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Malaysia 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…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Cargo moves more than 1.2 million pounds of flowers for Valentine’s Day
American Airlines Cargo has moved more than 1.2 million pounds (lbs.) of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. The carrier shares that the flowers mainly moved from Europe and Latin America during Feb. 1-10, 2024 destined for locations across the globe to ensure the seasonal blooms are fresh and ready…
Read MoreAir India SATS launches domestic cargo handling services at Ranchi
Air India SATS Airport Services Ltd (AISATS) has announced the initiation of domestic cargo handling services at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi. This move comes as AISATS assumes the role of the official Operator and Management (O&M) service provider for the airport. AISATS pledges to deliver top-tier domestic cargo handling…
Read MoreAgreement extending cooperation on safe carriage of dangerous goods by air welcomed
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has welcomed the recent agreement between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to extend their longstanding cooperation on establishing and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. This renewed…
Read MoreA relatively strong January for air cargo from a volume perspective
Global air cargo volumes rose by a surprise but welcome 10% year-on-year in January as shippers’ concerns over hostilities in the Red Sea and an early Lunar New Year more than compensated for an anticipated post-Christmas drop in ecommerce traffic, according to the latest weekly market analysis by Xeneta….
Read MoreTonnages build ahead of Lunar New Year
Global air cargo tonnages continued to build in the final full week of January 2024, ahead of Lunar New Year (LNY) on 10 February, taking volumes for the last two weeks and for January as a whole well above their levels this time last year, according to the latest…
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