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Hactl’s new TSCE helps streamline export cargo acceptance

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has further streamlined its cargo acceptance operations with the opening of its new Terminal Services Centre (Export) (TSCE), embodying new digital processes and document handling features. Hactl’s Terminal Services Centre has been providing Air Cargo…

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Etihad Cargo celebrates 20 years of successful operations in India

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating 20 years of operations in India, a milestone that reflects the airline’s ongoing commitment to the Indian market since its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004. Over the years, Etihad Cargo has expanded its presence…

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Autumn festivals cause mid-September dip in tonnages from Asia Pacific

Global air cargo tonnages dipped by around -3% in week 38 (16-22 September), week on week (WoW), with the declines caused mainly by national holidays in China, South Korea, and Chile, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. The worldwide -3% fall in flown…

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American Airlines Cargo enhances cold chain network with expansion of CEIV pharma certification

American Airlines Cargo has announced that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) have joined its list of US stations certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics, or CEIV Pharma. The certifications underscore the carrier’s commitment to quality…

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Airlines suspend flights to the Middle East

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.  KLM has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until Oct. 26. Its low-cost subsidiary, Transavia, has suspended flights to Tel Aviv until March…

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US government plans to prevent Chinese e-commerce giants exploiting a loophole in import regulations unlikely to work: Analysis

US government plans to prevent Chinese e-commerce giants from exploiting a loophole in import regulations ‘will not put the genie back in the bottle’, analysts warn. The Biden administration is moving to curb low-value shipments entering the US duty-free under the $800 ‘de minimis’ threshold, which it says has been abused…

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Soaring Bangladesh and Japan rates, Dubai tonnage further boost air cargo market

Soaring air cargo spot rates from Bangladesh and Japan and a surge in tonnages from Dubai have further boosted an already buoyant air cargo market in the first half of September, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. It elaborates: Worldwide air cargo tonnages…

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Scandron wins top spot at HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 for high altitude logistics drone challenge

Scandron Pvt. Ltd has won first place in the High-Altitude Logistics category at HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2, held at the Wari La Pass in UT Ladakh. This esteemed event, organised by the Indian Army in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), highlighted the latest innovations…

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport bags sustainability awards

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Limited (RGIA) has been honoured with the esteemed titles of “National Energy Leader” and “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” at the 25th National Award Ceremony for ‘Excellence in Energy Management,’ an event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 12th September 2024. This recognition…

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Qatar Airways Cargo introduces AirPlus solutions

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of AirPlus Solutions, offering enhanced services for various cargo products. Customers can now choose from three options; Q-Climate, Q-Plus, and Q-Prime to elevate their shipment’s journey. Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, stated, “As the world’s leading cargo carrier,…

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