AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reinforced its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing freight carriers, reporting a 16% increase in volumes in the first half of 2017 to 335,000 tonnes, boosted by particularly strong demand across its Asia Pacific network. ABC also achieved a 13% rise in freight tonne-kilometres and a 4pp increase in its load factor to 71% in this period. The first six months of the year saw the delivery of ABC’s tenth latest generation Boeing … [Read more...] about ABC sees boost in H1 volumes by 16%
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Turkish Cargo sees 24% increase on y-o-y growth during H1 2017
Turkish Cargo, which is one of the fastest-growing air cargo brands offering services to 120 countries, continues to maintain its powerful growth strategy which has been carried out over the last decade successfully, and increases its share in the global air cargo market. Turkish Cargo, which has launched seven new service points over the last two months, will have a total of 72 cargo destinations by the end of August,’17 from 55 at the beginning of 2016. Having generated a wide … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo sees 24% increase on y-o-y growth during H1 2017
IBS and Lufthansa team up
IBS Software has set up a Test Factory for Lufthansa Cargo to ensure that all its application software are fit for purpose and meet the highest quality standards that Lufthansa Cargo sets for itself. Lufthansa Cargo is known for its highly efficient processes, reliability and service excellence. With this Test Factory, Lufthansa Cargo will derive benefits from IBS’ air cargo domain knowledge and vast experience of building, testing and implementing mission critical systems for a … [Read more...] about IBS and Lufthansa team up
IFACP – new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program – launches in Canada
The new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP) which has officially been launched in Canada, will be rolled out globally and jointly managed by forwarders and airlines. The IFACP Freight Forwarder Agreement will govern the relationship between freight forwarders and air carriers participating in the Program. A new IATA-FIATA Governance Board (IFGB) has been established to run the Program, which provides a framework of industry standards that are relevant and in line with best … [Read more...] about IFACP – new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program – launches in Canada
AMI launches click2ship Express Imports
AMI is set to revolutionise express imports to South Africa, with the launch of an all-inclusive online service. Called click2ship Express Imports, the new service is the imports counterpart of click2ship Express Exports, launched in South Africa in 2014. Click2ship Express Imports provides online quotes and bookings for imports from any location in the world. Prices include collection at origin, Customs export entries, freight, Customs clearance on arrival, and local delivery from … [Read more...] about AMI launches click2ship Express Imports
Heico becomes dominant cargo securement supplier to Western Hemisphere
Heico’s acquisition of Brazil’s Astro Tecnologia has positioned it as a major force in the South American cargo securement marketplace, expanding its product mix, broadening its technical capabilities, and giving it an in-country sales and distribution platform for its diverse transportation cargo securement product offering. The Heico Companies, LLC, the parent holding company for a diversified portfolio of more than 37 businesses, including Ancra International, Ancra Systems B.V., … [Read more...] about Heico becomes dominant cargo securement supplier to Western Hemisphere
