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FedEx-TNT deal to create third force in express
FedEx’s planned takeover of rival carrier TNT would create a third force in the express market – and unlike UPS’ attempted takeover 2½ years ago, it would succeed, the leaders of the two companies predicted at a press conference this morning.The acquisition would bring TNT’s “exceptional” road platform into the ...
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Thai air cargo community set to speed up e-AWB adoption
An e-freight workshop held in Bangkok was attended by airlines and a mix of independent and multinational forwarder members of local associations, including the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA) and the Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA).The workshop, organised by Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) and Worldwide Information Network (WIN), focused ...
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Panalpina airfreight volumes hit by lower automotive
Panalpina’s airfreight volumes grew one per cent in the 2015 first quarter to 205,000 tons - against an estimated market growth of three to four per cent - due mainly to lower throughputs in the automotive sector. Despite the airfreight result, the Switzerland-based global logistics player saw group consolidated profit ...
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Freight bounce for Air Partner
UK-based aviation charter specialist Air Partner saw full year group revenues fall 9.2 per cent to £192.1m and underlying profit before tax down from £4.1m to £2.6m for the twelve months ended January 2015.However, investment in the freight division “has started to show returns with excellent improvements in sales and ...
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Eric Born lands top job at Swissport International
Eric Born will be the new group president and chief executive at ground handler Swissport International (SPI), taking up his role from August 2015.The Swiss national joins from Wincanton, a UK stock exchange-listed logistics company, where he was chief executive for five years from 2010. From 2004 to 2009, Born ...
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TNT air fleet purchasers waiting in the wings
FedEx has already identified potential purchasers of TNT Express’ air operations, says FedEx chief executive David Bronczek.He was speaking at a press conference to announce US-based FedEx’s $4.8bn takeover of European rival TNT Express in a deal set to complete in 2016, subject to regulatory approval.However, it is not yet ...
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Stop obsessing about price, shippers tell carriers
Discussions between shippers, airlines and transport providers too often boiled down to price, lamented panellists at a forum organised by the new Global Shippers Alliance (GSA).This was the first major event organised by the GSA, which was formed in March by the European Shippers’ Council, the Asian Shippers’ Association and ...
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Wisskirchen to be new cargo handler at Cologne/Bonn airport
Wisskirchen has secured a 30-year concession for cargo handling at Germany’s Cologne/Bonn Airport, starting in July this year.The airport authority said: “With this step the airport is securing long-term growth and employment in the general cargo business.”Germany-based Wisskirchen will lease the cargo terminal and receive a 30-year handling concession at ...
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Joint venture to turn Muscat into air cargo crossroads
Cargolux Airlines and Oman Air have signed a joint venture agreement to develop Muscat International Airport as an air cargo hub between India, China, Africa, Europe and the US.The first Cargolux flight under the agreement operated on 16 April and a ceremony was held on board the B747 freighter to ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo strikes road feeder deal with Jan de Rijk
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a new three-year road feeder services contract to Jan de Rijk Logistics and extended its delivery network to over 50 airports in Europe.Most Virgin Atlantic cargo arriving in London for onward connection in Europe is destined for Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt and Paris, served by next ...
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Qatar first class for four legs
Qatar Airways Cargo has moved 40 of the world’s most admired show jumping and dressage horses for a major event in the equine sporting calendar.A specially chartered B777 freighter carried the four-legged passengers from Amsterdam to the International Federation of Equestrian Sports’ World Cup finals in Las Vegas.The plane was ...
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China Airlines joins Dubai DWC migration
Taiwan’s China Airlines has moved its freighter flights to the new Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC). The carrier uses the UAE as an intermediate stopover on its 747 freighter flights between Taipei and Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Frankfurt.The Dubai Airports is planning a progressive move of flights to ...
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Jettainer gets ISO 9001
Outsourced ULD management company Jettainer has gained ISO 9001 certification following an extensive audit of its quality management systems by Technical Inspection Agency, TÜV.Experts inspected operating processes, communications, customer satisfaction, complaints and documentation departments. As an external service provider, Jettainer operates and manages the world’s largest container and pallet fleet ...
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Hong Kong carriers tail off as Euro woes mount
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair saw only a modest 1.5 per cent growth in cargo and mail traffic in March compared to the same month in 2014.According to their latest traffic figures, the two carriers carried 157,688 tonnes of cargo and mail last month.The load factor rose by 1.7 percentage points ...
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Brussels freighters buck the trend
Cargo volume at Brussels airport rose significantly in March to 43,785 tonnes, up 8.2 per cent on the same month in 2014, said the airport authority.The European hub also had a strong first quarter, with volumes up 10 per cent to reach 120,117 tonnes.Growth was spread across all segments, although ...
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SATS exports to go electronic
SATS, the Singapore handling company, has launched a one-stop e-Acceptance initiative for export airfreight.SATS’ e-Acceptance procedure speeds up processing and reduces human error, as well as offering cargo agents live tracking and enhancing security by authenticating users. Cargo agents can also now process and deliver their shipments to one location.IATA’s ...
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LUG ramps up Frankfurt slot management
Ground handler LUG Aircargo is implementing a new ramp service and time slot management system at its Cargo City South terminal in Frankfurt airport from mid-May.The software automatically allocates loading bays for the delivery and collection of shipments and for road feeder services.Users can reserve slots at the ramp in ...
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Singapore handler sets up ‘cool school’ for pharma
Singapore handling company SATS has launched an initiative to deepen its cold chain talent pool and “transform cargo acceptance” at Changi airport.A SATS Coolport Academy will serve as an independent training institute, offering IATA certified and other related courses to raise the standards of cold-chain handling in the surrounding region.SATS ...
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TNT goes fully automatic in Sydney
Express carrier TNT has opened a new automated hub at Erskine Park in Sydney for domestic and international shipments capable of processing up to 25,000 parcels per hour.It forms part of a wider investment in Australia that will also include hubs in Melbourne and Brisbane, both due for completion later ...
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New man to head Dentressangle air and sea
Loïc Gay has joined Norbert Dentressangle to head the forwarding group’s air and sea division.A graduate of EDHEC Business School, Gay has pursued his career in France, Belgium, Australia and the US, holding commercial and operational management positions with a number of leading operators.Norbert Dentressangle chief executive Hervé Montjotin, said ...