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Textile manufacturer inks new contract with DB Schenker to enhance airfreight logistics operations

Facing significant challenges with transatlantic deliveries and the need to uphold its reputation for delivery reliability, Camira Fabrics, a leading UK textile manufacturer, has signed a contract with DB Schenker to enhance its airfreight logistics operations. The contract, which commenced this summer, has allowed Camira to streamline its supply…

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal celebrates 25 years

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) marked its 25th anniversary by unveiling a forward-looking five-year strategy, aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness in the air cargo sector and advancing Shanghai’s development as an international shipping hub. Journey of Growth and Innovation Founded in 1999, PACTL quickly…

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Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Post sign strategic cooperation agreement

Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) have signed a cooperation agreement, demonstrating a shared commitment towards enhancing their strategic partnership in postal activities and mail transportation to and from Doha. The agreement aims to efficiently meet customer needs in accordance with international postal union standards,…

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PM lays foundation stone for Bagdogra Airport expansion

Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the expansion of the Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri in northern West Bengal for Rs 1,550 crore. This was among the 23 development projects worth Rs 6,700 crore unveiled by the PM virtually from a function in Varanasi. The new…

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Lufthansa Cargo is a new member of the Smart Freight Centre community

Climate protection is a teamwork affair and demands global solutions. The transformation needed can only be achieved together with strong partners. Lufthansa Cargo has announced that the airline has joined the Smart Freight Centre community. Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is an international non-profit organisation focused on reducing greenhouse gas…

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Jet fuel shipments up

During the first nine months of 2024, seaborne shipments of jet fuel increased 11% over 2023. Shipments were equivalent to 461 million barrels or 1.7 million barrels per day (mbpd). At the same time, airline passenger traffic measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) exceeded 2019 levels for the first…

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IAG Cargo re-starts London-Jeddah service

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the return of its London Heathrow (LHR) and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International (JED) service from 2nd November 2024. The six times weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 787 widebody aircraft and will complement IAG Cargo’s…

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Hactl and CEO honoured at Supply Chain Asia awards

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has once again triumphed at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2024, winning three awards. The “Supply Chain Innovator of the Year (Air Cargo Warehouse Automation)” award went to Hactl in recognition of its three recent…

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Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold capacity with winter schedule; more widebody services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, increasing belly hold cargo capacity across key global markets. Starting November 2024, the enhanced schedule will introduce additional frequencies to existing routes and a new passenger destination—Nairobi. Etihad Cargo will offer belly capacity…

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Envirotainer wins ‘Most Diverse Range of Packaging’ award

Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has been awarded the “Most Diverse Range of Packaging” award at Cold Chain Unbroken 2024. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to delivering reliable packaging solutions for all stages of the pharmaceutical lifecycle and across all industry segments. The award reflects the…

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