Miami International Airport saw record cargo volumes over the last 2 years, finishing in 12th spot of the world’s busiest cargo airports, according to recent data. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nares, section chief for marketing at Miami-Dade Aviation Department, as he gives a rundown of the airport’s ambitions to grow its cargo business. How did the airport perform in this first half? Miami International Airport (MIA) had a record year for air freight in 2020 … [Read more...] about Miami Airport plans to support its cargo ambitions
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DHL’s EAT Leipzig starts medical cargo flights between Miami and Brussels
Miami International Airport (MIA) on 1 October welcomed the launch of more all-cargo flights from Brussels (BRU), Europe’s leading hub for handling temperature-sensitive pharma products such as vaccines. European Air Transport (EAT) Leipzig, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, started five weekly flights using Airbus A330-200F aircraft with 65 tonnes of capacity each way. EAT Leipzig’s new Brussels service follows launches by DHL Express and Amerijet, which began cargo … [Read more...] about DHL’s EAT Leipzig starts medical cargo flights between Miami and Brussels
LATAM Cargo now has 12 routes from Miami to Brazil
After launching its own unprecedented flight in the Miami-Florianopolis route in August, LATAM Cargo Group has added its 12th cargo route between Miami and Brazil. LATAM Cargo Brazil operated Bringer Air Cargo’s first cargo charter from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Belo Horizonte/Confins (CNF) earlier this week. The new air cargo route will run flights every Wednesday using Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. “The new Miami-Belo Horizonte/Confins operation reinforces LATAM Cargo … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo now has 12 routes from Miami to Brazil
MIA wins approval for US$5 billion modernization projects
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted a new capital improvement programme at Miami International Airport (MIA) that will fund up to $5 billion in airport-wide modernization projects over the next five to 15 years, paving the way for future growth in passenger and cargo traffic at MIA - projected to reach 77 million travellers and more than four million tons of freight by the year 2040. The comprehensive program is designed to address all of the airport’s future … [Read more...] about MIA wins approval for US$5 billion modernization projects
LAN CARGO earns ISO 14001:2004 certification at MIA
Following a full external audit, LAN CARGO became the first cargo airline operating at Miami International Airport to obtain ISO 14001:2004 certification for its Environmental Management System. The system consists of a series of processes and practices that allow to identify, control, manage and reduce the environmental impact of all its ground operations, including the recently-inaugurated maintenance hangar. “We want to be one of the best airline groups in the world and caring for the … [Read more...] about LAN CARGO earns ISO 14001:2004 certification at MIA
LAN Cargo ULD win for CHEP
LAN Cargo has signed an agreement to outsource the repair and maintenance of its ULDs and pallets at Miami International Airport to CHEP Aerospace Solutions. The agreement will enable LAN Cargo to benefit from CHEP’s comprehensive repair solutions including access to CHEP’s proprietary repair management software, ACTIS, at LAN Cargo’s hub stations. ACTIS has been employed at 29 repair stations owned and managed by CHEP, in addition to several subcontracted repair shops … [Read more...] about LAN Cargo ULD win for CHEP