Air Cargo

Airfreight Group Argues for 'Harmonized' Approach to Risk Assessment on U.S. Model

July 17, 2012

In a position paper, the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group warned against the issuance of ad-hoc directives about the utilization of advance electronic data for airfreight security. Instead, the coalition encouraged governments around the world to take cues from the industry and look to the Air Cargo Advance Screening pilot program currently under way in the U.S. for guidance.

Lighter Containers Save Lufthansa Cargo on Fuel, Lower Carbon Emissions

July 16, 2012

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo reduced CO2 emissions by more than 700 tonnes through the use of lightweight containers in May and June alone. For the first time, more than half of the standard containers utilised for freight and baggage transports were made from light composite materials. By reducing weight, the composite materials lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Airfreight and Passenger Traffic Dipped in May, Continuing Downward Spiral

July 13, 2012

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for May showing a general downward trend in line with deteriorating global economic conditions.

Oman Air Looks to Beef Up Its Airfreight Operations

July 10, 2012

AirWaves

Oman Air is planning to ramp up it airfreight service. The CEO of the sultanate's flagship carrier is planning to turn Muscat into a major cargo transport hub.

World's Appetite for More Planes Grows, Boeing Says, But New Freighters Aren't in Demand

July 9, 2012

Air Cargo World

Boeing's latest fleet forecast predicts a doubling of the world's fleet of aircraft in the next 20 years, generating demand for 34,000 new planes, at a cost of $4.5tr. At the same time, officials said the demand for freighters will remain sluggish over the next two decades and revised downward their previous forecast. Even so, freighters will nearly double to 3,200 by 2031.

Kuehne + Nagel to Extend Its Perishables Logistics Network

July 9, 2012

Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel has agreed to take over the business of Perishables International Transportation Inc. of Vancouver, Canada, another step in implementing the Swiss company's strategy to expand its activities in the field of perishables logistics globally.

Integrating Your Cold-Chain Management Systems

July 6, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

It's common practice for companies to view cold-chain management systems for pharmaceutical and bio-technology products as point solutions, whether related to packaging, training or carrier services, says Gary M. Hutchinson, president of Modality Solutions. Integration of all those elements, however, results in a "much more holistic system," he says. "You maintain product quality all the way from manufacturer to point of use. Until you integrate it into one system, you're not tackling it properly."

Partnership Should Benefit Both Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines

June 29, 2012

Air Cargo World

Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have inked a deal to begin operating joint freighters services between Singapore Changi Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport on June 26.

LAN, TAM Merger Has Implications for Airfreight Industry

June 27, 2012

Air Cargo World

South American carriers LAN Airlines and TAM have banded together, forming the LATAM Airlines Group, reportedly the largest airline group in South America. The combined LAN Cargo, which has three smaller affiliate carriers, and TAM Cargo will now be able to offer routings to 169 cities around the world.

Air Cargo Group Urges Wider International Cooperation on Airfreight Screening Programs

June 26, 2012

TIACA

The International Air Cargo Association has applauded the recent agreements forged by authorities around the world to mutually recognize other countries' airfreight screening regimes. But more nations should follow the lead of these trailblazing countries, TIACA says.

Air Cargo

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