Cargolux has accepted its third B747-8 freighter at the end of March joining a fleet of nine B747-400F, three B747-400BCF and two B747-8F. The new aircraft was originally due in late 2011 but the delivery was pushed back by programme delays at Boeing. The rollover of the Cargolux fleet will continue in 2012 and as the carrier builds up its B747-8 freighter fleet, the three leased B747-400BCF, that are currently operated to bridge the capacity gap caused by the delivery delays, … [Read more...] about Cargolux takes delivery of third B747-8F
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FIATA plays it SAFE at HQ session
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations’ (FIATA), Customs Affairs Institute (CAI) annual FIATA Headquarters session this year saw one of the largest audiences ever gathered, as participants sought to distil the essence of important changes that have taken place since the adoption of the global SAFE Framework of Standards. Two review cycles have already taken place and none without important consequences for freight forwarders and Customs representatives. … [Read more...] about FIATA plays it SAFE at HQ session
Cargo 2000 renews classification system
Cargo 2000, the air cargo industry quality standard that currently sees 80 major airlines, forwarders and third parties in airfreight participating has launched a new classification system for membership, saying it will increase the quality of air cargo processes internally and externally. Mattijs ten Brink, chairman of Cargo 2000, said: “The ultimate goal is to move air cargo organisations towards the full integration of Cargo 2000 and to increase the value of our programme both … [Read more...] about Cargo 2000 renews classification system
Turkish Cargo expands, ups frequency
Turkish Cargo and its passenger division Turkish Airlines have expanded its network with new destinations and increasing the number of flight frequencies. The increased passenger flight frequencies have boosted bellyhold capacity giving the cargo division more capacity and flexibility, as well as facilitating the carrier’s significant transit cargo handling. In this context, Los Angeles (LAX) flights’ frequencies will be increased 5 to 17 per week from 26 March, New York (JFK) … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo expands, ups frequency
AirBridgeCargo flies Hanover-Beijing
The Russian carrier commenced weekly line-haul services between Hanover in Northern Germany and the Chinese capital with stopovers in Moscow Sheremetyevo airport. Deployed weekly, the inaugural flight on 10 March saw the freighter was filled with automotive parts stemming from various producers in and around Hanover. The flights are conducted on behalf of logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel that purchased the entire capacity of the aircraft. “Our market studies proved that there is enough … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo flies Hanover-Beijing
Inaugural cross-polar flight for ABC
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines, Russia’s largest cargo carrier, has operated its first ever cross-polar flight via the North Pole en route from Chicago to Krasnoyarsk. Onboard the B747-400 freighter was a cargo of 175 Angus bred heifers, weighing а total of 104,000 kilos. The animals landed safe and sound at Krasnoyarsk’s Emelyanovo Airport from where they were transported to a local breeding farm, according to ABC. “AirBridgeCargo sees the benefits provided by … [Read more...] about Inaugural cross-polar flight for ABC
