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Saudia Cargo, WFS and Cainiao Group in logistics collaboration at Liege Airport

Saudia Cargo, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Member of the SATS Group, and Cainiao Group have officially launched their strategic collaboration at Cainiao’s Liege eHub in Liege Airport, Belgium, further solidifying their longstanding partnership. The collaboration is aimed at optimising logistics processes through operational streamlining and the adoption of…

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New generation of trade tech tools among topics discussed at WTO conference session hosted by Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo, one of the largest international cargo airlines, has hosted discussions on the hot topics in logistics and world trade and the challenges faced by the global supply chains, on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference (WTO MC13), hosted by the UAE Ministry of…

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Mumbai Airport implements new system to fight congestion

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has implemented a new system to curb congestion at Mumbai Airport, involving automatically limiting slot allocations for aircraft. The restrictions cap flights at 42 per hour during normal hours and 44 during high-intensity hours. Now, there is a system in place where no approval…

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Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary CB Customs Broker clears 50,000,000 shipments

In mid-February, the Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary CB Customs Broker exceeded the 50 million mark of Customs cleared shipments in just three years. The full-service Customs expert is thus making a significant contribution to the expansion of the eCommerce business within Germany and enabling a large number of companies to…

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IAG Cargo delivers 2023 revenues of €1,156 million

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has reported its full year financial results for 2023, with commercial revenues of €1,156 million – up 3.5 per cent from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, 28.4 per cent down vs 2022. Overall yields for the year were down 38.9…

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Hactl’s seamless Cool Chain Complex is the largest at HKIA

Hactl has launched its new Cool Chain Complex (CCC), providing a seamless handling process for temperature-controlled shipments. The facility is the largest at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and the first to include a dedicated climate-controlled facility for storing dangerous substances. The new CCC enables import shipments to be…

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Etihad Cargo signs three-year strategic partnership with WFS covering 12 prime air cargo airports globally, including Bengaluru

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, for cargo handling services at 12 major international airports in Europe, Scandinavia, North America, India, and Asia Pacific. The global award is…

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CCS-UK now supports full migration to new Customs system

CCS-UK – the UK’s electronic air cargo community system – has successfully achieved migration to the UK’s new HMRC Customs platform, CDS (Customs Declaration Service). This means the CCS-UK community can now submit CDS Customs Declarations through CCS-UK for all air imports and exports. CDS is already handling all…

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CargoTech paving the way for a more sustainable future in air cargo

“The CargoTech range of digital solutions have a fundamental role to play in the sustainability strategies of all companies focused on achieving Net Zero and other Sustainable Development Goals,” says Cédric Millet, President of CargoTech. “Why? Because all our CargoTech members offer products that enhance visibility, process efficiency and…

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Autonomous drones propel dnata’s cargo services to new heights in Dubai

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the successful integration of autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, UAE. dnata’s strategic initiative has significantly enhanced operational efficiencies, delivering remarkable benefits for airline customers at both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.  Key…

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