March 2020
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has temporarily lifted the Local Rule 2 (LR2) slot allocation procedures due to the global COVID-19 outbreak. It said that normally LR2 provides sufficient ad hoc capacity for full freighter airlines, in the current exceptional circumstance it works counter-productively.
Under LR2, the number of slots available for reallocation is limited, but the temporary lifting of the rule frees up freight operations to offset the current decline in belly ...
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The Port of Felixstowe says there are currently no delays for cargo and that it will do everything to ensure it remains open throughout the corona virus crisis.
It has established a Coronavirus Steering Group to oversee and direct its response and has increased cleaning arrangements including at haulier check-in and ...
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The Freight Transport Association has set up a free COVID-19 web portal at www.fta.co.uk/coronavirus. It gives an overview of essential information and advice for the industry, the support provided by FTA, and the business group’s demands of government at a critical time.
In addition to links to important government and industry ...
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The first intermodal transport using TIR from India to Afghanistan via Chabahar port in Iran was completed in early March, reports the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
Carrying factory line components, the operation took seven days in total - five by sea and two by road from Chabahar port in Iran ...
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Despite the corona virus chaos reigning in Europe, Brexit negotiations got under way in earnest in Brussels on 17 March, reports the Freight Transport Association.
The logistics industry organisation reminded UK and EU negotiators to prioritise agreements on connectivity for transport. While these decisions may seem trivial to observers, said FTA ...
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The European Regions Airlines Association (ERA) is calling for clearer guidance on the operation of cargo flights and for freighter crews to be exempted from general aviation restrictions during the corona virus.
It says that while border closures in Europe continue to be announced, with severe capacity constraints in aviation, legislation, directives ...
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Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo says it will boost capacity to its top freighter gateways in its summer schedule, which runs from 29 March to 28 October. The network will also be expanded to capacity-constrained markets that are wrestling with decreased passenger operations or temporary travel bans due to the corona ...
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Keeping air cargo flowing will save lives during the corona crisis, said IATA director general and chief executive. Alexandre de Juniac.
Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment, and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials through ...
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CEVA Logistics has contracted a 86 freighter aircraft to deliver parts and supplies to keep production lines moving during the coronavirus (outbreak. More than 58 flights already completed, moving over 4,700 tonnes of airfreight it added on 16 March. Operating on behalf of customers in the automotive, aerospace, computer and ...
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Stena Line has waived its single occupancy charge for freight drivers where cabins are available, during the corona crisis. If none is available and the driver still does not wish to share then they will be offered a recliner seat in the premium Hygge recliner lounge or other recliner lounge, ...
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