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London Heathrow to remove airline operations cap
London Heathrow Airport's operator has confirmed that it is to remove the cap on airline operations through the gateway from October 30.The cap had been introduced by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) in the wake of significant delays and cancellations in services at the airport as it struggled to meet rapidly ...
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NewsCargoAi agrees technology partnership with Chain.io
Source: CargoAi/ Chain.ioCargoAi has agreed a strategic partnership Chain.io, a cloud-based integration platform linking players across the global supply chain.A statement by CargoAi, which describes itself as “airfreight’s fastest growing digital enabler”, said that the partnership will “supercharge the freight forwarder experience”.It is expected that the partnership will enable most ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines reaps the benefits of its new cargo management system
Photo: Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines (SIA) went live with its new Integrated Cargo Management System (ICMS) on August 1.It is powered by IBS Software's iCargo freight management platform and, according to the software-as-a-service specialist, since SIA went live with the ICMS it has benefited “approximately 1,500 users across sales, operations, and ...
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AAPA reports continued weakness in September cargo performance
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has reported traffic figures for September that highlight continued weakness in the region’s cargo market.International air cargo markets remained “under pressure”, the association that represents Asia-Pacific carriers, noted.It blamed export activity being hampered by depressed business and consumer confidence levels amid deterioration in ...
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China faces slow airfreight demand as Covid containment continues
As China enforces continued Covid containment measures air cargo demand is “slow” in the north of the country according to Flexport.The freight forwarder said that rates were also down in its October 25 freight market update.Reporting on North China, Flexport said: “Demand is slow, especially for US midwest and USEC ...
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Newscargo-partner continues growth with new office near Manchester Airport
Manchester office staff. Photo: cargo-partnerAustrian logistics firm cargo-partner has opened a new office close to Manchester Airport to support its UK growth.Following its acquisition of UK firm Aztek International Freight Ltd in March, cargo-partner's Manchester team has relocated to a new office, to support further development of the team, services ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo boss re-elected to chair global cargo alliance
Teddy Zebitz. Photo: SkyTeam CargoGlobal cargo alliance SkyTeam Cargo has re-elected Saudia Cargo chief executive Teddy Zebitz as chairperson of the SkyTeam Cargo executive board for another consecutive term.With his re-election, Zebitz will continue to strategically lead the SkyTeam Cargo board for a further period of two years.Zebitz has over ...
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NewsAir Austral and Unilode renew ULD management partnership
Photo: Air AustralReunion Island-based French airline Air Austral and Unilode Aviation Solutions have extended their ULD management partnership until 2026.Unilode has been managing Air Austral’s ULD fleet since 2016. Under the terms of the renewed agreement Unilode will supply lighter weight and more durable digitalised containers for Air Austral to ...
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DSV records airfreight slowdown in Q3 as rates and demand drop
DSV reported a "reduced growth rate" for airfreight business in the third quarter of 2022 as rates declined and consumer demand dropped amid economic uncertainty.In the third quarter of 2022, the forwarder’s Air & Sea division reported a 44.2% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest and tax (ebit) before special ...
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Kuehne+Nagel sees slower Q3 airfreight growth
Kuehne+Nagel’s (K&N) air logistics division saw positive but slower growth in the third quarter of 2022 as airfreight market capacity has grown and demand dropped.The air division’s third-quarter net turnover was SFr2.8bn, up 7% from the same period of 2021, earnings before interest and tax (ebit) was SFr323m, 35% up ...
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NewsHactl to handle CMA CGM Air Cargo Hong Kong services
CMA CGM Air Cargo ground services. Photo: HactlHong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed to handle CMA CGM Air Cargo's new Hong Kong services which began in early September.CMA CGM Air Cargo, which received its air carrier certificate from the French Civil Aviation Authority in June, has ...
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NewsMRO Avia Prime Group enters widebody conversion market with IAI
B767 passenger aircraft. Photo: Avia Prime GroupMRO Avia Prime Group has entered the widebody conversion market by signing a cooperation agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).The conversion of Boeing B767-200/300 passenger aircraft to freighters will take place at the premises of the Belgrade-based Avia Prime subsidiary, JAT Tehnika.Conversion work will ...
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NewsIAG Cargo grows sustainable operations with biodegradable film for goods
Biodegradable wrap on cargo. Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is trialling new sustainable film for wrapping transported goods at its London Heathrow hub in a bid to save up to 15 tonnes of virgin polyethylene a year.100% recyclable and biodegradable by landfill, the film has been developed by German disposal company ...
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NewsSwissport rises to meaty challenge
Swissport is handling more meat exports than ever. Photo: SwissportSwissport has reached a new record in the handling of fresh meat at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania.In the first six months of the fiscal year of Swissport Tanzania Ltd. (March to March), the tonnage of ...
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NewsSchiphol takes stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport
From left to right: Robert Carsouw, chief financial officer, RSG; Stephan Satijn, Limburg's regional minister for economy, land management, and education; and Dick Benschop, president director and chief executive (due to step down once a successor takes up the role). Photo: Royal Schiphol GroupRoyal Schiphol Group (RSG) is set to ...
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Nordic Aviation Capital orders up to 10 Embraer freighter conversions
Embraer and lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) have signed a contract for up to 10 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion slots for the E190F/E195F, with deliveries starting in 2024.In May, NAC and Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer Embraer reached an agreement in principle to take up to 10 E-Jet conversions; this ...
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Global Crossing Airlines moves closer to Colombia cargo charter airline
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) is moving closer to establishing a Colombia-based ACMI cargo charter airline.GlobalX has confirmed the start of Phase 2 of the Colombia AOC (Air Operators Certificate) certification process by its subsidiary GlobalX-Colombia.Initial approval from the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to start the formal certification was ...
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NewsAvensis Aviation launches internal cargo lift for reversible freighter conversions
Medius Elev freighter conversion solution. Photo: AvensisFreighter conversion specialist Avensis Aviation has launched a reversible conversion solution that allows for the speedy loading of palletised and containerised cargo without the need for a cargo door.The Medius Elev conversion solution is the first of its kind to feature built in forward ...
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NewsHongYuan Group signs deal with IAI for up to 20 freighter conversions
B777-300ERSF. Photo: HongYuan GroupChina-headquartered HongYuan Group has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to carry out 11 Boeing B777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.The agreement also includes options for up to nine more conversions.Air Cargo News has requested comment from HongYuan Group on whether it will operate the aircraft or ...
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Air Europa Cargo sees greater efficiency with Wiremind Cargo’s SkyPallet
Air Europa Cargo has improved its operational efficiency with Wiremind Cargo’s end-to-end capacity optimisation product SkyPallet.The airline opted to use SkyPallet earlier this year, with a view to improving its flight planning processes at one of its hubs - specifically within a warehouse and with its Global Handling Agent (GHA).SkyPallet’s ...