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NewsWFS looks to expand Bengaluru facilities
Source: WFSCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is investing in its facilities at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru after signing handling contracts with 20 airlines.The new deals, of between three and five years, come after the handler began operations at the airport at the end of May in partnership with Bangalore ...
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Lufthansa Cargo eyes expansion in Asia and Mexico with new flights
Lufthansa Cargo is increasing its freighter flights to Mexico and Asia as the two destinations remain "attractive" and "economically strong".On announcing the cargo airline's plans for its winter schedule, chief executive Ashwin Bhat acknowledged the difficult market conditions but added that there were opportunities as it adds freighter capacity."The market ...
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Röhlig Logistics achieves CEIV lithium batteries
Röhlig Logistics' US business has achieved IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification for its branches in Chicago and New York.Röhlig USA said that to achieve the certification it had to pass a lengthy certification process consisting of in-depth employee training, on-site assessments and a ...
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Royal Brunei selects Globe Air Cargo China for GSA services
Royal Brunei Airlines has contracted Globe Air Cargo China - part of the ECS Group - to provide General Sales Agent (GSA) services covering China.The deal aligns with the two firms' cooperation in other countries and will cover around 100 tons of cargo for 2023.Globe Air Cargo said the main ...
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Expanding My Freighter signs up with Unilode for ULDs
Expanding carrier My Freighter has signed up with Unilode Aviation Solutions for ULD management, repair and tracking services.Unilode will initially provide the Uzbekistan-based airline with 600 ULDs with expectations for additional units over the coming years.The carrier operates scheduled and charter cargo flights between Asia and Europe and has plans ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Management adds another 747 freighter
Source: Network Airline ManagementFreighter manager Network Airline Management has expanded its fleet with the addition of a fourth Boeing 747 freighter.A company spokesperson said that all four of its freighters - two 747-400Fs and two 747-400BCFs - are wet-leased from Air Atlanta Icelandic.The additional aircraft will join the fleet based ...
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NewsDSV partners with Qatar on flights targeting oil and gas sector
Source: DSVDSV has partnered with Qatar Airways Cargo on flights between Mexico, the US, Europe and the Middle East to cater for the oil and gas industry.The twice-weekly flights are part of DSV's air charter network and operate between Mexico City and Doha via Huntsville and Luxembourg."This route also has ...
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Flexport withdraws 75 job offers after sudden Clark exit
Flexport is rescinding job offers for more than 75 people after they were offered positions during a hiring freeze just a day after chief executive Dave Clark suddenly left the firm.The company's returning chief executive, Ryan Petersen, said in a social media post that the company was "rescinding a bunch ...
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NewsMammoth progresses with first 777-200LR freighter conversion for Cargojet
Source: Mammoth via FlightGlobalUS modification specialist Mammoth Freighters is progressing with its prototype Boeing 777-200LR conversion for freight carrier Cargojet Airways.The company has shown the aircraft undergoing mid-panel removal, in the left aft side where the main freight door will be installed.This airframe (N705DN), powered by General Electric GE90 engines, ...
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Beluga Transport hopes to gain AOC in October
Beluga is hoping to be awarded its own Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) in October, reports Air Cargo News sister title DVZ.At the Air Cargo Conference in Frankfurt, Airbus Beluga Transport managing director Benoit Lemonnier explained how the company would grow its commercial business.The first step is achieving its own AOC ...
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Petersen back at Flexport as Dave Clarke departs
Ex-Amazon executive Dave Clark has left his role as chief executive of Flexport with Ryan Petersen stepping back in to run the company.Clark took up the role in September 2022 as the forwarder looked to expand in e-commerce and fulfillment.In a social media post, Clark said that Petersen had changed ...
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NewsIcelandair Cargo joins US Airforwarders Association
Gunnar Mar Sigurfinnsson, Icelandair Cargo. Source: AfAIcelandair Cargo has joined the US Airforwarders Association (AfA) as the organisation looks to add Europe-based companies with a US office.The AfA said that the carrier had joined the organisation as it embarks on an expansion of its network in the US.The carrier will ...
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NewsK+N expands pharma space in Chicago
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel has opened an expanded pharma area at its facility in Chicago.The Switzerland-headquartered forwarder's new temperature-controlled unit measures 21,000 sq ft and can cater to products requiring storage at a temperature range of 2-25°C.The expansion follows the forwarder's move from Elk Grove Village to Bensenville earlier this year, which ...
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NewsHellmann acquires Italian partner as it looks to Mediterranean expansion
Jens Tarnowski, Daniela Coppola and Andreas Lamping, Hellmann. Source: HellmannHellmann Worldwide Logistics is taking over its Italian partner as it continues to expand its European operations.Milan-based Hellmann Italy employs approximately 70 people at six locations and has been providing air and seafreight services to Hellmann since it was founded in ...
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NewsNo signs of a peak season as air cargo market remains weak in August
Although air cargo declines have narrowed in recent months there are no signs that the industry will enjoy a peak season despite some expressing hopes of a recovery in the final months of the year.The latest data from Xeneta-owned CLIVE Data Services shows that in August demand in chargeable weight ...
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ANA expands SAF offer to include shippers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme in response to requests from shippers.The Japan-headquarter airline previously only issued emission reduction certificates for its SAF programme to freight forwarders and logistics companies that have a contract with the airline.However, shippers will now also be able to ...
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DHL Express continues Americas expansion with Argentina flights
DHL Express has added freighter flights between Miami and Buenos Aires for the first time as it looks to cut delivery times between the locations.The new six-times-per-week flight will be operated by Panama-based DHL Aero Expreso with a B767-300 freighter offering 52 tons of capacity per flight.The service will operate ...
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NewsRhenus targets nearshoring with LATAM investments
Source: RhenusFreight forwarder Rhenus Group has expanded its presence in Latin America with the purchase of BLU Logistics and the acquisition of a majority stake in LBH Group.The German firm said that the acquisition of Colombia-based BLU would expand its presence in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay as ...
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NewsEthiopian switches Mexican freighter flights following government decree
Source: EthiopianEthiopian Cargo has switched its Mexican freighter operation to the new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) in Mexico City.The airline moved to the new airport from Mexico City International (MEX) on September 2 following a government decree requiring freighter operators to move to the new airport to help ease ...
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InterviewsHong Kong International invests in cargo
Hong Kong International Airport maintained its position as the world’s largest cargo hub in 2022 despite registering a double-digit percentage volume decline. The airport is now investing in further growth. Last year, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was ranked as the world’s busiest air cargo hub, despite its volumes falling ...