All News articles – Page 405
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NewsKorean Air extends partnership with LUG cargo handling
Korean Air Cargo will continue working with LUG aircargo handling at Frankfurt International Airport for another three years to 2022.LUG aircargo handling has been partnered with Korean Air Cargo to handle freight for passenger and all-cargo aircraft, as well as road feeder services, for 22 years. The airline is LUG’s ...
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SF Airlines takes delivery of another B757 freighter
Chinese express carrier SF Airlines has taken delivery of its 30th Boeing 757-200F aircraft as it continues to expand its fleet.The freighter was converted by Precision Aircraft Solutions and is the 24th B757 that the company has converted for SF Airlines.MSN 29941was converted at the AMECO facility in Chengdu.SF Airlines ...
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NewsAir cargo responds to Hurricane Dorian
Broker Air Charter Service and airline charity Airlink have taken part in several flights in response to Hurricane Dorian, which has devastated the Bahamas and is now set to hit Florida.Air Charter Service said it has been busy evacuating the Bahamas and Florida, as well as flying in medical aid ...
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NewsAstral Aerial Solutions and Yamaha Motor Company introduce last-mile cargo drones to Kenyan market
Astral Aerial Solutions, an affiliate company of Astral Aviation, has collaborated with Japanese drone manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company to provide last-mile air cargo delivery solutions in Kenya.The deal, which was completed at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) last week, will see Astral Aerial Solutions providing market ...
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Cargolux: Looking to the long term
Cargolux is going through an interesting period in its 49-year history: on one hand the all-cargo carrier enjoyed record profits last year, but on the other, 2019 is shaping up to be a tough year for the whole industry.The airline also has some long-term decisions to make as Boeing continues ...
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BIFA casts doubt over UK government's Brexit customs training funding
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed reservations about the UK government's latest announcement about funding for customs training.The announcement, made yesterday, stated that a further £16m will be put towards helping businesses to train staff to make customs declarations, as well as helping businesses who support others to ...
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NewsKerry Logistics announces new appointment and half-year figures
Kerry Logistics has revealed its new managing director for its Integrated Logistics (IL) division is John Parkes, who will be based in Hong Kong and will oversee the management of the company's global IL business.Parkes has previously held operational leadership positions in major logistics businesses, specialising in multi-country business development ...
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NewsCathay Pacific chairman Slosar to retire
Cathay Pacific has announced that chairman John Slosar will retire at the conclusion of the next board meeting on November 6 after 39 years at Swire, the parent company of the airline group.Slosar will be replaced by Patrick Healy who joined Cathay Pacific parent the Swire Group in 1988.Merlin Swire, ...
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Forwarder Murphy Global Logistics adopts blockchain technology
Commodity forwarder Murphy Global Logistics has implemented bloc chain technology to improve visibility of cargo as it moves through the supply chain.The forwarder is using a blockchain-as-a-service platform from Houston-based GumboNet to "streamline smart contracts for the oil and gas industry".David Johns, president of Murphy Global Logistics, said: “We manage ...
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New funds available to help UK companies prepare for post-Brexit customs declarations
Ahead of the UK leaving the European Union, the country's government yesterday revealed a new fund for businesses to train staff in making customs declarations, and to help businesses who support others to trade goods to invest in IT.Logisitics IT firm Albacore, which is offering assistance in the grant application ...
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New charter broker training course launched for the cargo market
The Albion Broker Institute (ABI) has launched a masterclass in cargo brokerage training programme.The training will consist of eight modules that will explore various areas of the cargo brokerage market.These include: an introduction to cargo aircraft brokerage, an introduction to the different types of cargo charter aircraft, an overview of ...
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NewsKorean Air Cargo boosts Southeast Asia network as companies shift production
Korean Air Boeing 777 FreighterKorean Air Cargo has over the last few months made changes to its freighter network to mirror a shift in production sites to Southeast Asia.The airline said that in May it had re-launched cargo flights to Manila and in August it added services to Bangkok.Both flights ...
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NewsGlobe Air Cargo Turkey signs exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo
Globe Air Cargo Turkey (GAC TR), a Turkish subsidiary of the ECS Group, has signed an exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo. From September, GAC TR will market the airline's cargo.The exclusivity contract is a step forwards for GAC TR, which has been recognised by EgyptAir Cargo as a preferred sales ...
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NewsTheft from aircraft tops EMEA cargo crime stats for Q2
The theft of cash from the hold of an aircraft was the largest single cargo crime by value recorded in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region during the second quarter of the year.The latest statistics from the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) show that thefts of products from ...
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Cargolux digitises booking process with new online tool
Cargolux airlines has launched a new online tool that enhances both the booking process and customer service for its clients.The innovative tool – which is part of Cargolux's plan to digitise quote-generation, booking and other areas of the business to meet clients' evolving needs – offers customers a "fast, seamless ...
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Schiphol reveals cargo volume decline in mid-year figures
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AAS) has revealed a 9.2% decrease in first-half cargo volumes compared with the same period in 2018 as freighter flights decline.Full-freighter cargo volumes at the slot constrained airport were down 16.4% and there was a decrease in full-freighter air transport movements (ATMs) by 14.4%.Meanwhile, belly cargo volumes ...
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NewsCHS Trade digitises in Bratislava with Hermes
CHS trade facility, BratislavaHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has helped Slovakia-based ground handler, CHS Trade to digitalise its cargo processes at Bratislava Airport with its Hermes 5 (H5) Cloud Cargo Management System (CMS).CHS Trade is using H5 to digitise its Air Waybills, planning and data sharing processes with partners.“Our customers have ...
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NewsTigers South Africa adds renewable energy vertical
Tigers South Africa has launched a renewable energy vertical to handle the import of solar panels from China.The company said it is working with some of the major solar panel manufacturers in the industry, as well as Energy Partners, an energy solutions provider in South Africa.“These are exciting times for ...
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FedEx strengthens Latin America operations with Cargex acquisition
FexEx has announced that it will acquire Colombian freight forwarder Cargex.Cargex, a specialist in the transportation of perishable goods, has been established for more than 25 years. Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in Bogotá, Medellin, Cartagena, Buenaventura and Santa Marta.The deal, which expected to close later this year, ...
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NewsAir cargo demand declines show signs of slowing in July
Air cargo demand declines appeared to slow in July, but the timing of weekends and holidays may have had an impact on the monthly performance.The latest figures from WorldACD show that air cargo demand declined by 4.2% in July, which is an improvement on the 8.9% fall reported in June.However, ...