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Champ to standardise Menzies customs

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Menzies Aviation has selected Champ Cargosystems to provide a standard platform for its customs filing processes alongside its recently launched Menzies Aviation’s Cargo Handling (Mach) cargo management system.

Champ’s Traxon Global Customs solution will be embedded and integrated into the Mach cargo management system, reducing the risk of customs ‘holds’ and allowing Menzies to quickly respond and adapt to specific country customs requirements. It simplifies reporting requirements by using Champ as a single gateway for more than 65 customs authorities.

Following the launch of the Traxon solution at Menzies’ cargo operation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the solution is set to be deployed across its network and integrated into Mach by the end of 2024.

Senior vice-president of cargo technology at Menzies Aviation, Rory Fidler, said: “This upgrade will further streamline our cargo operations, providing customers with seamless and efficient customs and security processes. We are grateful to the team at CHAMP, who are working hard to support an ambitious roll-out programme over the coming months.”

Ship and repeat – CSafe launches reusable unit

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Ship and repeat – CSafe launches reusable unit

Temperature controlled shipping solutions firm CSafe has launched a new reusable pallet shipper. The Silverpod MAX RE will save on disposal costs, meet sustainability targets and improve transparency, it says. It is based on its existing single-use Silverpod MAX passive pallet shipper but is made entirely of reusable components and uses recyclable PCM (phase change material) refrigerants. A new integrated device tracks GPS location, temperature, shock and tilt. The shipper offers over 120 hours of thermal protection, is made from durable exterior panels with extended edge and corner cap protection that can be used repeatedly. It is supplied through a rental model where CSafe fully manages the life cycle and return of the product and it is supplied flat-packed.

BioNatur honours plastic pioneer

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BioNatur honours plastic pioneer

BioNatur Plastics has presented Worldwide Flight Services’ director of sourcing and supply in North America Stephanie Peacock with its first ‘Pioneer Award’ for inspiring the introduction of biodegradable plastic products in air cargo.

Since WFS became the launch customer for BioNatur Plastics’ biodegradable stretch wrap and pallet covers for shipments in North America, BioNatur says it has prevented over 600 tonnes of plastic from languishing in landfill every year.

Unlike other plastics that are marketed as ‘biodegradable’, BioNatur can also be recycled, it says.

WFS has enabled BioNatur to demonstrate the effectiveness of its solution and build a client base in that now also includes British Airways, American Airlines, Avianca, Cargolux, DB Schenker, Delta Cargo, Expeditors, LATAM Airlines, Korean Airlines, and United Cargo. Other international handling organisations are also now utilising BioNatur in their cargo operations.

Stephanie Peacock said: “After running numerous pilot programs, our operations team confirmed BioNatur performed as well, if not better, than traditional plastic. This gave us the confidence to take decisive action and deploy BioNatur across all our operations in the US.”

Win some, lose some for Franco-Dutch carrier

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Win some, lose some for Franco-Dutch carrier

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is to start a Boeing 747-400ERF freighter service on 19 September from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dubai and Hong Kong, bringing the carrier back to the latter destination after an absence of almost nine years. Flights will initially operate thrice weekly, increasing to four on 27 October. Capacity will be 110 tonnes per flight and there will be connections to the Americas and Africa via Amsterdam Schiphol.

At the same time, however, routes to Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Quito and Guatemala will be suspended but the carrier will continue to operate freighter services to Bogotá three times a week via Miami.

UPS to buy Mexico’s Estafeta

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UPS to buy Mexico’s Estafeta

UPS has signed an agreement to acquire Mexican express delivery company Estafeta, following a commercial agreement between the two companies in 2020. Estafeta is a 45-year old privately owned provider of integrated logistics solutions with an extensive domestic network. The combined companies will offer small package, healthcare logistics and end-to-end supply chain solutions.

The acquisition is targeted to close by the end of this year, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The value and terms of the transaction are not being disclosed at this time.

DHL partners for a greener Google

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DHL partners for a greener Google

DHL Express has partnered with Google, to use its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) GoGreen Plus service. The initiative includes express shipping of Google devices across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and is part of Google’s push to decarbonizes its air cargo transportation.

Following the DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit in April 2023, Google agreed to collaborate with DHL Express on a four-month pilot project last June. The pilot proved to be successful, leading Google to expand its partnership with DHL Express and adopt the GoGreen Plus service for future operations.

Launched by DHL Express in 2023, GoGreen Plus uses SAF to enable customers to reduce the CO2e emissions associated with their shipments and is supported by fuel providers BP, Neste, and World Energy.

Plane number three for One Air

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Plane number three for One Air

UK cargo airline One Air is due to take delivery of a third Boeing 747-400F by the end of August.

One Air operated its inaugural flight in July 2023 and has since provided regular weekly full charter capacity between Asia and Europe as well as ad hoc global charter services.

It added a second B747-400F to its fleet in November to support demand from China and Hong Kong to Europe, and made East Midlands Airport its regular origin and destination point in the UK, giving easier slot availability and fewer night restrictions.

Chief operating officer Chris Hope said: “Our first 12 months have seen steady growth as we lay the foundations for our long-term ambitions. The arrival of our third aircraft in August will expand our offerings, and by the end of 2025, we hope to have doubled our fleet based on promising growth opportunities.”

All stations go for DoKaSch in Miami and Dublin

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All stations go for DoKaSch in Miami and Dublin

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has opened new stations for its Opticooler packing solutions in Dublin and Miami.  The Dublin station will initially have capacity for 40 containers. Ireland is home to manufacturing facilities for the world’s top ten pharmaceutical and biopharma companies and is the fifth-largest exporter of pharmaceutical products. The Miami station near the International Airport will offer more flexibility to customers in the region as well as Latin America. The station has an initial capacity of 30 containers and is to be expanded further in future.

The new stations allow RAP and RKN containers are delivered directly to the loading point, with DoKaSch handling the organization and coordination.

DHL signs green tech deal with Envision

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DHL signs green tech deal with Envision

DHL Group has teamed up with green technology company Envision Group in a strategic partnership agreement to foster cooperation in logistics solutions and sustainability targets.

The partnership covers four main areas: logistics solutions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green energy and the joint development of a Net Zero Industrial and Logistic Park. The partnership will combine DHL Group’s extensive logistics expertise with Envision’s knowledge of renewable energy solutions,

SAF will be a key focus of the partnership, with DHL aiming to increase its mix in its airfreight fuel purchases to 30% by 2030. Envision will also explore renewable feedstock sources and technology routes to continuously advance decarbonization in the air transportation sector.

Net Zero Industrial Parks are fully powered clean energy and integrate the supply chains of several industries, such as electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, aiming to advance new electric power systems and green industry.

Initially launched in China by Envision, the concept is now expanding to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Mangoes go well on American Cargo

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Mangoes go well on American Cargo

American Airlines Cargo moved record shipments on National Mango Day, July 22.

Originating in Pakistan, the mangoes travel on American’s interline partner to Houston George Bush where they are trucked to a treatment plant for washing and then on to New Orleans International. There, American uses its domestic network and narrowbody fleet to move mangoes across the US via Charlotte, Chicago O’Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth. So far, the carrier has moved more than 50,000 lbs. of mangoes but volumes are expected to surpass 125,000lb by the end of August. This is the first project of this scale to come out of American’s cargo operations in New Orleans.

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