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NewsGeodis gains CEIV Pharma certification at stations in Asia
Photo: GeodisTransport and logistics services provider Geodis has gained IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for a number of locations across Asia.The Geodis stations certified for CEIV Pharma are: Shanghai Pudong International in China; Soekarno-Hatta International in Indonesia; Indira Gandhi International in Delhi ...
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Court awards lessor BOC Aviation damages over Russian-operated freighters
Lessor BOC Aviation has been granted damages of more than $400m against Russian freight operators AirBridgeCargo and Volga-Dnepr, over defaults relating to three leased Boeing 747-8Fs.The situation emerged after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February last year, after which international sanctions were imposed on Russian carriers and lessors sought ...
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NewsSwiss WorldCargo partners to launch sustainable airfreight ULD
Photo: BPLSwiss WorldCargo, Swiss Airtainer, and BPL – BIOTECH & PHARMA LOGISTICS have partnered to launch a sustainable airfreight ULD for medicine that weights less than its counterparts, resulting in less fuel consumption.Swiss Airtainer's 'Osprey' container is 40% lighter (250kgs) compared to similar models on the market, enabling a more ...
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NewsAir Charter Service opens office in Mexico
Mexico office launch team. Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has opened a new office in the centre of Mexico City, the company’s 12th operation in the Americas and 30th in total.Richard Thompson, president of ACS Americas, commented: “This is a very exciting time for ACS, investing and opening ...
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Silk Way West Airlines launches weekly freighter flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines has announced the launch of new weekly freighter flights to Houston, Texas starting from this week.The Baku, Azerbaijan-based cargo airline said in a press release on April 12 that it will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.The airline did not specify which aircraft would ...
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Menzies Aviation to acquire majority stake in Groundforce
Menzies Aviation has signed a subscription agreement with TAP Air Portugal and Groundforce to acquire a controlling stake of 50.1% in Groundforce, the airline’s aviation services arm.Groundforce handles over 100,000 aircraft turns each year, across its operations at five airports in Portugal: Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, Francisco Sá Carneiro ...
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Mystery customer buys four A350 freighters
Four Airbus A350 freighters were ordered in March by an undisclosed customer.This is according to the airframer's monthly orders and deliveries data - published on its website.Air Cargo News understands this is the first A350F order this year.The agreement brings the total number of A350Fs on firm order from 35 ...
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NewsPuerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Logistics Community to launch
Manuel Cidre, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and CommerceLife sciences air cargo business in the Americas is set for a boost with a new Puerto Rico-based life sciences air cargo logistics community.The new Puerto Rico Air Cargo Community, supported by the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches direct Bogota to Dallas Fort Worth freighter service
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has introduced a weekly direct freighter service from Bogota, Colombia to Dallas, Texas using a Boeing B777F.The freighter departs from Bogota International Airport (El Dorado International) on Mondays and flies to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.The freighter offers close to 100 tonnes of cargo ...
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SF Airlines launches China-Belgium air cargo route
The air cargo supply chain between China and Belgium has been strengthened with SF Airlines' launch of a new route between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in east China's Shandong province to Liege Airport in Belgium.This new route was launched on April 11 and uses express carrier SF Airlines' freighter fleet, ...
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NewsCargo.one launches new platform to speed up import bookings
Cargo.one has today launched a new platform that allows agent-to-agent bookings to speed up the process of making import bookings.The new cargo.one pro platform allows importers to compare and book rates instantly through verified forwarders.The platform will speed up the import booking process by removing the need for back-and-forth emails ...
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NewsAero Africa's new director of strategy
Absolom Ngari. Source: Aero AfricaAero Africa has appointed Absolom Ngari as its director strategy, GSSA & airline partnerships.In his new role, Ngari will be responsible for spearheading the GSSA business including managing its commercial activities, product development, strategic leadership, contract management and managing airline partnerships across the African continent."He will ...
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NewsASL Future Flight gains cargo drone certification
Source: ShutterstockASL Future Flight has been awarded a Light UAS Aircraft Systems Operator Certificate (LUC) by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).The LUC offers the possibility to start commercial drone operations without an operational authorisation from the IAA such as the delivery of light cargo over a short range."It will be ...
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NewsStepping stones to net zero
Photo: ShutterstockNow that the UN’s Civil Aviation Authority has joined IATA in its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions from air transport by 2050, it’s important to set out some concrete steps.In October last year, the United Nations’ Civil Aviation Authority adopted the Long Term Aspirational Goal of net-zero carbon emissions ...
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NewsSetting the record straight
Photo: Travel mania/ ShutterstockIATA’s ONE Record project aims to achieve full digitalisation of air cargo information among its members using a common standard by the end of 2025, putting an end to the ‘black hole’ shippers have traditionally had to endure. But how will the scheme work and what are ...
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NewsIATA WCS 2023 to focus on sustainability, safety and digitalisation
Sustainability, safety and digitalisation will be the focus of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) World Cargo Symposium later this month.Taking place in Istanbul, Turkey from April 25-27, the WCS will encompass conference sessions, workshops and executive summits, tackling issues related to technology and innovation, security and customs, cargo operations ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn announces new ACMI Leasing president
Scott Collier. Photo: Chapman FreebornAir charter and leasing firm Chapman Freeborn has appointed Scott Collier as president – ACMI Leasing to lead the newly-formed global ACMI department.Collier brings almost three decades of industry experience to Chapman Freeborn from across the industry, from airline operations, commercial sectors and tour operating, to ...
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American Airlines Cargo looks ahead to expanded widebody capacity
American Airlines Cargo will benefit from expanded capacity this summer following American Airlines' plans to boost monthly widebody flights by more than 400, compared to summer 2022.As the carrier prepares for the peak season, new routes and frequencies starting as early as this spring will service routes between the US ...
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Tensions mount at US west coast box ports over labour talks
Tensions continue to mount at US west coast container terminals as carrier groups last week accused workers of withholding labour - something that in the past has resulted in a surge in air cargo demand.Carrier group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) said that on April 7 unions took concerted action to ...
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Former Antonov director charged with "negligence" over AN-225 freighter loss
The former head of Antonov has been charged with alleged "negligence" following the destruction of the Antonov AN-225 “Mriya” aircraft at the start of the Ukraine-Russia war.State-owned Antonov Airlines was based at Kyiv-Antonov airport in Hostomel, but the airline's freighter fleet came under attack as the conflict spread throughout Ukraine.Serhii ...