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Musical duo for Chapman Freeborn

Brokers

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December 3, 2024

Broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a European music and entertainment division, placing all operations under two new heads of department. Internal promotions see Paul Kindred appointed head of music and entertainment business development, while Chloe Phelps becomes head of music and entertainment charters.

Kindred said: “Chapman Freeborn has been the leading charter broker in the music and entertainment industry for decades. The past 12 months have been very successful, and we are on track to achieving our corporate aim of becoming the partner of choice for the global music and entertainment industry.”

Chloe Phelps added: “We’re entering a busy year for the industry, and we’re confident that 2025 and the years ahead will bring tremendous growth and success. We’re eager to bring fresh ideas and a clear vision to this role and look forward to getting started.”

Air Canada brings confiscated creature to a better place

Airlines

Chris Lewis

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November 29, 2024

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Air Canada brings confiscated creature to a better place

Air Canada Cargo has helped transport a white-nosed coati from Toronto Zoo to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium after the animal was seized from a private home in Eastern Ontario.

The white-nosed coati is a member of the raccoon family normally found from Arizona to South America. The confiscated coati, named Mandy, received temporary care at the Toronto Zoo, while a more permanent solution could be found.

Director of environment management programs at Air Canada, Linda Kudzman, said: “There can be significant animal welfare and wellbeing concerns for exotic animals in private ownership or unaccredited facilities. As a global airline, we can help improve our planet’s fragile ecosystems by fighting against illegal wildlife trade, whether that involves taking measures to prevent illegally trafficked wildlife from entering Canada or facilitating their safe return home or to an accredited facility.”

ACS performs largest-ever rhino airlift

Brokers

Chris Lewis

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November 29, 2024

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Air Charter Service has flown 39 white rhinoceroses from Windhoek, Namibia to Dallas in the largest ever relocation conservation project for the species, as well as the most rhinos ever to have flown on one aircraft.
The project aims to conserve the endangered population and preserve their unique genetics against poaching. The translocation required many months of careful planning, working in close collaboration with the conservation and relocation company and the airline.
The broker drew up an intricate load plan to fit all the oversize containers on board the Boeing B747. Once aboard, the team of veterinarians were able to personally look after the creatures for the duration of the flight. A fuel stop in Sal, Cape Verde, was necessary due to the rhinos combined weight of 80 tons, before landing at Dallas Fort Worth Airport.

Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president

Chris Lewis

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November 29, 2024

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Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president, India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). Dovydenas spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, as chief executive and chief commercial officer roles before joining the charter broker arm in 2022.

Air Partner steps on the gas to deliver urgent gear

Chris Lewis

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November 27, 2024

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The cargo team at broker Air Partner Cargo’s team has carried out a time-critical delivery of oversized gas insulated switchgear from Tianjin Binhai International Airport to Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers.

An energy company required the GIS Bays urgently for a large-scale project taking place in Algiers, and sea freight was not an option due to the timescale.

The Cargo team in Turkey arranged for the cargo to be trucked from the shipper’s warehouse to the airport and worked closely with the operator to ensure all permits were secured in time. Two back-to-back flights were operated, with the oversized cargo being loaded onto the Maximus AN124 aircraft using its internal cranes.

Cargo.one signs up AirBaltic

Chris Lewis

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November 27, 2024

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Latvia’s AirBaltic Cargo is to join forces with Cargo.one to offer its services to freight forwarders in 134 countries. Headquartered in Riga, Latvia, airBaltic Cargo offers belly capacity on more than 100 routes throughout Baltics, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus from a main hub in Riga and bases in Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and seasonally Gran Canaria. It also flies into many shorter runway destinations that other airlines often do not. Its fleet consists of 49 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and plans to expand to 100 aircraft by 2030.

Etihad to serve Atlanta

Chris Lewis

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November 26, 2024

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Etihad Airways is to serve Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson as part of a planned expansion in 2025. The route will be served four times a week by a passenger A350 from July 5. Other new destinations from the carrier’s Abu Dhabi base will include Taipei and Hong Kong. In the US, Etihad already serves Boston, Chicago O’Hare, New York JFK and Washington Dulles.

Kuehne+Nagel serves the servers

Chris Lewis

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November 26, 2024

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Kuehne+Nagel has launched a specialised logistics solution for the Cloud infrastructure industry. It includes access to the forwarder’s air logistics network with continuous pickup and delivery services, including last-mile white glove road transport solutions and a worldwide network of certified logistics experts deliver sensitive and oversized servers to data centres. It also offers real-time visibility of essential shipment information with GPS tracking and monitoring shipment movements in real time to verify temperature, light exposure, and chain of custody at all touchpoints.

Speedy Freight opens Stateside

Chris Lewis

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November 26, 2024

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UK same day courier firm Speedy Freight has opened an office and a 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Irving, Texas as a prelude to launching eight franchises in the US by the end of 2025 and the ultimate aim of 60 by 2030.

The $1.5 million development will serve as Speedy Freight’s US headquarters and academy, offering training aligned with international ISO 9001, 14001, and 27001 standards and providing the tools for franchisees and team members to deliver logistics solutions.

Speedy Freight aims to grow in the full truck load (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), drayage, and expedited services sectors.

The company currently operates over 60 branches in the UK and recently entered the Spanish market.

President of operations, Kody Slade, said: “Our central Dallas location not only supports our franchise network but enables us to develop specialized logistics solutions that make a real difference for clients across industries.”

Chief executive, Mike Smith, added: “Our achievements in the US over the past six months are a testament to our team’s dedication and vision. We have an ambitious plan for growth, with the support and systems needed to enable franchise success. Our focus is to become the leading logistics franchisor, setting the highest standards and building a strong brand known across the logistics sector.”

Qatar and MAS collaborate on cargo

Airlines

Chris Lewis

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November 19, 2024

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Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group.

The collaboration, which officially began on 1 October 2024, has already seen the successful movement of some 2,400 tonnes of cargo, including over 600 tonnes of perishables and 130 tonnes of pharmaceuticals.

Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 flights will now operate from Doha to Kuala Lumpur twice a week, increasing weekly cargo capacity by over 200 tonnes. The partnership will also improve connections to Sydney and Melbourne with MASkargo Airbus A330 freighters with over 75 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity via Kuala Lumpur.

The agreement allows MASkargo to access key points in Europe, the Gulf, Levant and Africa, while Qatar Airways Cargo gains increased capacity access to Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and North East Asia.

Chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, Mark Drusch, said: “By combining our strengths, we are able to offer our customers enhanced connectivity and efficiency, ensuring their products reach global markets in optimal condition. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings and remain committed to setting the standard for excellence in the air cargo industry.”

MASkargo chief executive Mark Jason Thomas, added: “With this partnership, MASkargo is now better positioned than ever to serve as a bridge between South East Asia and key international destinations. This alliance with Qatar Airways Cargo strengthens our infrastructure and capacity, empowering us to support the regional economy and facilitate the movement of high-demand goods to a larger global market, furthermore, setting new standards in cargo transportation.”