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NewsAirlines warn of cargo delays due to 737 Max 9 grounding
Source: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines and United Airlines have warned cargo customers that some shipments could be delayed due to the grounding of their Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.On January 6, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) requiring inspections of all 737 Max 9s after ...
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NewsEAC examines the evolving role of air cargo
Source: EACThe recent European Aviation Conference, which took place at the Luxembourg Centre for Supply Chain Management (LCL) at the University of Luxembourg, brought together policymakers, academia and industry for a deep discussion on the evolving role of air cargo, as well as its trends, challenges and opportunities in a ...
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Panama and Suez Canal double crisis threatens global supply chains
Persisting Suez Canal and Panama Canal-related supply chain delays and increased rates may see shippers and forwarders opting for air cargo.Shipping operations are currently being compromised by the need to avoid the Suez Canal due to the risk of attacks in the Red Sea, and restrictions on the Panama Canal ...
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Hactl to deploy thermal detection system for cargo
Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl will deploy a thermal detection system to provide an early warning for any potential fire hazards as it responds to increasing volumes of hazardous cargo.The Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) system monitors the temperature of different cargo materials in real time and quickly identifies any abnormal ...
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Volga-Dnepr sues Canadian government over AN-12 seizure
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government over the seizure of one of its Antonov AN-124 freighter aircraft.The move is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Russian airline after its AN-124 was stranded at Toronto Pearson Airport last year following Russia's invasion of ...
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US forwarders brace for kickback on larger shipment screening rules
US freight forwarders are bracing for shipper kickback on recently implemented security requirements for larger shipments.At the end of October, shippers wishing to fly cargo that cannot be screened due to size or volume restrictions – such as aircraft engines, oil drums, or oil field drilling equipment - were required ...
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Dutch government backs down on Schiphol flight cuts
The Dutch government has backed down on its plans to cut the number of flights at Schiphol Airport after objections from the US and European Union.In August, the government announced that it would implement plans to cut flight numbers at the airport from 500,000 per year to 452,500 from winter ...
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Liege remains resilient on flight limits
Cargo specialist Liege Airport believes legislation restricting its future flight movements won't hinder its development.Speaking to Air Cargo News at the recent air cargo Southeast Asia event in Singapore, Frederic Brun, head of commercial at the Belgian airport, said that its 20-year environmental permit, set at 55,000 movements per year ...
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Governments must help forwarders invest in environmental sustainability
Freight forwarders are ready to tackle emissions but support from governments is needed to help them overcome the challenges in achieving environmental sustainability.The freight transportation industry significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for around 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions.However, freight forwarders and their transportation partners increasingly recognise the need ...
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DSV and Saudi Arabia's NEOM establish $10bn logistics joint venture
DSV and Saudi Arabia's 'NEOM' special economic zone have announced a $10bn logistics joint venture (JV) to support the development of NEOM projects.The JV will focus on providing ground, sea and air logistics services for NEOM in the coming years.Under the agreement, the joint venture will provide end-to-end supply chain ...
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NewsAir cargo disruption continues in Israel but some carriers resume flights
Ben Gurion International Airport. Image source: Flik47/ ShutterstockSome airlines have resumed routes to Israel, however, the industry is still exercising caution as conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.FedEx has resumed its service to Israel, according to an October 12 service alert."FedEx International inbound and outbound service to and from Israel ...
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Mexico regains category one aviation safety status from FAA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delivered good news for air cargo operators in Mexico as it returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level after the country was downgraded more than two years ago."With a return to Category 1 status, Mexico can add new service and routes ...
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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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New UK trade rules come thick and fast
UK forwarders’ body the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is predicting “a very hectic start” to 2024 for its members.It follows the Government’s publication on 29 August of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which sets out the country’s new import security and biosecurity import controls, following the country’s withdrawal ...
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US asks Mexico to review whether MasAir pilots are being denied rights
The US Government has asked the Mexican Government to investigate whether pilots at Mexican cargo airline MasAir are being denied their rights.United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced on August 30 that a request had been made to review whether pilots at MasAir are being denied the right to freedom ...
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UK moves to a phased approach for export declaration switchover
UK customs has announced it will now adopt a phased approach to the rollout of its new system for export customs declaration.The new phased approach means that selected high-volume exporters will move from the existing system, CHIEF, to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by November 30.However, all other businesses ...
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TSA expands air cargo screening programme
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its 'Certified Cargo Screening Program' to enable more air cargo shippers to enter the secure supply chain, while boosting speed and security of shipments.Supply chain stakeholders now have the option of undergoing training to achieve Certified Cargo Screening Facility status.“The Certified Cargo Screening ...
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NewsFirm hopeful of vapour detection approval for cargo screening
Source: MION TechnologiesMION Technologies is hopeful that its Explosive Vapor Detector (EVD) technology will be certified to start screening cargo in Europe starting next year.Speaking to Air Cargo News, the Spanish firm's chief executive Daoíz Zamora explained that in January the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) approved the implementation of ...
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NewsDB Schenker uses dogs to sniff out prohibited air cargo shipments
One of DB Schenker's dogs at Heathrow. Photo: DB SchenkerDB Schenker in the UK is using free-running explosive detection dogs to find prohibited items in airfreight shipments.The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell. They include Spaniels and ...
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NewsCathay Cargo receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries accreditation
Cathay chief customer and commercial officer Lavinia Lau (right) and director cargo Tom Owen (left) receive the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification from IATA regional vice president Xie Xingquan. Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA ...