February 2022
The BBC has reported that Russian forces may have retaken control of the the Antonov Airlines’ base at Hostomel near Kyiv, quoting Russia's Interfax news agency.
It says 200 Russian helicopters and a landing force were used to seize it.
On 24 February, a battle was reported to be raging for control of the base, known as Antonov International Airport, 10km north-west of Kyiv. The Russians were understood to have taken control earlier ...
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Avia Solutions’ UK-based aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed NAQEL Express as its exclusive partner in Saudi Arabia. Michael Harradine, NAQEL Express director for the global freight forwarding division Michael Harradine, said the partnership would give clients direct access to the cargo air charter and on-board courier capabilities of ...
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had only a small effect on the container shipping market, although that could change quickly, says analyst Drewry.
Shipping will avoid the Black Sea for the foreseeable future and the Ukraine port of Odessa was closed shortly after the invasion but only three major inter-continental services ...
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) warn that transport workers are particularly under threat in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The two trade unions say that they have received confirmed and unconfirmed of military targeting transport infrastructure, along with the recent battles for control of ...
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IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, comprising British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and bmi, reported record financial results in 2021, with annual revenues up 30% over 2020 of €1,673 million for the year to 31 December. The carrier said it reflected surging demand for air cargo ...
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A battle is raging for control of the Antonov Airlines’ base at Antonov International Airport at Hostomel, north-west near Kyiv, according to press reports.
The BBC said that quoted a Ukrainian military report saying they have
launched an artillery attack on Russian paratroopers who have landed at airport
and tried to take control. ...
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DHL’s Global Forwarding arm says it is now giving its customers the ability to neutralize their CO2 emissions for air freight as well as ocean on all trade lanes under its GoGreen Plus service.
Under the scheme, emissions are reduced by replacing the amount of conventional fossil fuel needed with sustainable ...
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Associated British Ports (‘ABP’) says it is taking a leading role in the launch of Maritime UK’s first ever ‘Pride in Maritime Day’ on Monday, 28 February. It has been created as part of the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme, which ABP joined in January 2021 to share and celebrate ...
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A containerload of fire fighting equipment bound for Ghana, sponsored by Portsmouth stevedore Portico has been loaded at the terminal on board an Africa Express Lines vessel.
It is part of a campaign by local firefighter Storms Menri (pictured centre, with Portico employees Craig Hibberd and Conor McAvery) and charity Fire ...
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The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) have joined the Cargo Integrity Group. The group brings together international freight transport and cargo handling organisations with a shared dedication to improving safety, security and environmental performance throughout the supply chain. The existing five ...
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