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Start-up to be first Navis conversion customer

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Start-up to be first Navis conversion customer

Avensis Aviation says that new German carrier USC will be the launch customer for its Navis PTF main deck cargo door conversion for Airbus A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft.

USC will start service early this summer with a fleet of A340-300s and A340-600s. The aircraft will be initially be used in passenger (ACMI) service, but will be modified at the earliest opportunity to Avensis’ full size Cargo door.

Avensis says its Navis PTF conversion introduces an industry first plug-type main deck cargo door and features a separated crew cabin section, a 9G rigid cargo barrier, a full Class E cargo compartment and a main deck cargo loading system (CLS). The conversion offers reduced downtime,  and a more flexible, faster and cost-effective operational performance, it adds.

Avensis chief executive Cristian Sutter, said: “Navis is our flagship PTF conversion and it is aimed at lessors and established cargo airlines that demand a permanent, innovative and cost-effective PTF solution. The innovative plug type main deck cargo door is fully electrically operated, lightweight, and safer due to its locking mechanism design. The Airbus A340 provides a competitive aircraft freighter platform for the express market by offering payload, volume and performance advantages, particularly for ultra-long-haul routes such as Asia and other far flown cargo hubs.”

Menzies to acquire Panama handler

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Menzies to acquire Panama handler

Menzies Aviation is to acquire Panama-based Aircraft Services and Consulting

The UK-headquartered handling and services provider said the move would allow it to extend its activities at Tocumen and Scarlett Martinez international airports and it had additional operating licenses secured for David Airport and Panama Pacifico Airport.

Menzies added that Panama is a pivotal commercial gateway within the Americas region and an ideal hub for efficient cargo and passenger connectivity.

Tocumen International Airport, the largest airport in Central America, is the home base for COPA Airlines and accommodates more than 20 major regional and international carriers.

Aircraft Services and Consulting will be re-branded and trade as Menzies Aviation (Panama).

Nippon Express to buy Cargo-partner

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Nippon Express to buy Cargo-partner

Founder of Austrian forwarder Cargo-partner Stefan Krauter is to sell the business to Japan’s Nippon Express Holdings, the parent company of Nippon Express, APC, Italian forwarder Franco Vago and others.

Cargo-partner has a global turnover of €2.06 billion, with 4,000 employees in 40 countries.

Krauter, who started the business 40 years ago with five employees at Vienna Airport says he has already passed on the baton to his management and now has also passed over ownership to an “ideal successor”.

He added: “Leadership by agile founders bears some considerable advantages, but from a certain stage on, highly professional and long-term stable ownership is the bigger asset. It is the founders’ challenge and responsibility to decide about both management and ownership succession at the right time,” Krauter says. “That is why, together with the Corporate Executive Board, we started evaluating different options for the future of cargo-partner.”

He said that Cargo-partner will retain its own organisation and branding under the new ownership. Both organizations will benefit from synergy in global office coverage, an expanded service portfolio, strengthened regional, product and IT know-how and increased scale.

NX Group will gain a network in Central and Eastern Europe while Cargo-partner “will jump several leagues in the Intra-Asian and Trans-Pacific trade lanes,” Krauter states. The Austrian forwarder will also continue to work with its current global agents’ network.

Nippon Express is based in Tokyo and has a network that spans over 40 countries, with direct operations in 33 nations, including Austria.

Krauter will support the transition in a new role on the corporate supervisory board and in an advisory function to the corporate executive board, focusing on smart partial integration with the new owners

The deal will come into effect subject to anti-trust approvals in an estimated 4-7 months.

Lance Small to spearhead Sterling strategy

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Lance Small to spearhead Sterling strategy

Airfreight trucker Sterling Transportation has appointed Lance Small as chief strategy officer. He spent the first 20 years of his career in operations at some of the biggest companies in the industry followed by two decades on the sales side of the business.

As CSO of Sterling Transportation, Small will be responsible for leading its growth initiatives and executive leadership development, leveraging his skills and experience to guide future expansion, refine internal processes, and spearhead the company’s commercial strategy.

Sterling chief executive Keith Davis said: “Over the past year, we added a number of heavy hitters. Lance is the next critical piece of this dream team. His track record of success and extensive experience in the transportation industry will be invaluable to our company.”

Alibaba to fly on Saudia

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Alibaba to fly on Saudia

Saudia Cargo has signed a 12-month space and service commitment with Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, until March 2024 that reserves exclusive freighter flights from Hong Kong to Riyadh and Liege. Saudia Cargo said it was also exploring new lanes from Hong Kong and China to the Middle East, Africa, and possibly Latin America in the long term.

Hermes and Awery join forces to offer airline solution

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Hermes and Awery join forces to offer airline solution

Cargo manager system provider Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) and Awery Aviation Software have gone into partnership to provide a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for airlines.

They describe H2A as the only comprehensive platform to manage all processes across the entire shipment lifecycle, from warehousing to flight management and commercial activities, as well as all HR and business processes behind the scenes.

The Cloud-based, end-to-end solution will enable airlines to manage, monitor, and automate all aviation business processes and cargo operations on an integrated IT platform.

It digitises key processes across flight scheduling, fleet management, track and trace, imports and exports, ULD control, and invoicing and accounts, whilst offering flexibility to suit the specific needs of its users.

End-to-end thrills from CharterSync

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End-to-end thrills from CharterSync

CharterSync is offering a fully integrated digital end-to-end booking process and management system for freight forwarders, due to be rolled out to customers in June 2023.

Fully integrated into CharterSync’s existing web and mobile booking platform, the new process captures and consolidates all data and documentation associated with a charter booking, aggregating it into a central ‘hub’ which can be accessed in real time by all parties.

The process provides a central repository for key documentation such as airway bills, permits, air cargo manifests, customs declarations, load plans, technical drawings as well as emails and other correspondence formerly conducted off-platform.

Another significant efficiency will be the ability to automate and expedite the contract phase thanks to integration with PandaDoc, an electronic signature software tool which populates a contract template with data and client information extracted during the booking process.

Tech to keep track of ULDs

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Tech to keep track of ULDs

Etihad Cargo is using Descartes’ Bluetooth Low Energy solution, integrated with Jettainer’s unit load device (ULD) management services, to improve ground processes and to gain insights into the transport and ambient conditions of air cargo in transit.

The carrier expects to reduce the number of lost ULDs and  tell exactly where they were last seen. It also expects to simplify ground processes, for example, by reducing the time and effort spent on stock take.”

Descartes’ ULD tracking uses Bluetooth tags fixed to containers or pallets, mobile applications and mesh networks to automate end-to-end tracking of assets. Tags also give easy access to real-time location information, shipment-level condition data, such as temperature, light, humidity and movement, and chain of custody detail. Tags can also be added to any ground service equipment, like dollies, for full control over equipment.

American Airlines approves Envirotainer’s Releye

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American Airlines approves Envirotainer’s Releye

American Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP containers for use on its fleet of aircraft. It will allow the carrier to meet the increasing demand to deliver life-saving medicines that need to be temperature-controlled in transit.

The carrier’s head of customer experience, Eric Mathieu, said: “The Releye RLP and RAP containers are reliably designed for transporting critical life sciences and pharmaceutical shipments, making it a perfect addition to our current cold-chain network.”

Envirotainer has meanwhile appointed Delphine Perridy Boile as its new chief sales officer (CSO). As a member of the executive management team, she will lead all sales and marketing activity, taking responsibility for meeting growth targets.

Avion eyes Brazil

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Avion eyes Brazil

Narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and Charter operator Avion Express – a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group – is planning to expand in South America by establishing an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under Brazilian regulations. Chief executive Darius Kajokas said  the new airline will operate a fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft for cargo and passenger operations, including Airbus A321F freighters. It is expected to commence operations in late 2023 or early 2024.

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