Despite a slight decline in transported cargo volume, Lufthansa Cargo said it was able to maintain its capacity utilisation last year with a cargo load factor of 69.7 per cent (2013: 69.9 per cent). Faced by tough competition, the cargo airline transported around 1.7 million tonnes of freight and mail in 2014, posting a slight year-on-year decline of -2.7 per cent. In the past financial year, Lufthansa Cargo focused on a flexible and demand-driven management of its capacities with the aim of … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo reports 2.7% dip in 2014 volumes
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IAG launches Cargo Connector in San Franciso
IAG Cargo has launched its Cargo Connector service in San Francisco, the 10th city on IAG Cargo’s global network to receive the service. At no additional cost, freight forwarders in San Francisco can now opt to have IAG Cargo collect and courier deliveries of less than 300 kilos direct from their premises to the airport. IAG said the service at San Francisco International will benefit a significant amount of IAG Cargo customers, 95 per cent of whom are based within a 5 mile … [Read more...] about IAG launches Cargo Connector in San Franciso
UPS launches trade consulting services in Asia
UPS announced the addition of Trade Management Services (TMS), comprising trade consulting, import/export technologies and managed services, to the UPS customs brokerage portfolio in Asia to facilitate customers’ expansion opportunities. “The launch of TMS is part of a long-term strategy to help our customers compete and do cross-border business more effectively. Increasing supply chain and regulatory complexities are barriers to trade, and are driving renewed focus on trade … [Read more...] about UPS launches trade consulting services in Asia
13 teams vied for Hactl’s competition
The turnout for Hactl’s 2015 International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition was the best in its eight-year history, with 13 teams from around the world competing for awards. Teams of four from AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Air Canada, Air China Cargo, Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Cargo, Finnair, IAG Cargo, International Air Cargo Terminal, Japan Airlines, Kenya Airways Cargo and Nippon Cargo Airlines joined a team from Hong Kong Air Cargo … [Read more...] about 13 teams vied for Hactl’s competition
Airbus sets new record in deliveries in 2014
Airbus has exceeded its targets for 2014, achieving a new record of 629 aircraft deliveries for 89 customers of which eight are new, comprising 490 A320 Family aircraft, 108 A330s, 30 A380s and A350 XWB. This production achievement means that Airbus’ aircraft deliveries in 2014 were up for the 13th year in a row, surpassing the previous record set in 2013. Airbus also achieved 1,456 net orders from 67 customers (of which 14 are new) – the company’s second best year ever, … [Read more...] about Airbus sets new record in deliveries in 2014
13 teams vied for Hactl’s competition
The turnout for Hactl’s 2015 International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition was the best in its eight-year history, with 13 teams from around the world competing for awards. Teams of four from AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Air Canada, Air China Cargo, Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Cargo, Finnair, IAG Cargo, International Air Cargo Terminal, Japan Airlines, Kenya Airways Cargo and Nippon Cargo Airlines joined a team from Hong Kong Air Cargo … [Read more...] about 13 teams vied for Hactl’s competition
