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Global K9 calls for changes to UK aerospace screening rules
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (511+ words) Cannie-screening company Global K9 has called for changes to UK rules around the screening of aerospace cargo that result in shipments being transported to the European Union for checking. Speaking at the UK's Multimodal event, Global K9 chief commercial officer Chris Daniels…...
Cathay Cargo to restart Middle East freighter operations
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (384+ words) Cathay Pacific has announced that it will restart its Middle East freighter operations in August, while passenger flights to the region are also getting back underway. The Hong Kong-hubbed airline will, on 1 August, reintroduce Cathay Cargo's freighter flights to Riyadh,…...
CMA CGM names new CEVA Logistics CEO
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (444+ words) The CMA CGM Group has hired Patrick Moebel as chief executive of its global logistics subsidiary, CEVA Logistics, effective 1 July. With over 30 years of senior management experience in the international transport and supply chain sectors, Moebel recently held the position…...
Will air cargo volumes be impacted by end of de minimis in EU?
1+ day, 44+ min ago (560+ words) E-commerce air cargo volumes into the European Union (EU) may be impacted by the end of the de minimis exemption and the introduction of higher costs for shippers. As of 1 July, the EU introduced a temporary "3 customs duty on low-value…...
CMA CGM to acquire Fed Ex Supply Chain and collaborate on airfreight
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (424+ words) CMA CGM Group is set to acquire Fed Ex Supply Chain for an enterprise value of $1. 4bn and the takeover will see the companies work together on air cargo capacity solutions. The acquisition, expected to close this year, would nearly triple…...
SAL supports Singapore Airlines with air cargo handling in Riyadh
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (352+ words) SAL has signed a strategic agreement with Singapore Airlines to provide ground handling and air cargo services at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Under the agreement, SAL Handling will provide these services. The yearly renewable agreement supports SAL's efforts…...
Akasa Air Cargo launches mobile app powered by Smart Kargo
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (512+ words) Indian carrier Akasa Air Cargo has launched a new mobile app using Smart Kargo technology to enable efficient booking, shipment tracking and account management for cargo agents and shippers. Developed on the Smart Kargo platform, the Akasa Air Cargo mobile…...
High-tech demand consumes Taiwan-US airfreight capacity
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (486+ words) Sustained demand for high tech means that air cargo capacity on the Taiwan-US lane remains exceptionally tight and is accompanied by rising rates, according to Dimerco. Electronics, semiconductor and AI server shipment volumes are keeping direct and indirect capacity constrained…...
Schiphol extends dnata's cargo ground handling license
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (368+ words) Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has re-awarded dnata with a ground handling license covering cargo and passenger operations for the next seven years following a competitive public tender. The ground handler has been providing passenger, baggage, ramp and cargo services to international…...
Airfreight rates show signs of easing
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (563+ words) Airfreight rates are finally showing signs of easing following the US-Iran ceasefire and resulting decline in fuel prices. The latest Baltic Air Freight Index figures based on data from TAC Index show that average global airfreight prices last week declined…...