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Offer made for Alitalia cargo

: Latest News; Monday, 21 July 2008

Two European companies have expressed interest in Italian carrier Alitalia’s cargo business.

New Italian freight airline plans Asia services

: Latest News; Monday, 21 July 2008

An Italian cargo company has opted for the new Airbus A330-200F to start up its air freight operations.

Qantas confirms job cuts

: Latest News; Friday, 18 July 2008

The Qantas Group said today it would cut 1,500 jobs worldwide in response to sustained high oil prices and changing economic conditions.

ALC supports greater role for women

: Latest News; Friday, 18 July 2008

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) will roll out its 'Moving Women Forward' mentoring program nationally for women in the transport and logistics sector, following the completion of a pilot program in Queensland.

BAWC fuel surcharge

: Latest News; Friday, 18 July 2008

British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.87, EUR1.35 and USD1.35, effective 31 July.

Singapore Airlines denies NZ charges

: Latest News; Friday, 18 July 2008

Singapore Airlines Cargo has denied allegations that it failed to co-operate in the investigation into alleged air cargo price-fixing being conducted by New Zealand's competition watchdog.

Australia launches carbon trade plan

: Latest News; Friday, 18 July 2008

Australia is to have a ‘green trading scheme’. It would put an upper limit on individual corporate carbon dioxide emissions and require businesses to buy permits if their pollution goes above a specified level. The plan also offers a cut in taxes equal to any increases in fuel prices caused by the scheme.

AMR down US$1.4b for quarter

: Latest News; Friday, 18 July 2008

Record fuel costs have pushed US carrier American Airlines parent AMR Corporation to a net loss of US$1.4 billion for the second quarter of the year, compared to a net profit of US$317 million for the second quarter of 2007.