All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 33
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NewsACL Airshop appoints Bernhard Kindelbacher as CEO
Bernhard Kindelbacher. Photo: PRNewsfoto/ACL AirshopULD specialist ACL Airshop has appointed Bernhard Kindelbacher as chief executive as of March 1.Current chief executive Steve Townes will continue serving the company in an advisory role as vice chairman, said ACL Airshop.Kindelbacher's background encompasses air cargo leadership, logistics management, business development & strategy, global ...
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NewsIATA awards safety accreditation to WFS at Heathrow
WFS operations at Heathrow Airport. Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) accreditation for its cargo handling operations at Heathrow Airport.This follows an independent audit of its operational management and control systems in accordance with standards and practices for ground safety.The ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo launches e-commerce route to London
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoCargo airline Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched a new intercontinental e-commerce route from Hong Kong International Airport to London Stansted Airport.The first flight, RH364, took place on February 4. An Airbus A330-200 freighter aircraft will be used on the route, said Hong Kong Air Cargo ...
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Drusch takes on cargo at Qatar Airways
Confident, but personable are the two words that spring to mind on e-meeting Mark Drusch, the new chief cargo officer at Qatar Airways, 16 working days into the role.Drusch takes on the role of chief cargo officer at Qatar Airways more than four months after his predecessor Guillaume Halleux stepped ...
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NewsEFW partner Turkish Technic hits A330P2F milestone
Elbe Flugzeugwerke's (EFW) MRO partner Turkish Technic has carried out the Upper Frame Shell (UFS) cut-out for its very first A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion.This milestone was achieved at Turkish Technic's Istanbul facilities.The aircraft is scheduled to be redelivered in the middle of the year to EFW's customer Air ...
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InterviewsCathay sets its sights on 2024 air cargo demand
Cathay Cargo is gaining altitude post-pandemic and is optimistic for demand in 2024, explains Chris Bowden, head of cargo global partnerships at Cathay Pacific. 2023 was a year that saw Cathay and its cargo division Cathay Cargo begin to build up volumes and capacity, plus announce a major freighter order. ...
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InsightsOptimising air cargo processes with advanced technologies
Airfreight companies have battled through many challenges but advanced technologies are set to help the industry grow.The air cargo sector has witnessed a steady ascent, despite challenges from lingering supply chain issues, labour shortages, and capacity constraints.Other negative factors such as high fuel costs, regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions, and the ...
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NewsAir cargo volumes up 10% in January but rates weaken
Air cargo volumes rose 10% year on year in January, but this hasn't resulted in higher rates due to the availability of capacity.Shippers' concerns about Red Sea - Suez Canal supply chain delays, plus an early Lunar New Year, have pushed up air cargo volumes, although spot rates have declined, ...
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NewsDB Schenker names Asia Pacific chief executive
Vishal Sharma Photo DB Schenker from press release.jpgDB Schenker has appointed Vishal Sharma as the new chief executive for the Asia Pacific region.Sharma brings more than 30 years of experience in the logistics sector and has been serving as chief executive for the freight forwarder's Greater China cluster since 2021.He ...
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Embraer to begin E195 freighter conversions next year
Embraer plans to start physical work on its first E195 freighter conversion next year. The Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer confirmed to Air Cargo News that it would begin developing its freighter conversion programme by the end of this year and start modifications in 2025.The company has not provided an expected ...
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DHL workers at East Midlands Airport plan strike
DHL is facing strike action once again as DHL Aviation UK employees at East Midlands Airport plan to stop work for a week next month in a move that has potential to disrupt air cargo operations.180 workers who are members of the trade union Unite aredue to begin industrial action ...
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NewsAAPA: Asia air cargo demand down 2.8% in 2023
Preliminary traffic figures for 2023 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed international air cargo demand declined by 2.8% year on year.AAPA reports last year reflected continued weak demand in the market, and this only started to change in the last quarter of the year.Reflecting on the ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal goes fully digital on import collection
Cathay Cargo Terminal. Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Cargo Terminal (CCT) has become the "first" Hong Kong cargo terminal operator to provide end-to-end digitalised import collection.Forwarders at CCT now have access to Electronic Shipment Release Forms (eSRF) which were created to offer a faster and more efficient service."The eSRF functionality speeds up ...
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NewsUPS still struggles with revenues in Q4
UPS revenues in the fourth quarter dropped nearly 8% year on year as volumes fell in both the domestic and international segments.The express giant announced consolidated revenues of $24.9bn in the fourth quarter of last year, a 7.8% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2022.Meanwhile, consolidated operating profit was $2.5bn, ...
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DSV and Schneider Electric launch green multimodal shipping model
DSV and energy firm Schneider Electric have launched an "industry-first" multimodal shipping model using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help green the supply chain.Together with Schneider Electric, freight forwarder DSV has deployed multimodal shipping bridges between Singapore and France and Shanghai and France that reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from ...
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Etihad Cargo achieves IATA CEIV Li-batt certification
Etihad Cargo has achieved the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification.The carrier is the third Middle Eastern airline to attain this certification and has become only the fifth airline globally to achieve CEIV Pharma, Fresh, Live Animals and Li-batt certifications.CEIV ...
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NewsIATA WCS 2024 roadmap highlights diverse agenda
Hong Kong Airport. Photo: Travelpixs/ shutterstockThe 2024 IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2024 will offer plenary sessions, specialised streams, workshops, and executive summits, tackling topics including technology, innovation, security, customs, cargo operations and sustainability.Delegates of the IATA WCS 2024 can find the event roadmap here.On Monday March 11, IATA WCS ...
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NewsFinnair and WFS pair up for Paris cargo handling
Finnair aircraft. Photo: WFSFinnair has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo warehouse handling at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France.The logistics specialist and ground handler will also support the airline with domestic trucking services and cargo reception points across France.Finnair operates 28 wide- and narrow-bodied passenger flights ...
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NewsGlobalLink Logistics partners with Turkish Cargo
Photo: Turkish Cargo/ Globalink LogisticsGlobalLink Logistics has been appointed as the sales agent for Turkish Cargo in Turkmenistan."This partnership will bolster our comprehensive range of services, including Road Feeder Service, Dangerous Goods Management, and Express Freight Service. We continue to provide real-time shipment tracking for reliability and transparency," said GlobalLink ...
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Network Cargo Management gains US GSA contract
Network Cargo Management (NCM) has been appointed as the GSA for Bringer Air Cargo in the US.The contract, which has been in effect from November 19, has seen NCM become Bringer Air Cargo’s GSA in 12 locations.Javier Gonzalez, NCM’s sales manager - based in Florida, said: “I am happy to ...