For the sixth successive month, the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index has declined again in November, falling to the lowest registered in three years. The monthly decline registered in air freight was more moderate than that witnessed in sea freight, however, with the former was down by 0.4 points to 48.9, while sea freight dropped 2.8 points, amounting to 46.1. The continuation of negative macroeconomic trends at the global level, primarily a result of the lethargic Chinese economy, … [Read more...] about Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years
GSA/GSSAs
HAE wins Blue Air, acquires Groupair in SA
The HAE Group has announced a new working partnership with Blue Air after recently gaining a GSSA agreement from the Romanian Airline. HAE is now responsible for all sales and customer service activities for The Republic of Ireland for Blue Air. With four flights per week from Dublin direct to Bucharest and Bacau, Blue Air can now provide Irish exporters direct access to Romania and beyond to all their European destinations. The Blue Air network covers Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, … [Read more...] about HAE wins Blue Air, acquires Groupair in SA
American Airlines Cargo does first live animal transfer
Tiffany the dog has become American Airlines Cargo’s first ever live animal movement between The Netherlands and the US. Tiffany – a Dutch Smoushond became an animal VIP when specialist animal movements’ forwarder – Animals to Fly – called on AA Cargo to organise her transport to Philadelphia. Dutch Smoushond’s are extremely rare and Tiffany is only a puppy so required additional specialist handling and care. AA Cargo’s GSA in The Netherlands – FlyUs – assigned animal loving team members … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo does first live animal transfer
CAL targets Atlanta catchment area with new B747 service
CAL Cargo Airlines has announced a new round-trip service from Atlanta to Liege, Belgium. The service includes two weekly rotations, ATL-LGG-ATL, with the first flight departing Liege on 25 Sept. CAL is servicing the Atlanta catchment area together with local GSA ATC Aviation. "CAL's fleet of B747-400 with nose door and team of specialty experts in DG, Pharma, Live animals and oversize/overweight goods combine to answer the unique needs of the Atlanta catchment area", said Eyal Zagagi, CEO … [Read more...] about CAL targets Atlanta catchment area with new B747 service
ACP Worldwide appointed SAfrica GSA for Saudia Cargo
ACP Worldwide has been appointed Cargo GSA across South Africa for Saudia Cargo effective 1 August 2015. Saudia Cargo currently operates three times weekly B747 freighter flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah and Amsterdam, being shared frequencies with Nairobi. In addition to this freighter capacity, ACP will also be able to sell belly space on the carrier’s three times weekly B777-200 wide-body flights between Johannesburg and Jeddah offering total 50 tonnes of lower deck cargo capacity per … [Read more...] about ACP Worldwide appointed SAfrica GSA for Saudia Cargo
Virgin cargo sees 30% jump for cargo ex-Dubai
Virgin Atlantic Cargo carried over 30 per cent more cargo from Dubai in the first half of 2015, boosted by additional US routes and frequencies and traffic generated as a result of the US port disruptions, the carrier said. For the six months ended 30 June 2015, the airline carried 2.4 million kgs ex Dubai, compared to 1.8 million kgs for the same period a year ago. Strong increases were seen in the volume of cargo destined for London as well as beyond London to the US. The airline’s … [Read more...] about Virgin cargo sees 30% jump for cargo ex-Dubai
