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NewsDHL Express unveils mobile charging carts for ground support equipment
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has unveiled a mobile charging cart that can be used to recharge electric ground support equipment.The express firm has invested around $10m in the mobile charging technology that will be rolled out at select US airports."Mobile charging technology is a significant step forward in DHL’s commitment ...
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NewsPledge's Freight Emissions Calculator gains traction
Freight calculator. Source: PledgeLogistics climate-tech company Pledge has integrated its Freight Emissions Calculator on the website of WCAworld, the logistics network for independent freight forwarders.The initiative is part of the network’s ECO Programme, which aims to support forwarder members in their journey to comply with new sustainability regulations.The calculator allows ...
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ANA expands SAF offer to include shippers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme in response to requests from shippers.The Japan-headquarter airline previously only issued emission reduction certificates for its SAF programme to freight forwarders and logistics companies that have a contract with the airline.However, shippers will now also be able to ...
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NewsKorean Air introduces SAF programme for cargo
Photo: Korean AirKorean Air plans to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for air cargo operations in cooperation with air cargo customers and forwarders.Customers will be able to make customised contributions through the Korean Air Cargo SAF programme and reduce their carbon footprint. Korean Air will use the contributions to ...
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Lufthansa Cargo outlines projects to meet future airfreight requirements
Lufthansa Cargo has outlined some of the projects it is implementing to tackle three of the major developments that are shaping the future of air cargo.The freighter operator said that developing to meet the requirements of sustainability, digitalisation and e-commerce are some of the main challenges facing the industry today.The ...
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DHL Global Forwarding calls for more SAF with shipper demand rising
DHL Global Forwarding has called for a "substantial" increase in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production as it reports rising demand for sustainable solutions from customers.The freight forwarder said a growing number of customer tenders and discussions included greenhouse gas transparency.Customers are also willing to explore the use of sustainable solutions ...
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Tables selling fast at the Air Cargo News Awards
Tables at the Air Cargo News Awards are selling fast following the announcement of shortlisted entrants last week.This year's exclusive awards take place in the UK at the Hilton London Syon Park near Heathrow Airport on Thursday, October 12, where attendees can network with their peers and colleagues.With the shortlist ...
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Logistics climate tech firm Pledge adds offsetting service
Logistics climate tech firm Pledge has launched a service that will allow forwarders to offer carbon credit offsets to their customers.The new "Impact Links" solution is white-labelled to allow forwarders to add their own branding. It also includes the company's recently launched carbon calculator.It can be embedded on websites, emailed ...
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Kuehne+Nagel partners with IAG Cargo on SAF purchase
Forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) and IAG Cargo are teaming up to purchase 6m litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).The SAF, which is part-funded by K+N, will be certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) and is produced from used cooking oil and food waste.IAG Cargo chief executive David Shepherd said: ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards: This year's shortlist revealed
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce the companies that have been shortlisted for a prize at this year's awards.The team of seven independent judges pored over more than 80 entries across nine categories.The winners will be honoured by Air Cargo News and the wider air cargo industry at an ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo launches SAF certification programme
Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme to provide greater insight into carbon reductions generated when using the fuel type.The SAF certificate for scope three reductions - emissions related to service providers - will provide data on emissions reduction based on the ...
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NewsDHL Express and Linklaters team up on SAF
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express and law firm Linklaters are partnering on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions generated by air shipments in Asia and UAE.The law firm adopted firmwide carbon reduction targets to meet by April 2030 - approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - ...
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Why green skills are vital for the survival of airfreight
As the logistics industry continues to progress towards achieving net-zero emissions, new skills will be needed to support the development of new technologies and the transition itself.By 2032, UK recruitment agency Morson Talent has estimated that there will be 175,000 new jobs created within the transport sector alone, with "green-skilled" ...
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InterviewsAmerican Airlines Cargo has hydrogen hopes
American Airlines and its cargo division is placing its faith in hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology development to reach zero-emission operations by 2050. Hydrogen is a technology very much in the early stages of exploration within the aviation industry, but American Airlines and its cargo division ...
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NewsB&H Worldwide teams up with Rolls-Royce PF on carbon calculator
Source: B&H WorldwideAerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has developed a carbon calculator for logistics shipments in partnership with engine lessor Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF).The online calculator allows RRPF to analyse and report on the carbon footprint of its freight logistics.It provides data on shipment volumes, total distance travelled, mode ...
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Cargo handler CHI completes TIACA sustainability programme
CHI Group has become the first German cargo handler to complete TIACA's BlueSky Sustainability programme.The handler said that the BlueSky programme assesses, verifies, and validates the sustainability performance of air cargo companies.As part of the programme, CHI answered a questionnaire of nearly 300 questions and provided supporting evidence.CHI said that ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo and Nippon Express Europe partner on SAF
Photo: Lufthansa CargoNippon Express Europe has agreed to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for airfreight shipments with Lufthansa Cargo "in the future".The companies said they have "contractually agreed to advocate the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) when transporting airfreight shipments".Japanese logistics specialist Nippon has not confirmed when it will ...
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Open access freight emissions calculator launched
A free-to-use freight emissions calculator has been launched by logistics climate tech firm Pledge.The open-access service will provide freight forwarders with a breakdown of how emissions are calculated at each stage of the transport journey based on Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) methodology.The calculator, which is available on the Pledge ...
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NewsForwarders told digitalisation key to meeting stricter sustainability requirements
Lionel van der Walt. Spurce: MeantimeFreight forwarders have been told it is imperative they adopt digital solutions to meet stricter sustainability reporting regulations.Speaking at the Multimodal 2023 exhibition and conference in the UK, Lionel van der Walt, chief growth officer at emissions data provider Raft, said that new sustainability reporting ...
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NewsCargolux inaugurates SAF at Luxembourg Airport
Photo: CargoluxCargolux is part of a team that has brought Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Luxembourg Airport (lux-Airport) for the first time as the cargo airline works towards decarbonising its operations.In partnership with World Fuel Services, Neste, and Luxembourg Airport, Cargolux worked to achieve delivery of the bio-based fuel to ...