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Swissport opens Basel pharma facility

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Swissport opens Basel pharma facility

Handling company Swissport has inaugurated a Cool+connect terminal for temperature-sensitive goods at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse. It ensures the integrity of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive goods (2-8°C) throughout the loading process and, by consolidating shipments from the same suppliers in a single truck, CO2 emissions and handling time are reduced from 4½ to 1½  hours), as transportation outside the airport is no longer necessary.

Swissport plans to introduce similar Cool+connect infrastructure worldwide  as well as expanding its network of IATA CEIV Pharma-certified cargo and is actively pursuing certification for major pharmaceutical centers at Miami International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Dachser growth prompts US office moves

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Dachser growth prompts US office moves

German-owned forwarder Dachser has relocated two of its US facilities to new locations to meet current growth. The branch in Miami moved to an office next to the international airport in April, while storage services are offered in another facility around 10 miles away from. Customer-specific services are also offered including pick and pack, assembly, customs clearance, distribution, cross-docking, kitting and fulfilment solutions

Dachser’s office in New York moved at the turn of the year, almost half a century since opening its first US location in the city, which was also its first expansion overseas.

The new location is close to John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and the port of New York and New Jersey,  and acts as a gateway to the Northeast of the country.

Dachser also has branch offices in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Los Angeles.

Kuehne+Nagel sets up New Jersey platform for French fashion brand

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Kuehne+Nagel sets up New Jersey platform for French fashion brand

Kuehne+Nagel is establishing a new logistics platform in Piscataway,New Jersey for French fashion brand, Sézane. Sézane was founded in Paris in 2013 and is now one of the fastest-growing French fashion brands, mainly using e-commerce channels. The new Kuehne+Nagel operation will allow much faster returns and inventories while continuing to expand its market share in the US.

Sézane’s chief operating officer, Arnaud Ameline, said:. “A huge merci to the Kuehne+Nagel team for working quickly to bring us this custom solution that will help us in managing our e-commerce operations in America. We have built this business from selling first via an eBay vintage shop to now being a global, direct-to-consumer fashion label. With Kuehne+Nagel’s support, we are able to stay true to our brand, which focuses on community, value, and a great customer experience – from end to end.”

Etihad and SF add China freighter flights

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Etihad and SF add China freighter flights

Etihad Cargo has expanded its partnership with China’s SF Airlines to increase the frequency of flights between the two carriers hubs at Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. They will also launch a new freighter service between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi.

From July 15, Etihad Cargo will operate two freighters between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou and SF Airlines an additional freighter from Ezhou, bringing the total number of flights between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou to five per week.

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines will also launch a new weekly freighter service between Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, China’s third-largest cargo airport and Abu Dhabi, adding a fifth gateway destination to Etihad Cargo’s Chinese network.

The increased frequency of will increase capacity by over 200 tonnes a week to 630 tonnes.

Etihad Cargo also provides belly hold capacity on five weekly flights each to Beijing and Shanghai.

New CargoAi feature slashes allotment work

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New CargoAi feature slashes allotment work

The CargoAi airfreight platform is now offering an Allotment feature which simplifies and automates batch pre-booking for regular air cargo on 40 airlines in 130 countries. It aims to streamline the booking process for freight forwarders looking to remove manual repetitive tasks. Forwarders can secure space in batches on and, says CargoAi, helps reducing the operational workload by up to 99% for allotment bookings.

Users can generate bookings directly from their CargoMART account and modify or cancel them as needed. They can also track and trace all allotment bookings directly in-app and via email ensuring full transparency and real-time updates on shipment status.

Chicago export gateway manager at Flexport, Maxime Boucher, said: “We have been using the CargoAi Pre-Booking and Allotment’s feature since March 2024. This has simplified our pre booking process and we get automatic acceptance confirmation on our bookings ultimately saving time for our operations. We also no longer have to remember to chase confirmation on pre-bookings.”

WestJet joins Cargo.one

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WestJet joins Cargo.one

Canada’s WestJet Cargo is to offer its capacity on the Cargo.one air freight platform. Global freight forwarders will be able to gain, fully digital access to book WestJet Cargo’s services. The carrier operates to 45 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia with a fleet of 180 aircraft, including Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters, along with belly capacity on wide body long haul and narrow body passenger aircraft. 

Forwarders can now book cargo, amend and track bookings, including import bookings, for general cargo and perishable shipments. WestJet Cargo capacity is currently available on destinations across the Americas, such as Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, and in Europe including London, Paris, Dublin, Barcelona, Milan and Rome.

ECS Group signs SAF partnership with TUI

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ECS Group signs SAF partnership with TUI

GSSA ECS Group has signed its first airline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership with TUI. ECS will contribute 1% SAF towards the incremental fuel burn associated with the cargo carried on all TUI flights, and forwarders can opt in to contribute 10% SAF for the transport of their shipments.

Etihad to launch Madrid freighter flights

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Etihad to launch Madrid freighter flights

Etihad Cargo will launch a new freighter route to Madrid on July 15. The twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid will add over 200 tonnes of cargo capacity for Europe and increase the total number of flights to Spain to 25 per week.

Madrid is a key European fashion hub, and the route will also boost e-commerce shipments from Asia to Europe via Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Cargo’s existing European freighter network includes six weekly flights to Amsterdam and three to Frankfurt. With the addition of Madrid to the network, Etihad Cargo’s freighter flights to Europe will increase to 11 per week.

DSV to speed aid to children worldwide

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DSV to speed aid to children worldwide

Danish forwarding and logistics company DSV is to provide aid agency UNICEF with in-kind flights for swift delivery of essential supplies during emergencies, as well as funding to enable timely support to children around the world. DSV’s flexible g commitment will allow UNICEF to mobilise resources swiftly, guaranteeing that supplies reach the children who need them most, no matter how remote their location.

DSV will draw on its industry expertise to work with UNICEF to strengthen supply chains – with a regional focus on Latin America – to improve children’s access to essential goods and services. An important aspect of strengthening supply chains is enhancing the capabilities of the supply chain workforce.

WFS to handle American in Copenhagen

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WFS to handle American in Copenhagen

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has extended its partnership with American Airlines in Europe with a new cargo handling contract in Copenhagen to support the launch of daily Boeing 787 flights to Philadelphia.

WFS is already handling American Airlines’  cargo in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.

At the end of 2022, WFS opened its third new cargo terminal at Copenhagen airport, adding a further 3,700 square metres of capacity. Copenhagen is also one of more than 25 global airports in WFS’ network with a dedicated GDP-certified pharmaceutical handling facility to support customers in Medicon Valley in Greater Copenhagen.

The direct flights from Copenhagen will also give American Airlines’ customers in Sweden fasterconnections with the US.

WFS now handles some 100,000 tonnes annually in Copenhagen for more than 20 online airline customers and a further +150 offline carriers.

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