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CargoMiami Airport: pharma cargo partners increase
Miami, Usa - It will enter into World Trade Month having recently achieved three major milestones in the growth of its hub network
Miami International Airport (MIA), America’s busiest US airport for international freight and the one of the North American airports designated a pharmaceutical freight hub by the International Air Transport A... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: 100,000 tonnes pass through Speed Gate
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport opened Speed Gate almost four years ago at Frankfurt airport
Lufthansa Cargo AG loaded the 100,000th tonne of cargo via Fraport AG’s Speed Gate at Frankfurt Airport on 24 April 2017. The cargo airline uses Speed Gate at CargoCity South, Europe’s largest hub for... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. Lufthansa Cargo and United sign jv agreement on freight transport
Frankfurt, Germany - A cooperation on routes between the US and Europe
United Airlines (UAL) and Lufthansa Cargo have signed a joint-venture agreement for extensive cargo cooperation on routes between the US and Europe. The cargo jv partners plan to provide a wide range of... more
CargoKorean Air sends relief goods to Peru amid flooding using its cargo airplanes
Seoul, South Korea - Those delivered to the country include 9,000 liters of water and 2 tons of rescue equipment
Korean Air is providing relief goods to those affected by the recent floods and mud slides in Northern Peru, which have killed dozens of people and displaced many thousands in recent weeks. Goods delivered... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo finalist among the leaders in climate protection
Frankfurt, Germany - For the German CSR Award with OMEGA Big Data Tool
Lufthansa’s cargo arm was named one of two runners-up in the “CO2 avoidance as a contribution to climate protection” category with its “OMEGA – using big data to reduce CO2” project. OMEGA is a tool t... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand continues upward trajectory in February
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported an increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2017 showing an 8.4% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers... more
CargoFraport and Lima Airport partners provide humanitarian help for Peru’s flood victims
Frankfurt, Germany - The 25 containers shipped with support from LATAM Cargo. They produced clean water for up to 10,000 people daily
Unrelenting rains and increasingly dramatic flooding have ravaged many areas of Peru for weeks, making thousands of people homeless and in need of the essentials of life. Because of the pressing emergency,... more
CargoA-400M aircraft delivers first humanitarian cargo with Royal Malaysian Air Force
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The relief supplies will be used to prevent malaria outbreaks following future natural disasters in the region
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Airbus and the Spanish Red Cross have delivered together a load of humanitarian goods from Seville, Spain, to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo Cool Center expansions have begun
Frankfurt, Germany - More capacity for temperature-sensitive cargo in Frankfurt imminent
Lufthansa Cargo has kicked off the development of the Cool Center at the Frankfurt hub. Following completion, as of late summer of this year, 8,000 square meters will be available for cool chain cargo.... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Supervisory Board extends contract of Board Member Products & Sales
Frankufrt, Germany - Alexis von Hoensbroech confirmed for further five years
Alexis von Hoensbroech has been appointed Board Member Products & Sales of Lufthansa Cargo for further five years. The company’s Supervisory Board extended his contract early and unanimously until 30 N... more
CargoAstral Aerial Solutions wins "2017 IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award"
Geneva, Switzerland - It was presented at the "11th World Cargo Symposium" in Adbu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Kenya based Astral Aerial Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2017, for the company’s Unmanned Aircraft S... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA cargo handling manual will help promote standardization of the sector globally
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The launch during the "World Cargo Symposium" in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced, during the "World Cargo Symposium" in Abu Dhabi, the launch of the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) to help airlines and cargo handlers work... more
CargoAircraft and events. Iata urges air cargo modernization
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The call was made at the "11th World Cargo Symposium", which opened in Abu Dhabi today
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the air cargo industry to accelerate modernization and focus on delivering high quality service. The call was made at the "11th World Cargo... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: air cargo off to a solid start in 2017
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported an increase in demand in January 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.9% in January 2017 compared to the... more
CargoBudapest Airport cargo: strong start to the year
Budapest, Hungary - Traditionally the quietest period of the year for this sector
Budapest Airport recorded significant growth in air cargo traffic during the first month of 2017, traditionally the quietest period of the year for cargo. The Hungarian capital airport achieved an increase... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo named "Preferred carrier by DHL Global Forwarding" with four “green aircraft”
Frankfurt, Germany - And awarded GoGreen Carrier Certificate
DHL Global Forwarding has evaluated the environmental performance of Lufthansa Cargo and other airlines. The German cargo carrier was the only airline to score full points, achieving top marks in all four... more
CargoCargo airplanes. WTO trade exchanges facilitation (2): IATA agreed
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations by its CEO and DG of the association Alexandre de Juniac. A great news for carriers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) agreed with the entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) yesterday. This follows the ratification of the treaty by two-thirds of the... more
CargoDHL to launch new domestic cargo route in Norway
Oslo, Norway - The destination Solo-Laksely will be serviced by an A-330 with a cargo capacity of 40 tons
Finnmark and Northern Norway will be one step closer to the Asian export markets once DHL establishes a new cargo route between Oslo Airport and Lakselv Airport Banak. The destination will be serviced... more
CargoQatar Airways Cargo launches service at Miami
Miami, Usa - New freighter route serves Doha, Latin America, and Europe
Within three years of launching passenger service at Miami International Airport, Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion at the gateway hub with two weekly cargo-only flights that began on February... more
CargoMiami co-hosts security seminar for local cargo industry
Miami, Usa - To eliminate vulnerabilities from the supply chain process
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in partnership with Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. (FCBF) and Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC), co-sponsored a Security and... more
CargoMiami: Florida's first Ocean-to Air perishables trans-shipment
Miami, Usa - Freight shipments from local seaports are now departing MIA to foreign destinations in Europe and Asia
On February 2, Miami International Airport (MIA) welcomed Florida’s first-ever ocean-to-air perishables trans-shipment - the latest innovation launched by the global cargo hub to strengthen and diversify i... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air cargo ends 2016 on a positive note
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, experienced growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8% in 2016 compared to 2015. This... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo in dialogue with customers
Frankfurt, Germany - More than 160 industry experts hosted in Frankfurt
“We want to grow again, and profitably so”, emphasised Alexis von Hoensbroech, Board Member Products & Sales at Europe’s leading cargo airline, last Wednesday at the Lufthansa Cargo in Dialogue event. More... more
CargoAircraft. Iata: Unctad collaborate to boost global adoption of cargo messaging standards
Geneva, Switzerland - Fully integrated into AsycudaWorld
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) announced that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard has now been fully integrated i... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa now under one roof for Frankfurt cargo handling
Frankfurt, Germany - The merging of freight handling for imports and exports was concluded on 17 January 2017
The relocation of Cathay Pacific Cargo's freight handling into the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) in Frankfurt is a core element of the Joint Business Agreement (JBA) that was announced in May 2016 between... more
CargoAircraft and results. Iata: November air freight demand reflects strong peak season
Geneva, Switzerland - Airlines in all regions except Latin America reported an increase in year-on-year demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.8% in November 2016 compared to... more
CargoBudapest Airport year-end cargo high
Budapest, Hungary - Exceeding 112,000 tonnes in 2016
Budapest Airport closed an outstandingly successful year in cargo operations, exceeding 112,000 tonnes of cargo in 2016, representing an annual increase of almost 23%. With no stopping at the end of the... more
CargoCargo exceeds 100,000 tonnes at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - Reached in the last days of November
An astonishing amount of cargo is carried right over our heads and in the last days of November, this year’s air cargo volume exceeded 100,000 tonnes at Budapest Airport. The results illustrate the performance o... more
CargoAircraft and study. IATA: air cargo connectivity enhances global trade participation -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Geneva, Switzerland - Countries with 1% better air cargo connectivity engage in 6% more trade
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study identifying a quantitative link between a country’s air cargo connectivity and its participation in global trade. A 1% increase in a... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: October air freight demand up 8.2%
Geneva, Switzerland - However results continued to vary considerably at regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in October 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.2% year-on-year... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo Cool Center to be expanded
Frankfurt, Germany - Considerable enlargement announced for coming year on fifth anniversary
Lufthansa Cargo is to significantly expand the Cool Center at its home hub in Frankfurt. The facility was completed in December 2011 after just six months of construction. It now covers 4,500 square metres... more
CargoMexican carrier AeroUnion launches service at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Freighter flights will serve a triangular route between Mexico City, Mérida and Miami
Mexican freighter airline AeroUnion began service at Miami International Airport on December 2 with two weekly roundtrip freighter flights that will serve a triangular route between Mexico City, Mérida... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross sign cooperation agreement
Frankfurt, Germany - Closer cooperation on the transport of aid as air cargo in the event of humanitarian disasters
Lufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross humanitarian aid organisation have now signed an agreement that will put their cooperation on global aid transports on an even more efficient footing for the future.... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo repositions sales: the company will be divided into eight units
Frankfurt, Germany - By year end, numerous new management positions will be filled
Lufthansa Cargo is reorganising their sales structure. In the future, the company will be divided into eight business units, instead of the previous four. By doing so, the company removes one management... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo continues cooperation with startups
Frnkfurt, Germany - Contract signed with RocketSpace for participation in next round of Logistics Tech Accelerator programme
Lufthansa Cargo is continuing its cooperation with RocketSpace on the Logistics Tech Accelerator programme. In 2015, Lufthansa’s logistics subsidiary was the world’s first cargo airline to take part in... more
CargoAirBridge Cargo makes Avinor Oslo Airport the Scandinavian hub for air cargo
Oslo, Norway - The first flight will be on November 15
With the opening of the AirBridge Cargo route between Oslo Airport and Moscow on 15 November, Avinor Oslo Airport consolidates its position as cargo market in the Nordic region. AirBridge Cargo connects... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: air freight posts stronger September growth
Geneva, Switzerland - One-off factors have contributed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.1% year-on-year.... more
CargoICAO, TIACA accelerate collaborative efforts for more efficient air cargo facilitation
Montreal, Canada - A sector that is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 4.2 per cent through to 2032
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have taken steps to intensify their cooperation to optimize the efficiency and security of international... more
CargoCargolux launches cargo route at Avinor Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - The B-747/8F replaces the traditional Jumbo Jet
Oslo Airport is set to become the first main airport in Scandinavia that can boast regular traffic from a B-747/8F airplane as Cargolux launches their new cargo route to Luxembourg on 1st of November. This... more
CargoMiami Airport to welcome new freighter airline: Northern Air Cargo
Miami, Usa - US cargo carrier launches four weekly flights to Caribbean destinations
US freighter airline Northern Air Cargo (NAC) has announced that it will launch four weekly charter cargo flights at Miami International Airport on November 1, 2016, which will include: two weekly roundtrip... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and Cathay Pacific Cargo now under one roof for Hong Kong ground handling
Hong Kong, China - As part of the carriers’ joint business agreement
Europe’s air cargo carrier moves its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong as part of the carriers’ joint business agreement As a key milestone step of the joint bus... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: moderating demand trend for air cargo continues in August
Geneva, Switzerland - Carriers in all regions except Latin America reported an increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year.... more
CargoQatar Cargo adds third weekly flight at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - This month the airline celebrated five years of direct scheduled services between Doha and Budapest
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that it will increase its weekly flights to three freighters between Doha and Budapest as of 7 October 2016. This comes after just six months of successful cargo flights... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo awarded CEIV certification for pharmaceuticals transport
Frankfurt, Germany - IATA honours the cargo airline – pharmaceutical sector to be further developed
Lufthansa Cargo has been awarded the CEIV seal by airline association IATA (International Air Transport Association). Over recent months, as part of a complex procedure, independent specialists have reviewed... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: demand for air cargo strengthens in July
Geneva, Switzerland - A robust growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), demand increased... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo takes over time:matters
Frankfurt, Germany - Financial investor Aheim Capital and management sell their shares in the express logistics company
Lufthansa Cargo took over complete ownership of the time:matters Group, experts in global sameday delivery and time-critical international spare part logistics. The cargo airline, which spun off time:matters... more
CargoOver the drones. Soon it will be a real airplane to deliver for Amazon -VIDEO
Seattle, Usa - Guarantee of extreme speed for Prime orders
The electronic commerce company Amazon presented in occasion of the “Boeing Seafair Air Show” (annual event taking place in Seattle) last week-end the airplane that it will dedicate to the program Pri... more
CargoIATA Cargo XML standard accepted by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency
Geneva, Switzerland - To collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance c... more
CargoMiami Airport hosted first e-freight workshop to help modernize local cargo industry
Miami, Usa - E-Air Waybill campaign is designed to reduce costs and increase productivity for local shippers and airlines
Miami International Airport officials hosted the airport’s first e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) workshop on August 2 for nearly 180 local cargo shippers and airline representatives, with the goal of making air c... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: demand for air cargo picks up in June
Geneva, Switzerland - +4.3% year-on-year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 4.3% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace... more