Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States. The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide Etihad Cargo with warehouse and cargo handling services at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington DC’s Dulles … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements
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Brussels’ cargo volumes rise sharply on back of 31% maindeck growth
In September, Brussels Airport saw cargo volumes rise sharply in September, as it did in August. The 8.5 per cent growth compared to September last year is due mainly to the full-cargo segment, which has risen by 31.2 per cent. The full-cargo segment saw growth with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Cargo and Ethiopian Cargo, with the latter two carriers starting extra flights this month. The express services segment rose by 2.8 per cent compared to September last year thanks to the growth in … [Read more...] about Brussels’ cargo volumes rise sharply on back of 31% maindeck growth
Cargo ops resume at Brussels Airport
Cargo flights and private flights handled by General Aviation have resumed at Brussels Airport as of today, but passenger flights are suspended until at least Friday, the airport said in a statement. Brucargo landside has been cleared since yesterday and cargo flights were given a green light today following the clearance of Brucargo airside. Cargo security screening has reportedly been stepped up following the attacks with ‘known shipper’ cargo now also subjected to security screening and … [Read more...] about Cargo ops resume at Brussels Airport
Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Brussels Airport remains locked down today after dual terrorist attacks struck BRU and the Maelbeek Metro station in the Belgium capital yesterday killing at least 30 and wounding more than 200. ISIS has since claimed responsibility for the three blasts. All flights - both passenger and cargo - have been cancelled until further notice the airport said in a statement. The airport will remain closed for at least today as police forensic personnel collect evidence and damage to the terminal is … [Read more...] about Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Brussels cargo still depressed over Ethiopian departure
Brussels Airport (BRU) saw freight volumes declining by 2.4 per cent in January 2016 compared with last year, as a result of the ongoing impact of the departure of Ethiopian Cargo, which did not obtain the necessary traffic rights for Belgium and ceased operations to the airport in the fourth quarter last year. The drop in cargo volume transported through Brussels Airport was attributed to the full-freight segment which dropped 11.5 per cent. The airport continues to struggle to recover from … [Read more...] about Brussels cargo still depressed over Ethiopian departure
Brussels enjoys robust 7.8% cargo growth in 2015
Brussels Airport wrapped up 2015 with a year of strong growth on both the passenger side (up 7.0 per cent) and cargo with a full 7.8 per cent growth over the previous year thanks to the full freighter and express segments. The growth in freight was an "exceptionally strong result in comparison with other European airports where freight transport has grown only slightly or even decreased,” the airport noted. Belly cargo remained stable in comparison with 2014, but the express services and … [Read more...] about Brussels enjoys robust 7.8% cargo growth in 2015
