From January 1, 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will include the rising costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). For departures from European Union (EU) countries, a mandatory SAF blending rate of initially two percent will apply from 2025. Countries outside the EU are also planning to introduce or have already introduced mandatory SAF blends. The Indian government, for example, is working on a … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo includes additional costs for SAF quotas in the price index of the Airfreight Surcharge
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Cathay Cargo and Menzies Aviation strengthen partnership in Australia and New Zealand
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the extension of a long-running contract with leading cargo carrier, Cathay Cargo. Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will continue to provide cargo and freighter ramp services for the carrier in the south-west Pacific region, managing 85,000 tonnes each year. This builds on a two-decade long partnership with the world’s leading combination cargo carrier, which began in Melbourne and … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo and Menzies Aviation strengthen partnership in Australia and New Zealand
HKIA passenger traffic hits another post-pandemic high in August
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for August 2024. During the month, HKIA handled about 4.92 million passengers, representing a 23.0% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 10.6% to 406,000 tonnes in August. Flight movements increased to 31,605, marking an increase of 26.1% compared to August 2023. In August 2024, daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 18 August, HKIA handled 174,600 … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits another post-pandemic high in August
Challenge Group introduces exclusive engine dolly at Liege Airport
Challenge Group is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation at its hub in Liège—an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialized dolly sets a new industry benchmark with advanced shock-absorbing cushions that protect sensitive engines from tarmac vibrations. With a maximum capacity of 13,800 kg and flexible loading options for 16FT X-load, 20FT, and 10FT configurations, it … [Read more...] about Challenge Group introduces exclusive engine dolly at Liege Airport
Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as new UK General Manager
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as General Manager of its UK business. With over twenty years of experience in project cargo and shipping, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the UK business and its future development. “Ben joins at an exciting time for TGP UK, following a period of sustained growth and as we look to continue to expand our role in the country’s energy transition,” said Colin Charnock, Chief Executive Officer, Trans Global … [Read more...] about Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as new UK General Manager
DHL and Formula 1® take flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
DHL and Formula 1® are once again making strides in sustainability with their latest milestone: the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Starting in March of this year, with cargo movements to the Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 has been working with DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% per flight compared to conventional aviation fuel by utilizing SAF. This marks an exciting new chapter in DHL’s 20-year partnership with … [Read more...] about DHL and Formula 1® take flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel