As another year slips away and a brand new year full of promise, mystery and likely a fair bit of trepidation for the air cargo sector, is before us. A quick look in the rear view mirror reveals a year lacking in anything particularly remarkable. An relatively ‘skyrocketing’ market early in the year held out the promise that 2015 would be maybe not a great year, but certainly a ‘better’ year. But unfortunately the rocket’s red glow waned faster than a crescent moon. And for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Here’s to 2016!
AirBridgeCargo continues strong 2015 growth in Nov
AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) growth continued in November with a 27 per cent upswing in cargo carried compared to the same month a year ago. Latest November figures show that ABC transported over 50,000 tonnes across its global network serving Europe, North America and Asia Pacific with overall results for the first 11 months of 2015 being 20 per cent up year-on-year and amounting to 439,000 tonnes. The airline's FTK performance continues to be one of the highest in the airline cargo … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo continues strong 2015 growth in Nov
Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
Pharma logistics professionals who succeed in transforming their supply chain will have a major impact on their organisation’s success and those who innovate best will position themselves to transform logistics from a cost centre to a true source of competitive advantage, is one of the main conclusions of a new book by Schiphol Cargo. The eBook, Vision Pharma Logistics 2020: Insights and practical advice, published by the dedicated cargo department of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and features … [Read more...] about Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
China Postal signs for 10 Next-Gen B737 BCFs
China Postal Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) and joins China’s Hangzhou-based YTO Airlines (which ordered 15 of the aircraft) as a launch customer for the BCF programme which has yet to be formally launched. China Postal also purchased seven B757-200s that the airline plans to convert into freighters, making this the largest purchase order in the airline's history. "This is a historic order both for China Postal and … [Read more...] about China Postal signs for 10 Next-Gen B737 BCFs
Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
The long and often fractious relationship between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is set to turn over a new leaf after nearly three years of intensive discussions, although sticking points – like issues relating to CASS settlement system – remain. These talks have revolved around the fundamental issue of the need to evolve and clarify what has been the historical role of freight forwarders … [Read more...] about Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
Egypt to appoint global aviation security company by end-Dec
The Egyptian government met with world-leading security and risk advisory companies in Cairo on 10 December 2015 to hear proposals to review and enhance airport security in the country. The global security companies, which were chosen for their specific expertise in aviation security, presented to members of the Egyptian government including Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail. The move follows the crash of Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 on 31 October which the Islamic extremist group ISIS … [Read more...] about Egypt to appoint global aviation security company by end-Dec
