The president of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), William Gottlieb, urged participants at the organisation’s World Congress this week, not to waste opportunities presented by the economic downturn. He called on the more than 600 delegates from 80 member countries of the global forwarding association to instead focus on ways to reposition their business to reduce risk and stimulate growth. Among the key concerns being discussed at the … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: FIATA chief urges members to seize opportunities
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EUROPE & CIS: Avient up-roots from Vatry in favour of Liege
Africa-based cargo airline, Avient has announced it is moving its European hub from Paris Vatry Airport to Liege, Germany. “The move provides many opportunities for the future development of Avient, adding huge benefits to our operational service capabilities,†Avient said. Liege Airport has a number of cargo operators using its facilities – primarily the Lufthansa, DHL joint venture Aerologic – and the airport has provided an attractive platform and … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Avient up-roots from Vatry in favour of Liege
EUROPE & CIS: DHL adds B767 freighters to trans-Atlantic
DHL Express has added the first of six 53.5 tonne capacity Boeing 767ER Freighters into its fleet replacing the shared capacity of its MD-11F aircraft that are currently in use through a joint venture with Lufthansa Cargo. The new 767ERF aircraft will serve daily direct flights between the US and Europe, including daily direct flights between DHL Express’ major European hub in Leipzig, Germany, and New York JFK, and a daily direct flight between DHL Express’ major … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: DHL adds B767 freighters to trans-Atlantic
EUROPE & CIS: Global carrier capacity growing again
Global airline capacity for September 2009 is showing positive growth for the second consecutive month, reports OAG. The world’s airlines have scheduled 296.9 million seats, a rise of 1.4 per cent (4.1 million more seats) over September 2008 levels. Air cargo capacity is closely linked to passenger seat numbers as over 80 per cent of air cargo is carried in the bellies of passenger aircraft. “As the [northern] summer season winds down, the steady upward trend we have seen … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Global carrier capacity growing again
EUROPE & CIS: Lufthansa and Croatia Air continue cargo cooperation
Lufthansa Cargo and Croatia Airlines have decided to continue their cooperation that started in January 2007. Effective 15 September the cargo management of Croatia Airlines flights to Croatia, including handling, sales and accounting, will be provided by Lufthansa Cargo’s local offices. Lufthansa Cargo will be responsible for flights from Germany and Europe to Croatia, while Croatia Airlines will continue marketing their flights out of Croatia themselves. Shipments marketed by … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Lufthansa and Croatia Air continue cargo cooperation
EUROPE & CIS: TUI axes 10 of its Dreamliner firm orders
TUI Travel has said it is in “extensive†discussions with Boeing regarding its 787 Dreamliner order, with both parties agreeing so far, that 10 out of 23 firm orders will be canceled and 13 purchase rights added. This latest cancellation brings the total number of 787 canceled this year to 83. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: TUI axes 10 of its Dreamliner firm orders