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CargoLufthansa Cargo closes 2017 FY with positive result
It has reduced its MD-11F fleet to twelve aircraft
Recovery in the global air cargo market and successful cost management brought Lufthansa Cargo back on track to success last year. Sales of the carrier rose by 21.1 per cent over the previous year to... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo starts IATA Proof of Concept for eDGD
The project enters this phase with implementations in Frankfurt, Paris and Zürich
eDGD is the digital approach to manage the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD). It is a major step towards paperless air cargo handling, and enables Shipper, Forwarder and Carrier to manage the transportation... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo awarded
With the Cargo iQ certification
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the "World Cargo Symposium" in Dallas, Texas, USA.SGS, Cargo iQ’s nominated external audit company, a... more
CargoIATA on dangerous goods supply chain
Step forward in digitalization of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a significant step forward in the digitalization of the dangerous goods supply chain following the adoption of the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration... more
CargoIATA: cargo off to a robust start in 2018
All regions reported an increase in demand in January
"World Cargo Symposium" in Dallas, Texas, 13-15 March more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo transports satellite of the UAE
On B-777 airplane from Dubai to South Korea -VIDEO
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported KhalifaSat -the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo launches freighter services to Maastricht
The carrier is expanding its footprint in Europe
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of new scheduled freighter services to Maastricht started 6 February 2018. Maastricht will join... more
CargoOslo Airport: 185,000 tonnes of cargo were flown in or out of it in 2017
An increase of 35% compared to the previous year
Avinor Oslo Airport saw a huge increase in air cargo in 2017, the biggest volumes of which were exports of fresh Norwegian seafood. In 2017, 185,000 tonnes of air cargo were flown in or out of Oslo Airport.... more
CargoPlanes. CJ EU upholds the fines imposed by the Commission on a number of companies
For their participation in cartels in the international freight forwarding services sector
By decision of 28 March 2012, the Commission imposed fines amounting in total to €169 million on a number of companies by reason of their participation, in periods between 2002 and 2007, in various agreements a... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: first commercial transport of a vehicle in the bellies of Eurowings
A car was shipped from Cologne to southern Africa
Lufthansa Cargo recently carried out the first commercial transport of a vehicle from Cologne to southern Africa on board an A-330 Eurowings passenger aircraft on behalf of the logistics company IQS Group.... more
CargoAirplanes and results. Iata: freight demand up 9% in 2017
Strongest growth since 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2017 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 9.0%. This was more... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo increases freighter services to Japan
The carrier emphasizes long-standing connections with Japanese market
Lufthansa Cargo has increased its freighter services to Japan and added two weekly freighters to Osaka, Japan. The additional flights complement the already existing daily freighter from and to Tokyo-Narita... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo invests into US-based tech startup
Fleet Logistics headquartered in Portland, USA
The strong collaboration between Lufthansa Cargo and Fleet Logistics will connect extensive airfreight experience with a technology-driven, fresh view on global logistics processes. The US company was... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo: more protection for pharmaceutical goods with dedicated corridors
The first 12 stations in three continents -VIDEO
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has stepped up its commitment to securely transport temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments with the introduction of pharma corridors offering... more
CargoAircraft and results. Iata: November peak season freight demand
Up 8.8%
Airlines in all regions reported an increase in total year-on-year demand in November more
CargoTurkish Airlines announces order for three B-777F airplanes
They will help airline to further expand its freight business
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighter airplanes in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets... more
CargoMiami Airport: two more pharma hub partners
Miami, Usa - They are Worldwide Flight Services and LATAM Cargo
Miami International Airport, the only airport in North America to receive a designation of excellence in pharmaceutical (pharma) cargo logistics from the International Air Transport Association (IATA),... more
CargoFirst A-330/300P2F airplane enters service with DHL
Toulouse, France - Express operations benefit from new-generation efficient mid-sized freighter
DHL Express has become the first operator to take delivery of the A-330/300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint-venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus.... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: air freight up 5.9% in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Signals strong start to Q4
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 5.9% in October 2017 compared to the... more
CargoAircraft. IATA DGR for Electronic Flight Bags takes off
Geneva, Switzerland - Emirates Airline signs multi-year subscription
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates Airline is the launch customer for the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Electronic Flight Bags (eFB). This important... more
CargoEtihad Airways launches all-cargo flights at MIA
Miami, Usa - New Abu Dhabi service is airport’s second freighter route in the Middle East
Miami International Airport welcomed in the last days its first weekly flight by Etihad Cargo –the cargo division of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The new scheduled f... more
CargoFedEx Express buys up to 50 new ATR-72/600F airplanes
Toulouse, France - The new cargo version of the model will enter into service in 2020
FedEx Express, a world’s express transportation company, and ATR have signed a major contract for the firm purchase of 30 ATR-72/600s plus 20 options. These aircraft will be the first new ATRs to be d... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: September freight demand slows slightly but still up
Geneva, Switzerland - This was the slowest pace of growth seen in five months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2017 showing that demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTKs), rose 9.2% compared... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo cooperate in transporting pharmaceuticals
Frankfurt, Germany - Innovative passive containers for temperature-sensitive transports are now available directly from Europe’s cargo airline
va-Q-tec, a supplier of performance thermal containers, and Lufthansa Cargo will be cooperating in the passive temperature-controlled container market in future. Due to the new cooperation, the containers... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux announce code-share
Dubai, UAE - Earlier this year both unveiled the start of a strategic partnership on a number of operational areas
Cargolux Airlines and Emirates SkyCargo have announced that they will be entering into a code-share partnership for air cargo transportation. The agreement was signed in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, Emirates... more
CargoAircraft. IATA-WCO collaboration to improve air cargo efficiency and security
Geneva, Switzerland - Cargo-XML is recognized as the universal language for improving e-commerce
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard has been fully integrated into WCO’s Cargo Targeting System (WC... more
CargoCommsoft builds on Central and Eastern European success with OASES contract win in Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria - With based cargo airline Cargo Air
Commsoft announced that it has signed a contract for the use of Oases with Bulgaria-based cargo airline, Cargo Air, to support its established airline cargo and passenger operations. Currently supporting... more
CargoAircraft and results. Iata: double digit demand growth for freight continued in August
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions with the exception of Latin America posted it in that month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 12.1% in August 2017, compared... more
CargoMiami Airport named “Best Freighter Hub” in the world
Miami, Usa - The experts have chosen it based on two criteria
Miami International Airport was named “Best Freighter Hub” in the world at Freighters World Conference Awards ceremony, in recognition of its excellence in the global air cargo sector over the past yea... more
CargoQatar Airways announced order for two B-747/8F and four B-777/300ERs
Washington, Usa - Valued at $2.16 billion at list prices
Boeing and Qatar Airways announced an order for two B-747/8 Freighter aircraft and four B-777/300ERs (Extended Range), valued at USD 2.16 billion at list prices. The orders were previously unidentified... more
CargoDHL starts new air freight service from Oslo Airport to Seoul and Shanghai
Oslo, Norway - From today, September 8th
DHL is increasing its presence at Oslo Airport with the launch of a new direct service from today, September 8th. Oslo Airport, the biggest air cargo market in the Nordic region with a 32% growth in cargo... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: double digit growth for global freight demand in July
Geneva, Switzerland - In all regions; fourth time in five months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4% in July 2017 compared... more
CargoAirplanes and results. Iata: air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions experienced positive freight data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: global air freight demand increases in May (13%)
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity, measured in AFTK grew by 5.2% year-on-year in May 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the... more
CargoICAO: air cargo growth requires renewed commitment to Lomé Declaration
Montréal, Canada - According to its Council President Aliu at the second meeting on Air cargo Development in Africa
Implementation of the Lomé Declaration is a crucial lever for realizing the technological innovation, regulatory reform and investment in infrastructure demanded by Africa’s tremendously promising growth in... more
CargoEthiopian Airlines will inaugurate the new Cargo Terminal
Rome, Italy - During the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development”
Ethiopian Airlines announced the inauguration of its state of the art cargo terminal during the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development" that the carrier will host from June 27-29, 2017 in Addis... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo again named "best cargo airline in Italy"
Frankfurt, Germany - It wins Quality Award for Overall Performance from Italian air forwarders association
Lufthansa Cargo has received the tremendous accolade of being named the best cargo airline for 2016 in Italy. The Quality Award for Overall Performance was bestowed on the carrier by ANAMA, the Italian... more
CargoEmirates Sky Cargo: inaugurated freighter service to Luxembourg
Dubai, UAE - First step in the implementation of the strategic partnership with Cargolux announced last May
Emirates SkyCargo has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute.... more
CargoEthiopian Airlines to host the second ICAO Global Air Cargo Development Forum
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - It will take place at UNECA at the end of June (27-29)
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will host the "ICAO Global Air Cargo Development Forum" with the theme: “Action for the Sustainable Development of Air Cargo in Africa”, to be held at the United Nat... more
CargoATR creates an integrated Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter department
Toulouse, France - With the priorities of managing sales
ATR has created a new Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter department which has the priorities of managing sales to the leasing community and facilitating the placement of new or used ATR aircraft by... more
CargoAirplanes and events (6). IATA: airlines commit to air cargo modernization
Cancun, Mexico - A resolution adopted to accelerate the transformation of this sector
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted a resolution to accelerate the modernization and transformation of the air cargo industry. The resolution builds... more
CargoAircraft and events. Iata: air freight demand growth eases but remains robust
Cancun, Mexico - "AGM and World Air Transport Summit" takes place from 4-6 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.5% in April 2017 compared to the... more
CargoFirst birthday for HACC (Hamburg Airport Cargo Center)
Hamburg, Germany - Efficient processes and modern technology lead to positive cargo development
Modern, efficient, visionary: this is the image acquired and proven by the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) since it entered operation one year ago. Its new air freight facility officially commenced... more
CargoFlorida governor's visit is highlight of World Trade Month at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Governor Scott receives update, tour of airport’s growing cargo operations
Miami International Airport’s celebration of "World Trade Month" received a significant highlight in the last days when Florida Governor Rick Scott visited the nation’s busiest international freight air... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo "Green excellence" with a project
Frankfurt, Germany - Using big data to improve fuel efficiency
With its OMEGA project –using big data to reduce carbon emissions– Lufthansa Cargo has garnered the DQS German Award for Excellence in the Environmental Responsibility category. The award winners wer... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo continues to enhance route network
Frankfurt, Germany - Busy destinations to Shanghai and Guangzhou now offering even more frequent flights
Lufthansa Cargo flies their customers’ freight to around 300 target destinations in 100 countries and therefore offers one of the best networks in the field of air cargo. The carrier from Frankfurt is n... more
CargoCAL Cargo Airlines coming to Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - As of next May 16, 2017
CAL Cargo Airlines announced today that as of May 16th 2017 it would start operating a weekly flight from Oslo to Tel Aviv. The new route marks another step in the substantial growth of CAL's global network... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo exhibits at transport logistic
Frankfurt, Germany - The event opens its doors in Munich from 9 to 12 May
Transport logistic once again opens its doors in Munich from 9 to 12 May. At the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, Lufthansa Cargo is once more exhibiting t... more
CargoAirports cooperating at “Air Cargo Europe”
Munich, Germany - First joint trade fair presence for Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg airports
“Connect differently” is the motto for the very first joint presence of the Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg airports at this year’s “Air Cargo Europe” trade fair being held as part of “Transport Logistic” in... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: global air freight demand increases 14% in March
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported year-on-year increases in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14% expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared... more