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NewsAtlas' Michael Steen appointed to IATA's board of governors
Michael SteenAtlas Air chief executive and president Michael Steen has been appointed to IATA's board of governors.The move will be a boost to cargo representation at IATA as Steen will help shape industry standards, influence aviation policy and advance initiatives supporting global connectivity and a "safe, secure, and sustainable aviation ...
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NewsDutch air cargo group hits out at Schiphol price increases
Image: ShutterstockAir Cargo Netherlands has warned that Schiphol Airport's plans to increase rates next year will disproportionally impact freighter airlines.The Dutch airport last week announced that it would increase airline charges by 37% over the coming three years in response to high inflation and increased interest rates.The charges will increase ...
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NewsDB Schenker speeds up fabric delivery times for Camira
Source: DB SchenkerDB Schenker has helped speed up delivery times for UK textile manufacturer Camira Fabrics as it faced "significant challenges" with transatlantic deliveries.The fabrics company said that it relied on rapid, dependable delivery to meet critical project deadlines but over recent years has faced external challenges with the likes ...
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NewsCharter demand boosts Cargojet's performance in Q3
Demand for charter operations helped boost revenues for Canada-based freighter operator Cargojet in the third quarter of the year.The company reported a 14.8% increase in overall revenues to C$245.6m for the third quarter, with ACMI revenues up 12% to C$70.2m, domestic network up 5.2% to C$97.3m and all-in charter revenues ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo appoints Mashabi as CEO and MD
Loay Mashabi. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as chief executive to succeed Teddy Zebitz as of January 1, 2025.As well as the new role of chief executive, Mashabi will continue in his role of managing director. Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the board ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo renews China partnerships
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has renewed partnership agreements with Shanghai Airport Authority, Air China Cargo and China Postal Express & Logistics as it increases its focus on the country.The cargo airline said that the new partnerships are in response to the "booming" Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of ...
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NewsSwissport opens fifth cargo facility at Heathrow
Joe Bellfield, chief operating officer, cargo, UK & Ireland (left) and Luke Hayhoe, chief commercial officer, UK & Ireland. Picture credit: Stuart BaileyGround handler Swissport has opened its fifth cargo facility at Heathrow Airport (LHR) as part of its plans to increase handling capacity.The new airside facility, which joins four ...
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NewsMore Menzies facilities implement new cargo software
Source: Menzies. Copyright: Monty RakusenMenzies Aviation is continuing the roll-out of new cargo software that it hopes will create efficiencies in its cargo handling operations.The expansion will see the handler deploy the Wipro Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system at 28 additional stations in 2025.This follows the successful ...
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NewsCargo-partner secures Asia-UK/Ireland air cargo capacity
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockFreight forwarder cargo-partner has added a new airfreight service between Asia and the UK and Ireland.The Nippon Express-owned company said that it had secured reserved capacity on flights out of Asia in what is expected to be a busy peak season for air cargo with space at a ...
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NewsTexel Air operates world’s first extended 737-800BCF EDTO 120 flight
Texel Air 737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirTexel Air Australasia has completed the world’s first EDTO (Extended Detour Time Operations) 120 flight on a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following recent certification approval from the Civil Aviation Authority Of New Zealand (CAANZ) for EDTO 120 flights.The New Zealand registered airline, launched last ...
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InsightsTop 20 cargo airports: Hong Kong retains top spot
Photo: Fedor Selivanov/ ShutterstockAirport Council International (ACI) World’s latest annual dataset indicates an overall decline in air cargo traffic for 2023, while cargo traffic remains concentrated in the world’s main hub airports (see the top 20 table at the end of the article).Global air cargo volumes are estimated to have ...
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InsightsFreight forwarders face complex challenges
Source: ShutterstockAs we close out 2024, it’s clear that freight forwarding in the US is navigating a complex web of challenges and opportunities. From labour disputes to natural disasters and tightening regulatory frameworks, the air cargo and logistics sector continues to be at the forefront of US economic resilience.Members of ...
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InsightsPutzger perspective: No freighters to the rescue
Unpainted 767F at Boeing Everett factory. Photo: Thiago B Trevisan/ Shutterstock The gap between demand and capacity growth is widening as supply chain issues continue and newbuild freighters become more elusive. Companies that are looking to get hold of widebody freighters have been faced for some time ...
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InsightsA tale of two airports
Photo: European CargoTwo UK airports are undergoing major changes, but only one of these airports will become more involved in air cargo.Manchester Airports Group (MAG) have announced a £1.1bn investment to expand London Stansted Airport, but made no reference to expanding freight services at its subsidiary operation.The fact that freight ...
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InsightsScaling up open source software
Andreas Nettstrater (Lleft) and Henk Mulder. Photo: Open Logistics Foundation/ IATACollaborative open source implementation is key for future air cargo data sharing, says the Open Logistics Foundation and IATA.The Open Logistics Foundation, a European organisation that focuses on developing open-source solutions, and trade association, IATA are cooperating to advance digitalisation ...
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InterviewsBroader business strategy fuels Cargojet's growth
Photo: Cargojet Cargojet’s co-chief executive Jamie Porteous discusses how the airline is expanding thanks to new charter business, alongside ACMI and fleet investment. With new business under its belt and good prospects for 2025, Cargojet continues to expand its fleet in the coming year. Two Boeing 767-300s ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 airfreight revenues rise but profits under pressure
DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer. Photo: DHL GroupDHL Global Forwarding saw its air cargo volumes and revenues rise in the third quarter led by trades out of Asia but gross profits came under pressure due to rising rates.The forwarding business registered an 8.5% increase in air cargo volumes to 445,000 ...
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NewsAir cargo stalwart Eric Wilson scoops Qatar Cargo role
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Eric Wilson to the role of senior vice president of cargo sales.According to the airline, Wilson will oversee all aspects of cargo sales, including customer relationship management, global accounts, market development and "ensuring the highest standards of service for our customer base".According to his LinkedIn ...
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NewsStrike ends as machinists approve new contract with Boeing
777F Photo: Boeing Media LibraryMembers of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have ratified a four-year contract with Boeing, ending a 53-day strike that cost the company billions of dollars and forced it to halt aircraft production in the Pacific Northwest.The 33,000-strong union said on November 4 that members ratified ...
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NewsNunes heads up operations at Chapman Freeborn
Bernardo Nunes. Photo: Chapman FreebornBernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn.Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and ...