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Cathay Cargo sees revenues weaken in 2022
Cathay Pacific saw its cargo revenues decline by double-digit percentage levels last year as Covid restrictions affected operations.The airline reported a 16.6% fall in cargo revenues to HK$26.9bn in 2022 while cargo revenue tonne kms (CRTK) fell 29.8% year on year to 5.7bn and capacity was down 19% to 8.2bn ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn makes appointments as it marks International Women's Day
Catriona Taylor (L) and Jenny van Wyk. Source: Chapman FreebornChapman Freeborn has promoted Catriona Taylor to the role of global supplier relations director and Jenny van Wyk to country manager – South Africa, both newly-created positions.In her role as global supplier relations director, Taylor will focus on "building and strengthening ...
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NewsAmazon not yet scaling back flights in face of economic challenges
Amazon Air’s flights have increased in the last six months despite economic challenges impacting e-commerce demand and announcements that it will scale back some third-party operations.The carrier’s flight activity grew by 5.8% between August 2022 and March, found a new study by Chaddick Institute of Metropolitan Development at DePaul University ...
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Kales positive on new carrier Norse Atlantic's expanded network
GSA Kales Group is hopeful the expansion of the recently launched Norse Atlantic's network will help boost bellyhold volumes.In February the carrier revealed plans to add six new flights from Gatwick airport in the UK.Flights to Washington six times per week will launch on June 1, daily flights to Los ...
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AirAsia and Teleport add China to network
More belly capacity and cargo connections have been added to China with the resumption of AirAsia’s flights into the country.AirAsia’s flights into China mark the return of belly cargo space in the country for Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad).A total of 18 cargo routes ...
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IATA: January demand remains muted as economic constraints continue
Economic constraints have continued to take their toll on industry demand as January became the 11th month in a row that air cargo volumes declined, according to IATA.Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 14.9% year on year, said the industry body.Meanwhile, fuelled by a resurgence in belly capacity, ...
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NewsMilwaukee Mitchell International Airport plans new cargo facility
Source: CBREMilwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is planning to develop a new air cargo facility as it aims to develop as an alternative to congested gateways.The South Cargo Logistics Hub project will be handled by real estate firm CBRE and developed by investment company Crow holdings on behalf of MKE.The ...
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ANA to take over Nippon Cargo Airlines
NYK has entered into an agreement to transfer all shares in B747 freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) to All Nippon Airways Holdings (ANA).The shipping group said that it had made the decision due to the ongoing cost of running the cargo airline."The continuous introduction of new aircraft to expand ...
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Cargojet reduces B777 conversion plans on weaker outlook
Cargojet is cutting the number of B777 freighter aircraft it plans to convert into freighters due to the weakening economic outlook.In announcing its full-year results, the Canadian freighter operator said that for now, it would now only pursue four of eight previously announced B777 freighter conversions as it curtails capital ...
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NewsRaft appoints Asia Pacific sales talent
Rod Talbot, vice president sales, Asia, Raft. Photo: RaftFreight forwarding platform Raft has appointed Rod Talbot as vice president sales, Asia, to help increase its presence in the Asia Pacific region.Talbot has over 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management.He was previously managing director, Asia, at global ...
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IATA warns "disjointed" EU PLACI roll out could result in customs delays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System.The EU PLACI system is a new layer of advanced security information for air cargo shipments coming into the EU which went live on ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Services now UK cargo GSA for Badr Airlines
Network Airline Services’ sales director John Gilfeather with senior representatives of Badr Airlines in the UK. Photo: Network Aviation GroupNetwork Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the UK and Ireland cargo GSA for Sudan's Badr Airlines.The airline commenced scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Khartoum, operating a passenger B737-800 ...
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NewsSriLankan Airlines looks to partnerships, digital and e-commerce in tough cargo conditions
Chaminda Perera, SriLankan Airlines. Source: SriLankan AirlinesSriLankan Airlines is hoping to capitalise on e-commerce flights to China, interline partnerships and digitalisation to combat tough air cargo market conditions.Speaking to Air Cargo News, SriLankan Airlines general manager cargo Chaminda Perera said that the export market from Sri Lanka is affected by ...
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NewsBrussels and Changi partner on cargo
Lim Ching Kiat (L), Changi Airport Group and Geert Aerts, Brussels Airport Company. Source: Changi AirportBrussels Airport Company (BAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner on a variety of cargo projects.The partnership will see both airports take on initiatives covering pharmaceutical logistics ...
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NewsMenzies provides South African Airways with air cargo services at three airports
Professor John Lamola, chairperson and chief executive, SAA with Philipp Joeinig, chief executive, Menzies Aviation. Photo: Menzies AviationSouth African Airways (SAA) Cargo has appointed Menzies Aviation to provide air cargo services at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and Port Elizabeth International Airport.The first phase of ...
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NewsWiremind wins technology contract with Qatar Airways Cargo
Nathanaël de Tarade, chief executive of Wiremind. Photo: WiremindWiremind has won a multi-year contract to support Qatar Airways Cargo's revenue management plans within its ‘Next Generation’ initiative.Qatar Airways Cargo has selected three sales and revenue management solutions from Wiremind’s cargo management suite.Using Wiremind’s Revenue Management system, Qatar Airways Cargo will ...
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Airlines launch legal challenge to Schiphol flight limits
The KLM Group, Delta Air Lines, Corendon, easyJet, TUI and IATA have launched a legal challenge against the Dutch government's plans to reduce flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.The Dutch government last month announced it would reduce Schiphol's capacity from 500,000 to 460,000 flight annual movements, with the ultimate goal of ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds capabilities to online booking portal
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has introduced online pet shipment bookings for dogs and cats, online dangerous goods bookings and a custom feed within the customer dashboard of its online booking portal.Traditionally, booking pet shipments has required customers to send multiple documents via email.Following the launch of the online pet shipment ...
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InsightsAstral Aviation aims for growth
Astral Aviation is pursuing freighter and drone investments to grow its cargo airline business in Africa and beyond.Astral Aviation is setting its sights on China now that the county has relaxed its pandemic restrictions.The Kenya-headquartered cargo airline plans to launch flights to China and add an office in the country, ...
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Supply chain spotlight: Inflationary pressures hit UK economy
An ongoing challenge to the smooth passage of trade throughout 2022 was the strike action at Felixstowe and Liverpool ports, running from August to October, which caused disruption to supply chains across the country.This disruption has continued into the beginning of 2023, where consumer activity has dropped and as a ...