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NewsBournemouth Airport launches cargo handling operation
The UK’s Bournemouth Airport has launched an air cargo operation with the aim of achieving 35,000 tonnes of throughput by 2025 and up to 50,000 tonnes by 2030.Dedicated cargo handling service Cargo First has been created to grow Bournemouth Airport’s air cargo business, which the south coast of England-based airport ...
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NewsBillund Airport seeks to double airfreight by 2040
Red and blue buildings show possible developments. Photo: Billund AirportBillund Airport in Denmark and Danish pension company PensionDanmark are collaborating to more than double airfreight at the airport from 77,000 tonnes of goods per year to 160,000 tonnes per year in 2040.The long-term strategic collaboration to create “Airport City” aims ...
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New research reveals size of Europe's 'go-now' sector
New research has revealed the size of the European "go-now" air cargo sector in what has been an unpredictable period for urgent flights.The research, conducted by carrier AVEM AERO utilising Eurocontrol and FlightRadar24 data, shows that the average number of monthly flights for one carrier ranged from seven to 80, ...
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NewsWFS cargo handlers to hold Heathrow strike vote
Source: Heathrow Airports LimitedUnite the union will hold a strike ballot for its members employed by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) over a pay dispute.The union alleged that WFS' cargo workers were facing a pay freeze for the pay year starting January 2021 while competitors based at the airport were offering ...
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NewsAIT Worldwide Logistics expands to India
Greg Weigel. Photo: AIT Worldwide LogisticsGlobal freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics has opened a new office in Mumbai, India that is the first of multiple AIT facilities slated to open in strategic locations across India in 2022 and beyond.According to AIT’s chief business officer, Greg Weigel, expanding the company’s worldwide ...
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NewsRGA-Black Stone Airlines takes off in Indonesia
Photo: RGA-Black Stone AirlinesRGA-Black Stone Airlines has become the latest freighter operator within the Indonesian air cargo market on domestic routes and is in discussions to enter the Chinese market as part of an international expansion.The Asia Cargo Network airline subsidiary is also looking at using drones for air shipment ...
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Shanghai airfreight disruption continues
Airfreight and wider supply chain disruption is set to continue in Shanghai as the city remains under lockdown.Shanghai started a two-phase lockdown on March 28. Restrictions were due to end on April 5, but the city’s government has extended the lockdown, now covering the whole city.Dimerco’s air- ocean freight market ...
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Geodis strengthens logistics presence in Asia with acquisition
Logistics company Geodis has signed a binding agreement to acquire Keppel Logistics to boost its contract logistics presence and e-commerce fulfillment services in Singapore and Southeast Asia.Based in Singapore, Keppel Logistics is a contract logistics specialist with close to 500 employees. Active throughout Southeast Asia, Keppel Logistics owns over 200,000m2 ...
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NewsManufacturing bolsters Asia Pacific air cargo
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has reported strong demand for air cargo supported by a robust manufacturing market.Overall, international air cargo demand in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) edged 0.2% higher year-on-year in February, with volumes close to 9% above the corresponding month in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.Offered ...
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NewsLogistics firms predict Shanghai lockdown airfreight disruption
Global logistics firms are anticipating disruption, delays and price increases for air cargo supply chains in Shanghai following the start of a nine-day Covid lockdown in the city.Shanghai started a two-phase lockdown on March 28. From this date until April 1, the city’s east side, including Pudong, will be locked ...
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NewsAir New Zealand cargo flights backed by government
Air New Zealand has been awarded a further twelve months of support for cargo flights under an extension of the government’s Maintaining International Air Connectivity scheme (MIAC scheme).This contract is for freight capacity operating from April 1 2022 to March 31 2023.Under the most recent extension, the airline has been ...
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NewsMilestone reached on Hong Kong International expansion
Flight checks on Hong Kong International's new third runway began over the weekend with operations expected to start later this year.The airport authority said that the flight check started on March 26 in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Department and the Flight Inspection Center of Civil Aviation Administration of China.The ...
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Cathay Pacific freighters to return to Europe in April
Cathay Pacific Cargo will restart freighter flights to Europe after an absence from the trade lane of more than three months.The carrier will add a twice-per-week B747 freighter flight from Hong Kong to Frankfurt - operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays - starting on April 13.From Frankfurt the airline will offer ...
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NewsIAG Cargo restarts flights to Australia after two year pause
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has restarted its London Heathrow to Sydney route for the first time since early 2020, as Australia re-opens its borders.From March 27, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation.The route will utilise a B787-9 (789) widebody aircraft ...
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NewsEFW receives STC for world’s first A320P2F
Source: EFWElbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has received the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its head-of-version A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft.The unit is the first A320P2F aircraft to be developed in the world. Three months ago the aircraft conducted its maiden test flight in Singapore.The ...
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CargoLogic Germany suspended from EU airspace and CargoLogicAir fleet inactive
CargoLogic Germany has been told it is no longer permitted to fly in European Union airspace while sister company CargoLogicAir has not conducted a flight for almost two weeks.Flight tracking websites show that UK-registered CargoLogicAir’s two B747-400Fs are currently parked at Los Angeles International and Frankfurt Hahn having conducted their ...
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NewsCMA CGM humanitarian charter flight helps Ukraine refugees
Photo: CMA CGMCMA CGM Air Cargo has transported 55 tons of humanitarian aid and supplies from France to Poland to support refugees affected by the war in Ukraine.Working alongside the French Government’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the CMA CGM Foundation chartered a CMA CGM Air Cargo A330-200F aircraft ...
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NewsLödige completes equipment deployment at new Turkish Cargo hub
Source: Lödige IndustriesLogistics equipment firm Lödige Industries has completed the fit out of Turkish Cargo's new fully automated terminal at Istanbul Airport.The new 300,000 sq m terminal - named SMARTIST - offers special cargo areas for product groups such as temperature-controlled storage (6,000 sq m), express cargo (2,000 sq m) ...
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dnata invests in cargo despite volatility
Cargo handler dnata is looking to invest and expand despite ongoing market volatility, with a focus on innovation, infrastructure, sustainability and people.At an event to highlight recent developments at dnata, chief executive Steve Allen said that the overall handling market had faced a tough couple of years but added that ...
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Air cargo terminal opens at Uganda's Entebbe Airport
Uganda's Entebbe International Airport has opened a new air cargo terminal that is anticipated to boost the east African country's foreign trade.The Chinese-constructed air cargo terminal is part of the expansion and upgrade of the airport, a $200m project financed by the Import-Export Bank of China, said China's state press ...