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ICAO and WCO ink MoU to speed air freight

: Latest News; Wednesday, 13 July 2011

ICAO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on increased co-operation to protect air cargo from acts of terrorism or other criminal activity and to speed up the movement of goods by air worldwide.

TIACA backs WTO call on ‘Trade Facilitation’

: Latest News; Wednesday, 13 July 2011

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has backed a call by Pascal Lamy, director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to include Trade Facilitation in a new package of multilateral trade negotiations, saying the move would not only benefit the air cargo industry, but also the world economy.

Lufthansa Cargo posts solid gains

: Latest News; Tuesday, 12 July 2011

German carrier Lufthansa Cargo has increased freight payloads by 14.8 per cent in the first six months of the year with load factor at 69.1 per cent at end June on capacity up year on year by 19.7 per cent.

Deccan moves to lay off staff

: Latest News; Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Deccan 360, the Indian logistics and air cargo firm, has told its 600 or so employees to start looking for jobs elsewhere, saying lack of funds is behind a planned restructuring.

FedEx to contest FAA fine

: Latest News; Tuesday, 12 July 2011

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed FedEx pay a civil penalty of US$689,800 for violating US hazardous materials regulations.

Qantas pilots vote to strike

: Latest News; Tuesday, 12 July 2011

International pilots flying for Australia’s Qantas have voted to take industrial action following the failure of negotiations to settle pay and working conditions issues.