How to transport cats and dogs to safety during crises
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association to publish a list of considerations for governments and the air transport supply chain to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs that are evacuating or taking refuge with their owners in times of crisis. The considerations are based […]
All creatures great and small go in the cargo hold
Brussels Airport-based specialist animal freight forwarder Skyfast has an un-nerving answer when asked which is the most widely shipped animal. Skyfast’s Lotte Custers says: “The most widely shipped animals are probably one day-old chicks. As far as the highest absolute number of animals being shipped is concerned, the winner would be insects used as biological […]
Manatees among the animal shipments at AirBridgeCargo
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has completed 100 live animal shipments in 2017 transporting a wide variety of animals including two manatees, says general director Sergey Lazarev (pictured). He says the manatees were one of the most interesting requests ABC has received. With only 76 manatees living in zoological garden across the world, there are not enough […]
First equine guests welcomed to The ARK at JFK
The ARK at New York’s JFK International Airport has received its first equestrian guests after the Equine Import Quarantine facility opened its doors. Approved by the US Department of Agriculture top-class horses were welcomed over Labor Day weekend. Also known as “3 Shades of Grey,” these three Irish horses named Sandy, Jackson and Polly, were originally […]
Sharks flown from the US to Brazil by American Airlines
American Airlines Cargo recently moved two sand tiger sharks and three bonnethead sharks for transport from the US to South America. The sand tiger sharks were flown from New York JFK Airport while the bonnethead sharks flew from Miami International Airport, all moving to Rio de Janeiro. All five sharks were headed to their new […]
Jettainer to lease transport boxes for horses
Jettainer is expanding its leasing services with transport boxes for horses available for one day or up to several months. The stables are available for transporting horses from the JettHub in Frankfurt, and other destinations if required. The specially designed horseboxes, which can transport up to three animals, not only make it easy for animals […]
Intradco Global and Etihad Cargo help bring endangered rhinos home
The critically endangered black rhino has returned to the wilds of Rwanda with the help of animal transport specialist Intradco Global and Etihad Cargo. On behalf of African Parks, a conservation non-profit that manages national parks and protected areas on behalf of governments across the continent, Intradco chartered two Etihad Boeing 777 Freighters to transport […]
American adds military pet discount to include international flights
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its military discount program to include the transport of personal pets to and from all international origins and destinations. The move was made as May is Military Family Appreciation Month and the carrier says it was done to recognise the dedicated military personal serving domestically and abroad, The military discount program […]
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport sees cargo increase in Q1
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport handed 23,700 tonnes of cargo in the first quarter (Q1) of this year – a rise of 41 per cent on Q1 last year. The gateway which was sold to the HNA Airport Group of China in March says both existing costumers and clients contributed to the growth. Sales director, John Kohlsaat says: “We had a very […]
60 Seconds with Chris Nielen
Cargolux Airlines International has been one of the pioneers in air cargo of animal transportation through its live animals product CV Alive. The carrier’s vice president of sales, Chris Nielen, who joined in October last year, talked to Air Cargo Week about what Cargolux is doing at its Luxembourg Airport hub and any trends in the marketplace. Justin Burns, ACW: How important […]
Emirates SkyCargo flies top racehorses on freighters to Dubai
Emirates SkyCargo has been transporting some of the world’s best racehorses to Dubai for one of the most prestigious global racing events – the Dubai World Cup – taking place on 25 March. Champion thoroughbred horses have been arriving from all parts of the world into Dubai on freighters over the last few weeks. One of the […]
Tonnage rise of 1.8% in 2016 for Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker International Airport in the US state of Ohio handled more than 91,000 tonnes in 2016, a 1.8 per cent rise on 2015. The gateway has seen 16 per cent increase in international cargo, which makes up 40 per cent of Rickenbacker’s tonnage, while the other was domestic, down six per cent. FedEx moved 43 per cent of the […]
Air China Cargo bans shark fin cargo
Air China Cargo has become the first mainland Chinese carrier to ban the transportation of shark fin as cargo as says it wants to play a role in a “more sustainable world”. More than 30 airlines have now joined the ban globally as the pressure has been growing on them to impose the ban on the […]
South African Airways Cargo opens a ‘Pet Lounge’ at OR Tambo
South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has introduced a new ‘Pet Lounge’ facility for domestic pets Cargo OR Tambo International Terminal in Johannesburg. The Pet Lounge started operating from 1 October and is designed for the pets’ comfort and safety. SAA Cargo says it ensures they experience a stress-free environment during their journey as it minimises any environmental […]
Ireland’s ’designated’ cargo hub looking to keep growing
Shannon Airport says the large proportion of Irish export air cargo leaving by road to British or continental European airports presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Shannon Airport Authority group strategy director, Patrick Edmond explains to Air Cargo Week: “Today there is no statistical data to quantify the scale of this surface leakage, but […]