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Airfreight rates climb on the transpacific in March
Transpacific airfreight rates picked up in March, although there were further declines from Hong Kong to Europe and across the Atlantic.The latest statistics from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that prices from Hong Kong to North America in March increased by 9% compared with February to $5.38 per ...
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NewsAlaska Airlines to develop SAF strategy with Shell Aviation
Photo: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines has partnered with Shell Aviation with the aim of expanding the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement.As well as procurement and use of SAF, the companies will work together to define and tackle what it will take to advance SAF technology, ...
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Yusen Logistics to boost Hong Kong Airport project with container freight station
Yusen Logistics Hong Kong will establish and start operating its own container freight station (CFS) for air export cargo in the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)-operated Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park (BLP), known as the "Airport City" project.The company said it is the only logistics solution provider to operate its ...
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NewsRhenus Air & Ocean obtains GDP in Denmark
Source: RhenusRhenus Air & Ocean Denmark has obtained GDP certification as the company continues to target the life sciences and healthcare sector.The certification confirms that the logistics specialist meets the European Union’s guidelines on good distribution practice for medicinal products for human use."This is only possible if all the processes ...
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NewsLATAM adds Brussels freighter flights
Source: Brussels AirportLATAM Cargo has launched a new freighter service to Brussels targeting the transportation of flowers from South America.The new service launched on March 26 utilising one of the carrier's B767 freighter aircraft.The service will offer four-weekly connections between Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador and the Belgian ...
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Cathay Cargo invests in new mail solution
Cathay Cargo has launched a new mail service that integrates mail handling data with its cargo systems to improve visibility.The new Cathay Mail service integrates mail-handling data with air cargo systems using the the postal air waybill (PAWB) through electronic data interchange (EDI) technology.This removes much of the previous shipment ...
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Asia Pacific Airlines to retrain crew after FAA grounded its fleet
Cargo airline Asia Pacific Airlines is working on getting its fleet back in the sky with crew training after it was grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension on February 1 to the operating authority of Aero Micronesia Inc., doing business as Asia ...
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Chicago Rockford's Mike Dunn set to retire
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) executive director Mike Dunn will retire at the end of the year after more than 12 years in the position.The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) board of commissioners voted to appoint Zack Oakley, RFD’s current deputy director, as the new executive director from January 1.Dunn ...
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NewsLogistics insurance startup Breeze adds talent
Patrizia Kern, chief insurance officer, Breeze. Photo: BreezeDigital insurance startup Breeze, which has developed an online platform specifically for forwarders and logistics companies, has appointed industry veteran Patrizia Kern as its chief insurance officer.Kern has over 30 years’ experience in senior roles across the marine insurance industry, most recently at ...
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Menzies adds Costa Rica and Chile air cargo services
Menzies Aviation is continuing its expansion in Latin America with new ground and air cargo services in Costa Rica and Chile.In Costa Rica, the recently acquired Menzies has been awarded licenses to operate ground services at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the country’s largest airport and primary airport for international ...
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NewsUPS Healthcare opens first dedicated facility in Germany
UPS Healthcare Giessen facility. Photo: UPSUPS Healthcare has opened its first dedicated healthcare logistics facility in Germany as it seeks to further capitalise on pharmaceutical trade.The 27,200m2 GMP and GDP compliant facility in Giessen will house over 30,000 pallet positions capable of supporting storage of a range healthcare products at ...
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IAI carries out first flight for B777-300 converted freighter
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has conducted the first flight of its Boeing B777-300ERSF converted freighter for lessor AerCap.The B777-300ERSF, also known as ‘The Big Twin’, is the first passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversion programme of the B777-300ER and will be the largest twin-engine freighter when it enters service this year.“IAI has successfully ...
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NewsWFS trials automated cargo tractors
Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) and airport operator Aena are trialing the use of automated ground vehicles (AGVs) to move cargo between the warehouse and apron at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat Airport.The first phase of the Barcelona trial involves cargo transport operations between the WFS cargo terminal and ...
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Airforwarders Association ramps up efforts to tackle 'crumbling infrastructure'
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has appointed a senior lobbyist as it ramps up efforts to tackle "crumbling" air cargo infrastructure.Michael Taylor, managing partner, Diakon Partners, has been given the task of maintaining pressure on US congress to make urgent investments.Taylor will represent the interests and concerns of both AfA ...
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NewsDANX and ILS target Polish time-critical market with new JV
Source: DANXTime-critical logistics firm DANX and warehouse company ILS are setting up a joint venture (JV) in Poland to target growing demand.The JV will be established as 50/50 ownership and will offer the services and infrastructure provided by both DANX and ILS.ILS moves more than 15m shipments per year, has ...
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Increasing pressure on air cargo to up its sustainability performance
The air cargo industry is seeing increasing pressure to up its environmental performance, according to air cargo group TIACA's latest sustainability report.The association's third annual survey found that 64% of respondents believe that sustainability pressure has increased compared to last year, mainly driven by customers and regulators.The report also highlights ...
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Dorothea von Boxberg to leave Lufthansa Cargo
Dorothea von Boxberg is set to leave Lufthansa Cargo to become the new chief executive of Brussels Airlines.Currently chairperson of the executive board of Lufthansa Cargo, von Boxberg is anticipated to take over in Belgium as of April 15.Brussels Airlines is almost 100% owned by SN Airholding. Since December 2016, ...
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NewsRhenus grows in China
Rhenus Greater China adds a new office in Chongqing. Image: Rhenus GroupRhenus Group has set up a new office in Chongqing, its twenty third location in China.The new branch focuses on providing air and ocean as well as rail services and supports vertical markets which cover areas such as chemical ...
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NewsDachser Air and Sea Logistics business growth down in 2022
Photo: DachserDachser's Air and Sea Logistics business growth slowed year on year due to increased capacity in air and sea freight and disruption to business in China.The division recorded a 16.7% increase in revenue in 2022 (€2.4bn) over the previous year (€2.1bn).However, the logistics provider noted the number of shipments ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo and WFS expand partnership with JFK contract
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo is extending its global partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) through the awarding of a three-year cargo and freighter ramp handling contract at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).Under the agreement, WFS is initially providing cargo services in support of 11 of ...