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Air freight grows in popularity as issues plague ocean transport
Drewry Airfreight Insight, a new online airfreight market intelligence service launched earlier this month by Drewry’s Supply Chain Advisory division, confirms airfreight’s growing popularity among international shippers as cost and congestion issues continue to impede ocean transport. 2024 has been a year of continued supply chain disruption for ocean…
Read MoreAfrica-Asia air cargo demand jumps 21 pc in Aug.
Africa-Asia air cargo demand in August 2024 surged by 21%, fuelling a 7.5% rise for African airlines and playing a key role in the global air cargo demand growth of 11.4%, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This strong growth highlights the robust trade flows between the…
Read MoreUPS expands UPS Standard service to Saturday in large markets in Europe
UPS has announced a significant expansion of its UPS Standard service, becoming the only carrier to offer delivery to residential addresses in the eight largest markets in Europe without an additional Saturday surcharge. The change gives businesses of all sizes a reliable way to get packages to their customers…
Read MoreSATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
SATS Ltd, one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance solution for the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods shipments at key stations…
Read MoreMenzies to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct in late 2026. The long-term lease will see Menzies operate a 22,500 sq. m facility for the next two…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo includes additional costs for SAF quotas in the price index of the Airfreight Surcharge
From January 1, 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will include the rising costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). For departures from European Union (EU) countries, a mandatory SAF blending rate of initially two percent will apply…
Read MoreIndia’s 73 airports switch to 100 pc green energy
India’s 73 airports across the country have transitioned to 100% green energy usage, marking a significant commitment to reducing carbon footprints since 2014. Since 2014, 12 greenfield airports have been established, alongside 48 airports and airstrips constructed by AAI, showcasing a robust commitment to eco-friendly practices. The Ministry of…
Read MoreIndia’s first air train for Delhi Airport by 2027
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has issued the tender to build an air train or automated people mover (APM) that will have four stops — T2/3, T1, Aerocity and cargo city. The GMR-backed DIAL has given the alignment for this 7.7-km route. Transiting between Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 and T2 on one side and T1 on the other will…
Read MoreIATA further develops CO2 Connect for Cargo with British Airways and Microsoft
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced collaborations with British Airways and Microsoft to further enhance the accuracy of IATA CO2 Connect for Cargo in calculating carbon emissions. The announcement was made at the recent IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Miami. British Airways will be contributing flight-level fuel…
Read MoreIAG Cargo boosts services to Asia
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is set to resume services to Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) for the first time since 2020. From 28th October 2024, three rotations per week will be operating between London Gatwick (LGW) and Bangkok utilising…
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