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Carriers
Cargo priority on Canada's W. Coast
It’s tempting to observe that Canada has pretty much ‘missed the boat’ when it comes to air cargo. With an airport system long in the hands of government bureaucrats, a near solitary focus on passengers and the absence of any Canadian cargo-savvy passenger airline, let alone a globally-focused, dedicated cargo carrier, has all conspired to give air cargo a very low profile at the majority of airports across the country. It is surprising considering the vast country was … [Read more...] about Cargo priority on Canada's W. Coast
Brussels Airlines renews Unitpool contract
Brussels Airlines has extended its contract with Unitpool by a further five years. Unitpool provides ULD managementservices. “Unitpool has been managing our ULD fleet since 2002. The decision to commit for a further five years was driven by the service, price and relationship. According to our business plan our aircraft fleet will expand significantly over the coming few years, and working within the Unitpool model supports growth and furthermore we will benefit from the economies of … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines renews Unitpool contract
Jade disappointment for Jettainer
Chinese Customs regulations have prevented container management company Jettainer adding Jade Cargo International to its client list, leaving it to look in other markets for its first Asian customer. “The problem is that China has very specific rules about ULD importing,” says Jettainer’s director of business development, Peter Ahnert.“The World Customs Organisationrecommendation is that they shouldbe treated as airline parts and exemptfrom Customs duties. However, … [Read more...] about Jade disappointment for Jettainer
Belly Ache
Liwa Air Cargo
Robert Strödel, the former CEO of Dubai-based air freight carrier Liwa Air Cargo, has left the carrier with immediate effect following the decision by the group of private Arabian owners to sell their stakes in Liwa to an undisclosed investor. Strödel said there were rumors that the new owners of Liwa Air, which was founded on August 1, 2006 and started operations in early November last year, might be a Pakistan-based firm which is eager to step into the Middle East cargo … [Read more...] about Liwa Air Cargo