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Perishable goods a growth area in air cargo
According to the International Air Transport Association, interest is growing in a new industry certification program for handling and transport by air of perishable goods. The trade organization launched the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh in March 2019 as a way to standardise procedures and best…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo sees better industry outlook in 2020
Following the challenges that 2019 presented to the industry, Emirates SkyCargo is hoping for a more positive year ahead, boosted by its “innovative product development and investment in ‘fit for purpose’ infrastructure”. Mr Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president of cargo at Emirates SkyCargo, explained that the global air…
Read MoreBrussels Airport centralises cargo operations
Brussels Airport has centralised the entire responsibility of all activities in the cargo zone within the cargo business unit and it is also looking to expand the team. The new structure results in the cargo unit overseeing all operational, financial, commercial and real-estate cargo activities in addition to its…
Read MoreAirbus’ BelugaXL freighter enters into service
Airbus’ BelugaXL freighter has entered into service after making its first operational flight on January 9, 2019. The aircraft will provide Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity compared with the existing BelugaST aircraft, which the aircraft manufacturer said would support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes. The…
Read MoreA tough year for European cargo airlines
The end of year traffic figures from European airlines sum up year 2019 was tough for the air cargo business. Figures just released by Lufthansa show that cargo carried by its various airline businesses in 2019 was down by 2.1% year on year to 10.7 bn revenue cargo tonne…
Read MoreSwissport & Lufthansa renew cargo handling contract
Swissport and Lufthansa have signed a five-year, renewed contract to carry out cargo handling at Brussels and Liège airports. The agreement – which is valid from December 2019 until the end of 2024 – covers warehousing, cargo ramp transport and the handling of mail, pharmaceuticals, valuables and general cargo…
Read MoreWorld’s first blockchain-based air cargo billing, costing & reconciliation system launched
Singapore’s Cargo Community Network (CCN) and Microsoft have launched the world’s first blockchain-based air cargo billing, costing and reconciliation system. Announced at the IATA World Cargo Symposium, the system was developed following a hackathon organised by CCN and Microsoft and a two-month proof-of-concept that involved partners such as Singapore…
Read MoreE-commerce the key driver of air freight JV
The joint venture between Bain Capital and Titan Aviation announced at the end of last year is expected to take aim at the e-commerce market and also reflects a changing air cargo market. The joint venture deal will see Bain invest $360 m of equity in the project while…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore recognised as Best Cargo Handler
Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore (MABB) won Best Cargo Handler for the Year at the Exim India ACE South East Air Cargo Conclave Awards in Chennai on December 11, 2019. The Indian branch of the joint venture between Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, and Bobba Group received the…
Read MoreDIAL chosen as exclusive cargo transhipment centre in India by China
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive cargo transhipment centre in India by China. According to an official release, as per this significant development, Chinese cargo to the central Asian countries is now being routed through Delhi Airport’s newly launched world-class…
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