Airfreight news – Page 32

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    HLPFI - July/August 2017 - now available!

    2017-08-14T00:00:00Z

    HLPFI's July/August 2017 digital edition is now available to view and is packed full of useful information. Click here to see more.

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    CLA launches Mexico connection

    2017-08-09T00:00:00Z

    August 9 - CargoLogicAir (CLA) will launch its first scheduled cargo route on August 19, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico.

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    Volga-Dnepr eyes up AN-124 replacement

    2017-08-07T00:00:00Z

    August 7 - Volga-Dnepr is exploring the prospects for the development of a replacement super-heavy cargo transporter, which it hopes will be 35 - 40 percent more efficient than the Antonov AN-124, both technically and economically.

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    Röhlig adds offices

    2017-07-19T00:00:00Z

    July 19 - German logistics provider, Röhlig is continuing on its course of growth with new offices in Asia, Central America and the USA.

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    Bolloré supports African mine

    2017-07-17T00:00:00Z

    July 17 - Antrak Logistics has consigned 147 tons (149.4 tonnes) of airfreight, 1,375 teu and 9,750 tons (9906.5 tonnes) of project cargo for the Houndé Gold mine project, which is operated by a subsidiary of the Canadian Endeavour Mining Group.

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    More interest in Lockheed's airships

    2017-06-20T00:00:00Z

    June 20 - Paris, France-based Hybrid Air Freighters (HAF) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase up to 12 of Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airships, at a total value of approximately USD500 million.

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    WWPC duo deliver in Kenya

    2017-06-08T00:00:00Z

    June 8 - Houston, USA-based BNSF Logistics and Smart Logistics Istanbul in Turkey have arranged the shipment of 23 tons (20.1 tonnes) of cement making equipment to Mombasa, Kenya.

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    Scharwath on board at DHL

    2017-06-05T00:00:00Z

    June 5 - Tim Scharwath has joined the board of management of Deutsche Post DHL Group as the new ceo of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight.



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    LM-100J Super Hercules takes off

    2017-05-26T00:00:00Z

    May 26 - The Lockheed Martin LM-100J commercial freighter aircraft has completed its first flight.

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    Philco and Gevatrans transport transformer

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    May 18 - Philco International and Gevetrans have transported a transformer and its spare parts from France to Agios Nikolaos Voiotias, Greece, for General Electric France and Aluminium of Greece.

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    Logwin opens in Perth

    2017-05-17T00:00:00Z

    May 17 - Logistics service provider Logwin has opened a 1,200 sq m logistics facility in Perth, Australia.

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    Rhenus expands global services

    2017-05-15T00:00:00Z

    May 15 - The Rhenus Group will increase the number of its business sites in the Asia/Pacific region by more than ten percent during 2017 to support the expansion of its sea and airfreight business divisions.

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    Luxembourg constructs aircraft stands

    2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

    May 10 - Luxembourg Airport has started the construction of four cargo aircraft stands, capable of accommodating Boeing 747s and one specifically designed for the Antonov AN-124, in response to increasing growth rates.

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    Cathay Pacific to lease two B747s

    2017-05-08T00:00:00Z

    May 8 - Cathay Pacific Cargo has reached agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW), to wet-lease two Boeing 747-8 freighters from May 2017 to support its airfreight operations.

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    Panalpina takes a stake in Carelog

    2017-05-03T00:00:00Z

    May 3 - Panalpina World Transport has acquired a majority stake in Carelog Freight Service, a Danish freight forwarding and logistics company.

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    Kuehne + Nagel opens Aberdeen oil and gas hub

    2017-05-01T00:00:00Z

    May 1 - Kuehne + Nagel has established a new branch in Aberdeen, UK, that specialises in logistics services for the oil and gas industry.

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    Survey says box lines “poor to average”

    2017-04-13T00:00:00Z

    April 13 - The service provided by container shipping lines is rated as poor to average and has deteriorated in the past year, according to a survey of exporters, importers and freight forwarders conducted jointly by Drewry and the European Shippers' Coun

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    Dube sees biggest airfreight cargo

    2017-04-10T00:00:00Z

    April 10 - Dube Cargo Terminal at South Africa's King Shaka International Airport has witnessed the second landing of an Antonov AN-124 bringing in 80 tonnes of highly specialised spools, which form part of the main furnace at a local oil refinery.

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    EC re-adopts air cartel decision

    2017-03-17T00:00:00Z

    March 17 - The European Commission has re-adopted a cartel decision against 11 air cargo carriers and imposed a fine totalling EUR776.465 million (USD834.5 million) for operating a price-fixing cartel.

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    IATA launches cargo handling manual

    2017-03-16T00:00:00Z

    March 16 - IATA has launched a Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) in order to help airlines and cargo handlers work together more effectively while improving safety and efficiency in air cargo operations.