Jettainer has set up a new company, Jettainer Americas Inc., in Delaware. Just last month, Jettainer took over the global management and maintenance of containers and pallets on behalf of American Airlines. New branches will be opened in central locations in the US as part of the expansion. This will include a presence at Dallas/Fort Worth, the largest hub of new customer American Airlines. Jettainer has already been managing US Airways’ ULDs since 2005. The new offices will also be in … [Read more...] about Jettainer sets up new company in the US
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IATA: Air freight to grow 4.1% annually
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Industry Forecast 2014-2018 shows that international freight volumes are expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.1 per cent over the next five years. Emerging economies, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, will be the fastest-growing markets. “Air cargo remains as vital to the global economic system as ever. This year, more than US$6.8 trillion worth of goods, equivalent to 35 per cent of total world trade by value, will be … [Read more...] about IATA: Air freight to grow 4.1% annually
IAG upgrades Heathrow freight handling facility
IAG Cargo has completed a number of significant infrastructure upgrades to Premia, its London Heathrow-based premium freight handling facility. According to IAG, customers using relevant their cargo premium products, including Constant Climate and Prioritise, will benefit from an even higher standard of customer service, helping to ensure that shipments get to their markets on time and in perfect condition. Some of the key enhancements include over 50 per cent improvement in loose handling … [Read more...] about IAG upgrades Heathrow freight handling facility
Schiphol maintains cargo growth
Cargo tonnage through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued its positive trend for the third quarter of 2014, up 6.7 per cent on the same period of 2013, and 8.1 per cent for the year to date. Every month of 2014 to date has exceeded 2013 figures. The third quarter was the strongest in 2014 so far, and also the best for four years - at a total of 409,382 tonnes. It brought the total of cargo handled through Schiphol to 1,211,082 for the year to date. July showed the second best growth … [Read more...] about Schiphol maintains cargo growth
Etihad, Avianca to partner on new freighter service
Etihad Cargo will partner with Avianca Cargo through a commercial agreement to deploy a freighter flight from Milan’s Malpensa Airport, Italy, to Bogotá, Colombia and from Bogotá to Amsterdam. The new service will operate twice a week, providing cargo connection between Europe and South America. The flights will also facilitate seamless transportation of goods to other markets around the world by linking the networks of both Etihad Airways and Avianca Cargo. In … [Read more...] about Etihad, Avianca to partner on new freighter service
MASkargo transports Canada’s art projects to KL
MASkargo has transported Canada’s art projects from Montreal to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) in Kuala Lumpur. Working in collaboration with Air Canada to bring the Quilt of Belonging (QoB) to Malaysia, the precious cargo was loaded on to flight AC874 on 11 October and thereafter on to Malaysia Airlines flight MH5 which flew from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur. Weighing at a total of 1.2 tonnes, the QoB was carefully handled by MASkargo staff in Frankfurt and Kuala … [Read more...] about MASkargo transports Canada’s art projects to KL
