Bundesumweltministerin Schulze hält Zubringerflüge für notwendig 
Um die von Annalena Baerbock und Olf Scholz ausgelöste Debatte um ein Verbot von Kurzstrecken- und ... » read more (via airliners.de)
Eerste TUI-vlucht van Schiphol naar Gran Canaria en Tenerife vertrokken 
SCHIPHOL – De eerste vlucht met vakantiegangers van TUI is woensdagmorgen vanaf Schiphol vertrokken richting Gran Canaria en Tenerife. De touroperator uit Rijswijk laat aan deze site weten dat de Boeing 737-800 “tjokvol” zat. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws…The post Eerste TUI-vluc... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Easa erwartet hohe Akzeptanz für Drohnenflüge in Ballungsräumen
Die Easa sieht in der urbanen Luftmobilität einen Zukunftsmarkt mit viel Potential. Die Zustimmung ... » read more (via airliners.de)
Turning the tide across TransAtlantic 
The start of this decade has been nothing short of a disaster. Just as countries began to open their borders again after the first wave of the Covid-19 crisis, which throttled capacity in belly-holds of passenger aircraft, the second wave of the pandemic began to show across the globe. Like other tr... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Clash over ‘inaccurate’ claims of high rollover rates and congestion at Port Klang
Port Klang has slammed claims it is suffering “endemic congestion”, caused by nearly two-thirds of all boxes being rolled last month. Last week, supply chain visibility platform Project44 claimed rollover rates were rising at ports around the world and labelled …The post Clash over ‘ina... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
An SAF first for AF-KLM, ahead of new guidelines to help carriers cut emissions
Air France-KLM has operated its first flight using French-made sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In partnership with Airbus and fuel company Total, Air France used a 16% blend of SAF on a A350 flight from Paris to Montreal, which avoided the …The post An SAF first for AF-KLM, ahead of new guid... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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Rise in container traffic and global economic recovery may be growing apart
As economies continue to rebound, global container trade is expected to grow by 5.8% this year, according to a forecast today from Alphaliner. Recently, the IMF revised its global GDP growth forecast for this year to 6%, which suggests container …The post Rise in container traffic and global ... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Warehouse operators ‘in the driver’s seat’ as demand and costs keep rising
Warehousing costs in the US are set to continue their ascent through this year, a new study from InsightQuotes has warned. Its annual Warehousing Cost and Pricing Survey shows an average yearly increase of 5.59% for 2021, following a 3.3% …The post Warehouse operators ‘in the driver’s sea... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
New DFDS cross-Channel ferry will arrive from China ahead of schedule
Following successful sea trials, Danish ferry operator DFDS has this week taken delivery of the Côte?d’Opale, set to be the longest ferry serving the Dover-Calais route this summer. Its addition to the trade will match the expected entrance of …The post New DFDS cross-Channel ferry will ar... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Peli BioThermal promotes Hyde to global role
Peli BioThermal has promoted Dominic Hyde to the role of vice president of global services. In this ... » read more (via aircargonews.net)
Latam expands conversion programme with two more freighters
Latam Airlines Cargo will add an extra two freighter conversions to its cargo fleet expansion plan, ... » read more (via aircargonews.net)
Analyst Angus Tweedie to join XPO spin-off GXO Logistics as SVP
XPO Logistics has appointed Angus Tweedie as senior vice president of its spin-off logistics business, GXO. Mr Tweedie will join XPO this month from his role as head of European automotive research at Citigroup. Prior to that, he was head …The post Analyst Angus Tweedie to join XPO spin-off G... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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Vliegend personeel Garuda Indonesia volledig gevaccineerd
JAKARTA – De piloten en het cabinepersoneel van Garuda Indonesia en dochtermaatschappij Citilink zijn volledig gevaccineerd tegen het coronavirus. Dat laat de Indonesische luchtvaartmaatschappij weten. Garuda startte in februari met de vaccinatiecampagne voor het vliegend personeel. Source: L... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Hope in the European skies for flying cargo
While Europe was preparing on how to deal with the Brexit effect, unprecedented Covid-19 stalled the global economy. Meanwhile, key developments like Turkish Cargo preparing for a direct service to Munich from May 7 and Hainan Airways planning to fly twice-weekly pax-cargo flights from Haikou, China... » read more (via stattimes.com)
From Covid to clothing: the shifting air freight market
Rapid Covid test packs have been driving the global air freight market out of China for the past two months, say Chinese forwarders. The packs have – along with lack of capacity, of course – been driving market rates. But …The post From Covid to clothing: the shifting air freight market a... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
In defence of the US Jones Act
Debate about the highly contested Jones Act seems to be cyclical. And its time has come around again. But this is an argument not often seen, and it’s interesting. The author here argues that the act subsidises shipbuilding and maritime …The post In defence of the US Jones Act appeared firs... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Nach Ryanair-Klage: EU-Gericht erklärt Staatshilfen für KLM und Tap für nichtig
Michael O’Leary nennt es «Doping». Der Ryanair-Chef hält die massiven Staatshilfen für Konkurrenten für unlauter und wettbewerbsverzerrend. Lufthansa bezeichnete er gar einmal als «Crack-Kokain-Junkie», nachdem der deutsche Konzern von den Regierungen in Belgien, Deutschland, Österre... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Air Canada to fly 40 tonnes of urgent medical supplies from Toronto to Delhi
Air Canada, in collaboration with the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) and the Government of Ontario, is operating a cargo-only flight to Delhi, providing urgent medical supplies to the Indian population which has been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. An Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dream... » read more (via stattimes.com)
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Gericht kippt Beihilfe-Genehmigung für Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn
Das EU-Gericht hat die Genehmigung einer millionenschweren Beihilfe des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz für ... » read more (via airliners.de)
Ryanair-Teilerfolg im Kampf gegen Corona-Hilfen für KLM und Tap
Das EU-Gericht hat entschieden, dass ein Beschluss der Europäischen Kommission zur Beihilfe nichtig... » read more (via airliners.de)