Earlier this week the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The alert coincides with the release by the US National Transportation Safety Board which also issued two safety recommendations on Tuesday. These include recommendations to physically separate lithium batteries from other … [Read more...] about Lithium battery issue reignited after US safety regulators issue alerts
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Get used to “new normal” of cargo growth warns IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0 per cent growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, IATA said. After a strong start, air freight volumes began a decline that continued through most of 2015, until some improvements to … [Read more...] about Get used to “new normal” of cargo growth warns IATA
Get used to "new normal" of cargo growth warns IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0 per cent growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, IATA said. After a strong start, air freight volumes began a decline that continued through most of 2015, until some improvements to … [Read more...] about Get used to "new normal" of cargo growth warns IATA
World’s newest all-cargo carrier, CargoLogicAir (CLA) takes off
The world’s newest all-cargo airline, UK-based CargoLogicAir (CLA) has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered at London’s Stansted Airport, CLA - backed by the Volga-Dnepr group - is an independent airline with its own executive and management team and fleet. CargoLogicAir aims to become a leader in the European air cargo market offering cargo services on scheduled and charter flights. The airline - which has taken delivery of its … [Read more...] about World’s newest all-cargo carrier, CargoLogicAir (CLA) takes off
DHL eCommerce launches new services in Thailand
DHL eCommerce, a division of global logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, has expanded its operations into Thailand and is offering end-to-end domestic delivery service for Thai e-commerce merchants. With its new service, DHL eCommerce is offering a range of unique service options that caters to Thailand's burgeoning e-commerce market. "Thailand, with its tremendous growth potential, fast e-commerce adoption and high smartphone penetration rates, has been identified as the first … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce launches new services in Thailand
Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
While passenger traffic and aircraft movements set new records at Singapore Changi Airport, ‘stability’ was the word of the year for airfreight movements which held steady at 1.85 million tonnes for 2015. While Changi Airport’s total cargo throughput was little changed from a year earlier, there were pockets of growth in niche cargo segments and investment in new cargo infrastructure is expected to drive further growth in some of these niche sectors. For instance, there was strong … [Read more...] about Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
