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NewsSAA signs up to Illegal Wildlife Trade module of IEnvA programme
South African Airways (SAA) has joined the fight against illegal shipping of animals by signing up to the Illegal Wildlife Trade module of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme.IEnvA is a comprehensive environmental management system that SAA uses as a standard for its environmental sustainability strategy.It describes IEnvA as an ...
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Kuehne + Nagel joins Development and Climate Alliance
Logistics services giant Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has joined the Development and Climate Alliance, an alliance formed in 2018 with the aim of promoting development and environmental protection.The Development and Climate Alliance was established by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in co-operation with the Research Institute ...
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Time:matters offsets on-board courier shipments
Time-critical logistics firm time:matters has begun offsetting the carbon produced by its on-board courier shipments.For the project, time:matters is co-operating with myclimate, a non-profit organisation, to offset its carbon emissions from courier shipments.The offsetting measures cover carbon emissions from flights as well as vehicle pick-ups and deliveries.“We take our responsibility ...
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NewsNew AEROTUF ULD displayed at Boeing ecoDemonstrator 777 programme
AEROTUF’s latest ULD innovation, the AeroTHERM Extra Cool, was showcased as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 777 programme.In November, the ecoDemonstrator 777 aircraft, which offers the chance to test eco-technology in the air, made its way to Germany where it was greeted by more than 1,000 people who were keen to ...
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NewsCutting the carbon, global airports going greener
Source: Airport Carbon AccreditationAirports worldwide are tackling climate change, with 288 hubs actively engaged in a global carbon accreditation programme that registered a collective CO2 reduction of more than 320,000 tonnes or 4.9% in the past year.Some 61 airports are now carbon neutral (Level 3+) according to the latest annual ...
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NewsCollaboration and sustainability top TIACA summit agenda
TIACA chairman Steven PolmansPartnership, modernisation and sustainability were among the key topics at the TIACA Executive Summit held in Budapest.TIACA also shared its ambition to strengthen the role of members as ambassadors of their association, and made a commitment to pursue collaboration efforts with the whole industry.Steven Polmans, board chairman ...
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NewsWings for Aid scoops TIACA Award
Wings for Aid has been named as the first winner of TIACA's first sustainability award, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems.The award was presented at the TIACA executive summit held in Budapest. Earlier in the day, the three finalists – M&G Packaging Corp, Nallian and Wings for Aid Foundation – presented their ...
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NewsSAS Cargo celebrates Cargo iQ achievement
SAS copyrightSAS Cargo is celebrating topping the Cargo iQ performance index, while the airline has also begun to take delivery of its new A350 aircraft.In September, the Scandinavian airline ranked number one in Cargo iQ’s Customer Promise Performance Index (CPPI).The airline’s cargo business told Air Cargo News that the CPPI ...
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DSV Panalpina announces green goals for 2020 and beyond
DSV Panalpina has announced that it will set science-based environmental performance targets from 2020, demonstrating its support towards minimising the effects of climate change.The organisation scheduled an announcement for early next year, which will outline its targets for the future and are aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C.The targets ...
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NewsWFS' green wrapping will replace the equivalent of 27m plastic bottles
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is to convert the majority of the protective plastic sheeting and wrap used in its cargo handling operations – equivalent to more than 27m plastic water bottles a year – to sustainable products.The global handler has already started using M&G Packaging's BioNatur Plastics products, part of ...
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NewsIAG commits to net zero emissions by 2050
Turning household waste into jet fuel and exploring new carbon capture technology are two of the main initiatives being adopted by IAG as it attempts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.IAG, which includes British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, says it is the first airline group to commit ...
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NewsTIACA's sustainability program adds four strategic partners
Four new strategic partners, including Brussels Airport, Flexport, Oman Aviation Services, and Turkish Airlines, have signed up to back The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)’s new Sustainability Program.They join CHAMP Cargo Systems, sponsors of TIACA’s inaugural Sustainability Award, which is a key part of the project.The program, headed by Celine ...
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Kuehne+Nagel launches low carbon transport programme
Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel has launched a Net Zero Carbon programme that will aim to reduce the environmental impact of supply chains.The Switzerland-headquartered company said it had launched the programme to proactively address the CO2 footprint of the transportation performed by suppliers such as airlines, shipping lines and haulage firms.K+N will ...
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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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UK freight group urges government to push on with Heathrow expansion
The UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the country's government to push ahead with the expansion of Heathrow Airport as the IAG Group continues to express its concerns about the cost of the project and environmental groups plan to up their protests.The FTA said that an expanded Heathrow is ...
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NewsAirfreight offers help following Hurricane Dorian
DHL's DRT help unload cargo following Hurricane DorianAmazon is mobilising aid flights and DHL has provided ground support to help relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.Meanwhile, FedEx delivered 56,000 pounds of critical aid via a dedicated flight today to help the people and communities devastated ...
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NewsEntries open for TIACA's new Sustainability Award
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that it will host its first ever Sustainability Award, as part of its Sustainability Program, supported by CHAMP Cargosystems. Entries are now open for applicants’ submissions.The Sustainability Award will recognise achievements in noise reduction, the development of sustainable warehouses and handling buildings, ...
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NewsSwedish forwarder to offer 'carbon free' airfreight
Sweden-based freight forwarder Scandinavian Logistics Partners (Scanlog) will cease selling traditional airfreight and is now launching Always Carbon Offset Airfreight programme as it becomes the latest transport firm to make an environmental pledge.The company will from now on offset for the CO2e* emissions caused by the airfreight, including pre- and ...
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IATA responds to Dutch plans for green tax on air cargo and passengers
IATA has published research claiming that people would rather see investment in green aviation technology than "environmental taxes" following the Dutch government announcing plans for a new tax on air cargo and air travel.The Dutch government has submitted proposals to introduce a charge of €3.85 per tonne of cargo for ...
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High Court dismisses legal challenges to Heathrow's third runway
The High Court in London has ruled against campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The challenges were from a coalition of objectors including the Mayor of London.Caroline Russell, chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee, said: “Although the Government’s ...