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CargoTech, CharterSync join hands to boost tech in air cargo

CargoTech and CharterSync, which brings air cargo charter expertise, have joined hands to boost tech in air cargo. CargoTech has welcomed its fifth member, neatly rounding off the group’s product palette whilst at the same time directing a strong digital focus towards an air cargo niche that is still…

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Lufthansa Cargo & Kuehne+Nagel pioneer paperless freight transportation with an all-digital shipment flow

In an era driven by digital transformation and environmental consciousness, the need to reduce paper usage and streamline operations has become increasingly paramount. By introducing “paperless lanes” between Europe and Asia, Lufthansa Cargo and one of its most digital partners Kuehne+Nagel seek to eliminate the unnecessary burden of physical…

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IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference in Hanoi in September

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 19-21, 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.” Vietnam Airlines will be the host airline. The event brings together…

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CSafe expands active bulk air cargo container portfolio

CSafe, the largest provider of a complete range of active and passive temperature-controlled shipping solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has announced that the company will expand its active bulk air cargo container portfolio to integrate a new -20°C temperature setpoint for the CSafe RKN. The company will begin offering…

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Turkish Cargo ranked 3rd among global air cargo carriers

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has moved up two spots to 3rd position among the leading air cargo carriers in the world, thanks to its noteworthy performance in May. It was ranked 5th in the same period last year, according to the monthly data published…

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Qatar Airways Cargo & Airlink play a vital role in responding to humanitarian needs

Since renewing its strong partnership in April 2022, Qatar Airways Cargo and Airlink have delivered 58 shipments on behalf of 22 organisations offering 2.1 million USD in transportation relief, mobilising 351 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to seventeen countries. This translates to an estimated 5.8 million people worldwide. Much needed…

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IndiGo adds Singapore-Hyderabad route to its network

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced the introduction of new, daily direct flights connecting Hyderabad and Singapore starting from October 29, 2023. This expansion comes in response to the growing demand for seamless connectivity between these two vibrant cities, as per a release. beit-mirkahat.com

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Maersk expands its global air freight services with new Atlanta strategic air cargo hub

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated a new 123,000 square foot air freight gateway near Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) that offers direct planeside recovery with immediate unit load device (ULD) transfers to the new facility. “Maersk is strengthening our promise to customers of integrated, end-to-end logistics…

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GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ signs lease agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines for MRO

GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited (GHASL), a 100% subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), has recently signed a Land Lease Agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines Services India Pvt. Ltd (SAESIPL), a subsidiary of Safran, a global leader in aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defence markets with…

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Global air cargo volume down

Air cargo tonnage for the full month of June 2023 ended at -4% compared to the previous year, an improvement compared to May at -6% (YoY), while April was still at -10% (YoY), according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Overall capacity increased by +11% compared…

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