WFS acquires RA HAND, growing French presence
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has acquired Paris-based R.A.HAND, extending its specialist handling services to freight forwarders in France. Formed in 2010 and based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, R.A.HAND works exclusively with French and international freight forwarding companies, providing cargo handling services, storage, distribution and deliveries to airlines for some 60 cargo agency clients. […]
BIFA welcomes HMRC announcement
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clarifying the final implementation date when a new computer system will replace an existing system used for processing Customs declarations. BIFA director general, Robert Keen states: “Our members will be pleased with the clarity that is being provided following […]
Emergency response exercise at Anchorage Airport
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is conducting an emergency response exercise on Saturday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. In accordance with federal regulations, ANC must conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise at least once every 36 calendar months. The exercise will take place in two locations: At the North Terminal, and On the East end […]
HMRC to close CHIEF system
HMRC will be closing its Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system on 31 March 2023. From this date, all businesses will need to declare goods through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). CDS is currently used for Northern Ireland and Rest of World declarations and has already processed more than one million declarations […]
Kerry launches Controlled Network
Kerry Logistics Network Limited is introducing a new Trans-Pacific air freight service to connect multiple Asian locations to the USA to capture the heightened demands in the pandemic-hit air freight market. Named Kerry Freight Controlled Network (‘KCN’), the freight integrator centres on the Americas hub set up in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. The inaugural flights will […]
Air Methods launches Spright drone solution
Air Methods announced today the launch of Spright, a newly formed drone solution designed to help improve healthcare access and minimise supply challenges. Collaborating with Wingcopter, a German drone manufacturer, Spright is creating a drone-based, healthcare-specific delivery network across the United States. As a result of the nation’s efforts to keep healthcare costs down, Americans […]
Air cargo industry welcomes new ICAO secretary general
The appointment of Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia as the new secretary general of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has been welcomed by FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), the Global Express Association (GEA), and the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA). Salazar’s appointment – for a […]
JAL partners with WFS in Europe
Japan Airlines has awarded new online and offline handing contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Europe. The airline has partnered with WFS in Liege to provide cargo handling and ramp transportation for its new weekly Boeing 747 freighter flight from the Belgian airport to Tokyo. In a separate development, Japan Airlines has also extended […]
ATSG appoints Trisha Frank
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has announced the appointment of Trisha Frank to the role of vice president of government programmes. This expands her role, as she also is the leader of government programmes at Omni Air International, a wholly owned airline subsidiary of ATSG. “ATSG has always been committed to providing the best […]
WorldACD analyses Q1/2 of 2021
What a difference a year makes: comparing in detail air cargo’s performance for the first six months of 2019, 2020 and 2021 makes for fascinating reading, revealing how some market participants have done relatively well to extremely well, whilst others are not out of the doldrums yet. The month of June 2021 confirmed the trend […]
JAL and IBS partner
JAL and IBS partner. Japan Airlines (JAL) has gone live with IBS Software’s iCargo Cargo Terminal Operation (CTO) for Japan solution (also known as NewJTO) using the platform to manage all aspects of its international air cargo operations. Unique market To meet JAL’s needs for the unique Japanese air cargo market, IBS Software specially adapted iCargo […]
CIG crack down on pest transference
The international freight transport organisations of the Cargo Integrity Group are calling for urgent action from actors in global supply chains to reduce the risk of pest transference through international cargo movements. The five partners in the Cargo Integrity Group, known as CIG, say they recognise the vital importance of focusing on the threat of […]
Volga-Dnepr Group considering launching MC-21 freighter
Last week during MAKS 2021, International Aviation and Space Salon held in Zhukovsky Russia, Volga-Dnepr Group delegation headed by chairman of the board, Alexey Isaykin, visited MC-21-300, the new generation Russian passenger plane which is going to be manufactured in several modifications from 150 up to 211 seats. Volga-Dnepr Group representatives have marked the extended […]
Hanley promoted to sales manager, PML
Simon Hanley is promoted to sales manager, Perishable Movements Ltd (PML). The global perishable cargo specialist has created the position following the company’s significant growth and in light of the business’s expansion to offer its services out of Spalding and – the most recent acquisition -Lympne, Kent, alongside the existing head office at Heathrow. Hanley, […]
Havaş renews ISAGO in Riga
Havaş’ renews ISAGO certificate at Riga Airport. The company offers full-fledged ground handling services at Riga Airport, from the airline collaborations in its portfolio to the passenger and flight operations as well as luggage, ramp, de-icing, aircraft cleaning and general aviation activities. For the ISAGO certificate that documents the conformity of operation safety standards to […]
Aeroregional launches Galapagos route
Aeroregional launches Galapagos route. Today the carrier inaugurated the new Quito-Guayaquil-Galapagos route. This launch makes Aeroregional the third airline to operate domestic flights between Quito and the Galapagos Islands. The airline will initially operate two weekly frequencies on Tuesdays and Saturdays using Boeing 737-500 aircraft with capacity for 129 passengers and a Boeing 737-400 with […]
Customers want peace of mind in a volatile market
With capacity uncertainty looming over the industry Peter Penseel, chief operating officer, airfreight, CEVA Logistics explained why CEVA is taking matters into its own hands with its new SKYCAPACITY airfreight programme. ACW: Can you explain what the SKYCAPACITY programme is and why CEVA launched it? Penseel: Over the past two years, demand fluctuations and the […]
Going the extra mile
Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini are all quintessentially Italian luxury cars, so it is no surprise that the country is host to one of the oldest celebrations of classic and supercars in the world, the “Mille Miglia”. The race, which is dubbed “The Most Beautiful Race in the World”, was founded in 1927 and has been […]
Kestrel chicks rescued from Airbus
A pair of kestrel chicks have been rescued from the exhaust system of an Airbus A320 that was under going repairs in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The hungry chicks had not eaten for several day when engineers found them nestled in the exhaust pipe. RSPCA Insp Simon Evans told the BBC: “I have no doubt […]
LanzaTech’s plans for greener skies
The United Kingdom is doubling down its investment in sustainable fuels in announcing that LanzaTech UK, among other companies, have been shortlisted for funding through The Department for Transport Green Fuels, Green Skies competition to advance the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Announced as part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan, the Green […]
CH Robinson appoints Rajan as chief product officer
C.H. Robinson appoints Rajan as chief product officer, effective September 1. Arun Rajan will report to chief executive officer Bob Biesterfeld and will lead all global product development and innovation across C.H. Robinson’s platforms. “Arun is a seasoned leader, with a long history of developing and deploying products that enrich the customer experience and create […]
DB Schenker acquires Vähälä Logistics
DB Schenker acquires Vähälä Logistics. DB Schenker is continuing on its course of growth in Finland. Five terminals and more than 260 employees are now joining the network of the leading logistics provider in northern Europe, as DB Schenker in Finland has concluded an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Vähälä Logistics Oy […]
Barker receives dnata promotion
Barker receives dnata promotion. dnata has announced the promotion of David Barker to divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations. David has been with dnata for over six years, currently leading the company’s extensive airport operations in the USA as chief executive officer. In his new role David will oversee dnata’s global ground handling […]
EL AL joins WebCargo
EL AL joins Webcargo. EL AL is expanding its digital footprint with real-time eBookings, access to live rates, and visible air cargo capacity through WebCargo, a Freightos Group company. With the pandemic fuelling digital adoption among both carriers and forwarders, EL AL is tapping into WebCargo’s platform. EL AL Cargo will be rolling out on […]
Toyota opens AGV demo centre
Toyota Material Handling UK has announced the opening of a dedicated automated handling technology demonstration centre. The 800 sq m facility, which is located at the same site as Toyota’s Midlands business centre on the Meridian Business Park, Leicester, will provide a permanent showcase for the Toyota Autopilot range of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) as […]
“Southeast Asia is definitely a rising star in the eCommerce sector”
“Southeast Asia is definitely a rising star in the eCommerce sector” says Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific. ACW: In what ways has DHL had to ramp up operations to deal with the e-Commerce boom in Southeast Asia region? Ken Lee: In April, we announced the expansion of our Asia Pacific air network capacity […]
LATAM renews WFS contract in Spain
LATAM Airlines has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a cargo handling contract extension at Barcelona Airport. Having initially appointed WFS in Barcelona in 2018, LATAM has now signed a new three-year agreement for WFS to handle cargo onboard its Boeing 767 operations carrying import and export shipments through Barcelona annually. “WFS is our partner for […]
UKWA: logistics workers should be exempt from self-isolation
Clare Bottle, the new chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies. Clare states: “During the earlier phases […]
New water project to benefit Villeneuve Airport
The Province of Alberta, Sturgeon County, and Edmonton Airports announced the start of a new construction project that will bring water from the Hamlet of Villeneuve to the Villeneuve Airport. The $2.2 million project, funded from the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus Program, will help attract investment in the Villeneuve region, creating more local jobs, […]
Emirates launches Dubai-Miami route
Emirates launches its first-ever passenger service between Dubai and Miami. The airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its four times a week service when it touched down in Miami at 1100hrs local time on Thursday. Emirates flight EK213 was welcomed by Miami International Airport with a water cannon salute, and drew in an audience of […]
