Consultant Insight: XPO Logistics may sell its freight forwarding division 
XPO Logistics may be considering a sale of its freight forwarding division valued between $4... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
New security system brings changes to EU imports
The European Union is creating new security measures, including pre-loading filing requireme... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
YEG’s Lowe joins Air Cargo Tech Summit for drone panel
Alex Lowe, manager of global network development for cargo at Edmonton International Airport (YEG), ... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
Flug MU5735 von China Eastern: Absturz der Boeing 737 wurde absichtlich herbeigeführt 
Viel verriet der erste Zwischenbericht nicht, den die chinesischen Behörden 30 Tage nach dem Absturz veröffentlichten. Man brauche mehr Zeit, erklärten sie. Denn Flugdatenschreiber und Stimmenrekorder seien beim Absturz der Boeing 737 von China Eastern am 21. März stark beschädigt worden. Spez... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
'Crash vliegtuig China Eastern was opzet' 
NEW YORK – Het vliegtuigongeluk in maart met een Boeing 737-800 in China was mogelijk opzet. Amerikaanse onderzoekers geloven dat iemand aan boord van het vliegtuig van de Chinese maatschappij China Eastern het toestel expres heeft laten crashen. Bij de …The post 'Crash vliegtuig C... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
ANC, FAI win excellence award for performance in snow and ice control
The Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NEC AAAE) announced this week that Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) received Balchen Post Awards for excellence in the performance of snow and ice control. ANC won firs... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Qatar Airways Cargo celebrates record year for salmon shipments
Qatar Airways Cargo has celebrated a record year for salmon shipments out of Norway. The cargo carrier “transported more than 46,000 tons of Norwegian seafood in 2021,” said Rob Veltman, vice president cargo Europe at Qatar Airways. This is “the highest result yet,” he noted, adding: “The ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Lufthansa Cargo increases its airfreight capacity with more 777F freighter orders
Lufthansa Cargo has ordered three Boeing 777F freighters and seven new-generation 777-8F freighters to increase its airfreight capacity. In addition, leases for two Boeing 777F freighters, which run through 2024, will be extended for seven years each through 2031. The first of the 777F aircraft, whi... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
MIA total freight volume up by 8% in Q1 2022
Miami International Airport’s (MIA) total freight volume in the first quarter of 2022 increased by 8% year on year to 687,675 tons. 552,371 tons of this came from international traffic. International freight at MIA has grown 5.4% in the year to date, while domestic freight is up 20.5%. MIA’s str... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
MIA total freight volume up by 8% in Q1 2022
Miami International Airport’s (MIA) total freight volume in the first quarter of 2022 increased by 8% year on year to 687,675 tons. 552,371 tons of this came from international traffic. International freight at MIA has grown 5.4% in the year to date, while domestic freight is up 20.5%. MIA’s str... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
AfA to find solutions for 5 critical issues contributing to airport congestion in the US
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is driving an initiative to help find solutions for five critical issues contributing to airport congestion in the US. Members of AfA’s Airport Congestion Committee (ACC) met last week to agree to focus on developing solutions in the areas of: technology and aut... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Marco di Mario joins Menzies Aviation as SVP of fuels
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has appointed Marco di Mario as its new senior vice president of fuels. Menzies said di Mario joins its fuels leadership team with a wealth of experience in aviation fuels, gained in over 20 years in the industry. Most recently, di Mario was vice... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Roopa Sudheendra to support SEKO Logistics digital transformation and inspire customer centric technology advances
Transformational IT executive Roopa Sudheendra has joined SEKO Logistics as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Architecture & Product Engineering to help spearhead the continuous improvement and optimization of its market-leading, customer centric technology solutions. With 20+ years of experienc... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
BlueBox joins OVN data sharing platform
Air cargo shipment tracking provider BlueBox Systems will join the Open Visibility Network (OVN) data sharing platform. The Open Visibility Network connects shippers, logistics service providers, brokers and customers to share data and encourages data sharing among supply chain participants, allowin... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Majority airlines ramp up their digital booking offerings
Airlines have been ramping up their digital booking offerings over the last few years in response to market volatility. A survey carried out by booking portal Freightos found that 46% of air cargo carriers now enable instant rate searches for quotes on their websites compared with 10% in 2019. Meanw... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
AG Handling chooses Qstep handling platform for its operation at Riga Airport
Latvia-based cargo handler AG Handling SIA has chosen the Qstep air cargo handling platform for its operation at Riga International Airport (RIX). Riga is the fourth airport where the Qstep software-as-a-service platform has been deployed after Helsinki, Tallinn and Vilnius. AG Handling, which count... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Ostend Bruges Airport to boost operational efficiency & transparency with Nallian’s OST Cargo Cloud
Ostend-Bruges Airport in Belgium is equipping its cargo hub with a Nallian-powered OST Cargo Cloud to boost operational efficiency and transparency. The OST Cargo Cloud is designed to enable a coordinated, digitalized approach to processes such as freight pick up and drop off, and the inspection of ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
SGL and Neste to offer customers to reduce their carbon emissions when using airfreight
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is partnering with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer Neste to offer customers the opportunity to reduce their carbon emissions when using airfreight. The freight forwarder said that the agreement means that customers can choose the level of emissions they want to r... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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K+N, DSV highlight complex logistics market in their quarterly updates, with higher freight rates, softening consumer demand & ongoing supply chain disruption
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) and DSV highlighted a complex logistics market in their recent quarterly updates, with higher freight rates to stay, softening consumer demand and ongoing supply chain disruption. K+N was the first to reveal its results, with revenues and profits continuing to surge on the back of... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Maersk acquires Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.7bn
Shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has completed its acquisition of US forwarder Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.7bn. As a result of the acquisition, international and domestic supply chain provider Pilot Freight Services will be rebranded to Pilot – A Maersk Company. The transaction price ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)