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CargoAircraft and results. IATA: double digit growth for global freight demand in July
Geneva, Switzerland - In all regions; fourth time in five months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4% in July 2017 compared... more
CargoAirplanes and results. Iata: air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions experienced positive freight data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: global air freight demand increases in May (13%)
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity, measured in AFTK grew by 5.2% year-on-year in May 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the... more
CargoICAO: air cargo growth requires renewed commitment to Lomé Declaration
Montréal, Canada - According to its Council President Aliu at the second meeting on Air cargo Development in Africa
Implementation of the Lomé Declaration is a crucial lever for realizing the technological innovation, regulatory reform and investment in infrastructure demanded by Africa’s tremendously promising growth in... more
CargoEthiopian Airlines will inaugurate the new Cargo Terminal
Rome, Italy - During the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development”
Ethiopian Airlines announced the inauguration of its state of the art cargo terminal during the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development" that the carrier will host from June 27-29, 2017 in Addis... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo again named "best cargo airline in Italy"
Frankfurt, Germany - It wins Quality Award for Overall Performance from Italian air forwarders association
Lufthansa Cargo has received the tremendous accolade of being named the best cargo airline for 2016 in Italy. The Quality Award for Overall Performance was bestowed on the carrier by ANAMA, the Italian... more
CargoEmirates Sky Cargo: inaugurated freighter service to Luxembourg
Dubai, UAE - First step in the implementation of the strategic partnership with Cargolux announced last May
Emirates SkyCargo has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute.... more
CargoEthiopian Airlines to host the second ICAO Global Air Cargo Development Forum
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - It will take place at UNECA at the end of June (27-29)
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will host the "ICAO Global Air Cargo Development Forum" with the theme: “Action for the Sustainable Development of Air Cargo in Africa”, to be held at the United Nat... more
CargoATR creates an integrated Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter department
Toulouse, France - With the priorities of managing sales
ATR has created a new Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter department which has the priorities of managing sales to the leasing community and facilitating the placement of new or used ATR aircraft by... more
CargoAirplanes and events (6). IATA: airlines commit to air cargo modernization
Cancun, Mexico - A resolution adopted to accelerate the transformation of this sector
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted a resolution to accelerate the modernization and transformation of the air cargo industry. The resolution builds... more
CargoAircraft and events. Iata: air freight demand growth eases but remains robust
Cancun, Mexico - "AGM and World Air Transport Summit" takes place from 4-6 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.5% in April 2017 compared to the... more
CargoFirst birthday for HACC (Hamburg Airport Cargo Center)
Hamburg, Germany - Efficient processes and modern technology lead to positive cargo development
Modern, efficient, visionary: this is the image acquired and proven by the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) since it entered operation one year ago. Its new air freight facility officially commenced... more
CargoFlorida governor's visit is highlight of World Trade Month at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Governor Scott receives update, tour of airport’s growing cargo operations
Miami International Airport’s celebration of "World Trade Month" received a significant highlight in the last days when Florida Governor Rick Scott visited the nation’s busiest international freight air... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo "Green excellence" with a project
Frankfurt, Germany - Using big data to improve fuel efficiency
With its OMEGA project –using big data to reduce carbon emissions– Lufthansa Cargo has garnered the DQS German Award for Excellence in the Environmental Responsibility category. The award winners wer... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo continues to enhance route network
Frankfurt, Germany - Busy destinations to Shanghai and Guangzhou now offering even more frequent flights
Lufthansa Cargo flies their customers’ freight to around 300 target destinations in 100 countries and therefore offers one of the best networks in the field of air cargo. The carrier from Frankfurt is n... more
CargoCAL Cargo Airlines coming to Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - As of next May 16, 2017
CAL Cargo Airlines announced today that as of May 16th 2017 it would start operating a weekly flight from Oslo to Tel Aviv. The new route marks another step in the substantial growth of CAL's global network... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo exhibits at transport logistic
Frankfurt, Germany - The event opens its doors in Munich from 9 to 12 May
Transport logistic once again opens its doors in Munich from 9 to 12 May. At the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, Lufthansa Cargo is once more exhibiting t... more
CargoAirports cooperating at “Air Cargo Europe”
Munich, Germany - First joint trade fair presence for Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg airports
“Connect differently” is the motto for the very first joint presence of the Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg airports at this year’s “Air Cargo Europe” trade fair being held as part of “Transport Logistic” in... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: global air freight demand increases 14% in March
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported year-on-year increases in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14% expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared... more
CargoMiami Airport: pharma cargo partners increase
Miami, Usa - It will enter into World Trade Month having recently achieved three major milestones in the growth of its hub network
Miami International Airport (MIA), America’s busiest US airport for international freight and the one of the North American airports designated a pharmaceutical freight hub by the International Air Transport A... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: 100,000 tonnes pass through Speed Gate
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport opened Speed Gate almost four years ago at Frankfurt airport
Lufthansa Cargo AG loaded the 100,000th tonne of cargo via Fraport AG’s Speed Gate at Frankfurt Airport on 24 April 2017. The cargo airline uses Speed Gate at CargoCity South, Europe’s largest hub for... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. Lufthansa Cargo and United sign jv agreement on freight transport
Frankfurt, Germany - A cooperation on routes between the US and Europe
United Airlines (UAL) and Lufthansa Cargo have signed a joint-venture agreement for extensive cargo cooperation on routes between the US and Europe. The cargo jv partners plan to provide a wide range of... more
CargoKorean Air sends relief goods to Peru amid flooding using its cargo airplanes
Seoul, South Korea - Those delivered to the country include 9,000 liters of water and 2 tons of rescue equipment
Korean Air is providing relief goods to those affected by the recent floods and mud slides in Northern Peru, which have killed dozens of people and displaced many thousands in recent weeks. Goods delivered... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo finalist among the leaders in climate protection
Frankfurt, Germany - For the German CSR Award with OMEGA Big Data Tool
Lufthansa’s cargo arm was named one of two runners-up in the “CO2 avoidance as a contribution to climate protection” category with its “OMEGA – using big data to reduce CO2” project. OMEGA is a tool t... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand continues upward trajectory in February
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported an increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2017 showing an 8.4% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers... more
CargoFraport and Lima Airport partners provide humanitarian help for Peru’s flood victims
Frankfurt, Germany - The 25 containers shipped with support from LATAM Cargo. They produced clean water for up to 10,000 people daily
Unrelenting rains and increasingly dramatic flooding have ravaged many areas of Peru for weeks, making thousands of people homeless and in need of the essentials of life. Because of the pressing emergency,... more
CargoA-400M aircraft delivers first humanitarian cargo with Royal Malaysian Air Force
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The relief supplies will be used to prevent malaria outbreaks following future natural disasters in the region
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Airbus and the Spanish Red Cross have delivered together a load of humanitarian goods from Seville, Spain, to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo Cool Center expansions have begun
Frankfurt, Germany - More capacity for temperature-sensitive cargo in Frankfurt imminent
Lufthansa Cargo has kicked off the development of the Cool Center at the Frankfurt hub. Following completion, as of late summer of this year, 8,000 square meters will be available for cool chain cargo.... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Supervisory Board extends contract of Board Member Products & Sales
Frankufrt, Germany - Alexis von Hoensbroech confirmed for further five years
Alexis von Hoensbroech has been appointed Board Member Products & Sales of Lufthansa Cargo for further five years. The company’s Supervisory Board extended his contract early and unanimously until 30 N... more
CargoAstral Aerial Solutions wins "2017 IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award"
Geneva, Switzerland - It was presented at the "11th World Cargo Symposium" in Adbu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Kenya based Astral Aerial Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2017, for the company’s Unmanned Aircraft S... more