UPS and other major shipping companies are preparing to store and transport the Covid-19 vaccine Air travel is critical in the global fight against Covid-19. Medications, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment are an important part of the air cargo business, accounting for 1.9% of total air cargo and generating 2.6% of total air cargo revenue or … Cargo transportation of medical equipment and medicines in the post-pandemic era: playing ahead of the curve
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry comes in many forms, from a sharp decline in passenger traffic to an increase in the world’s dependence on air cargo. With the continued risk of infection at airports around the world, passenger traffic has dropped by more than 90 percent, forcing airlines to cancel … Air Freight in a Time of Crisis: A Helping Hand
Carriers caught in the deepening crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are fighting for survival. Some companies are forced to reduce staff, refuse equipment leasing, try to use the transportation of high-demand goods, necessary to fight the pandemic. At the same time, some experts expect a possible consolidation of the big players, as they may … Air transportation in case of COVID-19: can the executioner not be pardoned?
Back to news » The IAG airline group aims to achieve zero emissions by 2050. As logistics operators seek to reduce their environmental footprint, a growing number of freight forwarders, transport companies and now airlines are aiming to achieve net zero emissions within the next few decades. The International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that … CO2 – to zero!
Innovative digital platform FAIR@Link has been introduced at Hamburg Airport. In October 2019, Hamburg Airport (HAM) implemented the FAIR@Link digital platform from the Hamburg-based software company DAKOSY. The platform is used for cargo handling at the cargo center of Hamburg Airport. This is the latest step in the airport’s digitalization strategy to simultaneously improve efficiency … Digitalization of logistics: HAM optimizes cargo transportation!
SkyNRG and Shell Aviation are working to launch Europe’s first sustainable jet fuel plant. In November 2019, Shell Aviation announced a decision to strengthen its long-term strategic partnership with SkyNRG, the world market leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), by supporting the plan to establish and develop the first dedicated aviation fuel (SAF) plant in … Two world leaders in the industry – for the ecology of flights
IATA: 2020 will be a better year for air cargo, with 2020 cargo volume up 2.0% compared to 2019. In 2019, cargo transportation was particularly affected by economic uncertainty and global trade tensions, Alexandre de Juniac, CEO and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said during a press conference on Wednesday, December 11, … IATA forecasts moderately optimistic
Antonov Airlines performed the most difficult cargo transportation of a GSAT-31 communications satellite for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Flywell Aviation from HAL Bengaluru Airport, India (VOBG) to Cayenne Félix Eboué Airport, French Guiana (CAY). Antonov worked closely with Flywell Aviation to meet all ISRO requirements for transporting the satellite, which weighed a … Airfreight satellites: challenge accepted!
On the eve of the most romantic holiday of the year, Lufthansa Cargo has made sure that lovers across Europe can express their feelings by presenting beautiful flowers to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The air carrier delivered a valuable cargo for the holiday: more than 900 tons of roses. The roses, imported in … 10 million roses for lovers of Europe delivered by air
A preliminary analysis of cargo traffic data for global airports for December indicates an overall shortening of the peak season for air carriers. With the exception of a few positive examples in Europe and Asia, volumes and traffic at most of the world’s major airports have declined year-on-year, with overall very modest growth in 2018, … Analysis of cargo transportation data for world airports for December