January 2015
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is reminding its members that recently released updates to Security Programs for all-cargo aircraft in the US must be implemented by 16 February. The updated Security Programs, issued by the US Transport Security Administration (TSA) on December 29th, 2014, affect all US and non US-based freighter aircraft operators within, into, and out of the country.
TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin admitted that the timing of ...
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ICHCA International, the association for the global cargo handling industry, will host a workshop on the new regulations for packing of containers at ABP Hull, Riverside House, HU9 5PQ on 17 February. Like the similar event held in Harwich last year, the one-day event will provide a practical education on ...
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IAG Cargo has added San Francisco to its Cargo Connector service to San Francisco, making it the tenth city in which it offers the local pick-up service for consignments up to 300 kilos. It offers freight forwarders within five miles’ radius of the airport – from which IAG offers a ...
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Private postal operator UK Mail Group is to close down its UK Pallets arm, citing poor performance and falling profits. The operation is seen as non-core, accounting for around 6% of the parent company’s total revenues.
UK Mail had warned investors in November that it would need to take action to ...
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Europa Worldwide Logistics has appointed Jason Reek as general manager at its ProLogis Park, Birmingham site. He brings almost 25 years experience in transport and logistics.
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Hong Kong handler Hactl said it had the best ever turnout for its 2015 International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition in its eight year history, with 13 teams from around the world competing for awards.
Air Bridge Cargo Airlines won the Forklift Driving Safety Award, while Kenya Airways Cargo won the ...
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Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield says its cargo traffic has increased 112% to 945 tonnes thanks to a series of Ebola aid flights in November and December to Sierra Leone. The flights, operated by Air Cargo Global for the Department for International Development, included beds, mattresses and medical supplies for ...
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Eurotunnel's shuttle arm is to add three new freight trains to its existing 15-strong fleet. They will boost capacity by 20% and help the operator reach its target of transporting 2 million trucks per year by 2020. There will be up to eight depatures an hour at peak times, compared ...
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A 2.7% decline in freight was not a bad performance considering the tough competition in a difficult market, said Lufthansa Cargo in revealing its results for 2014. Total cargo was 1.669m tonnes as against 1.715mt in 2013. The German carrier also virtually maintained its load factor at 69.7% as against ...
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Ocean shipping e-commerce network INTTRA has appointed Paul Mullins as senior vice president, global sales. He was previously senior vice president, business development of Agility and, prior to that he held a number of positions at DHL.
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