Vienna Airport is set to hold its inaugural Vienna Cargo Day on 9 October as the airport looks to provide a platform for regular discussions on current issues like sustainability and digitalisation. The event promises to gather the local cargo community and transport companies from Austria, as well as air freight specialists from neighbouring Eastern European countries and Central Europe. One of the highlights during the event will be the official launch of the new Air Cargo Academy at the … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport to host inaugural ‘Cargo Day’ next week
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CCN, CargoAi team up to usher in new era for air freight
A new industry alliance is hoping to transform global air freight operations with advanced digital tools to enhance efficiency and operational transparency. Singapore-based IT provider Cargo Community Network (CCN) and cargo booking platform CargoAi have successfully integrated the latter’s cutting-edge CargoMART platform into the former’s data collaboration platform, CUBEforall. CCN said the integration of CargoMART into CUBEforall signifies a proactive approach to dismantling … [Read more...] about CCN, CargoAi team up to usher in new era for air freight
ANA to consolidate cargo operations at Narita airport
All Nippon Airways plans to consolidate its cargo operations at Narita Airport next year as Narita International Airport Corporation announced plans to construct a new cargo facility, which will be leased by the airline. Cargo Building 8, scheduled to begin service in October 2024, will have a total area of around 61,000 square metres, with some 38,000 square metres of warehouse space. Automation will be a key feature in the new facility, which will be equipped with automated guided vehicles … [Read more...] about ANA to consolidate cargo operations at Narita airport
Fraport chief receives contract extension
Dr. Stefan Schulte will remain the CEO of airport operator Fraport AG for another three years, or until 31 August 2027, as part of a decision taken by the supervisory board today on 15 September. Stefan, who completed qualifications in banking and economics with a doctorate degree, began his career at Fraport AG as the company’s chief financial officer, alongside the role of deputy chairman in April 2007. He has served as Fraport’s CEO since September 2009. Under his … [Read more...] about Fraport chief receives contract extension
Hong Kong air cargo volumes continue rebound
Cargo volumes at Hong Kong International Airport continued on its path to recovery in July as the airport recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.8 percent over the same month last year at 361,000 tonnes. Month-on-month, this represents an uptick of 1.7 percent over June as flight movements reached 24,030, up 7.4 percent over the previous month. Records say exports contributed the most to the year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in July, up 12.6 percent, with traffic to and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air cargo volumes continue rebound
Etihad Cargo arrives at Ezhou Huahu Airport
Etihad Cargo operated its inaugural freighter flight to Ezhou Huahu Airport on 18 August with its Boeing 777-200 freighter, marking the start of freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. The carrier is the first international airline other than SF Airlines to operate flights to the airport. Located in China’s Hubei province, Ezhou Huahu Airport was developed as Asia's first and the world's fourth dedicated cargo airport. Equipped with a 23,000-sqm cargo terminal and a … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo arrives at Ezhou Huahu Airport