Sustainability – Page 11
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NewsSwissport sets out sustainability and decarbonisation goals
Swissport aims to use 55% share of electric vehicles by 2032. Photo: SwissportSwissport has set goals for the decarbonisation of its operations, waste management and circularity, and for diversity and inclusion among its people.The ground handler's new environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda will be aligned with its growth ...
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UAE approves first electric cargo plane
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a temporary licence for the first all-electric, zero-emissions cargo plane in the region.Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, said in a Twitter post: "In the Council of Ministers, we approved the temporary license ...
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Liege Airport appeals permit that will reduce "activities drastically and rapidly"
Cargo specialist Liege Airport will appeal a recently published environmental permit because of limits on flights and noise.The airport welcomed the 20-year permit but said that it contains two problematic conditions: a maximum limit of 50,000 aircraft movements per year for aircraft over 34 tons, and an obligation to reduce ...
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NewsHactl continues green drive with renewable energy investment
Hactl' Amy Lam (L) and CLP Power's Lena Low. Source: HactlHandler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited has signed an agreement to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as part of its sustainability drive.The certificates are being purchased from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) equating to 45.9 gigawatt hours ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo aims to reduce plastic wrap waste
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic it uses by adopting a new film to wrap cargo.The airline said that starting in mid-September, it will become the first cargo airline to use a new type of film that consists of 10% recycled plastic and is ...
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Deadline extended for air cargo sustainability awards
The deadline to submit entries to the fourth edition of TIACA's Air Cargo Sustainability Awards has been extended to September 12.The competition aims to recognise "outstanding businesses and industry initiatives leading the way to a more sustainable air cargo industry".The awards are divided into two categories: The Start-Up and Small ...
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NewsBolloré and United respond to shippers' green drive with SAF partnership
Untied and Bolloré team-up on SAF. Source: Bolloré LogisticsBolloré Logistics and United Airlines have this year teamed up to purchase 3m litres of sustainable aviation fuel in response to customer demand for greener supply chain solutions.The logistics firm said the partnership would allow it to reduce its scope three greenhouse ...
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Cathay Pacific Cargo introduces carbon-offset programme
Cathay Pacific has extended its carbon-offset programme to Cathay Pacific Cargo to help it achieve its ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.The Fly Greener carbon-offset programme is powered by an integrated carbon emissions calculator.The carbon emissions calculator works out the carbon emissions of shipments and the cost to offset ...
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IATA World Cargo Symposium to focus on building resilience in air cargo
The IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.Taking place in London from September 27-29, the WCS will address many topics related to resilience building, including digitalisation, sustainability, air cargo safety, attracting and retaining talent, e-commerce, air cargo market dynamics, digital ...
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NewsQatar Aviation Services joins IATA environmental programme for ground handlers
Qatar Aviation Services has stepped up its green game. Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group subsidiary Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) has become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion of the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers.The IEnvA programme for ground service provides a framework ...
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Rhenus adds 'carbon-neutral' airfreight service
Rhenus Logistics is introducing a carbon-neutral airfreight service between Germany and Brazil as the first step in its sustainability efforts for air cargo.The programme will offer customers a carbon-neutral consolidation service from Frankfurt (FRA) to São Paulo (SAO).Rhenus will offset the total emissions from the trade lane through the third ...
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NewsSenator International Chile signs up for LATAM Cargo's offset programme
Source: LATAM CargoForwarder Senator International Chile has signed up to LATAM Cargo's carbon reduction programme as part of efforts to reduce its environmental impact.The cargo carrier's Let's Fly Neutral programme aims to encourage customers to offset emissions by matching every ton of CO2 offset by customers.Senator International Chile commercial manager ...
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Menzies Aviation joins decarbonisation alliance
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has joined the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), an alliance of climate leaders focused on decarbonising some of the world’s highest-emitting industries.In collaboration with the Clean Skies for Tomorrow coalition, the MPP has published a new Aviation Transition Strategy that has been endorsed by over ...
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Logistics UK welcomes government's SAF requirements
Supply chain group Logistics UK has welcomed the government's plan to require 10% of jet fuel to be sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 as part of its Jet Zero strategy.The UK government launched the new strategy yesterday at the Farnborough Air Show. Also included is a £165m kick starter ...
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Lufthansa Cargo updates on decarbonisation initiatives
Lufthansa Cargo's emissions-reduction targets are soon to be validated by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTI) to bring its commitments in line with United Nations' Paris Climate Agreement.The carrier said that it joined the SBTI in 2021 and validation of those targets is imminent.The Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Cargo has ...
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NewsAF KLM Cargo and Bolloré Logistics expand SAF partnership
Source: AF KLM CargoAF KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and Bolloré Logistics are expanding their partnership on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of their wider efforts to reduce their environmental impact.The original agreement from 2021 covered the use of SAF for Bolloré's shipments on AFKLMP Cargo flights ...
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Air cargo RFS providers decarbonise trucks fleets
Decarbonising truck fleets is firmly on the agenda for air cargo companies offering road feeder services (RFS).Speaking exclusively to Air Cargo News, Wallenborn, Jan de Rijk and dnata shared their plans to make RFS logistics greener as global targets for zero carbon emission draw closer.For RFS decarbonisation, Jan de Rijk ...
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NewsWFS decarbonises air cargo facilities at Copenhagen Airport
Solar panels on WFS facility at Copenhagen Airport. Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with NRGreen to power its air cargo facilities at Denmark’s Copenhagen Airport with solar power and decarbonise its operations.The 1.4MW solar power system initiative involves positioning 3,500 high efficiency solar panels across the existing 10,000 ...
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SAF remains air cargo’s future fuel focus
Clean fuel alternatives to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are unlikely to be available for long-haul air cargo flights for more than 10 years.Frederik van de Ven, global sustainability director at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo told Air Cargo News during DHL’s recent “Powering the Future of Logistics with Sustainable Fuels” ...
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Airbus cybersecurity, safety and sustainability subsidiary launches
A new Airbus subsidiary bringing together the company’s expertise in cybersecurity, safety and sustainability-related services has been officially established.Airbus Protect has been set up to protect Airbus company-wide and meet the needs of external authorities and commercial customers, including in the field of critical infrastructures.This new organisation brings together more ...