Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s total cargo volume slipped 14.5 percent to 655,942 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2019, as an increase in full freighter cargo did not make up for the decline in belly traffic. Not immune to the heavy impact of Covid-19, Schiphol attributed the decline in passenger aircraft to the decrease in belly volumes, saying that the extra belly capacity on intercontinental routes helps the air cargo market in Amsterdam to better serve its customers. Full … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo volume slips despite more freighter flights
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Air cargo takes its first steps to a structural recovery in June
As PPE volumes faded, global air cargo volumes in June provided the first real indicators of structural recovery. The industry seems to be ‘slowly getting back up on its feet’ as volumes in the first four weeks climbed 6 percent versus the full four weeks of May. The latest air cargo market analyses by CLIVE Data Services also showed volumes in the last week of June were 12 percent higher than in the final week of May. The year-on-year performance gap further closed with global volumes at -25 … [Read more...] about Air cargo takes its first steps to a structural recovery in June
TIACA launches its second Air Cargo Sustainability Awards
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the second edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards is now open for applications. The competition aims to recognise outstanding businesses and industry initiatives leading the way to more sustainable air cargo. CHAMP Cargosystems, one of the leading industry IT solutions providers, has generously committed to continuing sponsoring these awards. “CHAMP is pleased to continue supporting TIACA for the 2nd edition of the Air Cargo … [Read more...] about TIACA launches its second Air Cargo Sustainability Awards
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has released its traffic results for May 2020
Preliminary May 2020 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that the COVID-19 pandemic continued to weigh heavily on international air passenger and cargo markets, with the travel and tourism sectors crippled by widespread lockdowns and travel restrictions. In aggregate, the region's airlines carried only 785,000 passengers in May, a 97.5 percent decline compared to the same month last year. The slump in demand, combined with a 92.5 percent … [Read more...] about The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has released its traffic results for May 2020
SAL launches its pharma facilities at KFIA Cargo Village with operational capacity of 14,000 tons a year
Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) has launched the operations of its state-of-the-art pharma facilities recently opened at the Dammam-based King Fahad International Airport’s Cargo Village. The new warehouses will support the infrastructure of pharma and medical equipment handling facilities as per the international standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the European Union Good Distribution Practice, and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). A subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian … [Read more...] about SAL launches its pharma facilities at KFIA Cargo Village with operational capacity of 14,000 tons a year
DHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport
DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport. The new building will be built on the site currently occupied by the car parks P 80 and P 80 West and will have a gross floor area of more than 8,000 square meters. For the first time, the partners signed the contract digitally, reflecting the current restrictions. DHL Express will plan, build, and operate the new building and lease the land for it from Munich … [Read more...] about DHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport