Egyptian National carrier EgyptAir Cargo has chosen FlyUs as it cargo GSSA across Benelux. Effective June 2016 the Dutch-headquartered company will be responsible for freight on the North African carrier’s daily services ex-Amsterdam and four-times weekly service from Brussels. In addition the six weekly freighters ex-Ostend and Cologne will be served by road feeder service ex Luxembourg, Brussels, Maastricht, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. “We expect Cairo to be the main destination … [Read more...] about EgyptAir Cargo appoints FlyUs as Benelux GSSA
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Aeroméxico appoints ECS Group as GSSA in AMS
Aeroméxico appoints Globe Air Cargo, part of the ECS Group, as its general sales and service agent in the Netherlands with effect from 29 May 2016. Aeroméxico and ECS Group first started working together in Spain in 1992. Globe Air Cargo now operates as Aeroméxico’s full GSSA within the whole EU territory. Aeroméxico, with a fleet of more than 120 aircraft, is the passenger and cargo carrier leader in the Mexican market, flying to more than 75 destinations all over the world. Aeroméxico … [Read more...] about Aeroméxico appoints ECS Group as GSSA in AMS
Collaboration crucial if UK air cargo is to compete and grow
The air cargo community in the UK would be far better at influencing government aviation policy if it collaborated more closely, says Nick Platts, head of cargo, Heathrow Airport. “I think that a community speaking with one voice would be an enormous benefit to the UK,” he told the audience at the Future of UK Airports seminar at Multimodal 2016. “Unfortunately I can’t see it happening as no one talks to each other.” He cited Schiphol as an example of a community that had worked together to … [Read more...] about Collaboration crucial if UK air cargo is to compete and grow
IATA pessimistic on cargo growth this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a pessimistic view on air cargo growth saying, “it is shaping up to be another tough year for air cargo” pointing to the latest 2.0 per cent drop in volumes against a 6.9 per cent rise in capacity. Asia-Pacific carrier, in particular, saw a 5.2 per cent decline in demand in March compared with a year ago. The latest IATA data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0 per cent drop in volumes measured in freight … [Read more...] about IATA pessimistic on cargo growth this year
Frankfurt aims to be Europe´s largest CEIV certified pharma hub
Frankfurt is aiming to become the largest certified pharmaceutical gateway in Europe with a number of companies concurrently pursing the IATA CEIV Pharma certification with the support of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt. To date two companies in Frankfurt - the Perishable Center and Bolloré Logistics Germany - have successfully completed the IATA CEIV Pharma certification. Another six companies are either already in the process or are starting the nine-month certification process. These … [Read more...] about Frankfurt aims to be Europe´s largest CEIV certified pharma hub
TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods