Lödige is automatic choice for new JFK terminal

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October 5, 2022

Lödige Industries is to install an automated cargo system at John F. Kennedy International Airport‘s new 350,000-square-foot cargo facility for property developer Aeroterm. The system will be exclusively used by Worldwide Flight Services, the main cargo handler at JFK.

The new cargo facility, which is being built on a 26-acre site, will include greater ramp capacity to handle three large freighters simultaneously. It will also have more than 50 dock doors for the efficient transfer and tracking of goods through the facility.

Lödige’s system will feature two elevating transfer vehicles with a ULD storage rack for 218 ULD positions and three-level ULD racks for high storage density and free up space for other handling activities. The equipment also includes three truck docks, a castor deck area and 14 elevating workstations.

When completed in early 2024, JFK’s new cargo facility is expected to handle about 350,000 tonnes a year.

Aer Lingus to launch Cleveland flights

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October 4, 2022

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Aer Lingus – part of the IAG Group of airlines – is to launch a new route between Dublin and Cleveland in Ohio in the summer 2023 season, the only nonstop route between Europe and the US city, reports the routes Online website. Flights from Dublin to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) will start on 19 May 2023, operating four times per week with Airbus A321LR aircraft.

TIACA unveils BlueSky launch customers

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October 4, 2022

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The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has revealed launch customers for its BlueSky sustainability verification program.

Following its launch at its March Executive Summit, it ran a successful pilot program with airline and ground handling companies.

The TIACA BlueSky program, open to the entire industry, not just TIACA members, is now ready to launch live operations with the first wave of participants representing organizations from the airline, airport, freight forwarder, ground handler and GSSA sectors.

The launch participants are: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol; Astral Aviation; Brussels Airport; CHI (Cargo Handling International); Edmonton International Airport (pictured); Etihad Cargo; Flexport; HACTL (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited); Strike Aviation; and Swissport

TIACA chair Steven Polmans said: “This program will enable all participants to assess where they are on their sustainability transformation journey which will collectively demonstrate the leadership of the air cargo industry in tackling this important topic.”

Phase 1 of the program is an evidence-based desktop verification process designed to assess the applicants’ progress against eight critical sustainability criteria: decarbonisation; waste elimination; biodiversity protection; support for local economies and communities; society improvement ; efficiency and profitability; employee engagement, retention and development; and partnership building.

The assessment process is tailored to each industry sector to ensure peer assessments and progress tracking provide maximized value. Upon completion of the assessment by an independent organization the participants receive a personalized dashboard highlighting where they currently are against the assessed criteria. A subsequent phase will include a full onsite audit option with an in-depth report describing areas of improvement.

TIACA Director General, Glyn Hughes, said: “Sustainability is an increasingly important topic for businesses globally and as an industry which connects the world it is critical that we all have strategic plans in place to ensure our sustainability credentials are demonstrated in an evidenced and neutral fashion. The TIACA BlueSky program aims to provide that solution. We are excited to see the program launch and invite all industry stakeholders to take a look.”

United joins forces with Emirates

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October 3, 2022

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Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding mirroring the broader commercial agreement between the two airlines.

Under the MoU, signed at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in London by the carriers will expand cargo interline options and blocked space agreements, pending regulatory approvals. This will build on existing cargo interline arrangements between them and offer freight customers access to more capacity on a larger combined global network.

United Cargo will gain access to Emirates SkyCargo’s network through the belly-hold of passenger flights to over 100 global destinations and 11 freighters, whilst Emirates SkyCargo will have access to over 200 cities in the US and 300 cities across five continents through United Cargo.

Nabil Sultan said: ” Cooperating with United, which is a leading airline in its own right with strengths and a network that are complementary to our own, will allow us to add value for our customers and help them reach new markets more speedily.”

Jan Krems added: “As one of the leading carriers worldwide, Emirates SkyCargo is an important player in the industry, and our supplementary capabilities allow us to provide new service offerings to our customers worldwide. We share a common commitment to providing industry-leading solutions for our customers and we look forward to working together in the future.”

Air Canada opens up Newfoundland gateway

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September 30, 2022

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Air Canada Cargo is to operate a Boeing 767 freighter five times per week between Frankfurt, Germany and St. John’s and three times a week from Madrid to the Newfoundland gateway. The carrier already operates service to Halifax.

Lufthansa signs SAF deal with Kintetsu

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September 30, 2022

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Lufthansa cargo and forwarder Kintetsu World Express have signed an agreement on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Kintetsu will reduce around 5% of its total CO2 footprint of transported airfreight with the airline for one year by committing to using SAF from October 2022 to September 2023. It will also offset ‘well to tank’ emissions generated during the production and provision of SAF through certified climate protection projects.

Electric aircraft takes flight

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September 30, 2022

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The first-ever fully electric commuter plane, Eviation Aircraft’s Alice has successfully completed its maiden flight at Moses Lake, Washington, USA. Alice lifted off yesterday on 27 September from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for a total of eight minutes and reaching an altitude of 3,500 feet.

DHL has ordered 12 cargo versions of the aircraft.

DHL Express chief executive John Pearson, said: “Completing its maiden flight confirms our belief that the era of sustainable aviation is here. With our order of 12 Alice e-cargo planes, we are investing towards our overall goal of net-zero emissions logistics. Alice’s range and capacity makes it a unique sustainable solution for our global aviation network, supporting our aspiration to make a substantial contribution in reducing our carbon footprint and ultimately, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”

More stations for CEVA battery programme

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September 30, 2022

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CEVA Logistics has added five more stations to its network of air freight locations certified under the CEIV Lithium Battery program. Frankfurt, Incheon, Shanghai (PVG), Singapore and Tokyo join Amsterdam and Hong Kong, which were certified in 2021. CEVA became the world’s first company to receive the new IATA CEIV certification in 2021 after teaming with IATA to support the development of the new program. CEVA expects to receive the certification at Atlanta and Detroit by the end of 2022, bringing its total number of certified stations to nine.

UPS appoints healthcare sales chief

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September 30, 2022

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UPS has appointed Cathy O’Brien as its healthcare vice president for international sales. Based in Ireland, she will be responsible for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America the pharmaceutical, medical device, laboratory and dental segments.

She joined UPS in July 2016 as a managing director for UPS Healthcare’s European business and took on further responsibility for the ISMEA region in 2020. Before joining UPS, she held several commercial management roles including driving global strategies in cold chain and pharma logistics.

Recently, O’Brien and her team worked closely with some of the leading manufacturers to deliver ultra-cold Covid vaccines to over 110 countries.

UPS Healthcare recently announced plans to acquire the Bomi Group, which operates temperature-controlled facilities in 14 countries in Europe and Latin America and will add nearly 3,000 team members to UPS Healthcare. With the approved completion of this acquisition due by 2023, UPS Healthcare will have more than doubled the footprint of its facilities since 2020.

It is also investing in UPS Premier express delivery service, that offers advanced technology for small packages as well as priority in the global network. Earlier this year, UPS Healthcare expanded its specialized temperature-controlled fleet across Benelux and Italy, adding to existing cold chain transport services in the UK, Italy, Hungary, and Poland.

World’s biggest airfreight handler sold to SATS

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September 28, 2022

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SATS is to acquire Worldwide Flight Services, the world’s largest air cargo handler from existing owner, Cerberus Capital Management for €2.25 billion.
The companies said the combination would create a global air cargo platform with stations across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Customers will benefit from the combined platform’s broader suite of services, operational best practices, and integrated technology.
WFS chief executive Craig Smyth said: “WFS has become the leading global air cargo logistics provider thanks to our commitment to customers, our experienced team, and our partners at Cerberus.
“This combination will deliver exciting benefits for our customers and our people. We have great respect for SATS and enjoy similar values. By bringing together our respective strengths, we will be able to build on our trusted relationships around the world.”
SATS chief executive Kerry Mok, commented: “WFS is an industry leader because it has dedicated people and an unwavering commitment to customers. Our proposed acquisition is a transformational opportunity for SATS and will create a global leader and a go-to provider of mission critical aviation services. In our newly combined markets, SATS and WFS will be at the heart of global trade flows, operating in the world’s busiest airports and supporting the biggest companies.”
Following the close of the transaction, WFS will become a wholly owned subsidiary of SATS and the WFS management team will continue to lead the business.
The transaction is subject to regulatory and SATS shareholders’ approval and is expected to close by the end of March 2023.