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Miami to build four-storey airfreight hub

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Miami to build four-storey airfreight hub

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved $400 million in private investment to construct a four-story cargo facility at Miami International Airport – the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

When completed, it will increase the airport’s total cargo capacity by at least 50% or potentially up to two million tons annually. Scheduled for completion in 2029, the new facility will bring MIA’s total capacity to a minimum of 4.5 million tons of cargo and potentially 5 million tons, future-proofing the busiest US international freight airport until 2041. The airport is on pace for more than 2.9 million tons of cargo this year.

The Vertically Integrated Cargo Community (VICC) will be a 800,000sq ft facility on 11 acres of airport land. It is expected to create 2,500 new permanent and generate a minimum of $512 million in rent and business revenue to Miami-Dade County’s Aviation Department over the 40 years of the agreement.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a lease agreement with a private developer that will require at least 60% of the design and construction firms to be headquartered in Miami-Dade County, and for those firms to hire registered small businesses during all project phases.

VICC will have a silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and a silver certification from Global Infrastructure Basel under SuRe standards for sustainability and resiliency.

Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, said: “This is great news for our community and our economy. MIA is our largest economic engine, generating thousands of jobs for our residents and significant income for many of our leading industries, from tourism to small businesses.

“With the construction of this unprecedented, state-of-the-art air cargo facility now on track, the sky is the limit for where MIA can lead the air cargo industry globally after consecutive record-breaking years in cargo growth since 2020.”

Miami-Dade County Commissioner, Raquel Regalado, added: “For the past three and a half years, we have prioritized expanding our cargo capacity at MIA and ensuring reliable supply chain access for our residents. The VICC will significantly enhance our airport’s cargo capabilities and establish a new sustainable, resilient infrastructure benchmark. I am proud to support this visionary project, which will drive economic growth and solidify Miami-Dade’s position as a global hub for commerce.”

Silk Way mounts whales rescue operation

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Silk Way mounts whales rescue operation

Azerbaijan-based cargo carrier Silk Way Airlines helped evacuate two beluga whales from an aquarium in Ukraine to a new home in Spain.

Due to the war in Ukraine, direct flights were not possible so the Belugas were transported by road to Moldova from where Silk Way Airlines flew them safely to Spain. The airline’s specialized team worked closely with animal care experts and veterinarians to monitor the whales’ health and comfort during the flight.

Air Partner acts quickly to get aid to Jamaica

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Air Partner acts quickly to get aid to Jamaica

The cargo team at broker Air Partner was called into action to help send aid to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl that struck the Caribbean on June 29.

A chartered A321F freighter flew 50,000 lbs and 43 pallets with relief supplies, including family emergency kits, generators, and tarps. This crucial aid was successfully delivered even as the storm continued to rage.

The flight was authorized on July 5, just a few days after the storm made landfall on the island and took off within 27 hours of confirmation.

Cargo-partner moves fast in Mexico

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Cargo-partner moves fast in Mexico

Austrian-based forwarder Cargo-partner, part of the Nippon Express Group, has introduced an enhanced suite of emergency freight solutions in Mexico. They include air charter, on-board courier, next flight out, and expedited trucking.

They are aimed at customers who wish to avoid production shutdowns in industries such as automotive, aeronautics, fashion, and high-tech.

Mexico general manager, Luis Gomez, commented: “Our emergency freight solutions offer unparalleled flexibility and immediate availability, catering to extremely urgent shipments. Whether our customers require same-day collection or personal escorts, our Mexico team is equipped to provide the fastest and most reliable service.”

“Our NFO shipping service is a top-level priority option that guarantees our customers’ packages are dispatched and delivered in the shortest possible time. Our team is dedicated to providing the most flexible and immediate solutions to ensure that our customers’ freight reaches its destination without delay.”

Handler SATS and carrier SF Group sign global deal

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Handler SATS and carrier SF Group sign global deal

Singapore-headquartered air cargo handling group SATS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese express delivery and logistics service provider SF Group. They will combine their respective areas of expertise and service offerings as well as those of their affiliate companies, including SATS’ Worldwide Flight Services and cargo airline SF Airlines.

Initially they will  expand existing operations in Singapore and eCommerce handling in Liege, Belgium, to other global hubs including Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and exploring proof of concepts for eCommerce handling in Beijing and at New York JFK International.

They will also identify and build other network solutions or specialised services from more than 200 locations where SATS is present with SF Group’s extensive demand channels.

Emirates orders five more freighters

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Emirates orders five more freighters

Emirates SkyCargo has made a firm order for five additional Boeing 777 freighters for delivery between 2025 and 2026. The US$ 1billion order will take the airline’s total order book to 315 wide-body aircraft. They will increase available main deck cargo capacity by 30% providing a long-term solution to the current capacity crunch, says the Dubai-based carrier. Emirates SkyCargo says it has had consistently high load factors and tonnages surpassing 2019 figures in its current 2024-25 financial year.

Chairman and chief executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said: “Demand for our world-class product and services is growing exponentially, further amplified by Dubai’s Economic Agenda which aims to double foreign trade and reinforce the city’s position as a global trading hub. This investment in additional Boeing 777 capacity enables us to cater to customer demand and marks a step forward on our long-term strategic growth plan.

“The next phase of our strategy will include a full assessment for our future freighter fleet reviewing all aircraft options to ensure we are best equipped to respond to the evolving demands of the market and reaffirming our confidence in the role of airfreight and, more specifically, Emirates SkyCargo, in global trade.”

The carrier plans to retire its older freighters but capacity will be bolstered by ten 777-300ERs currently being converted to all-cargo configuration, taking Emirates’ freighter fleet to 17 aircraft by the end of 2025.

Swissport appoints two VPs for North America

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Swissport appoints two VPs for North America

Handler Swissport has appointed Ajay Barolia as senior vice president cargo, and Peter Weir as senior vice president cargo commercial, for the US and Canada.

Barolia (main picture) joins Swissport from Qatar Airways, where he was most recently Vice president global cargo operations. Peter Weir (pictured below) joins Swissport from Menzies Aviation where he served over 20 years in various leadership roles responsible for cargo operations, ground handling, sales, and business development.

Swissport operates 19 air cargo centers in North America, many of them are equipped with temperature-controlled areas to handle perishables and pharma.

New 777 freighter changes the game for Maersk Air Cargo

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New 777 freighter changes the game for Maersk Air Cargo

Maersk Air Cargo took delivery of the one of two new Boeing 777F freighters, the first of the type to be owned by a Danish airline at Boeing’s headquarters in Seattle. Maersk Air Cargo is a part of global logistics company AP Moller- Maersk (Maersk).

The aircraft is arrived at its home airport of Billund on 13 July.

Maersk Air says that both aircraft will be deployed on its existing Europe-China route with initially three flights a week, increasing later up to six weekly.

Delivery of the second 777F is scheduled for later in the third quarter of this year and will bring Maersk Air Cargo’s owned controlled fleet to 22 aircraft, including 20 Boeing 767Fs.

Head of Maersk Air Cargo., Lars Jordahn, said: “We are entering the premier league of cargo aviation. The B777F can transport more than double of payload on each flight compared to our 767Fs, and it is the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world with the GE90 engines.”

Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer (CPO) for Logistics and Services at Maersk, Narin Phol, described the two Boeing 777Fs as “a giant leap in terms of what we can offer our air freight customers. Besides enabling a much more efficient route structuring our 777Fs will improve the availability of space for our customers as we see a growing demand for integrated supply chain solutions which include air.”

He added: “Due to the disruptive environment in logistics, a rising number of cargo owners are choosing to reduce the number of service providers in their supply chain. Increased visibility across fewer providers enables the cargo owners to react more swiftly and much better informed in case of disruption. Availability of air freight capacity and full asset control are important aspects here.”

The Boeing 777F can fly up to 9,200 kilometers (4,970 nautical miles) and carry a maximum payload of 102 tonnes. The main deck fits pallets up to 3 metres high, and all cargo decks are temperature controlled.

UPS pharma expert joins Cool Chain board

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UPS pharma expert joins Cool Chain board

Chiara Venuti, vice president, global drug distribution at UPS’s clinical arm Marken has joined the Cool Chain Association board. She joins as CCA plans new projects with like-minded groups in the temperature-controlled supply chain, including a study with the pharma.aero industry group.

Venuti has over 20 years’ experience in logistics, including senior positions at Kuehne + Nagel and Skycell.

Other recent CCA appointments are Natalie Niers, Chief Operating Officer, Validaide and Ian Buck, Head of Business development, Aeroturf and Vijan Chetty as treasurer.

Swiss carriers gain environment accolade

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Swiss carriers gain environment accolade

SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo have secured their first-ever validation under Europe’s EMAS environmental management system. They have also earned the international ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems. As a result, SWISS will now be publishing an annual environmental report.

EMAS is a voluntary-membership framework, established by the European Union to help companies continuously improve their environmental performance. Validation requires the company to meet all the standards of the ISO 14001 international environmental management norm and satisfy further demands regarding transparency and continuous improvement. EMAS is regarded as the world’s most demanding environmental management system.

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