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Emerging markets boost Heathrow’s cargo volumes

Heathrow Airport’s cargo volumes have grown three per cent to 1.54 million tonnes in 2016 driven by trade with emerging

American Airlines to start widebody San Juan – Philadelphia flights

American Airlines (AA) Cargo will add daily widebody San Juan – Philadelphia services to its network, providing capacity for goods

Oil & gas flying high as Volga-Dnepr transports equipment to Seoul

Volga-Dnepr Airlines is benefitting from the upturn in the movement of oil and gas cargo with its latest delivery of

IATA: Growth slows slightly in November but remains strong

Airfreight growth slowed slightly in November to 6.8 per cent year-on-year (YOY) but it is still growing at more than

Etihad Cargo receives QEP accreditation

Etihad Cargo has received Qualified Envirotainer Providers (QEP) accreditation from Envirotainer at its Abu Dhabi hub and five other stations

Kerry Logistics expands in Europe by acquiring Multi Logistics

Kerry Logistics has expanded its European operations through the acquisition of Multi Logistics, a specialist in film and media logistics.

Goh chosen as DHL head of customer solutions and innovation

DHL has chosen as Alfred Goh as its regional head of customer solutions and innovation (CSI) Asia Pacific, providing simplified

Shannon handles 76 thoroughbreds destined for China

Shannon Airport has handled 76 horses purchased for a Chinese businessman, with the Irish thoroughbreds flying to Beijing on board

Hippos, calves and jet engines help Budapest grow 23% annually

Budapest Airport’s cargo volumes have grown almost 23 per cent annually, transporting goods as varied as aircraft jet engines, a

Gatwick Airport’s cargo recovers from 2015 slump

Gatwick Airport’s cargo volumes grew by 13.3 per cent in December to 7,375 tonnes, as it recovers from the slump

Vienna Airport to expand Air Cargo Center by one third

Vienna Airport is to spend €16 million ($16.7 million) expanding its Air Cargo Center by one third, and will have

SAA Cargo transports vehicles to South America for Dakar Rally

South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has partnered with Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Team to transport vehicles and spare

IAG Cargo donates blankets to Kenyan school children

IAG Cargo has donated four pallets of blankets and sleeping bags to help keep Kenyan school children in Nairobi warm

AAPA: Strong exports give Asia Pacific a November boost

Cargo grew strongly across Asia Pacific in November with freight tonne kilometres (FTK) up 5.3 per cent helped by strong

ATSG subsidiary acquires PEMCO World Air Services

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary, Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) has acquired PEMCO World Air Services. The companies

American Airlines flies priceless Kinsey Collection art to Hong Kong

American Airlines Cargo delivered more than 1,500 kilogrammes of priceless artefacts belonging to the Kinsey African American Art and History

ACS chooses Camus as managing director for France office

Francois-Xavier Camus has been chosen as Air Charter Service’s managing director of its French office, overseeing all three business divisions.

Global airfreight forecasted to grow 3.2% up to 2021

The global airfreight market is forecasted to grow by 3.2 per cent annually between 2016 and 2021 following years of

Qantas Melbourne – Tokyo Narita services take off

Qantas’ first Melbourne – Tokyo Narita service has taken off, with daily flights catering for strong demand for capacity between

Emirates adds Fort Lauderdale to US network

Emirates has started flying to its 11th US destination with daily Boeing 777-200LR flights to Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The

Heathrow expects record breaking December as it gears up for Christmas

With final preparations for the festive season in full swing, Heathrow Airport is predicting it will handle over 130,000 tonnes

Marcel de Nooijer appointed Air France KLM Cargo EVP

Marcel de Nooijer has been appointed Air France KLM Cargo executive vice president and will also join the airline’s executive

American Airlines flies rescue dogs to new homes

American Airlines Cargo has helped dozens of rescue dogs find new homes for the holiday season by partnering with Dallas-based

Yusen launches air import consolidation services in Russia

Yusen Logistics has launched air import consolidation services in Russia at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport and Domodedovo Airport and Pulkovo Airport

Brussels Airlines taken over by Lufthansa

Lufthansa has taken over Brussels Airlines acquiring the remaining 55 per cent of the shares at a cost of 2.6

Schiphol and KLM back 12send service for same day deliveries

Parcel International has launched same-day intra-European air cargo delivery service, 12send making use of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s baggage system and

Leipzig/Halle blasts past the million tonne barrier

Leipzig/Halle Airport has exceeded the one million tonne mark for the first time, reaching 1,002,875 tonnes on 14 December. Leipzig/Halle,

Strong exports help Cathay Pacific grow 4.6% in November

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair’s cargo and mail volumes grew 4.6 per cent in November helped by strong exports and more

Globalia Logistics Network begins operations

Globalia Logistics Network has begun operations today (Wednesday 15 December) with 52 member companies in 74 cities across 56 countries.

11 arrested in Heathrow drug smuggling investigation

National Crime Agency (NCA) officers have arrested 11 people in connection with a major investigation into airport workers suspected of

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