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NewsTake part: Air cargo industry outlook survey 2024
Air Cargo News is carrying out a survey of logistics and airfreight professionals to understand how they believe the air cargo industry will develop over the coming year.The survey provides also the air cargo industry with an opportunity to tell us how you think the industry is changing.Participating in the ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints new MD for Hong Kong and Macau
Andy Chiang. Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has appointed Andy Chiang as the managing director for its Hong Kong and Macau business.Chiang is tasked with strengthening DHL Express' position in the two locations.He is currently head of global strategic finance at the company and has a total of 30 years of ...
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Astral appoints Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation as GSAs
Astral Aviation has appointed Euro Cargo Aviation as its GSA in Europe, US & UAE, and Take Off Aviation as its GSA in South Africa.The partnerships became effective on January 1 and will see Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation marketing the cargo airline's cargo capacity to potential clients, ...
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FedEx pilots hit out at insulting job offer and disappointing management comments
FedEx Pilot representatives have expressed their disappointment at the latest round of talks over a new contract while labelling an offer to move to a regional airline as insulting.The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) said it was disappointed to read "management’s comments made to a small group of pilots ...
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EASA approves 321 Precision's A321-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved 321 Precision Conversions' A321-200 freighter conversion.Certification of the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) means the model can now operate on key European routes.Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president, said: “We are proud to announce EASA has determined that our A321-200PCF met stringent ...
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NewsDHL Air sets up MRO facility at East Midlands Airport
Air Cargo Centre East Midlands Airport. Photo: FHPDHL Air UK has established an MRO-focused warehouse facility at East Midlands Airport's Air Cargo Centre to strengthen its UK operations.The cargo airline, which is based at the airport and already operates there, has leased a unit at the Centre for approximately five ...
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UPS to end day sort at Louisville facility as volumes weaken
UPS will cut the day sort at its Louisville Centennial Hub (LCH) in its latest response to weaker package volumes.The closure of the sort is expected to result in some job losses, although at this stage it is unclear how many positions will go.The LCH facility handles ground shipments while ...
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InsightsOvercoming challenges in the Nordic region
The Nordic region’s current airfreight market remains testing for its air cargo gateways, its freight carriers and the various other elements of its air-related supply chains.For many of these companies, tonnages are significantly down on the heights of the Covid pandemic period while others have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. ...
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Putzger perspective: Collaborating to solve industrial strife
For about 24 hours it looked as though two of the three largest integrator air hubs in the US could be hit by work stoppages right in the finale of the seasonal shopping frenzy. Ground workers at DHL’s Americas hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airport had downed tools on Thursday, ...
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What impact will the Border Target Operating Model have on airfreight?
The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will be rolled out this year, but there is still a lack of clarity from the UK government over how it will work.The BTOM will see new security and Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls apply to goods imported from the European Union (EU) in a ...
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InsightsA new era for the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association
The end of 2023 marked the end of an era. After two decades at the helm, Stan Bernstein, founding president of the US Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA), handed over the baton to his successor, Jim Goddard of Cape Air. A lifelong aviation aficionado, Bernstein entered the industry as ...
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InterviewsEtihad Cargo sets sights on e-commerce demand
Leonard Rodrigues. Photo: Etihad Cargo E-commerce demand could help propel Etihad Cargo to new business heights this year. Etihad Cargo had a strong peak season thanks to rising e-commerce and electronics demand and the airline is hoping its new relationships covering the sector will help boost performance ...
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Ethiopian Cargo adds Casablanca to freighter network
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is adding Casablanca, Morocco to its freighter services.The carrier said in a LinkedIn post on January 4 that it "has finalized preparations to launch freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco".Ethiopian Cargo added that it will begin operations to Casablanca on January 9.The airline has not specified ...
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NewsAir cargo eyes a year of uncertainty and opportunity
Geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictability could fuel demand for air cargo as shippers move to benefit from the stability of services.Figures from data provider Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 9% year on year in December - although this is partly a reflection of a weak end to 2022 ...
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Cargojet renews air cargo partnership with Canadian North
Canadian cargo airline Cargojet has renewed its cargo partnership with fellow Canada-based airline Canadian North to increase air cargo capacity to better serve northern Canada.The renewed partnership and increased capacity will enable more frequent and efficient deliveries of shipments to remote and northern communities.Under the renewed partnership, Cargojet will be ...
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Airfreight rates slide as 2023 draws to a close
The last few weeks of 2023 saw airfreight rates start to fall as demand eased after the peak season.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that in December all-in rates paid by forwarders (contract and spot) from Hong Kong to North America increased to $7.10 per ...
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Cargo Airline Association names policy MD
The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) in the US has named Brianna Manzelli as managing director for legislative policy.Manzelli brings 10 years of experience working in US Congress and the Administration on key aviation initiatives.She joins the trade association from US senator Mitt Romney’s office, where she served as senior advisor ...
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Red Sea conflict sees air cargo demand rise
Airfreight demand is rising as a result of the Red Sea conflict impact on Suez Canal shipping, according to Bolloré Logistics.The international transport and logistics company said that the "volatile" situation, which has resulted in higher rates, increased transit times and supply chain delays, will squeeze airfreight capacity."The increased ocean ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: SBD International Airport enables fast-track deliveries
The choice of cargo giants, SBD International Airport enables companies to fast-track deliveries and decrease expenses in a highly competitive, Southern California market. Just 60 miles east of Los Angeles, SBD is a world-class airport with state-of-the art facilities and infrastructure, and supports the daily operations of FedEx, UPS, and ...
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NewsAir Cargo News' most-read stories 2023
Photo: Khongtham/Shutterstock.The past 12 months have been another tough period for the air cargo market as a sluggish global economy transferred through to weak air cargo volumes.However, airfreight rates and revenues remained above pre-covid levels and e-commerce and other special product categories continued to support the market. There were also ...