LATAM Cargo Brazil teamed up with nonprofit Ampara Animal to support the efforts of volunteers and veterinarians in their wildlife rescue campaign. Through its solidary plane programme, LATAM donated 30 airline tickets to volunteers and veterinarians to support their rescue and treatment efforts for animals affected by the forest wildfires in Brazil's Pantanal. The campaign named “Pantamal em Chamas” stands for “blazing wetlands.” Launched on 1 September, the … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Brazil brings volunteers and supplies to support animal rescue campaign
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AirBridgeCargo, Kuehne+Nagel run pharma charter service from Leipzig to Guangzhou
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to operate a pharma charter flight from Leipzig, Germany (LEJ) to Guangzhou, China (CAN) via Novosibirsk, Russia (OVB). Over 500,000 vials of temperature-sensitive human albumin were packaged in Tyvek thermo covers and transported in 19 ULDs loaded onto a Boeing 747-8F. More than 105 tonnes were carried by ABC’s freighter. “With most of the anti-COVID-19 shipments switching to slow logistics, we could use this period to test … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo, Kuehne+Nagel run pharma charter service from Leipzig to Guangzhou
Qatar Airways declares reliable winter schedule, 124 destinations by end of 2020
Qatar Airways has announced its winter schedule in line with passenger and cargo demand and the continued relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. As the largest international carrier during this crisis according to IATA, the airline has applied its unrivalled knowledge of global passenger flows and booking trends to load a reliable winter schedule that passengers can trust. “This trust begins by offering an honest schedule of flights that is realistic of the current market … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways declares reliable winter schedule, 124 destinations by end of 2020
United Cargo prepares task force and airport network for pharma distribution
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, United Cargo has supported customers within the healthcare industry for over a decade. With its three dedicated solutions TempControl, LifeGuard and QuickPak, the company protects the integrity of vital shipments, such as precision medicine, pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical equipment and vaccines. These tools facilitate temperature monitoring, thermodynamic management, and priority boarding and handling. For customers, this ensures that their … [Read more...] about United Cargo prepares task force and airport network for pharma distribution
Capacity crunch stalls air cargo demand in August
Global air freight markets showed slow improvement amidst insufficient capacity, data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed. Asia Pacific airlines, in particular, saw air cargo demand fall 18.3 percent in August compared to the same period a year earlier, with capacity down 35 percent in the region. On a month-on-month basis, IATA said global demand moved slightly in a positive direction but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would … [Read more...] about Capacity crunch stalls air cargo demand in August
IAG Cargo starts direct London-Lahore service in October
IAG Cargo will launch a new direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lahore (LHE) in Pakistan, starting October, which will run year-round, four times a week. The new route will give businesses access to important manufacturing hubs in the region and connect Lahore with Europe, the United States, and Canada. The new service is expected to boost IAG Cargo’s Pakistan operations. Flights to Islamabad have been reinstated from 14 September, which operate daily between the two capital … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo starts direct London-Lahore service in October
