Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders, and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, or Northern Ireland, by sea, road, or rail to be ready for the new Import Control System (ICS2) that will start to be introduced from June this year. The World Shipping Council, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, the Global Shippers Forum, the European … [Read more...] about Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations
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Positive cargo development at Vienna Airport
Courtesy of Flughafen Wien AG The air freight business at Vienna Airport is picking up again significantly. In the first quarter of 2024, 68,058 tons of air freight were handled for import and export. This represents a year-on-year increase of 16 percent. Compared to the pre-coronavirus year 2019, the current figures represent a growth of 1,417 tons or around 2 percent. The tonnage handled in the Pharma Handling Center in the first quarter also increased by 6.9 percent to a total of 886 … [Read more...] about Positive cargo development at Vienna Airport
FedEx recognised for delivering positive impact and sustainable changes in local communities in Singapore
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, received the Distinction Award at this year’s AmCham Corporate and Social Action: Recognition for Excellence in Singapore (CARES) Recognition Ceremony. This award recognises FedEx for its outstanding contribution to creating positive economic and social opportunities for Singaporean communities. Notably, this marks the fourth consecutive year FedEx has been honoured … [Read more...] about FedEx recognised for delivering positive impact and sustainable changes in local communities in Singapore
JAL unveils ‘JAL MYAKU-MYAKU JET’ for international routes in Expo 2025 celebration
Japan Airlines announces the introduction of a special livery on its international flight aircraft, the Boeing 787-8, to commemorate the 2025 World Exposition (EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan) held in Yumeshima, Osaka, from April 13 to October 13, 2025. This special design, featuring the Expo's official character 'MYAKU-MYAKU' among other original elements of the EXPO 2025, is scheduled to begin operations on June 3. This initiative follows the introduction of a special livery on the Embraer 190 … [Read more...] about JAL unveils ‘JAL MYAKU-MYAKU JET’ for international routes in Expo 2025 celebration
TAAG assumes exclusive operation of the Luanda-Lisbon route with its international fleet
TAAG Angola Airlines has recently resumed the exclusive operation of the Luanda-Lisbon route with its international fleet, following its fleet maintenance and recovery plan and to better respond to market needs and its business strategy. The route, which has two flights a day, will be operated by two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with a total capacity of 293 passengers distributed between first, business, and economy class. This service was previously carried out using an aircraft from the … [Read more...] about TAAG assumes exclusive operation of the Luanda-Lisbon route with its international fleet
dnata announces major enhancements to global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at Dubai Airport Show
Air services provider’s five-year global framework contracts carry a total value of US $210 million Orders align with dnata’s “Green First” approach amidst continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, signed significant deals with leading manufacturers, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Dubai Airport Show. These contracts boast an estimated total value of over US$ 210 … [Read more...] about dnata announces major enhancements to global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at Dubai Airport Show