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Is the air cargo market finally showing signs of improvement?
Emerging reports suggest that the air cargo market may finally be showing signs of a slight improvement after a year and a half in the doldrums.The latest market report from data provider WorldACD shows that air cargo demand last week increased by 4% on the previous seven days, which itself ...
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NewsForwarder networks IFC8 and WCAworld join forces
Serene Kam (L) and Rachel Tjong. Source: WCASingapore-based freight network IFC8 has become the latest member of logistics network WCAworld.WCAWorld said that by joining the organisation, IFC8 would have access to more than 12,000 member offices in 196 countries worldwide.It would also enjoy enhanced financial protection and fees-free cross-border payment ...
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NewsDelta Cargo ups shipment handling efficiency with hub technology
Vishal Bhatnagar, managing director cargo operations at Delta Cargo (left), and Kevin Vaz, founder of Orga Dynamics. Photo: Delta CargoDelta Cargo has implemented a new "Hub Control System" (HCS) that it says enables it to improve shipment handling efficiency and reduce service failures for shipments transferring through its key hub ...
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NewsDokaSch targets India pharma market with latest appointment
James Savio. Source: DoKaSchAirfreight container firm DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has appointed James Savio as business development manager India as it looks to capitalise on a growing pharma industry in the country.The company said it had made the appointment as pharma and biotech companies are driving changes at airports where pharmaceuticals ...
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NewsAir Charter Service steps up for Libya aid operation
Source: Air Charter ServiceCharter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has helped transport more than 500 tons of aid to Libya following the devastating Storm Daniel that hit the country earlier this month.ACS last weekend carried out flights to Benghazi, Al Abraq and Tobruk airports utilising a range of aircraft including ...
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NewsFinnair Cargo appoints new head of sales
Anna-Maria Kirchner. Source: Finnair CargoFinnair Cargo has appointed Anna-Maria Kirchner as its head of global sales.The airline said that Kirchner has lots of experience in sale and the global aviation industry.Before joining Finnair she worked as a manager for global sales and business development for Emirates and was also a ...
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NewsBill Moore to become UPS Airlines president
Bill Moore. Photo: UPSUPS has appointed Bill Moore as president of UPS Airlines, effective October 1.Moore will manage UPS’s global air operations as well as UPS Worldport, the company’s global air hub in Louisville, Kentucky.Previously, as president of UPS Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering, Moore was responsible for ensuring the airline ...
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NewsIAG Cargo expands cold chain services in US
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.This "Constant Climate" station will facilitate the movement of pharmaceuticals that require time and temperature management between Cincinnati and London Heathrow Airport.IAG Cargo said the station will leverage the company's ...
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NewsFedEx fights market weakness with continued cost cutting
FedEx said it has continued to focus on cost saving initiatives in response to weak express demand as it reported revenue of $21.7bn in its first quarter 2024, ended August 31.The company attributed a 19% improvement in reported net income to $1.1bn to its 'DRIVE' programme t0 improve operational efficiency ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints new Indian Subcontient general manager
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has appointed Giridharan Srinivasan to the role of area general manager – Indian Subcontinent.He will be based in Bangalore and report to Latha Narayan, Etihad Cargo's director east cargo commercial – Asia Pacific, Australasia and Indian Subcontinent.Srinivasan will be responsible for developing relationships with Etihad Cargo's ...
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Awery begins roll out of open-access booking portal in Europe
Air cargo software firm Awery Aviation Software has begun the rollout of its open-access CargoBooking platform in Europe.CargoBooking is now being used by multiple European air cargo operators in the UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Austria.The platform allows airlines and General Sales Agents (GSAs) to provide freight forwarders with real-time ...
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Air Canada Cargo maintains summer belly capacity to Europe
Air Canada Cargo will offer customers more belly capacity to key European cities following Air Canada’s decision to extend passenger service to year-round on routes that were previously summer seasonal operations.Key routes that will remain available for customers throughout the winter include Montreal to Rome, Toronto to Copenhagen and Toronto ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn celebrates its 50th anniversary worldwide
Chapman Freeborn 50th anniversary. Photo: Chapman FreebornGlobal air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has celebrated its 50th anniversary simultaneously with staff across four continents.The gatherings took place on Friday September 15, bringing together the company’s global workforce in joint celebrations.Eric Erbacher, group chief executive, and Russi Batliwala, chairman of the board, ...
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Silk Way West capacity now on cargo.one booking platform
Silk Way West Airlines has now rolled out its capacity on the cargo.one online booking platform.The carrier first announced it would place its capacity on cargo.one back in May but its services are now bookable via the platform.Silk Way West Airlines chief executive Wolfgang Meier said: "We are thrilled to ...
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Intradco appoints McMullen as CEO as it looks to expand beyond animals
Animal transport specialist Intradco Global has appointed Charlie McMullen as its new chief executive as it targets growth in international and non-animal markets.McMullen began working at the company in 2011 and until his latest promotion held the position of director.In his new role, he will "continue to expand the business ...
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NewsANA Cargo to consolidate its presence at Narita with new facility
Source: ANAAll Nippon Airways (ANA) will consolidate its presence at Narita International with a new cargo building that is currently being built by Narita International Airport Corporation (NIAC).At the moment, the airline utilises six dispersed warehouses at the airport but when the new facility opens operations will be moved to ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo volumes hold up ahead of peak season
E-commerce continued to lift Cathay Pacific's cargo demand in August as volumes increased over 10% year on year, but the cargo load factor declined in line with the quieter summer period.The airline carried 116,919 tonnes of cargo last month, an increase of 11.5% compared with August 2022. The month’s cargo ...
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NewsChina business booms at Bournemouth
Chinese delegation at Bournemouth Airport. Photo: Cargo FirstBournemouth Airport’s cargo handling service, Cargo First has announced the doubling of capacity between Bournemouth and China and the signing of a new cargo development agreement following the launch of an e-commerce route earlier this year.Shenzhen Sharing Express Logistic-Tech Ltd and airline European ...
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NewsDB Schenker to expand in the UK with new Manchester facility
Source: DB SchenkerDB Schenker will move to a new facility in Manchester in the UK to meet its expansion plans in the region.The new site is located at the business site, Trafford Park, and includes almost 50,000 sq ft of warehousing and office space. It will open later this year.The ...
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Schiphol takes aim at truck slot booking system
The air cargo community around Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is hoping to reduce landside congestion by committing to use a truck slot booking system for cargo pick up and drop off.On September 18, handlers, truckers, and forwarders, along with representatives from Schiphol Airport and Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) association signed a ...