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eAWB360 initiative aims to get smaller forwarders on board
After more than a decade of stubbornly holding onto paper, air cargo carriers and freight forwarders of all sizes are finally realizing the benefits of going digital with e-airway bills (e-AWB). The underlying theme of yesterday’s eAWB360 session, hosted by IATA’s Cargo Network Services (CNS) in Seattle, was that e-AWB implementation is no longer out of reach for small and medium-sized forwarders... » weiterlesen (via aircargoworld.com), vor 7 Stunden, 57 Minuten
Hactl implements V.R. training for cargo handling
Cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) launched a virtual reality (V.R.) training program, called COSAC-VR, to provide new staff with a virtual experience in ramp handling before they are introduced to the real-life, fast-paced operations. “In the past, newly-recruited ground service staff had to undergo extensive classroom training before experiencing the real-life aircraft carg... » weiterlesen (via aircargoworld.com), vor 8 Stunden, 8 Minuten
Brexit Secretary says blockchain can ameliorate impending customs congestion
The British government has a new plan to offset Brexit-imposed customs delays: blockchain. David Davis, who holds the title of Brexit Secretary, said today that a new customs system will be in place by 2019, but added that blockchain could automate and systematize the administrative burdens of customs oversite generated by the impending customs regime. Adoption of blockchain technology in the logi... » weiterlesen (via aircargoworld.com), vor 8 Stunden, 14 Minuten
StreetScooter electric delivery van extends DHL’s ‘green logistics’ initiative
It’s hard to describe a 20-cubic-meter, four-wheeled van a “scooter,” but such is the new designation of the latest collaboration between Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP-DHL) and Ford Motor Co. Yesterday in Cologne, the two companies unveiled what they are calling the “StreetScooter WORK XL” vehicle, their first jointly produced, battery-operated electric van. DP-DHL said it will use the e-vans for ur... » weiterlesen (via aircargoworld.com), vor 8 Stunden, 21 Minuten
QEP Accreditation advances Turkish Cargo pharma ambitions
Turkish Cargo has received QEP Accreditation from Envirotainer at its Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) hub, as well as five other airports across its network: Mumbai (BOM), Hyderabad (HYD), Frankfurt (FRA), Tel Aviv (TLV) and Seoul (ICN). The accreditation bolsters the carrier’s efforts to not only grow its surging general cargo – up a staggering 39.5 percent, year-over-year, in June 2017 – but also... » weiterlesen (via aircargoworld.com), vor 8 Stunden, 34 Minuten
New Moscow cargo terminal prepares for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport, preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Russia as the host nation, has finished construction work on the new Moscow Cargo terminal, claimed to be the largest airfreight facility in the Russian Federation. Rosaviatsiya, the Federal Agency of Air Transport, has now issued a permit for operations to start at the automated facility, covering 43,000 sq m... » weiterlesen (via aircargonews.net), vor 10 Stunden, 49 Minuten
Lärmpausen wegen Bauarbeiten nur abends am Frankfurt Airport
Die Sanierung von drei Rollbahnen sorgt am Frankfurter Flughafen für einen monatelangen Stopp der Lärmpausen am frühen Morgen. Das sagte Verkehrsminister Tarek Al-Wazir (Grüne). Die Lärmpausen gelten eigentlich morgens zwischen fünf und sechs Uhr. Abends könne das Lärmpausenmodell wie bisher angewandt werden, so Al-Wazir.... » weiterlesen (via airliners.de), vor 11 Stunden, 30 Minuten
New air cargo forwarder agreement finally readies for take-off
After five years of preparation, the revised framework agreement between airline and forwarder is finally headed for implementation, following a pilot phase in Canada. With the introduction of the IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Programme (IFACP), the relationship between airline and forwarder is finally brought in line with commercial reality. The existing Cargo Agency Programme, in place since the 1960s, s... » weiterlesen (via theloadstar.co.uk), vor 12 Stunden, 32 Minuten
Virgin Atlantic appoints new cargo handler in San Francisco
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Alliance Ground International (AGI) as its cargo handler in San Francisco as the airline continues to report strong growth into the US. The new handling contract extends Virgin Atlantic’s working relationship with AGI in the US as the handler already handles cargo for the airline in Miami, Newark and Orlando. AGI's San Francisco facility incorporates a dedicated loca... » weiterlesen (via aircargonews.net), vor 12 Stunden, 39 Minuten
Swiss flottet letzte Avro RJ100 aus
Swiss hat jetzt ihre letzte Maschine des Typs Avro RJ100 ausgeflottet. Das teilte die Lufthansa-Tochter mit. Swiss habe die ursprünglich mehr als 20 Maschinen über 15 Jahre lang im Liniendienst betrieben.... » weiterlesen (via airliners.de), vor 12 Stunden, 50 Minuten
Houston, we have a solution. Piped spooling flown to US on B747-400F cargo charter
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering oversaw the time-critical delivery of 60 tons of pipe spooling from Sharjah to Houston for an equipment upgrade at a gas-to-liquids processing plant. The air cargo charter specialist’s Dubai office coordinated the movement, on behalf of a freight forwarder, with the assistance of Magma Aviation, which repositioned a nose-loading B747-400F aircraft to the Middle... » weiterlesen (via aircargonews.net), vor 13 Stunden, 6 Minuten
Cathay Pacific reports HK$1.7bn operating loss
Cathay Pacific appears to be in much worse shape than analyst expectations. Yesterday we quoted analysts in the South China Morning Post anticipating a HK$1.2bn first half loss for the Hong Kong-based carrier. In fact, the airline’s six-month results , released today, show a HK$1.7bn operating loss. In a statement, Cathay put the losses down to increased competition, higher fuel costs, the strengt... » weiterlesen (via theloadstar.co.uk), vor 13 Stunden, 12 Minuten
Nach Air Berlin wird alles anders
GedankenflugAir Berlin ist pleite. Die Umstrukturierung in Eigenverantwortung samt Bürgschaft vom Bund ist eine Farce und die Luftverkehrs-Realitäten in Deutschland werden neu gemischt. Ein Kommentar von airliners.de-Herausgeber David Haße.... » weiterlesen (via airliners.de), vor 13 Stunden, 40 Minuten
Schlichtung bei Eurowings scheitert
Die Schlichtung bei der deutschen Eurowings ist gescheitert. Die Gewerkschaft glaubt, dass die Air-Berlin-Insolvenz damit zu tun hat. Nun drohen neue Streiks der Flugbegleiter.... » weiterlesen (via airliners.de), vor 13 Stunden, 45 Minuten
Rotra: nu ook groupagelading spoor tussen Azië en Europa
Rotra biedt sinds kort groupagevervoer over het spoor aan tussen Azië en Europa. Er is ook een wekelijkse dienst voor...... » weiterlesen (via nieuwsbladtransport.nl), vor 14 Stunden, 19 Minuten
Airport Hamburg zählt mehr Passagiere im Juli
Monatsbilanz am Hansestadt-Flughafen: Der Airport Hamburg verzeichnet im Juli ein Passagierplus. Eine andere Kennzahl geht allerdings erneut zurück.... » weiterlesen (via airliners.de), vor 14 Stunden, 20 Minuten
Cathay swings to H1 loss despite improving cargo business
Cathay Pacific recorded a loss in the first half of the year, despite the positive performance of its cargo business (see tables at end of article). The Hong Kong-headquartered airline recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HK$2bn during the first half, compared with a profit of HK$353m last year. Revenues were largely flat at HK$45.9bn. The airline blamed intense competition, higher fuel... » weiterlesen (via aircargonews.net), vor 15 Stunden, 17 Minuten
Was kostet eigentlich ein Flug? (4)
Aviation ManagementEin Rückflugticket von Düsseldorf nach Palma de Mallorca verursacht je Flug über 80 Euro operative Kosten bei der Airline. Luftfahrtprofessor Christian Brützel erklärt, warum Airlines ihre Tickets trotzdem billig verkaufen und noch Gewinn machen.... » weiterlesen (via airliners.de), vor 15 Stunden, 25 Minuten
Every picture... ACS in Picasso charter
Air Charter Service (ACS) has flown 11 paintings by Pablo Picasso from France to Morocco, for a special exhibition, and then back to France after the two month exhibition had ended. Francois-Xavier Camus, managing director of ACS’s French office, commented: “The pieces of art were insured for €150m, although they are widely considered priceless. To ensure the safe transportation of the... » weiterlesen (via aircargonews.net), vor 15 Stunden, 37 Minuten
Lufthansa Cargo sets up 'test factory' with IBS Software
IBS Software has set up a 'Test Factory' for Lufthansa Cargo to ensure that all its application software is fit for purpose and meet the highest quality standards. IBS said that Lufthansa Cargo will benefit from the IT solution provider's air cargo domain knowledge and "vast experience of building, testing and implementing mission critical systems for a large number of airlines and travel com... » weiterlesen (via aircargonews.net), vor 16 Stunden, 3 Minuten