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NewsBrussels Airport reveals tenants as work starts on new cargo zone
Source: Brussels Airport. Copyright: Archipeligo-CordeelBrussels Airport has confirmed which five companies will occupy its new cargo zone, with work on the site now underway.The Belgian airport said that the Brucargo Central site had now been cleared of old buildings and work on roads and construction was underway, with the first ...
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Forward Air-Omni Logistics takeover dispute continues
The ongoing legal battle between Forward Air and Omni Logistics over a takeover deal struck between the firms in August has continued in recent weeks.The most recent development in the ongoing dispute is that Forward Air has filed a counterclaim against Omni's lawsuit, which aims to enforce the merger between ...
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NewsAdditional A340 converted freighter added to UK-China service
Source: Cargo FirstEuropean Cargo has added an extra aircraft to its service between Bournemouth Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport with more capacity set to be added next year.The carrier first launched the service in May operating three times per week with a single converted A340 freighter with a capacity ...
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NewsKenya Airways expands cargo capacity with additional freighters
Source: Markus Mainka/ Shutterstock.comKenya Airways is introducing a pair of Boeing 737-800 converted freighters in order to expand its cargo capacity.The flag-carrier says the freighters will contribute to its “diversification strategy” and address a “growing demand” for cargo carriage in the region.Kenya Airways currently operates a pair of older 737-300 ...
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NewsAzul Cargo expands in Vitoria with airside facility
Source: Azul CargoBrazilian airline Azul Cargo has expanded its presence at Vitória–Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport with a refurbished facility that aims to speed the flow of cargo transiting the airport.The e-commerce-focused airline said that the facility would provide it with airside access, which would help speed up the ...
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China Airlines looks to offload more 747 freighters
China Airlines is looking to offload five of its ageing Boeing 747 freighters next year.The Taiwan-based carrier has mandated AMS Aircraft Services (‘AMS’) to sell, via a Request For Proposal (‘RFP’) process, the five 747-400 freighters.The aircraft, all CF6-powered, were manufactured between 2001 and 2003 and are available for delivery ...
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NewsWork underway for Lufthansa Cargo's new Frankfurt warehouse
Source: Lufthansa Cargo. Copyright: Daniel Kummer PhotographyLufthansa Cargo is continuing work to redevelop its Frankfurt hub with a new warehouse system as part of its LCCevolution project.Work started in August and includes the construction of a new high-bay warehouse that will feature an automated transport system and new building modules ...
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NewsBIFA creates new sustainability policy group
Source: BIFAUK freight forwarder group BIFA has created a new sustainable logistics policy group to help support members on environmental and sustainability issues.The new group will be managed by Mike Jones, who is the organisation's policy advisor for sustainability & environment.The organisation said that it had for a number of ...
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Booking portal Freightos sees Q3 revenues rise but losses deepen
Freightos continued to record improvements in both revenues and the number of transactions made on its booking portals in the third quarter but losses deepened.The company, which includes airfreight booking portal WebCargo, saw its revenues increase by 8.9% year on year to $5.1m in the third quarter of the year ...
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Indonesia's all-cargo market continues to grow with BBN addition
Recently-launched BBN Airlines Indonesia has added a third freighter to its fleet as the country's all-cargo market continues to expand.The Avia Solutions Group-owned ACMI carrier this week announced the arrival of one Boeing 737-400SF to join its existing fleet of two 737-800Fs.At the same time as announcing the freighter arrival, ...
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Qatar Cargo revs up with new automotive product
Qatar Cargo has launched a new product catering for the transport vehicles.The carrier's new Drive product will cater for various types of vehicle including regular cars, vintage cars, premium or luxury models, new cars and sports carsThe service will be available on both the airline's passenger and all-cargo flights to ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation secures new Heathrow cargo contracts
Source: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation has won several new cargo customers at Heathrow airport, while renewing with others.Among the new contracts, the handler will provide cargo handling and airside trucking services for Thai Airways.The contract includes 14 turns per week and will include the transportation of more than 16,000 tonnes of ...
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NewsRotate launches free air cargo capacity tool
Ryan Keyrouse. Source: RotateData provider Rotate is offering a live air cargo capacity tool that air cargo company users can access for free.The tool contains live updated flight data from thousands of airlines, more than 9,000 airports and over 200 aircraft types and allows users to see the amount of ...
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Mother nature helps push up airfreight rates
Airfreight rates continued to rise last week as weather conditions, volcanic activity and wars put capacity under pressure.The latest figures from TAC Index show that the overall Baltic Air Freight Index was up 4.6% in the week to November 20 compared with the previous seven days.The increases were led by ...
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Avianca Cargo shuffles its GSA network
Avianca Cargo has announced a reorganisation of its GSSA network in several key locations as part of its transformation process.The Colombia-headquartered airline said that GSAs joining the new network include ATC Aviation for Germany, Hit Cargo for Amsterdam and Brussels, Hermes Aviation for the US, GSA Force for Chile, GOCargo ...
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DHL Aviation selects new GSSAs for Australia and New Zealand
DHL Aviation has selected the Wexco Group & Wexco NZ to provide GSSA services covering Australia and New Zealand.The new deal will start on December 1 and lasts four years. The two firms said they have been preparing since the end of September to ensure a smooth transition.The flight schedule ...
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NewsForwarder LX Pantos the first to sign up for Korean Air's SAF programme
(L) Jaedong Eum, Korean Air, and Keun Taek Oh, LX Pantos. Source: Korean AirKorean Air has partnered with forwarder LX Pantos to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on cargo flights.The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Korean Air headquarters on November 20 that ...
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NewsIsrael cargo capacity down despite recent freighter additions
Cargo carriers have been quick to add freighter operations to Israel since the outbreak of war but these flights have not been enough to offset the withdrawal of belly capacity.Rotate’s Live Capacity data shows that overall cargo space - both freighter and bellyhold - is down 29% in the three ...
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Vaayu Group invests in Indian cargo carrier
UAE-headquartered Vaayu Group has signed an agreement to be a strategic investor in non-scheduled Indian cargo carrier Pradhaan Air Express.The deal was announced on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow on November 16.Based in New Delhi, Pradhaan Air Express operates the world’s first A320P2F aircraft, which was leased from Vaayu ...
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US forwarders brace for kickback on larger shipment screening rules
US freight forwarders are bracing for shipper kickback on recently implemented security requirements for larger shipments.At the end of October, shippers wishing to fly cargo that cannot be screened due to size or volume restrictions – such as aircraft engines, oil drums, or oil field drilling equipment - were required ...