India had a brief break from the rapid spike in daily Covid-19 cases last Saturday as the country logged just below the 400,000 daily average since the start of April. On Sunday, however, it saw a record 3,689 deaths, amidst hospitals filled to capacity, a shortage in oxygen supplies and swamped morgues and crematoriums. Starting last week, the world’s airlines have been responding to the country’s health crisis by bringing in much needed relief supplies, with some waiving delivery fees for … [Read more...] about Cargo operators, airlines rush to India’s aid
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PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
In week 16 of PLA’s global wrap, we feature Lufthansa Cargo after it recently signed a contract to modernise its cargo operations at Frankfurt airport. We also have the latest on ACL Airshop as the ULD solutions company positions itself for growth, as well as B2B news from Consol Alliance, Geodis, Worldwide Flight Services, Antonov and more to round up the updates from last week. Lufthansa eyes cargo hub modernisation Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernisation of its logistics … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
Top German firms launch ‘new era’ of cargo flights on SAF
Air freight can now be transported with zero carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions, DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo claim after both companies jointly launched the first regular carbon neutral cargo flight in history on 1 April, Thursday, April Fools, not kidding. The airline’s B777F took off of at 9:14 hours (local time) from Frankfurt (FRA) bound for Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to jump start the weekly flights on sustainable aviation fuel, which is expected to save around 174 metric tonnes … [Read more...] about Top German firms launch ‘new era’ of cargo flights on SAF
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
Swissport nabs Lufthansa Cargo contract at Heathrow
Swissport in the UK has won a major cargo handling contract from the Lufthansa Group for London Heathrow Airport, which will see the company service the German airline group’s cargo at all of its UK destinations. Swissport will provide air cargo handling services at LHR for the Lufthansa Group’s carriers, including SWISS and Austrian Airlines, aside from offering landside trucking services. Also read: Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt "We are pleased … [Read more...] about Swissport nabs Lufthansa Cargo contract at Heathrow
Joint article: Air cargo heroes go beyond the extra mile
Exceptional times call for exceptional measures. The past year has been a real challenge—and air cargo executives around the world have often asked us, the freight publications, to help express their gratitude to those who have kept the world moving. So nine air freight titles have suspended competitive concerns today to publish an article together: a representative sample of ‘thank yous’ from companies around the world. It acknowledges the work done in a momentous year, 12 months … [Read more...] about Joint article: Air cargo heroes go beyond the extra mile