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Freight traffic up 6.5% in October at Brussels

Brussels Airport saw its cargo volumes rise year-on-year (YOY) 6.5 per cent to 46,603 tonnes in October compared to the

ACI: strong growth of 5.9% in September

Airfreight volumes surged by 5.9 per cent in September, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) and for once the

Brexit and Heathrow runway decision hotly debated at AOA conference

The UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and the Government’s decision to back Heathrow Airport for a third runway,

Jettainer wins more contracts and looks to expand further

Jettainer has signed a deal with Brussels Airlines to control and maintain its fleet of unit load devices (ULD) from

Envirotainer aiming to give access to ULD solutions

As pharmaceutical companies experience significant transition, Envirotainer is working closely with customers to ensure they have access to the right

Lufthansa Cargo restructures business units

Lufthansa Cargo is restructuring its sales structure and by the end of 2016 it will have eight business units rather

ULD Care focusing on communicating about ULDs

ULD Care hopes it can improve unit load device (ULD) safety by communicating, communicating and communicating some more, president Urs

UPS to run peak season service at SBD International Airport

San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) has entered into an agreement with UPS to add flight operations in support of the

VIDEO: IATA launches wildlife tracking assessment tool

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool to help defeat smugglers of endangered

Emirates SkyCargo wheels in new specialist service

Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates SkyWheels – a specialised transportation product for high-value automobiles. Through its latest offering the Dubai

DHL Express to continue investing in the Americas

DHL Express says its continuing its investment plan for the US and the Americas as growth in the region is

CEVA expands relationship with Mercedes-Benz in Spain

CEVA Logistics has expanded its relationship with Mercedes-Benz at the automotive manufacturer’s facility in Vitoria, Spain. Mercedes-Benz, part of the

Swiss WorldCargo to provide tracking devices for sensitive shipments

Swiss WorldCargo will now provide active tracking devices and a 24/7 dedicated intervention team, which it says is for “additional

TIACA appoints Zubkov as new secretary general

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Vladimir Zubkov as its new secretary general, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires

Tonnage uplift of 5.3% for Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Airways has posted an increase in the amount of cargo and mail uplifted in October compared to the

DHL to invest in Indian hubs to meet e-commerce demands

DHL eCommerce – part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group – is investing 70 million Euros ($75 million) to strengthen

SIA Cargo awards management agreement contract to CHEP

Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo) has awarded a long-term unit load device (ULD) maintenance and repair fleet management contract to

Agility sees net profit rise of 11% in Q3

Agility has reported a net profit of 15.17 million Kuwaiti Dinar (KD) ($49.8 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of

Turkish Cargo launches freighter service to Chennai

Turkish Cargo launched an Airbus A330 freighter service to Chennai in India on 9 November and says the service and

GEFCO invests in new supply chain hub in Liverpool

GEFCO UK has today announced a major investment with a new purpose built logistics centre located in South Liverpool, in

World’s largest aircraft pays 21st visit to Leipzig

Leipzig/Halle Airport welcomed the world’s largest aircraft the Antonov 225 on 10 November, which was transporting around 160 tonnes to

HKIA sees cargo increase of 7.1% in October

Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) tonnage grew year-on-year (YOY) by 7.1 per cent in October as it handled 420,000 tonnes

CEVA posts solid performance in Q3 but still records a loss

CEVA Holdings has reported a solid performance in the third quarter (Q3) of this year as it saw air cargo

PACTL sets new freight volume record in October

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) posted the highest monthly tonnage in the company’s history in October – handling

Strong demand for Boeing 747 air charters

Chartersphere is continuing to consolidate its growing reputation by offering a high quality alternative in a competitive marketplace, managing director

NCA gets maintenance warning on B747F

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has been issued with a serious warning for inappropriate maintenance work on the engine of a

ACS aiming for further growth as it sells minority stake

This year has been a good one for Air Charter Service (ACS) but it is certainly not resting on its

States urged to take action on rogue lithium battery manufacturers

Lithium batteries are the hottest dangerous (DGR) goods topic in air cargo due to the threat they pose to safety.

Volumes grow with capacity for ABC

The growing number of airlines refusing to carry certain lithium batteries is helping AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines’ volumes rise in line

MAB Kargo adds another freighter route to China

MAB Kargo has launched a second new freighter route to Eastern China in the space of a week with flights

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