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India's Blue Dart Express names Balfour Manuel as chief executive
India’s Blue Dart Express, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has named Balfour Manuel as chief executive to “chart the company’s next chapter of growth”.Manuel, who has been with the Mumbai-headquartered company for 35 years, takes on the new role after being senior vice president in charge of Blue ...
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American Airlines Cargo's record year in 2018
American Airlines Cargo reported record mail/freight volumes and revenues in 2018, a reflection of airline performance across the North America region.In total, the Dallas-hubbed airline saw cargo traffic increase by 4.3% year on year to 2.9bn cargo ton miles, while revenues were up by 13.8% year on year to just ...
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Moscow's Sheremetyevo cargo traffic up 5.5% in 2018
A surge in international volumes flown by Aeroflot and AirBridgeCargo (ABC) helped Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport handle more than 300,000 tonnes of cargo in 2018, up by 5.5% over prior year.A spokesperson for the Russian hub said that international cargo volumes rose by more than 7% to more than 220,000 tonnes.The ...
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VIDEO: Amazon tests out home delivery robot
E-commerce firm Amazon is continuing its push into the final mile delivery market with the introduction of an autonomous delivery robot, called Scout.Amazon said the robots are "the size of a small cooler" and "roll along sidewalks at a walking pace".Initially they will deliver packages to customers' homes in a ...
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Checkport is first Swiss ACC3 EU validator
Checkport has been listed as the first Swiss company in the European Union (EU) database as an Independent Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport (ACC3) EU validator.Checkport, a subsidiary of Swissport International, can carry out validations for airlines, logistic companies and as ...
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UPS in the Loop to reduce single-use packaging
UPS has begun testing Loop, a reusable and returnable packaging product, in Paris and New York as a first step towards full implementation in consumer markets.The US parcels and logistics giant, which has joined forces with recycling leader TerraCycle, said that Loop “eliminates the reliance on single-use packaging for consumer ...
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Miami reports record cargo volumes in 2018
Miami International Airport (MIA) handled record volumes of cargo last year on the back of new freighter services.The Florida airport saw cargo volumes increase by 60,000 tons to 2.3m tons last year as three new cargo carriers launched operations last year.Southern Air began weekly all-cargo service to Hong Kong in ...
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Leipzig/Halle sets record cargo tonnages for 14th successive year
Freight volumes at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport rose for the fourteenth year in succession and increased to just over 1.2m tonnes in 2018, a 7.3% rise on prior year.Saxony’s economic affairs and transport minister, Martin Dulig, said of the freight increase: “Leipzig/Halle has consolidated its position as one of the top ...
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Airbus boss blasts “Brexiteers’ madness”
Airbus boss Tom Enders has launched a Brexit blast, stating that the UK’s aerospace sector “now stands at the precipice” and warned that the planemaker could move its UK factories abroad.The chief executive of Europe’s largest airframe manufacturer urged people to ignore the “Brexiteers’ madness” saying that Brexit – when ...
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Chicago Rockford cargo volumes up 55% in 2018
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) saw cargo volumes soar by 55% in 2018 as UPS increased its flights to the Illinois hub.In total, the airport handled 969,464 tonnes of cargo last year, which is a new record. RFD said that it is home to second largest UPS hub in North ...
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Lufthansa Cargo to retire two MD-11Fs in 2019
Lufthansa Cargo has confirmed that it will retire two MD-11 freighters in 2019, as part of a long term strategy to modernise its all-cargo aircraft fleet.A spokesperson for the German carrier said that MD-11F disposal will take place "in the second half of 2019," adding: "And we will offer them ...
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A record year for cargo at Budapest
Budapest Airport (BUD) processed a record amount of freight in 2018, with volumes increasing by 14.9% year on year to 146,113 tonnes.It is the third year in a row the airport has recorded double-digit growth as it has welcomed new freighter services from AirBridgeCargo and Silk Way West Airlines this ...
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Airport group warns of uncertain outlook for cargo in 2019
Airports Council International (ACI) has warned of an uncertain outlook for cargo volumes during the coming year.ACI pointed to "significant" volatility in cargo volumes between August and November, with year-on-year growth figures ranging from 3.7% growth in October to a 0.3% decline in November.The gains produced by the industry in ...
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BIFA winners take centre stage
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed the winners of its Freight Service Awards Competition 2018.This year’s awards were hosted by double Olympic champion Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes who gave a motivational speech about what it takes to be a winner whilst dealing with physical and emotional issues.The winners ...
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Another B777F for AeroLogic
AeroLogic will take delivery of another Boeing 777 freighter at the end of the year, bringing its fleet to 12 all-cargo aircraft.The Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Express subsidiary purchased the B777F at the end of 2018 and it will be delivered in the autumn to be based in Leipzig.It is ...
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WFS achieves IATA CEIV Pharma at Amsterdam Schiphol
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has gained IATA's CEIV Pharma certification for its pharmaceutical handling facilities at Schiphol Airport, a key European hub for healthcare and life science products.WFS provides dedicated temperature-controlled facilities at Amsterdam for pharma products requiring both 2-8°C and 15-25°C environments.In preparation for its CEIV audit, WFS carried ...
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Freighter conversions up 11% in 2017
The number of aircraft converted to freighters increased by 11% last year, with the widebody segment driven by demand for B767 cargo aircraft.Research from publication Flight Global using Flight Fleets Analyzer data, shows that there were a total of 110 conversions last year, up from 99 in 2017 and 84 ...
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ANA to add transpacific service with new B777F aircraft
Japanese airline ANA will add a new transpacific freighter service this year as it takes delivery of its first B777Fs.The new transpacific B777F service will be launched on October 27, flying between Narita and Chicago. The frequency has yet to be decided.The carrier also announced it would launch a new ...
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Chicago RFD and Leipzig form partnership targeting a direct freighter service
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) have formed a strategic partnership they hope will lead to a freighter service between the two hubs.The partnership will see the two airports integrate business systems, share knowledge on IT systems and platforms, strengthen Germany-Illinois trade to support air cargo and ...
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Asian Cargo Monthly: Busy 2018 tempered by slower end to the year
Asian airlines saw their cargo traffic increase in 2018 despite a tough end of the year for many of the region’s largest carriers.The Cathay Pacific Group continued to see its air cargo traffic improve in 2018 as demand was up by 4.2% year on year to 12.1bn revenue freight tonne ...