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Etihad launches Boston route

Etihad Cargo has operated its inaugural service from its Abh Dhabi hub to Boston, Massachusetts. The flight arrived on 31 March, the first of four flights per week. Boston is Etihad Cargo’s fourth US destination and will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner offering cargo capacity of 50 tonnes per week. Etihad Cargo will offer tailor-made solutions for commodities including perishables, medical instruments, pharmaceuticals, and aircraft parts.

Etihad Cargo says its expansion into this market will significantly enhance trade in lobsters and other seafood, as well as critical pharmaceuticals, including medical devices and oncology treatments, from Boston to Abu Dhabi and the rest of the world.

Etihad Cargo’s US network already includes double daily flights to New York JFK, daily services to Chicago O’Hare and Washington DC and a weekly freighter to Chicago. The Boston route brings total flights to the US to 33 per week.

Etihad Cargo vice president, Stanislas Brun, said: “Boston is an important destination for food and pharmaceuticals, as well as a centre for innovation and development. Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi-Boston service will support the region’s export economy, particularly in facilitating the global distribution of its world-class seafood and breakthrough medical products, and further strengthen trade ties between the US and UAE.”

Etihad Cargo also expanded its network with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, to incorporate all the carrier’s stations in the US. The carrier said this would allow it to deliver consistent, high-quality, end-to-end air cargo solutions for its CEIV-certified products, including PharmaLife, FreshForward and specialised services like LiveAnimals and SkyStables.

America’s Cup yacht takes to the air with Antonov Airlines

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Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines has flown an AC75 yacht and equipment for the American Magic team from Providence, Rhode Island, to Barcelona, Spain for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup.

Logistics partners GAC Pindar and Solent Freight Services charted an An124, the world’s largest transport aircraft to deliver the yacht, 22 meters long, 5 meters wide and 3.5 meters high on a special cradle.

The AC75 is a modified version of the mono hull yacht built for the 36th America’s Cup, which antonov Airlines transported from the US to New Zealand in 2020.

Antonov Airlines is a division of Antonov Company, headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, operating a fleet of cargo aircraft including five AN-124-100s from a temporary base in Leipzig, Germany.

Delta extends offer on WebCargo

Delta Cargo is now offering its capacity on Freightos’ WebCargo-7LFreight platform, allowing customers can now book air freight and end-to-end trucking in one place.  

The collaboration also broadens the range of products and services available for booking on the Freightos platform, including Delta Cargo’s DASH Heavy for the US domestic market, as well as their General Freight and Express Heavy products for US export shipments.

Delta Cargo’s general products and tariffs have been available for eBooking on WebCargo since 2020and  the airline is now expanding the availability of its services on the platform. WebCargo customers now have access to real-time quotes and capacity for Delta Air Lines’ network out of the US, reaching more than 250 destinations worldwide.

MSC Air Cargo joins the Cool Chain gang

Mediterranean Shipping Company’s MSC Air Cargo arm has joined the Cool Chain Association (CCA), a group of companies working together to improve the temperature-controlled supply chain. CCA members collaborate on initiatives to drive quality and innovation in the cool chain, helping to reduce food loss and improve the pharmaceuticals supply chain.

Stavros Evangelakakis, CCA chairman and head of global healthcare at Cargolux, said: “CCA members continue to work together to find new ways to improve the temperature-controlled supply chain, and MSC Air Cargo brings immense knowledge and experience to help us achieve those goals.”

DB Schenker onboard courier service goes global

German-owned global forwarder DB Schenker has an onboard courier (OBC) service for urgent small and high-value shipments as part of ‘white glove’ portfolio.

After an initial trial period, DB Schenker has set up an OBC service team operating from three different continents to guarantee round the clock availability. Customers receive a quote within minutes and a human courier is dispatched at short notice to personally accompany the cargo as a passenger on a commercial flight.

Real time tracking is available and insurance and customs clearance are available if required and the service is available for all types of shipments except dangerous goods. Demand is expected to be especially from the automotive, electronics, high-end fashion and healthcare industries.

Global board member for air and ocean freight,, Thorsten Meincke said: “Whether urgent automotive parts need to be shipped from Germany to China to prevent a line stoppage, or a medical device from Canada is instantly needed in a hospital in South Africa – we are now able to take care of any unforeseeable and very short-term requirements of our customers.”
Vice president of global air freight strategy and development, Stefan Pargfrieder, added: ” Sometimes the high value of an item is not related to its purchase price but rather to the costs adding up for every minute the item is not available. While we have already taken care of individual OBC customer requests in the past, we are now rolling out a standardized product offering across all continents.”

FedEx opens new Leipzig logistics hub

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FedEx Express has opened a new logistics facility at Kabelsketal, northwest of Leipzig and close to Leipzig/Halle Airport to cater for an increased volume of consignments, particularly in the larger customers’ segment.

 The site includes a 3,400sq m warehouse, six loading bays for lorries, 63 for vans and six for 7.5-tonne trucks. Twelve charging stations have been installed for the vans and six for employees’ cars. Sorting capacity is doubled compared to the previous facility while a new loading and unloading concept has reduced traffic in the warehouse and thus the risk of accidents at work.

Vice president ground operations Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Nordics, Stefan Dries, said: “We are supporting our customers in the region with their growth ambitions,” The site in Kabelsketal is well equipped for increasing shipment volumes in both freight and parcel.”

The new building in Kabelsketal is the fourth location in Germany that FedEx Express has opened in the 18 months. Following the opening of the Nufringen station in early summer 2022 and the modernisation of the air gateway in Stuttgart in spring 2023, the company expanded and modernised the site in Karlsruhe at the end of January.

First joint flight for Etihad and Astral

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Etihad Cargo and African carrier Astral Aviation  have operated their first flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates following the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding the UAE-based airline’s reach into the African market.

 The partnership will increase capacity, particularly for time-sensitive shipments such as perishable goods.

 Vice president of Etihad Cargo, Stanislas Brun, said: “The successful inaugural flight from Nairobi to Abu Dhabi is just the beginning of Etihad Cargo’s ambitious journey with Astral Aviation. Together, Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation will offer air cargo solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of partners and customers, especially in the fast-growing African market.”

Wilson Chan, senior vice president – freezone cargo and logistics of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “Expanding cargo operations to and from Zayed International Airport is a key component of our plan to ensure Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its global standing as an air cargo hub.,

Astral Aviation chief executive Sanjeev Gadhia, added: “The partnership between Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation marks a significant milestone in trade between Africa and Abu Dhabi, as the new flight will enable the efficient transportation of perishables including flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables and meat from Astral’s hubs in Nairobi and Johannesburg into Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub and onto their network. On the return, the freighter will carry cargo from Etihad Cargo’s network in Asia, the USA, and Europe into Astral’s Intra African network, which will result in new opportunities for our respective clients.”

Astral Aviation will resume weekly operations from Abu Dhabi from 28 March.

In addition to the weekly flights launched in partnership with Astral Aviation, Etihad Cargo will provide additional belly capacity to its partners and customers on its daily passenger flights to Nairobi from 1 May. It also operates a weekly freighter service that connects Nairobi to Amsterdam via its Abu Dhabi hub.

UPS to expand Philippines hub

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UPS has signed an agreement with Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) to expand its operations at Clark Airport (CRK) in the Philippines. Construction of the new Clark hub is set to begin in February 2025, and it is expected to be operational in late 2026.

It is the latest in a series of recent network and facility enhancements the company has made across Asia Pacific, most recently in Hong Kong, where UPS announced it will open a new facility by 2028.

IAG Cargo seeks IT talent

IAG Cargo wants to increase its IT and digital team with more than 60 roles, more than doubling its size. It is looking for people who want to work in a fast-moving and empowering environment, dedicated to enhancing customer experience.

The expansion is part of IAG Cargo’s commitment to embrace new and enable it to adapt in an ever-changing landscape. 

IAG Cargo already uses digital technologies and tools to streamline operations. For example, its new cargo handling facility at London Heathrow has IT systems that optimize how freight is moved and allocated within the facility.

For information on available roles visit: www.iagcargo.com/en/careers

CargoAi offers load board for spot freight

The CargoAi online marketplace is now offering an Air Freight Load Board for spot cargo.  Airlines can now access a comprehensive database of available freight, complete with detailed cargo specifications, in their CargoMART Airline App.Users can browse through a wide range of available freight listings, tailored to specific preferences and requirements and connect directly with contacts.