American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new UK and Ireland service points to its summer schedule for 2015. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shannon will all see the introduction of flights from the USA starting in May. Cargo service between Glasgow and Philadelphia has commenced yesterday (3 May), and service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK as well as Shannon and Philadelphia will begin on 7 May. AAC will utilise B757 aircraft in these markets, perfect for smaller size shipments … [Read more...] about AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
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BIFA: Freight must not be forgotten
With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the forthcoming UK General Election, the voice of the country's freight forwarders is urging the eventual occupant of Number 10 not to overlook the vital role of international trade facilitation to the UK economy. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: "Whatever the eventual shape or form of the new government, joined-up thinking is still needed on the many issues facing those involved in facilitating UK … [Read more...] about BIFA: Freight must not be forgotten
Jan de Rijk bags Virgin road feeder deal
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a new three-year road feeder services contract to Jan de Rijk Logistics, extending its delivery network to over 50 airports across Europe. The new agreement enables the airline to offer an even wider choice of destinations to customers moving shipments on its flights into the UK from North America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The majority of cargo arriving in London onboard Virgin Atlantic flights for onward connections in … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk bags Virgin road feeder deal
Virgin Atlantic to trial UK pet travel scheme
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to partner the City of London’s Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC) to trial a pre-check service for pets landing in the UK on the airline’s flights. The service aims to comfort pet owners by eliminating stress caused by the uncertainty of not knowing if their pets will meet the entry requirements of the UK Pet Travel Scheme. The trial, commencing on 1 April 2015, will also enable owners to correct any errors or obtain additional information before their pets … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic to trial UK pet travel scheme
Seko opens 8th office in UK
Keith O’Brien Seko Logistics has opened an additional branch office in Felixstowe to support its freight forwarding logistics operations at the freight terminal. The new office is under the leadership of directors David Hill and Jamie Harrold, who have both joined Seko Logistics from CEVA. Seko’s network of operations in the UK now extends across eight locations, which also include a new London Heathrow base opened in 2014 and a 152,000 square feet logistics centre to support its … [Read more...] about Seko opens 8th office in UK
Heathrow sees 3.3% cargo growth in January
Cargo at London Heathrow airport grew 3.3 per cent to 115,847 tonnes in January, compared with the same month in 2014. The January results included increases of 54.0 per cent to Mexico, 28.6 per cent to Brazil, 11.3 per cent to India and 11.2 per cent to Turkey. In the 12 months from February 2014 to January 2015, cargo was up 5.2 per cent to just over 1.5m tonnes. … [Read more...] about Heathrow sees 3.3% cargo growth in January