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Red Sea conflict lifts January air cargo

: Latest News; Friday, 02 February 2024

Global air cargo volumes rose by a surprising but welcome 10 per cent year-on-year in January as shippers’ concerns over hostilities in the Red Sea and an early Lunar New Year more than compensated for an anticipated post-Christmas drop in e-commerce traffic, according to the latest analysis by Xeneta.

UK freight association urges members to consider recruiting apprentices

: Latest News; Friday, 02 February 2024

It’s a tough call, with so much uncertainty facing the freight forwarding and logistics sector, but now is the time to step up apprentice recruitment, says the British International Freight Association (BIFA).

Flair signs logistics contract

: Latest News; Friday, 02 February 2024

B&H Worldwide has inked a new logistics contract with Canadian low-cost Flair Airlines, which is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.

Under the agreement, B&H Worldwide will provide critical support to the carrier, including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) assistance, import/export clearance and deliveries. The scope of the partnership covers key regions, with a focus on Canada, the USA and Australia.

Chik joins Jettainer in HKG

: Latest News; Thursday, 01 February 2024

Elfi Chik has joined unit load device (ULD) management company Jettainer’s sales team in Hong Kong as general manager sales in North Asia, to develop and expand market opportunities for Jettainer in China and North Asia.

Aurrigo promotes new AutoDolly functionality

: Latest News; Thursday, 01 February 2024

Aurrigo’s latest AutoDolly-Tug Mk3 autonomous electric ground handling vehicle is now operating at Changi Airport Singapore.

It debuts a number of claimed 'industry first' features, including 360 degree tank turns, ability to drive sideways, adjust the vehicle height and load and unload itself autonomously to plane-side equipment using robotic arms.

DHL and Schneider in multi-modal shipping push

: Latest News; Thursday, 01 February 2024

DHL Global Forwarding has partnered with Schneider Electric to design and launch a claimed industry-first multi-modal shipping model, using sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to help improve the agility and reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain.

Drusch appointed chief officer cargo at Qatar Air

: Latest News; Thursday, 01 February 2024

Mark Drusch has been promoted to chief officer cargo for Qatar Airlines, effective immediately.

Etihad Cargo adds Li-batt to existing CEIV tally

: Latest News; Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Etihad Cargo has achieved the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification.