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News‘Lucky ULD’ completes world tour
Jettainer’s ‘Lucky ULD’ has completed its year-long journey round the world to raise awareness of the importance of handling Unit Load Devices correctly.Staff moving the special ULD Care Code of Conduct-branded container during its 86 flights in 18 countries were reminded of the ten golden rules of ULD handling, ensuring ...
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NewsSeven more years for Swissport in Morocco
Swissport in CasablancaSwissport International has renewed its contract to provide ground handling services in Morocco, increasing the number of airports where it works from 13 to 15.The seven-year contract, which commences on 1 October, was signed with Moroccan airport operator, ONDA. The two companies have worked together since 2012."We are ...
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NewsUpgrade to skypooling ULD sharing platform
skypooling, the online platform for the global exchange of ULDs, has introduced an auto-matching function as part of a redesign in response to customer feedback.Version 2.0 automatically matches airlines with under- or over-stocking and has expanded the functionality so that bookings can be made directly on the platform. As part ...
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NewsCargo handler WFS appoints new MD in UK
Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has promoted Paul Carmody to the role of managing director of its cargo operations in the UK. He joined the company in 2009 and was previously head of UK operations.He has a many years of experience in the cargo handling industry, also holding senior ...
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ACL Airshop demonstrates new tech at ULD Care
ULD management specialist ACL Airshop is demonstrating its FindMyULD app at the annual ULD Care Conference in Montreal, which runs until September 19.It is also featuring new technologies such as Bluetooth tracking and tracing and its ULD Control proprietary logistics programmes.Jos Jacobsen, ACL Airshop's managing director-global leasing and chief technology ...
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Heathrow trucking system launches automatic shipment updates
A community data system that aims to speed up delivery and collections at Heathrow Airport has been updated to provide users with automatic shipment status updates.Two users of CCS-UK's advance information system (AIS) collaborated with the organisation and its user group to produce a system enhancement that enables them to ...
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NewsSwissport to increase its use of electric vehicles
One of Swissport's electric vehiclesGround handler Swissport has committed to increase the share of electric vehicles in its fleet to at least 50% to further reduce its carbon footprint and to improve the direct working environment of its employees.Following the publication of its latest sustainability report, the handler said it ...
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Antonov distances itself from Ilyushin revamped An-124
Antonov has called for a revamped variant of the An-124-100 aircraft being developed by Russia's Ilyushin Design Bureau to be given a new designation on the grounds that the updates will result in key changes to the aircraft's performance.Reports suggest that Ilyushin is developing deep modifications to the An-124-100 and ...
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Cargo volumes down at Swissport in first half
Swissport recorded a 5.4% year-on-year decline in cargo volumes in the fist half of the year due the sale of businesses and a weaker cargo market.The ground handler, which has 115 cargo warehouses, handled 2.23m tonnes of airfreight in the first half of 2019 compared with 2.35m tons last year.The ...
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It's time to start preparing: Awards entries open on October 1
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that our prestigious annual awards for 2020 will open for entry on October 1 - so it's time to start thinking about your entry.Submissions are reviewed by a panel of experts. The award categories are as follows:Ground handler of the yearCharter broker of ...
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SF Airlines takes delivery of another B757 freighter
Chinese express carrier SF Airlines has taken delivery of its 30th Boeing 757-200F aircraft as it continues to expand its fleet.The freighter was converted by Precision Aircraft Solutions and is the 24th B757 that the company has converted for SF Airlines.MSN 29941was converted at the AMECO facility in Chengdu.SF Airlines ...
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NewsAir cargo responds to Hurricane Dorian
Broker Air Charter Service and airline charity Airlink have taken part in several flights in response to Hurricane Dorian, which has devastated the Bahamas and is now set to hit Florida.Air Charter Service said it has been busy evacuating the Bahamas and Florida, as well as flying in medical aid ...
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BIFA casts doubt over UK government's Brexit customs training funding
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed reservations about the UK government's latest announcement about funding for customs training.The announcement, made yesterday, stated that a further £16m will be put towards helping businesses to train staff to make customs declarations, as well as helping businesses who support others to ...
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New charter broker training course launched for the cargo market
The Albion Broker Institute (ABI) has launched a masterclass in cargo brokerage training programme.The training will consist of eight modules that will explore various areas of the cargo brokerage market.These include: an introduction to cargo aircraft brokerage, an introduction to the different types of cargo charter aircraft, an overview of ...
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NewsGlobe Air Cargo Turkey signs exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo
Globe Air Cargo Turkey (GAC TR), a Turkish subsidiary of the ECS Group, has signed an exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo. From September, GAC TR will market the airline's cargo.The exclusivity contract is a step forwards for GAC TR, which has been recognised by EgyptAir Cargo as a preferred sales ...
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NewsCHS Trade digitises in Bratislava with Hermes
CHS trade facility, BratislavaHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has helped Slovakia-based ground handler, CHS Trade to digitalise its cargo processes at Bratislava Airport with its Hermes 5 (H5) Cloud Cargo Management System (CMS).CHS Trade is using H5 to digitise its Air Waybills, planning and data sharing processes with partners.“Our customers have ...
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NewsWFS adds new pharma cargo facility at Paris CDG
WFS Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is investing €10m in a new Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).Opening in September 2019, it will be the only facility owned by a ground handler dedicated to pharmaceuticals at Paris CDG.The Pharma ...
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Qantas Freight expands capacity with B747-8F duo
Qantas Freight has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft touching down in Sydney.The second aircraft will enter service later this week.The B747-8Fs will operate on Qantas Freight’s existing network between 10 key cargo hubs in Australia, China and the US, ...
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ECS continues European expansion with new office in Portugal
ECS Group has opened an office in Porto (OPO), continuing the GSSA's European development strategy to expand its network.“Opening an office in Portugal was a necessity in order to meet growing market demand on the Iberian peninsula, to offer even more options to our clients, and, of course, to continue ...
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AEROTUF to supply SONOCO ThermoSafe with new temperature-controlled Pegasus ULD
Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco, has announced the creation of the passive, temperature-controlled Pegasus ULD that will be manufactured and supplied by AEROTUF.The Pegasus ULD was specifically designed to fulfill a gap in the market for passive bulk packaging solutions. It utilises AEROTUF's patented AeroTHERM composite material technology and ...