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China inbound tonnages slump as Year of the Dragon starts
China’s air import tonnages dropped sharply in the final few days leading up to Lunar New Year (LNY) on 10 February, along with intra-Asia Pacific traffic, contributing to a -12% fall in overall global tonnages, week on week, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data. Weekly analysis…
Read MoreBid submitted for GoFirst
Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, and Busy Bee Airways Private Limited, have jointly submitted a bid for GoFirst. The bid, submitted on February 16, 2024), marks a significant strategic move that has the potential to reshape the landscape of the Indian aviation sector and position SpiceJet…
Read MoreAkasa Air to launch maiden international service on March 28
Akasa Air will operate its maiden international service between Mumbai and Doha from March 28, 2024. It will operate four weekly non-stop flights. Akasa Air, which launched operations in August 2022, has 22 Boeing 737 Max aircraft and the launch of its Qatar flights marks the next phase of…
Read MoreAEPC urges CBIC to suspend transhipment of B’desh export cargo via Delhi
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has sent a communication to the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBIC) to suspend the order which allows the transhipment of Bangladesh export cargo to third countries through the Delhi Air Cargo complex. It said that the Red Sea crisis has already…
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic Cargo joins Freightos’ WebCargo to bring air cargo ebooking to thousands of freight forwarders globally
Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, announced that WebCargo by Freightos has partnered with Virgin Atlantic Cargo, a global air cargo leader. This collaboration combines Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s extensive network with WebCargo’s digital reach, providing more options for forwarders globally. With…
Read MoreMalaysia Airlines to double Trivandrum services from April 3
Malaysia Airlines, which commenced operations from Trivandrum (Kerala) in November last year, proposes to double the current frequency in the Kuala Lumpur sector with effect from April 3. The airline currently operates two flights a week and will increase this to four in response to what a company spokesman…
Read MoreMaersk introduces a new digital solution simplifying air freight booking experience for its customers
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), as a part of its integrated logistics solutions, has launched a fully digital solution for customers willing to purchase air freight solutions. The new online solution available on Maersk.com provides customers with an option to book their air cargo requirements through a simple online…
Read MoreIATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) to focus on digitalisation, sustainability and safety & security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the agenda for the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) which will feature specialised tracks on Digitalisation, Sustainability and Safety & Security. WCS is taking place in Hong Kong (SAR), China from March 12 – 14, 2024. “Air cargo is an unsung hero of the…
Read MoreWorldwide air cargo capacity remains significantly up on last year’s levels; ex-China rates surge ahead of Lunar New Year
Air cargo rates from China have surged in the final full week ahead of Lunar New Year (LNY) on February 10, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data, as shippers rush to get goods shipped before the LNY holiday period. Fresh analysis this week by WorldACD reveals…
Read MoreCarriers face 48-hour embargo on imports at Dubai
Air cargo movement to Dubai will be affected as a local terminal operator, dnata, has imposed a 48-hour embargo on imports due to a cargo backlog. The embargo begins at midnight on Monday February 13 and will run until Wednesday at the same time, according to reports. It will…
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