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Cathay Cargo sees encouraging demand out of Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo's new general manager cargo, James Evans, has found reasons to be positive on demand despite the uncertain market.Evans said that the air cargo market was facing weaker consumer confidence and global economic pressures.However, he added that there was "much to be positive about" and in response the carrier ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide adds new Dutch distribution hub
Source: Industrial Real Estate PartnersFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has leased another distribution centre in the Netherlands.The Houston-headquartered forwarder will lease a new distribution centre measuring around 18,500 sq m at business park Majoppeveld-Zuid in Roosendaal.The building consists of approx. 13,650 sq m of distribution space, 4,000 sq m of ...
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Scan Global Logistics on a roll with Swiss acquisition
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has entered the Swiss market for the first time through the purchase of Belglobe.Fast-growing SGL said Belglobe had three decades of experience and a "strong position" in the temperature-controlled pharma healthcare and luxury consumables industries."SGL will gain immediate proximity to multinational companies’ central procurement and supply ...
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NewsRhenus takes aim at Central Europe growth with latest acquisition
Source: RhenusRhenus has continued its recent investment spree with the acquisition of Hungarian freight forwarder ITS Logistics Hungary KFT.The Germany-headquartered firm said that the purchase would consolidate its foothold in Central-East Europe following the integration of Croatian logistics provider Trans Integral.ITS Logistics Hungary KFT is based in Vecsés on the ...
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Geodis reduces airfreight network following market downturn
Freight forwarder Geodis is reducing the size of its air cargo network in light of the recent market downturn.The company was one of many forwarding companies to partner with an airline to set up its own air cargo operation during the Covid-pandemic to provide customers with capacity in response to ...
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EASA tightens timeframe for A321 centre wing-box checks on EFW freighters
Operators of certain Airbus A321 converted freighters are being instructed to implement a tighter inspection regime for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box rear lower spar area.It follows new stress calculations for the centre wing-box and other structures during the certification programme of the new long-range A321XLR.The European Union ...
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NewsAir Tahiti Nui extends ULD partnership with Unilode
Photo: UnilodeUnilode Aviation Solutions and Air Tahiti Nui, the flag carrier of French Polynesia, have extended their ULD management partnership until 2029.Air Tahiti Nui operates four Boeing 787-9 aircraft, serving destinations in France, New Zealand and the US from its hub in Tahiti.Unilode has been providing full-service ULD management solutions ...
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NewsEquitrans transports herd of horses for Swiss event
Photo: Equitrans LogisticsEquitrans Logistics successfully transported 46 horses and 3.5 tons of equipment from Muscat in Oman to Basel for the Swiss Military Tattoo on behalf of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Mounted Pipe Band.The movement in July required a chartered Boeing 777F aircraft and utilised 17 Qatar Cargo jet ...
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NewsDisruption at Cargolux as staff launch strike action
Source: OGBL via XCargolux staff have today launched strike action after unions and management failed to come to an agreement over pay increases.The strike action comes as the OGBL and LCGB unions have been in negotiations with the airline over a new collective working agreement (CWA) for a year and ...
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Oman Airports Management Company forms sea-air logistics partnership
Maersk, APM Terminals-managed Port of Salalah, and Oman Airports Management Company have teamed up to launch a new sea-air logistics solution via Oman for cargo moving from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Cairo Egypt.The intermodal collaboration aims to reduce transit times by an estimated 20-40% compared to traditional east-west ocean routes, ...
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GlobalX continues to grow A321F fleet
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) will lease an A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft from Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG).The aircraft is due for delivery in October this year. Air Cargo News (ACN) has requested confirmation from GlobalX of how the freighter will ...
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NewsQatar Cargo steps in to fly lonely lion to sanctuary
Source: Animal Defenders International via Qatar CargoQatar Airways Cargo has flown a lonely lion from an abandoned Armenian zoo to a rehabilitation centre in South Africa.Ruben the lion was left in the zoo for five years until Animals Defenders International (ADI) and Qatar Airways Cargo teamed up on the animal's ...
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Cathay Cargo clicks with Kuehne+Nagel
Cathay Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) have launched a pilot scheme allowing the airline to place its rates and capacity directly onto the forwarder's systems.Cathay said that by connecting systems through APIs, K+N users would be able to access space, rates, and secure instant confirmation from Cathay Cargo’s inventory.The pilot scheme ...
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Korean Air to fully transition to electronic air waybills
Korean Air is beginning to move towards electronic air waybills (e-AWB) for all shipments to create efficiencies in the shipping process.The carrier said that initially e-AWBs would replace paper documents for general cargo departing from Korea bound for North America, Europe, Japan and "other select markets".The airline will mandate e-AWB ...
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Reports: US ready to return Mexico to ‘Category 1’ safety status
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly poised to upgrade Mexico to “Category 1” safety status once again, clearing the way for airlines of both countries to add transborder capacity to their schedules.The long-awaited upgrade is expected to come later this week, according to some news reports and industry ...
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Flexport adds new end-to-end e-commerce tool
Flexport has launched a new e-commerce tool for online firms that allows them to manage the supply and delivery of goods.The freight forwarder, which last week saw chief executive Dave Clark suddenly leave his role, said the new tool offers stock replenishment directly into Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Walmart Fulfillment ...
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NewsNine flights chartered by deugro for urgent pipe spool transport
Source: deugroFreight forwarder deugro chartered nine flights to urgently transport 37 pipe spools between Thailand and the US for the start-up of a new facility.The components being transported had a total volume of 213 tonnes (1,628 cu m) and needed to be transported by road at both ends of the ...
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NewsWFS looks to expand Bengaluru facilities
Source: WFSCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is investing in its facilities at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru after signing handling contracts with 20 airlines.The new deals, of between three and five years, come after the handler began operations at the airport at the end of May in partnership with Bangalore ...
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Lufthansa Cargo eyes expansion in Asia and Mexico with new flights
Lufthansa Cargo is increasing its freighter flights to Mexico and Asia as the two destinations remain "attractive" and "economically strong".On announcing the cargo airline's plans for its winter schedule, chief executive Ashwin Bhat acknowledged the difficult market conditions but added that there were opportunities as it adds freighter capacity."The market ...
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NewsUnited Cargo opens new Chicago temp-control facility
Source: United Cargo LinkedInUnited Cargo has opened a new temperature-controlled facility at Chicago O'hare International Airport.The new facility features two cooling chambers each measuring 3,200 sq ft as well as 2,000 sq ft of ball deck with 21 temperature-controlled storage positions.There are also two new bi-level storage racks within the ...