The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets, showing a modest 1.6 per cent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in FTK. The industry’s March performance stands in sharp contrast to the exceptionally strong 12.2 per cent rise reported for February. February’s performance, however, was positively skewed by the combined impacts of the timing of the Lunar New Year and the labor dispute at US West Coast … [Read more...] about IATA: Air freight resumes modest growth trend
Freight Forwarders
Cargolux launches 8 specialised products
Cargolux has introduced a portfolio of eight specialised products at the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich. CV Classic covers general cargo; CV Jumbo handles outsized and heavy freight; CV Power is dedicated to cars, engines and items such as helicopters; CV Hazmat deals with all classes of dangerous goods; CV Pharma serves the needs of the pharmaceutical industry; CV Fresh handles all kinds of perishables; CV Alive is dedicated to live animals; and CV Precious covers artworks and valuable … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches 8 specialised products
ACS to invest heavily in on board courier
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has announced plans to invest heavily in its On Board Courier (OBC) division worldwide. Justin Lancaster, group commercial director at ACS, said: “We have been offering OBC solutions to forwarders and airlines for several years now, but we felt that it was an area where we could improve our service and so we now have invested in a dedicated operations office in Frankfurt. We have good relationships with more than 25,000 freight forwarders … [Read more...] about ACS to invest heavily in on board courier
EASA, IATA move to prevent LOC-I accidents
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots to prevent loss of control situations. The upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) requirements aim to improve safety standards by mitigating loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) accidents. The requirements are based on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices and have been … [Read more...] about EASA, IATA move to prevent LOC-I accidents
CAL launches service for artwork, valuable cargo
CAL Cargo Airlines has launched 'CAL VAL' for artwork and valuable cargo. CAL VAL offers safe and quick transportation for artwork and valuable cargo, and is ideal for private art collectors, museum curators and auction houses, as well as specialist freight divisions dealing with valuable cargo. CAL provides a dedicated escort to monitor valuable cargo around the clock, and a personal escort may board the flight. CAL also cooperates with secured transportation providers to provide armored … [Read more...] about CAL launches service for artwork, valuable cargo
CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of chief operating officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in air and ocean freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions. He joins CEVA from Kaspers Consulting + Investment, an international logistics consultancy established in 2013. Kaspers played a seminal role in the transformation of the Logwin Air and Ocean global business and has … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief