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Gradual increase in airfreight expected as Red Sea crisis could last months
Scan Global Logistics expects a slow but steady increase in airfreight volumes amid predictions that the Red Sea conflict could last months.The logistics company said in a January 12 market update that there hasn't been a drastic increase in airfreight volumes as a result of the impact of the Red ...
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Vancouver Airport in line for major expansion funding
The Government of Canada will invest up to C$74.3m at Vancouver International Airport to enable it to handle more cargo.This investment, part of the National Trade Corridors Fund, will be used to expand the airport, improve its facilities and efficiency, and reduce pollution, said a press release.The project will also ...
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NewsCirium predicts annual freighter fleet growth of 2.6%
The freighter fleet will grow by 2.6% annually and 3,590 freighter aircraft will be supplied over the next 20 years, predicts the latest Cirium Fleet Forecast.This includes 1,060 new build aircraft (30%) worth $140bn and 2,530 conversions from passenger aircraft (70%), said the the aviation analytics company."These numbers are similar ...
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NewsBoeing grows 777F tally with mystery order
777-8F. Copyright: Boeing Media LibraryBoeing has revealed that two 777 freighters were ordered by unidentified customer(s) last month, taking the airframer's total 2023 777F orders to 10.Atlas Air ordered two 777Fs in October, while Boeing's order data shows there were several more as yet unidentified customers throughout the year.One 777F ...
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NewsKorean Air to expand cargo SAF programme with Yusen Logistics
Photo: Korean AirKorean Air will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme by partnering with Yusen Logistics to further promote the use of SAF in the air cargo industry.The two companies signed a SAF Cooperation Programme Agreement at the Yusen Logistics headquarters in Tokyo.Yusen Logistics is the airline’s first ...
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NewsBurger becomes COO Air & Sea Logistics at Dachser
Tobias Burger. Photo: DachserTobias Burger has been appointed chief operations officer air & sea logistics at Dasher.The former deputy director air & sea logistics, who has also become a member of the Dasher executive board, took on the role at the beginning of the year and will focus on driving ...
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IATA recertifies Singapore Airlines for CEIV Fresh
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has attained IATA recertification for its handling of perishable products via its Singapore hub.The CEIV Fresh recertification is valid for three years, starting from February 1.Nine SIA stations - Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong SAR, Hyderabad, Singapore, and Zurich - are currently ...
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NewsGeodis to continue operating own capacity
Geodis' A330-300 freighter is operated by Titan Airways. Photo: GeodisGeodis will continue offering its own-controlled freighter capacity until at least the end of the year.The freight forwarder’s leased Airbus A330-300P2F, operated by London Stansted-headquartered Titan Airways, is currently performing three rotations per week between the UK and China, carrying ...
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NewsHNA Cargo teams up with cargo.one to boost digital sales
cargo.one and HNA Cargo have teamed up. Photo: cargo.oneChinese air logistics group HNA Cargo has partnered with digital booking platform cargo.one to offer freight forwarders in 107 markets access to its air cargo capacity, including routes into China and across Asia Pacific.This will be the first global digital sales venture ...
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DHL Express and Mytheresa join forces on SAF shipments
E-commerce platform Mytheresa is the latest firm to sign up to use DHL Express' GoGreen Plus service that offers emissions reduction through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).The luxury e-commerce company has signed a five-year strategic partnership with DHL Express for its GoGreen Plus service, launched last year.This is ...
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NewsIATA WCS 2024 brings the latest digitalisation, safety and sustainability insight
Source: IATAIATA’s 2024 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will once again focus on the three core subjects of digitalisation, safety and sustainability.On Monday March 11, IATA WCS will offer the Future Air Cargo Executive Summit (FACES), the IATA Cargo Solutions workshop, a Certification workshop, the CBTA Center Conference, and a focus ...
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NewsAFKLMP partners with SkyCell on ULDs
Adriaan den Heijer. Photo:Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has selected technology company SkyCell as its unit load device (ULD) tracking partner.The partnership will see SkyCell integrate its IoT-driven visibility platform, SkyMind across AFKLMP's entire ULD fleet.The SkyMind technology includes advanced readers and tags, to provide airlines with real-time visibility ...
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NewsAirbus Beluga Transport certified for operations
Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) has secured its air operator certificate (AOC) and is now able to operate as an airline using BelugaST freighters.Airframer Airbus first launched outsized air-cargo service AiBT, operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI), in January 2022.The BelugaSTs, which until 2021 were used to carry aircraft parts for ...
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NewsSwissport hires global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn. Photo: SwissportSwissport has appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as global head of operations, as of January 1.Dobbelsteijn has over 30 years of experience in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the US.He will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with its overall strategic goals, ensuring consistent ...
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Astral appoints Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation as GSAs
Astral Aviation has appointed Euro Cargo Aviation as its GSA in Europe, US & UAE, and Take Off Aviation as its GSA in South Africa.The partnerships became effective on January 1 and will see Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation marketing the cargo airline's cargo capacity to potential clients, ...
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EASA approves 321 Precision's A321-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved 321 Precision Conversions' A321-200 freighter conversion.Certification of the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) means the model can now operate on key European routes.Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president, said: “We are proud to announce EASA has determined that our A321-200PCF met stringent ...
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NewsDHL Air sets up MRO facility at East Midlands Airport
Air Cargo Centre East Midlands Airport. Photo: FHPDHL Air UK has established an MRO-focused warehouse facility at East Midlands Airport's Air Cargo Centre to strengthen its UK operations.The cargo airline, which is based at the airport and already operates there, has leased a unit at the Centre for approximately five ...
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What impact will the Border Target Operating Model have on airfreight?
The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will be rolled out this year, but there is still a lack of clarity from the UK government over how it will work.The BTOM will see new security and Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls apply to goods imported from the European Union (EU) in a ...
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Ethiopian Cargo adds Casablanca to freighter network
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is adding Casablanca, Morocco to its freighter services.The carrier said in a LinkedIn post on January 4 that it "has finalized preparations to launch freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco".Ethiopian Cargo added that it will begin operations to Casablanca on January 9.The airline has not specified ...
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Cargojet renews air cargo partnership with Canadian North
Canadian cargo airline Cargojet has renewed its cargo partnership with fellow Canada-based airline Canadian North to increase air cargo capacity to better serve northern Canada.The renewed partnership and increased capacity will enable more frequent and efficient deliveries of shipments to remote and northern communities.Under the renewed partnership, Cargojet will be ...