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Cargo world heads to Vienna in October

The Austrian capital and its airport will host two get-togethers for the air cargo and pharmaceutical sectors in October. Vienna Cargo Day takes place on 22-24 October and the FlyPharma Conference will be held directly afterwards. The Cargo Day will include a presentation Prof. Sebastian Kummer, head of the Institute for Transport and Logistics Management at Vienna University on the increasingly complex global developments and current challenges facing the sector, while ... [+]

Broker prepares for US airlift

A director at broker Air Charter Service says that a major airlift is possible as the US east coast port strike takes hold. Group cargo director, Dan Morgan-Evans said that with tens of thousands of dockworkers across 14 ports striking indefinitely, Athere could be major airlifts ... [+]

AVS to the rescue in flood-hit Thailand

ECS Group’s subsidiary AVS GSA, in collaboration with Thai Vietjet and Lactasoy, has provided crucial support to flood-affected communities in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The disaster affected over 8,000 families in the northern part of the country. AVS GSA’s team collaborated with Lactasoy to donate 900 ... [+]

Handler SATS extends dangerous goods deal

Air Cargo handler SATS has signed a three-year agreement with IATA to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance solution for dangerous goods shipments at key stations. It follows SATS’ acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services. The expanded agreement will facilitate the adoption of ... [+]

Menzies set to open Sydney cargo site

Menzies Aviation is to open a facility at Western Sydney International Airport’s Cargo Precinct in late 2026. It will operate a 22,500sqm (237,000sq ft) facility for the next two decades, specializing in pharmaceutical and cool chain products, e-commerce and heavy cargo. With an elevating transfer vehicle ... [+]

IAG Cargo restores Asia links

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) which includes British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL, is to resume services to Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) for the first time since 2020. From 28 October,  three rotations per week will operate ... [+]

Hong Kong handler Hactl digitizes export documents

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has opened a Terminal Services Centre - Export (TSCE), embodying new digital processes and document handling features. Hactl’s Terminal Services Centre has been providing Air Cargo Documentation (ACD) services for airline customers since 1998. By 2023, three quarters of ... [+]

Munich handler sold to CHI

CHI Aviation Handling is to acquire a 74.9% share of Munich Airport-based agent, Cargogate. The company operates 17,000sq m, including the acceptance, sorting, assembly and handover of the cargo as well as customs and dangerous goods formalities. Munich Airport retains the remaining 25.1% of the ... [+]

DHL partners War Child UK

DHL has become an official partner to War Child UK, a specialist charity that supports children affected by conflict. War Child UK works in conflict-affected countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. DHL will provide transportation, distribution and other logistical support ... [+]

Chisari is the new big cheese at Swiss WorldCargo

Swiss International Air Lines has appointed Alain Chisari head of Swiss WorldCargo. He succeeds Lorenzo Stoll, who left Swiss WorldCargo at the end of July to pursue a career in the healthcare sector. Alain Chisari joined Swiss in 2008 having already acquired 12 years of ... [+]

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