All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 26
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NewsDachser takes majority stake in Dachser & Fercam Italia
Photo: DachserDachser has acquired 80% of the shares in the joint venture Dachser & Fercam Italia, effective March 28.This completes the German logistics company's acquisition of the majority of the groupage and contract logistics divisions of the Italian logistics company Fercam, first announced in August last year.Following a competition law ...
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NewsDHL and Prada make fashion greener with SAF
Photo: DHLDHL Global Forwarding has announced the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilising DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service.Already in 2023, the partnership with DHL allowed Prada Group to save approximately 4,500 metric tons of CO2e, which would correspond to 7% of the ...
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NewsUnited Cargo opens Newark Airport facility
Newark Airport facility. Photo: United CargoUnited Cargo has opened a 165,000 sq ft cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).The extra cargo handling capacity that the new facility at 100 Frontage Road provides will support United Airlines' plan to fly more widebody aircraft at EWR. The facility is a ...
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NewsLiege Airport cargo volumes up 16% in March
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockCargo volumes at Liege Airport were up 16% in March year on year following increased air cargo demand in the market this year combined with e-commerce and Red Sea-related demand.The Belgian freighter hub handled 104,080 tons in March versus 90,097 tons in March 2023. Volumes were also ...
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NewsDHL launches automated service centre to speed up Hong Kong handling
Photo: DHLDHL Express has launched a new service centre in Hong Kong that it said is equipped with a fully automated sorting system to support the growing demands of air cargo trade and international express delivery.Located in the Tuen Mun West dedicated logistics site, the HK$1.5bn DHL Express Hong Kong ...
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NewsEmbraer and Correios sign MoU to develop air cargo
Photo: EmbraerEmbraer and Brazil’s state-controlled postal company, Correios, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the companies conduct joint studies to optimise and expand the Brazilian and international air networks for large cargo and goods.The partnership will seek to increase Correios’ efficiency in air transport and reduce ...
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NewsDB Schenker widens GDP certification to support pharma shipments
Photo: DB SchenkerDB Schenker is supporting its pharma business with increased Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliance.The company now has certifications in accordance with GDP standards for 157 of its stations. These certifications cover key markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia for the global trade of medical goods."By achieving this ...
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NewsCNS Partnership Conference to focus on sustainable growth
Source: IATAThe Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS) Partnership Conference will be held from April 14-16 2024 under the theme: “Resilience Through Agility: Partnering for a Changing World”.The conference at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas will bring together around 700 stakeholders and representatives from across ...
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Vaayu delivers world’s second A320P2F to Sky Vision Airlines
Lessor Vaayu Group has delivered the world’s second A320 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to Cairo-based Sky Vision Airlines.This is the second aircraft that UAE-headquartered Vaayu has leased after its first A320P2F was leased to New Delhi-based Pradhaan Air Express, a sub-lessee of Vaayu.Vaayu Group chairman and president Emad AlMonayea ...
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K+N switches to direct reporting for country organisations
Kuehne+Nagel's (K+N) board of directors has approved a new direct reporting system for country organisations.This change aims to help the company improve efficiency and achieve more profitable growth.By simplifying responsibilities, the new structure is expected to enable K+N's business and functional units to adapt their strategy in line with rapidly ...
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NewsMalaysia Airlines adds Maastricht Aachen Airport to network
Photo: Malaysia Airlines via Meantime CommunicationsMalaysia Airlines (MH) has added Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to its network with plans to operate a scheduled weekly cargo service to the Dutch cargo airport using an Airbus A330-200 freighter operated by its cargo arm MASkargo.The first inbound flight is set to arrive from ...
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NewsExtrans and TAM launch GSA joint venture
Photo: ExTransHong Kong-headquartered logistics company Extrans Global has partnered with fellow Hong-based GSSA TAM Group to establish a joint venture (JV) that "aims to provide cargo transportation services with expertise in General Sales Agent (GSA) distribution".The South Korea-based JV, TamEx was launched on April 1. The companies plan to expand ...
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NewsAir Partner hires new head of OBC - Global
Photo: Air Partner via Houston PR agencyGlobal aviation services group and charter specialist Air Partner has appointed Oliver Giesen as head of onboard courier (OBC) - global.Giesen will be responsible for identifying opportunities to drive the growth of Air Partner’s OBC division, focusing on the aerospace, automotive, fashion and pharmaceutical ...
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ECS Group becomes GSSA for CMA CGM Air Cargo
The ECS Group has been appointed as the general sales and service agent (GSSA) for CMA CGM Air Cargo, effective April 1."With 9 flights per week between Paris and China/HKG (Hong Kong International), on B777 aircraft, ECS Group is committed to providing customers with transparent and efficient access to leading ...
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NewsEmbraer's first E190F completes test flight
Photo: EmbraerEmbraer's first passenger to freighter E190F aircraft has successfully completed its first test flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil.The Embraer team flew the E-Freighter jet for around two hours on April 5, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft. The aircraft, which belongs to US lessor Regional ...
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NewsJettainer appoints general manager Europe
Photo: JettainerULD management specialist Jettainer has appointed Gert Pfeifer as general manager Europe, effective April 1.Pfeifer joined Jettainer 15 years ago and has held a variety of leadership roles in IT and operations. Most recently, he held the position of head of operational excellence supply chain and was responsible for ...
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NewsCathay Cargo adds Ho Chi Minh City back to freighter network
Photo: Cathay CargoCathay Cargo has resumed Ho Chi Minh City freighter flights after a four-year suspension due to the pandemic.A flight carried out on April 4 was the first since December 2019. The weekly flight, CX3148, will operate from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam every Thursday, with the freighter ...
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NewsRhenus Ireland opens new Dublin facility
Photo by Kevin McFeely | FLY mediaRhenus Ireland has opened a new facility close to Dublin Airport that will boost its storage capacity.The 11,150 sq m facility includes a warehouse and offices and is located at the centre of all main motorways into and out of Dublin, 11 km from ...
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NewsOne Air commences 747F operations at East Midlands Airport
Photo: One AirBritish cargo airline One Air has commenced 747-400 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the UK.One Air’s first 747-400F flight into East Midlands arrived from Hong Kong at the weekend with a 105-tonne payload.The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point ...
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Are wholesale UK airport slot allocation reform changes necessary?
The UK Government’s consultation on proposals to reform the airport slot allocation system closed in early March and while undoubtedly there is room for improvement, cargo could lose out.It has been 50 years since the global slot system was last updated and while improvements are needed in a few specific ...