New player in India 2009-12-28India is set to get a new international cargo airline early next year, with the launch of Aryan Cargo Express.
DHS officers stroll around 'secure' warehouses 2009-12-28US air cargo is "vulnerable to the introduction of explosives and other destructive items" during pre-flight ground transport, storage and handling, according to a report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jade Cargo International 2009-12-28Jade Cargo International and the city of Chengdu have agreed to establish an international air cargo hub for western China. The deal involves the launch of a freighter service between Chengdu and Europe, via the Middle East.
Heathrow expansion and climate commitments are compatible, according to key report 2009-12-25UK aviation could expand by a maximum of 60% by 2050 and still meet government emissions targets, although it would require policies to limit demand, according to a report published today by the Committee on Climate Change.
Aer Lingus and Swissport agree Europe-wide cargo deal 2009-12-25Aer Lingus has signed a 10-airport European cargo handling deal with Swissport, including key hubs such as Paris, London, Frankfurt and Brussels.
AF-KLM reports more dynamic November 2009-12-25Air France KLM Cargo reported a "strong improvement in unit revenue" in November, resulting from "more dynamic activity" compared with recent months.
DHL gets space on Hong Kong-Indonesia services 2009-12-25DHL Express has obtained exclusive bellyhold capacity on a Cathay service from Hong Kong to Surabaya in Indonesia to meet growing demand.
Heavylift aircraft get a boost 2009-12-25The prospects for the Antonov 124 freighter have received a boost following final approval for modifications that would double the aircraft's working life.
Boom time for time-critical logistics providers 2009-12-24International courier and time-critical logistics providers have seen a surge in demand over the last few months, according to Franz-Joseph Miller, CEO of Germany's time:matters.
Supply chains should be driven by demand 2009-12-24Logistics managers at importers need to reconfigure their supply chains so that transport volumes are driven by actual customer demand rather than forecasted demand, according to a logistics analyst.
Mixed reaction to pre-budget statement 2009-12-24The transport and logistics industry has expressed a mixed reaction the UK government's pre-budget statement.
MSC UK gets AEO status 2009-12-24MSC's UK business has been approved by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO).
Charming Shoppes renews GT Nexus contract 2009-12-24Online logistics portal GT Nexus has announced apparel retailer Charming Shoppes has renewed its contract and expanded it to include an import management data platform.
Expansion compatible with green ambition 2009-12-23UK aviation could expand by up to 60% by 2050 and still meet government emissions targets, although it would require policies to limit demand, according to a report published last week by the Committee on Climate Change.
Ready to take up the slack 2009-12-23Recent months have seen some recovery in both export and import traffic volumes. Less positively for carriers, GSAs and forwarders, industry sources report that rates for German air cargo export shipments generally remain at rock bottom levels, despite recent well-publicised efforts by German national carrier Lufthansa Cargo and others to raise them.
Aryan Cargo Express 2009-12-23India is set to get a new international cargo airline early next year, with the launch of Aryan Cargo Express, which is set to commence operations with three leased A310 freighters.
Aer Lingus 2009-12-23Aer Lingus is to cut its fleet and make further compulsory redundancies after failing to reach agreement with unions over cost-cutting measures. Sources suggested the airline's long-haul fleet was likely to be cut from six to four aircraft and that it may move its main operating base from Dublin to Gatwick and Belfast if pilots and cabin crew continue to refuse to accept pay cuts.
Japan Airlines 2009-12-23Shares in Japan Airlines jumped 7% last week to a three-week high following reports the airline was to receive a €700bn (US$8bn) government loan guarantee.
BA in last-ditch attempt to avert strike 2009-12-22British Airways has begun legal action in an attempt to avert a 12-day strike starting on 22 December, although legal experts doubted that the attempt would be successful.
Cargologic merges with its CFS business 2009-12-22Swiss airport ground handler Cargologic is to merge with its landside air freight handling unit, CFS.
