistics Management” course.Hactl also modified ...
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U-Freight: Innovative thinking is key to keep supply chains moving
Hong Kong-based freight forwarder U-Freight has said that "innovative thinking" is crucial in dealing with the difficulties faced by supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic.U-Freight also informed that it is running its global operations "as normally as possible" as it seeks innovative solutions to help it overcome the challenges that ...
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NewsFrankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) helps Germany's fight against Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) is processing time-sensitive essential medical cargo at Frankfurt airport, so that it can be distributed to German hospitals as quickly as possible.Over the past few days, FCS has handled medical supplies, which were shipped from the US, China and Mexico, to ...
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TIACA and ICAO partner to become 'voice of air cargo' amid coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, TIACA has teamed up with the ICAO Covid-19 Technical Group to become the "voice of air cargo" and "put forward concrete solutions and provide information to all stakeholders".Created by ICAO in partnership with TIACA, the Covid-19 Technical Group is comprised of experts from the WHO, ...