All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 3
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NewsExecutive team shuffle for SEKO
SEKO Logistics has announced several new senior appointments with the successful close of its previously announced recapitalisation
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NewsEthiopian Airlines aims for growth in China with new partnerships
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed two agreements with China-based organisations that aim to help it grow its business
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NewsIATA launches air cargo device assessment programme
IATA has launched an ‘Air Cargo Device Assessment Programme’ with the aim of validating air cargo tracking devices
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NewsChina Airlines implements IBS Software’s iCargo
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines is now using IBS Software’s iCargo technology to improve its air cargo business management capabilities
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NewsReports: US approves Korean takeover of Asiana
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe US has reportedly approved Korean Air's takeover of Asiana Airlines, meaning the acquisition has now cleared its last regulatory hurdle.South Korea-based Maeil Business Newspaper said that according to industry sources, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) gave the green light for the acquisition on December 2."In the case ...
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NewsAirfreight demand drivers are problematic
Photo: stockphoto mania/ ShutterstockAirfreight has reached a tipping point when it comes to benefitting from the Red Sea crisis, while e-commerce is exacerbating trade lane imbalances.These were some of the key observations made by air cargo experts taking part in a Flexport webinar this week.Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van ...
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NewsWACO forwarders digitalise procurement and sales with cargo.one
Source: Shutterstock/PKpixFreight forwarder members of the WACO System (WACO) can now digitalise procurement and sales processes through a new partnership with third-party booking portal cargo.one.The partnership between the independent global network of freight forwarders and cargo.one will enable WACO's members to digitalise capacity, quoting and booking processes, including member to ...
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NewsUnsworth opens Heathrow logistics hub
Photo: UnsworthFreight forwarder Unsworth is expanding its airfreight division with the opening of a dedicated logistics hub at Heathrow Airport in the UK.By relocating its airfreight team from the company’s Leytonstone headquarters in East London to Heathrow, Unsworth aims to provide customers with faster, more efficient air cargo solutions.The branch ...
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NewsQatar Cargo and Japan Airlines strengthen air cargo partnership
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines' cargo division (JALCARGO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their air cargo partnership with the goal of integrating their networks and improving service offerings for customers.The airlines, which already have a long-standing relationship as oneworld partners, are focused ...
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InsightsConverted aircraft operators looking for freighter mileage
BBAM A321P2F undergoing conversion. Source: BBAMRisk averse freighter operators are seeking younger conversions, while overcapacity and passenger feedstock demand blight the market, according to aviation consultant Cirium.Age isn’t just a number in the freighter conversion business. In fact, every year matters when it comes to getting the most mileage for ...
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InterviewsAirfreight is a constant high for Davies Turner's James Wheatley
Davies Turner Air Cargo managing director James Wheatley discusses the highs of the industry and the dynamic job environment that it offers. “Like all good forwarders, I got into the freight business by chance – but then it got into my blood and I’ve never looked back,” ...
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InsightsAir charter steps up for humanitarian aid again in 2024
Ben Dinsdale. Photo: Air Charter ServiceThe air charter industry has once again this year stepped up to humanitarian crises around the globe, highlighting the importance of chartered aircraft in moving essential goods.This year, the industry has been busy assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far East, Africa, the Middle East ...
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NewsGoersch becomes Atlas Air chief operating officer
Photo: Atlas Air WorldwideAtlas Air Worldwide has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer.Joining the company in late December, Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, with direct responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.As the company’s primary liaison with the Federal ...
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NewsChallenge Group expands network to Africa
First Challenge Group flight to Nairobi. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya.The new route launched on December 2 and is served by ...
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NewsChina air cargo volumes up nearly 20% on 2023
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChina's air cargo volumes have increased nearly 20% this year compared to last year as a result of increased international demand, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).Between January and October of this year, the country's aviation sector handled nearly 7.3m tonnes of cargo and ...
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NewsDachser strengthens multimodal logistics with new France facility
Source: ShutterstockGerman logistics company Dachser has opened a new facility in Le Havre, France to help support growth of its contract logistics and air & sea logistics businesses and better coordinate multimodal operations.The site in France's largest freight port combines a contract logistics warehouse and a Dachser Air & Sea ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president
Linas Dovydenas, president, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA). Photo: Chapman FreebornAir cargo and passenger charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.Dovydenas previously spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal boosts security with AI
Source: Cathay Cargo TerminalCathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings. Partnering with Intenseye, which specialises in AI-powered workplace safety solutions, Cathay Cargo Terminal ...
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NewsACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world's largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project.Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, ACS helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia to Dallas, US, for three ...
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NewsEU approves sale of Asiana's cargo business to Air Incheon
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe European Commission has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines' cargo business to Air Incheon to enable Korean Air to move closer to acquiring Asiana Airlines.On February 13, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean, but as part of this, Korean had to commit to divesting ...