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BIFA adds CPD accreditation to its YFN standing

: Latest News; Thursday, 30 May 2024

The most-recent event in the British International Freight Association’s program of activities for its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) was the first to be accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Aerlink takes delivery of two ATR 72 LCDs

: Latest News; Thursday, 30 May 2024

Australian fly in/fly out (FIFO) and cargo air charter operator Aerlink has taken delivery of two ATR 72-212 Large Cargo Door (ATR 72 LCD) freighters from ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA).
The first arrived in January 2024 and the second this month.
Both will be operated for flag carrier Qantas as part of its Australia Post contract. The planes bring the total number of ATR aircraft leased from ACIA to Aerlink to four.

WFS to operate new JFK CES

: Latest News; Thursday, 30 May 2024

A new centralised examination station (CES) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be operated by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) on a five-year contract awarded by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Mainfreight profits down a third

: Latest News; Thursday, 30 May 2024

New Zealand-based logistics firm Mainfreight saw a 33 per cent profit drop (before tax) to NZ$395.4 million for FY24 as freight volumes and international sea and air freight rates fell.

Amazon leases 20 freighters from ATSG

: Latest News; Tuesday, 28 May 2024

E-commerce giant Amazon is leasing 20 Boeing 767Fs from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) to take more control of its delivery network.

ACS opens Manchester office

: Latest News; Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Manchester, UK with Alex Sadat-Shafai as manager.
It is the charter company’s third UK office and its first in the north of England.

Melbourne tops export figures

: Latest News; Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Australia's Melbourne Airport saw the export of more than A$1.8 billion worth of locally-produced goods in Q1 2024 and 44,700 tonnes, equal to 40.2 per cent of Australia’s total air-freight export volume during the same period.

Zurich Airport to benefit from dnata investment

: Latest News; Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Dubai-based aviation services company dnata will boost its cargo handling capacity by over 50 per cent at Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland.

BlueBoxCargo claims 'unprecedented' tracking strengths

: Latest News; Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Germany-based BlueBox Systems claims the launch of its BlueBoxCargo - a tracking solution that combines its BlueBoxAir and BlueBoxOcean - provides unparalleled real-time tracking capabilities for air and ocean freight, giving companies the ultimate supply chain optimisation tool.