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Hong Kong airport cancels flights due to protests in terminal
Hong Kong airport, one of the busiest in the world, has cancelled its departing passenger flights as a result of protests taking place in its main terminal.In a statement issued today (Monday, August 12), the airport said that is has cancelled all flights that have not yet checked in.In response ...
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Could Schiphol be set to earn extra slots?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol could be set to receive an increase in slots from 2021 but it will need to meet certain criteria if it is to qualify for the extra capacity.Dutch Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has revealed plans that will see the capacity constrained airport ...
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Shoe firms urge end to US-China trade war
In response to US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he would increase tariffs on $200bn worth of US-bound Chinese imports from 10% to 25%, some of the world’s major footwear companies have called for the trade war to end.A letter to the president, signed by 173 shoe firms, claims: ...
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UK forwarders given guidance on trade in endangered species in a no-deal Brexit
UK freight forwarders have received additional guidance on the regulations concerning the trade in endangered species.Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, the trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding sector, said: “One of the consequences of Brexit will be that freight forwarders and customs agents will become involved in ...
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NewsShippers rally to protect freighter slots
The Global Shippers’ Alliance (GSA) will put pressure on IATA to end its “detrimental to freighters” airport slots policy, one of a series of initiatives to speed up the airfreight supply chain, address growing e-commerce volumes and promote a “positive image” for air cargo.The GSA wants to “further strengthen” global ...
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NewsCargolux bans the transport of lion bones
Cargolux has banned the transport of lion bones in an effort to curb and deter the new trend in wildlife trafficking.This type of traffic has been growing over the past decade and is closely linked to both poaching and lion breeding for trophy hunts, “practices that do not align with ...
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Air Cargo News' most read in 2018
With 2019 already underway, the Air Cargo News editorial team decided that now would be an opportune moment to review which stories had proved to be most popular with our readers over the last 12 months.It has been a record year for the Air Cargo News website, with page views ...
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UK supply chain sector demands 'certainty and direction' on Brexit as prime minister faces leadership contest
The UK's supply chain sector is calling for "certainty and direction" as the country's prime minister faces a vote of confidence that could potentially delay Brexit if she loses.Earlier today the Conservative party announced that it would hold a confidence vote in prime minister Theresa May after enough party rebels, ...
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UK forwarders have mixed feelings over government's Brexit plan
UK freight forwarder association BIFA has warned that the government's Brexit white paper outlining the proposed future relationship with the European Union (EU) is not set in stone and could be complex to implement.BIFA said the white paper addresses some of the issues that it has highlighted over the past ...
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US announces tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200bn
The US has announced it will introduce 10% tariffs on an extra $200bn worth of Chinese goods, with Beijing promising to respond in kind.US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the new tariffs are in response to China's pursuit of "abusive trading practices with regard to intellectual property and innovation".The US ...
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NewsAir cargo braces for the impact of trade tariffs
The introduction of trade tariffs is set to hit the air cargo industry, despite the possibility of an initial boost.Reports have suggested that the various trade tariffs that have been introduced over the last few months could result in a rush to transport goods before they come into force, with ...
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Russian cargo airlines file flight information to comply with US ruling
Russian cargo carriers have filed information on their flights to and from the US with the Department of Transportation (DoT), in compliance with a new ruling by Washington.In late May, the DoT told three Russian airlines to file detailed information about any services operating in the country, in apparent response ...
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Make or break time for air cargo collaboration projects?
Air cargo collaboration projects are facing make or break time as those that contribute positive developments to the industry thrive and those that achieve little begin to fail.During the Air Cargo China event in Shanghai, a panel session explored the benefits of the many collaboration projects and cargo communities that ...
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TIACA rebranding and new website
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is rolling out a new look with a fresh logo and redesigned websites to "underpin its new vision supporting the development of an efficient, modern, and unified air cargo industry".Sebastiaan Scholte, TIACA chairman and chief executive of Jan de Rijk Logistics, said: “We are ...
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TIACA launches cargo airport benchmarking tool pilot
TIACA has launched a pilot of its new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool, allowing forwarders to rate and review the service quality they receive at participating hubs.Cargo terminals registered to take part in the pilot will be rated by forwarders on several factors including process, technology, facilities, regulators, and ...
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DP DHL's Appel: Walls are not the solution
Deutsche Post DHL chief executive Frank Appel is confident that trade will continue to grow despite recent protectionist rhetoric.Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting, Appel was optimistic about the economic environment, saying that global trade would continue to grow despite uncertainties.“The future is global. Anything else is a misconception,” ...
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UK bosses call for common rules on wet-leasing after Brexit
The need for convergence on UK and European Union (EU) rules on aircraft wet-leasing is one aspect of a new Brexit study by UK business lobby, the CBI.In the report, published today, the CBI has outlines where Britain’s top company bosses want to stay close to European Union rules and ...
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Transport Committee backs Heathrow plans but wants charge clarity and night flight ban
A UK Transport Committee has backed plans to develop a third runway at Heathrow but has recommended several changes to proposals to offset the impact on local communities and users of the hub.The major recommendations made by the Transport Committee include a ban on night flights – currently there is ...
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FTA welcomes news of Brexit transitional period
The UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed news of a Brexit transitional period, describing it as a "welcome relief".Earlier today, the European Union (EU) and UK government announced that a transitional period has been agreed to run from March 2019 to December 2020 with the aim of smoothing the ...
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US CBP adopts e-commerce strategy in response to rapid growth
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released an e-commerce strategy to deal with growing volumes of imported small packages.The CBP e-commerce strategy, which can be found here, outlines how it will protect health and safety while maintaining a strong trade facilitation posture.The organisation warned that transnational criminal groups were ...