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InterviewsChapman Freeborn looks to another 50 years of success
It is 50 years since Chris Chapman and Mike Freeborn began marketing Alaska International Air’s fleet of Hercules freighter aircraft.
NewsPreighter feat for Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has operated more than 100 preighter flights for logistics company EgeTrans as part of a charter agreement which started in the winter of 2020.
NewsQatar Airways Cargo achieves vaccine milestone
Qatar Airways Cargo has moved close to 30m COVID-19 vaccines to destinations across its network, including Africa, Middle East, Americas, Europe and Asia.
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SLxchange portal connects shippers with forwarders for efficient cargo handling
Cargo and logistics exchange digital platform SLxchange has launched a portal that is designed to enable shippers to use the services of forwarders for efficient and cost-effective cargo handling.
NewsSkyCell launches next gen 1500X pharma container
SkyCell has launched its next generation 1500X container for high value pharmaceutical transport.
NewsRGA-Black Stone Airlines takes off in Indonesia
RGA-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.
NewsDachser revenues exceed €7bn for the first time
Airfreight charters helped German logistics company Dachser record a 78.3% jump in revenues at its Air and Sea Logistics unit to just over €2bn in 2021.
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CHAMP Cargosystems and Air Cargo Belgium launch air cargo innovation platform
CHAMP Cargosystems and Air Cargo Belgium have launched an innovation platform - powered by CHAMP - to support and share new ideas within the Belgian hub’s air cargo community.
NewsGaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo successfully test zero emissions ULD technology
Gaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo have completed the successful testing and commissioning of a zero-emissions, 100% electric, automotive multi-directional transporter (AMDT) for air cargo pallets.
News100,000 digital ULDs now in Unilode's fleet
Unilode Aviation Solutions now has 100,000 digital unit load devices (ULDs) live in its outsourced container and pallet fleet, supporting 40 ULD management customers.
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Skyport and ACS help keep automotive supply chains moving
Czech cargo handler Skyport has helped transport urgently needed automotive spares from Poland to Spain via Prague Airport on six separate flights operated by Air Charter Service (ACS).
NewsUnited Airlines Ventures joins SAF project
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has joined a project that could see sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) become more accessible to air cargo industry stakeholders.
NewsEmirates SkyCargo hits 1bn vaccine doses milestone
Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo has flown more than 4,200 tonnes of COVID-19 vaccines, equivalent to over 1bn doses, within 18 months from the first shipment trial in October 2020.
NewsLATAM supports refugees with free cargo transport
LATAM Airlines Group will make free passenger and cargo transport available to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
InsightsU-Freight predicts “erratic pricing” ahead for airfreight
U-Freight America’s Rick Keller tells Roger Hailey that block space agreements are out and spot rates are resulting in instability for air cargo costs, but there are still opportunities for savvy forwarders.
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Reliable Robotics partnership seeks to advance autonomous aircraft
US aviation automation firm Reliable Robotics has teamed up with Vantis in North Dakota to advance uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
NewsEtihad helps rescued wild cats land a purr-fect home
Etihad Airways has helped four rescued servals travel to their forever home in South Africa.
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LATAM Cargo launches Mexico-Brazil route
LATAM Cargo Brasil will connect the markets of Mexico and Brazil with a weekly cargo frequency starting in April.
NewsCargo iQ makes air cargo shipment monitoring easier
Cargo iQ has made key updates to its Quality Management System (QMS), adding a Visibility Maps function and new milestones to its Route Map Planning.
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$8.2m in US federal funding for Michigan airport
Michigan’s Capital Region International Airport (LAN) will receive $8.2m in US federal funding to expand its existing cargo ramp.