United Airlines faces US$1.3 million fine over cargo. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that inspectors found at least 120 violations during 2013 inspections in Boston, San Francisco, Denver and Chicago. Safety regulators also said that United twice improperly accepted hazardous material for air shipments. United has 30 days from receipt of the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency. … [Read more...] about United faces US$1.3M cargo safety fine
Freight Forwarders
Canberra 24-hour freight hub plan approved
Australia's minister for infrastructure and regional development Warren Truss has approved Canberra Airport’s new Master Plan, setting out the gateway’s strategic direction for the next 20 years. The new plan includes an intention to use its 24-hour status to become Sydney's freight airport. The airport is expected to release the Master Plan to the public within 50 days. … [Read more...] about Canberra 24-hour freight hub plan approved
Cargolux operates 747-8F flights to Manaus
Cargolux introduces its advanced Boeing 747-8 freighter on its regular cargo services to Manaus and becomes the first airline worldwide to operate the aircraft to the Brazilian airport. Cargolux offers fast air cargo services to Manaus since 2012 and operated its first 747-8F flight to Brazil in June 2013 after the Luxembourg carrier’s quest for clearance and approval of Brazilian airports for 747-8 operations was given the green light by the Brazilian authorities. “Our new … [Read more...] about Cargolux operates 747-8F flights to Manaus
CPSL reports first full-year tonnage performance
Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) released its first full year handling tonnage. In 2014, Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT) handled 1.45 million tonnes of cargo. The terminal saw its highest tonnage record on 8th November 2014, handling 5,476 tonnes of cargo on the day. Traffic at CPCT was largely driven by transhipment in 2014, accounting for 54 per cent of the cargo tonnage throughput. The percentages of import and export cargo tonnage throughput were 15 per cent and 31 per … [Read more...] about CPSL reports first full-year tonnage performance
Hactl makes strong Q4 impression
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) ended 2014 with its strongest quarter of the year, handling 491,476 tonnes (up 4.9 per cent on the same period of 2013). The last quarter was also the best of the year for exports, which totalled 287,456 tonnes (up 4.2 per cent on 2013), for imports, which totalled 131,202 tonnes (up 7.7 per cent) and for mail and express, which totalled 41,558 tonnes (down 2.2 per cent). Transshipments totalled 31,261 tonnes (up 11.1 per cent, but only the third … [Read more...] about Hactl makes strong Q4 impression
LOT Cargo starts flights to US, Canada
LOT Cargo has launched a New York – Warsaw – New York freight route with an all-cargo B767-300 aircraft operated by Cargojet Airways. This year, flights are scheduled for January-April and October-December. For January and March, the company has planned weekly flights departing from New York (JFK) on Saturdays and from Warsaw on Sundays. For February, two flights per week have been scheduled with an additional flight from Warsaw on Thursdays. The offer is designed for clients … [Read more...] about LOT Cargo starts flights to US, Canada
