Hong Kong Air Terminals Limited (HACTL), forwarder DB Schenker and Emirates coordinated the transport of 62 horses for the Longines Hong Kong Masters, moving them from Liege to Hong Kong. Hactl handled all 62 animals on their arrival from Liege, on board a freighter flight operated by carrier Emirates SkyCargo. The horses were unloaded from the aircraft and transferred to Hactl’s Livestock Handling Centre, specially located to minimise exposure to potentially stressful ramp … [Read more...] about Hactl, Emirates, Schenker deliver 62 horses to HK
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Air cargo CO2 emissions to increase 411% by 2050
The global air cargo market reported impressive growth last year, marking the first upswing in the market following a long period of stagnation. The result, fear many environmentalists, will lead not merely to the growth of the global air cargo market but also contribute significantly to the increase in CO2 emissions. Analysts predict that more emissions will be produced from freight cargo than passengers by 2050. The International Transport Forum (ITF) has provided figures estimating that … [Read more...] about Air cargo CO2 emissions to increase 411% by 2050
Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
Revenue for operators in the air freight services industry in Australia has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 per cent over the past five years, and is now estimated to be to be worth US$3.3 billion, according to research firm IBISWorld. It says the industry has continued to recover from poor conditions, following the financial crisis, which rocked the global aviation industry and suppressed demand for freight services. In 2014-15, industry revenue is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent, aided by strong … [Read more...] about Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
Revenue for operators in the air freight services industry in Australia has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 per cent over the past five years, and is now estimated to be to be worth US$3.3 billion, according to research firm IBISWorld. It says the industry has continued to recover from poor conditions, following the financial crisis, which rocked the global aviation industry and suppressed demand for freight services. In 2014-15, industry revenue is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent, aided by strong … [Read more...] about Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed SkyCargo’s move to return to an all-in pricing on air freight shipments to and from Europe from 1st of February and on the airline's global network from 1st of March. The cargo arm of Dubai-based Emirates said the single “all-in” charge would be based on weight plus the current fuel and security fees. This would eliminate the present setup of a base rate plus surcharges for fuel and security. The new policy … [Read more...] about SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed SkyCargo’s move to return to an all-in pricing on air freight shipments to and from Europe from 1st of February and on the airline's global network from 1st of March. The cargo arm of Dubai-based Emirates said the single “all-in” charge would be based on weight plus the current fuel and security fees. This would eliminate the present setup of a base rate plus surcharges for fuel and security. The new policy … [Read more...] about SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders