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Qatar Cargo freighter services unaffected despite bellyhold cuts
Qatar Airways Cargo announced that its cargo operations — specifically, freighter flights — will remain unaffected following the Qatar government's recent instructions which state that with immediate effect, "entry to the State of Qatar is allowed for Qatari nationals only".Qatari nationals travelling back to their country will be allowed to ...
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CEVA Logistics operates charters to maintain Asia-US supply chain
CEVA Logistics has contracted 86 freighter flights to help maintain the global supply chain as the coronavirus outbreak continues.The company is using the aircraft on a charter basis to deliver parts and supplies to its customers in the automotive, aerospace, computer and hi-tech electronics sectors.The majority of flights served routes ...
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IATA highlights airfreight's importance in fight against coronavirus
IATA has highlighted the importance of airfreight in the global fight against the coronavirus outbreak and has called on governments to take "urgent measures" to ensure that supply chains are maintained in the global fight against COVID-19.The Association noted that the airfreight industry has so far helped to deliver essential ...
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Delta Cargo launches charter services in response to COVID-19
Delta Cargo, the airfreight division of Delta Air Lines, has launched a charter operation to provide "safe and reliable transportation of customers' goods" during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.The company's cargo arm will facilitate the chartering of any Delta mainline aircraft to and from participating US airports.Shawn Cole, vice president, Delta ...
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IAG looks at recruiting passenger jets to serve critical freight lines
IAG is considering recruiting some of its passenger aircraft for airfreight operations, to ensure that essential cargo supplies are maintained as the coronavirus crisis persists.Chief executive Willie Walsh, speaking during a March 16 briefing, said that governments “need to appreciate” that there is a strong cargo demand, and passenger aircraft ...
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Delta and United cargo divisions respond to Trump's Europe travel ban
Airlines' cargo divisions have responded to President Donald Trump's ban on individuals travelling from Europe to the US.From today (Friday 13), individuals from 23 countries in the European Union will not be permitted to travel to the US, due to US' fears about the spread of coronavirus.In response to the ...
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Norwegian Air reduces capacity in response to COVID-19
Norwegian Air is reducing its flight capacity by 15% in response to low demand as a result of the coronavirus.In a statement, the carrier explained that it is cancelling 3,000 flights from mid-March to mid-June, as well as implementing temporary layoffs of a significant share of its workforce.As a result ...
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WorldACD highlights impact of "corona effect"
Ahead of its full results for February, which will be released in two weeks' time, WorldACD has released preliminary figures for the month, which it says give an outlook on the "corona effect" when combined with January's figures.The analyst explained: "Looking at February in isolation leads to an incomplete picture ...
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Silk Way West expands US network
From April 6, Silk Way West Airlines will expand its global network with thrice-weekly flights to Dallas Fort-Worth Airport in the US.The carrier will use Boeing 747-8 freighters on the route, which also includes Chicago as a destination.Fadi Nahas, vice president, Americas, explained: "On behalf of Silk Way West Airlines, ...
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Cathay Pacific Cargo performs "below expectations"
Cathay Pacific reported that its cargo division performed "below expectations" last year, with cargo revenues of HK$21.1bn – a 14.3% decrease on 2018 revenues.Cargo revenue tonne km decreased by 6.7% to 11.3bn, volumes decreased by 6% to 2m tonnes and yields decreased by 7.9% to HK$1.87.Load factor declined by 4.4 ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo expands digital platform with tracking app
Etihad Cargo has launched a mobile app that enables customers to track their shipments in real time while on the go.The application is based on the capabilities of Etihad Cargo's iCargo platform and its website, etihadcargo.com.In addition to its real-time tracking capabilities, the app also features optional push notifications (alerts) ...
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Damco: Finding fresh focus
Freight forwarder Damco is looking to take advantage of a rising market this year with a new business focus targeting specific areas, as its global head of airfreight, Ferwin Wieringa, tells Damian BrettThe last few years have been a period of change for the airfreight market, but also for freight ...
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Bin Yousef Cargo transports horses for Qatar race events
Bin Yousef Cargo, which has a dedicated equine department, was awarded the contract for handling equine logistics for both the Concours Hippique International (CHI) Al Shaqab and the Longines Global Champions Tour. The contract saw Bin Yousef Cargo manage the travel arrangements for more than 150 horses, which raced in ...
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NewsIBS Software to host airfreight management platform for Lufthansa Cargo
IBS Software helps Lufthansa cargo handling move to the cloud: Dr. Jochen Göttelmann (Lufthansa Cargo), V K Mathews (IBS), Dr. Martin Schmitt (Lufthansa Cargo) and Ashok Rajan (IBS) - left to right.IBS Software has signed a five-year contract with Lufthansa Cargo to host and maintain the carrier's iCAP cargo handling ...
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BIFA celebrates first anniversary of Young Forwarders Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is celebrating the first anniversary of its Young Forwarders Network (YFN).BIFA launched the YFN, which involves events run by young forwarders in regional networks, in March 2019.Since its establishment a year ago, six regional networks have been formed and more than 20 YFN events ...
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CLIVE to provide airfreight data to TIACA in new partnership
TIACA has signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CLIVE Data Services to create and deliver air cargo market and route analyses to TIACA members.CLIVE, the creator of the new ‘dynamic load factor’ analysis, strives to give the earliest possible barometer of market analysis based on cargo data – volume ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation hires new Americas CFO
Menzies Aviation has named Jennifer Gourley as its new chief financial officer, Americas, effective from March 16.Reporting to executive vice president John Redmond, Gourley will be based in Dallas-Fort Worth and will oversee the financial activities for the Americas region, where Menzies has operations at 115 airports in seven countries.Prior ...
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NewsAFKLMP Cargo announces Roelands promotion
Source: AFKLMP CargoAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLPM) has named Gertjan Roelands as its new senior vice president of sales and distribution.Roelands, who succeeds Christophe Boucher – the newly-appointed executive vice president of Air France Cargo, will oversee the business's global commercial activities including digital services.Roelands joined KLM in 1999 ...
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Singapore Airlines Cargo receives CEIV Pharma renewal
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo, the first airline in the Asia Pacific region to be gain CEIV Pharma certification in 2017, has received renewed certification from IATA.The renewed certification comes after SIA expanded its cool chain corridor with the addition of pharma-handling hubs in Copenhagen, Osaka and Stockholm.The new cool chain ...
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NewsVRR reveals updated design of inflatable container
VRR has unveiled an updated design of its inflatable AKE container.VRR had planned to showcase the Air7, which it believes will be certified by the third quarter of 2020, at the IATA World Cargo Symposium. However the event was recently postponed due to coronavirus-related fears.A prototype of the inflatable AKE, ...