New EU airfreight requirements from March 2023
From 1 March 2023, all freight forwarders, air carriers, express couriers, and postal operators transporting goods to or through the European Union (including Norway and Switzerland) will be required to submit advance cargo information in the form of a complete entry summary declaration (ENS), under the second phase of the EU’s new customs pre-arrival security […]
Brussels Airport receives Green Deal funding
Within the scope of the European Green Deal, the European Commission called for research and innovation projects that support the transition to a zero-carbon economy. Brussels Airport as project leader, together with 21 partners, submitted an ambitious plan with concrete projects to help the industry accelerate the sustainable transition. From the 16 proposals the Commission […]
FTA: Customs union will not deliver frictionless trade
As the UK House of Commons prepares to vote on a motion on Customs and borders today, the UK’s logistics industry is reminding lawmakers that forming a Customs union with the European Union (EU) would not remove the need for checks at the borders or deliver frictionless arrangements on its own. That is the claim of […]
ACI Europe: Airports continue to see strong growth in Q3
Freight volumes across Europe have grown by 9.5 per cent in the third quarter, continuing the trend seen in the previous quarter, Airports Council International (ACI) Europe reports. European Union (EU) airports grew by 8.4 per cent and non-EU hubs proving stronger with a 16.3 per cent rise during the third quarter. In September, freight […]
Strong exports driving performance at Global Airline Services
Global Airline Services commercial director, Bob Matharoo says 2017 has been a record year and it has exceeded its carriers’ expectations. “The reasons are due to the current strong exports figures, simply having an experienced, dynamic sales force, understand our markets and cultures and have local robust relationships,” he explains. The GSSA sells cargo for Turkish […]
Freight forwarders want more detail on Customs proposals
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says it is no surprise the UK government paper is all about possible trade and customs arrangements post-Brexit but has called for more detail on Customs plans. The UK will leave the European Union (EU) in March 2019 after triggering Article 50 in March this year and yesterday the government published […]
Community approach and cargo initiatives paying off at Schiphol
E-commerce, pharmaceuticals and perishables helped propel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to year-on-year (YOY) tonnage of 8.5 per cent in the first five months of 2017. In May alone, there was a YOY uplift of 12.3 per cent and head of cargo, Jonas van Stekelenburg (pictured below) says the gateway is happy with the progress as various […]
Customs plans not fit for Brexit purposes, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has raised serious concerns about the National Audit Office (NAO)’s report on the progress of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) programme. The FTA also says suitability to handle the anticipated levels of Customs declarations at British ports post-Brexit and has grave doubts that the new system, currently in development by HMRC, will be […]
Europe’s airports call on UK to set detailed Brexit position
The European airport industry today once again warned about Brexit and its potential impact on European air transport, connectivity and the wider economy during a public hearing in the European Parliament in Brussels. The Airport Council International (ACI) Europe says more than a year on from the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (EU), the uncertainty as to what will happen when the UK will […]
Volumes up 9.7% in May across German gateways
Air cargo volumes in Germany rose by 9.7 per cent to 408,694 tonnes in May, according to the ADV (German Airports Association). ADV says the high and stable cargo volume proves the “current positive economic development despite the political crisis”. In the first five months of 2017, ADV reports that tonnage is up 6.9 per […]
Queen’s Speech disappoints BIFA director general
The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says it is “very disappointing” the pre-election pledge to invest £40 billion in UK transport infrastructure and expand aviation capacity was overlooked in today’s Queen’s Speech. UK Prime Minister Theresa May put forward a heavily watered-down speech today after she failed to gain a mandate through a majority […]
Call for trade and logistics to be priorities as Brexit talks start
The UK and the European Union (EU) are set to start negotiating the former’s exit from the EU today and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has repeated its calls for logistics and trade to be priorities. The association wants the Government to keep an open mind in the talks to ensure freight can continue to move […]
BIFA urges for Brexit uncertainty not to delay key logistics decisions
British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen has urged the UK Government not to let Brexit uncertainties delay key logistics infrastructure decisions. The association was commenting ahead of news about whether there will be a Queen’s Speech and the planned start of Brexit negotiations on Monday with the European Union. Keen says: “The goalposts […]
Multimodal 2017: BIFA says Brexit implications for trade still unknown
Nobody really knows what the Brexit implications are for trade, the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen told delegates at the Brexit Briefing at Multimodal 2017 in Birmingham. He event brought along a crystal ball to emphasise the point, explaining” “We, like most people, have heard all sorts of ‘facts’ and figures, […]
IATA WCS 2017: demand rising but headwinds set to impact air cargo
The economic outlook is bright for air cargo as demand is rising, but there are various headwinds set to impact air cargo, delegates at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium heard today. IATA’s senior economist, George Anjaparidze told delegates growth in air cargo in 2017 is set to be about the same as in 2016 when freight […]
European investment in technology vital, says Hermes’ Montgomery
The consolidation of ground handlers and airlines is set to continue in Europe, according to Hermes’ chief cargo officer, Steve Montgomery (pictured above). He believes the current European air cargo marketplace is as competitive as ever with “very tight margins” and pressure is increasing on the continent’s carriers from expanding Middle East airlines. Montgomery notes […]
Freight none the wiser about Brexit impact warns BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says freight forwarders are none the wiser about how Brexit will impact freight following Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech on the UK’s plans to leave the European Union. The association’s director general, Robert Keen says though the speech has delivered some clarity on plans to leave the single market […]
Brexit and Heathrow runway decision hotly debated at AOA conference
The UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and the Government’s decision to back Heathrow Airport for a third runway, dominated discussions at the Airport Operators Association (AOA) annual conference today. Delegates at the Hilton London Metropole heard from a range of speakers, including the UK Government’s Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling. During a […]
Heathrow pushing for gold medal in cargo
Heathrow Airport is hoping to replicate Team GB’s Olympic medal success by pushing cargo volumes and services to standards worthy of a gold medal. In August volumes rose by 0.3 per cent to 122,909 tonnes though fast growing markets were very strong, with Latin America up 12 per cent, the Middle East by 5.7 per […]
ACI Europe: Growth in May but uncertainty ahead
Freight traffic at European airports grew by 2.8 per cent in May, with European Union (EU) hubs making for falls outside the EU, Airports Council International (ACI) Europe says. EU airports grew by 3.8 per cent in May while non-EU hubs were down 4.4 per cent. In the first five months of 2015, freight grew […]
Airport bosses back remaining in the EU
The chief executives of Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airports Group (MAG) have added their support to the UK staying in the European Union (EU). The UK is to hold a referendum on whether it wants to leave the EU on 23 June. Heathrow Airport chief executive officer (CEO), John Holland-Kaye, and MAG, which operates Manchester […]
Airlines for Europe association launched
The association, Airlines for Europe (A4E) has been launched by Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group (IAG), Lufthansa Group and Ryanair, to lobby for lower costs and increased efficiency. It was launched on the eve of the European Union (EU) Aviation Summit in Amsterdam to lobby for the lowering of costs at EU airports, […]