Airports Council International (ACI) announced last week that Miami International Airport has earned the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), which recognises MIA’s verified dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its operational control and its commitment to expanding its climate goals and reduction targets. MIA will receive its accreditation certificate on September 9 at the 2024 ACI-North American Annual Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MIA is one … [Read more...] about Miami International Airport earns global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions
Asia Pacific air freight
June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. This contributed to an exceptional first half-year performance for air cargo, with volumes exceeding 2023, 2022, and even the record-breaking 2021 levels. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.1% compared to June 2023 levels (15.6% for international operations). This is the seventh consecutive month of … [Read more...] about June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance, says IATA
Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz boost sustainable air freight with aviation fuel innovation
As a long-standing airfreight partner of Mercedes-Benz, Kuehne+Nagel has also been supporting Mercedes-Benz's logistics chains to the USA since 2019, for example for the plant in Alabama. For over a year, sustainable fuels have been used in this strategic partnership in transport logistics. Sustainable aviation fuel is used for the vehicle manufacturer's air freight transport, thus, actively supporting Mercedes-Benz in decarbonising their supply chain. Thanks to the use of SAF, Mercedes-Benz … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz boost sustainable air freight with aviation fuel innovation
New Boeing 747 Freighter service to enhance connectivity between Amsterdam and Hong Kong
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is proud to announce the launch of new Boeing 747-400ERF or BCF freighter service, operated by Martinair, from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Hong Kong (HKG) via Dubai (DWC). After an absence of almost nine years, KLM/Martinair freighters will return to HKG with a new service, enhancing our cargo operations and offering our global customers greater flexibility and capacity. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on 19 September 2024. The service … [Read more...] about New Boeing 747 Freighter service to enhance connectivity between Amsterdam and Hong Kong
HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
HAECO, a leading global aircraft engineering solutions provider, is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement on Boeing 747-400ERF base maintenance support to Cargolux from 2026 to 2028. Cargolux Airlines is Europe’s number one all-cargo airline and is headquartered in Luxembourg airport, where Cargolux’s twin-bay widebody hangar is located alongside fourteen in-house support shops. HAECO has been providing base maintenance services to Cargolux Boeing 747 fleet since 2018 in Xiamen, … [Read more...] about HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is expanding FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), its international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service. Already available for e-tailers to send shipments within Asia Pacific markets, the expanded service will now connect to destinations in the U.S. and Europe. Initially, this service expansion will be available to e-tailers operating in China, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, with other Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs