Virgin Atlantic to fly Cape Town daily and boost Havana capacity

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Thursday, 13 February 2020
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will launch a new daily London Heathrow-Cape Town service from October 2020 and increase capacity to Cuba as part of its winter flying program.

As the carrier celebrates 24 years of service to South Africa, the introduction of Cape Town flights from Heathrow for the winter season will offer new export and import opportunities for customers already supporting Virgin Atlantic’s existing double daily services from Heathrow to Johannesburg. 

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Elieson has new AA role

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Rick Elieson, president of cargo, has been named as president cargo and vice president International operations for American Airlines. 

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SAL expands KFIA airfreight hub

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

The Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) Company has expanded its airfreight hub at the Dammam-based King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Saudi Arabia, which now can process 130,000 tonnes of cargo annually.

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Coronavirus - next comes the airfreight space shortage

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Chinese manufacturers are supposed to be back at work this week, but with most airlines cutting passenger flights because of the coronavirus epidemic, commentators say airfreight rates are likely to rise - if shippers can find a plane.

Etihad joins WebCargo

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

UAE flag carrier Etihad Cargo has joined Freightos' WebCargo platform, extending its reach to more than 1,700 logistics providers and freight forwarders.

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US, Kenya add seventh-freedom rights

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

The USA and Kenya have amended their existing air transport agreement to add 'seventh freedom' traffic rights for all-cargo operations, allowing airlines from both countries to set up and operate cargo hubs in either country.

Virgin Atlantic to fly Cape Town daily and boost Havana capacity

Latest News
Thursday, 13 February 2020
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will launch a new daily London Heathrow-Cape Town service from October 2020 and increase capacity to Cuba as part of its winter flying program.

As the carrier celebrates 24 years of service to South Africa, the introduction of Cape Town flights from Heathrow for the winter season will offer new export and import opportunities for customers already supporting Virgin Atlantic’s existing double daily services from Heathrow to Johannesburg. 

Read more ...

Elieson has new AA role

Latest News
Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Rick Elieson, president of cargo, has been named as president cargo and vice president International operations for American Airlines. 

Read more ...

SAL expands KFIA airfreight hub

Latest News
Wednesday, 12 February 2020

The Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) Company has expanded its airfreight hub at the Dammam-based King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Saudi Arabia, which now can process 130,000 tonnes of cargo annually.

Read more ...

Coronavirus - next comes the airfreight space shortage

Latest News
Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Chinese manufacturers are supposed to be back at work this week, but with most airlines cutting passenger flights because of the coronavirus epidemic, commentators say airfreight rates are likely to rise - if shippers can find a plane.

Etihad joins WebCargo

Latest News
Wednesday, 12 February 2020

UAE flag carrier Etihad Cargo has joined Freightos' WebCargo platform, extending its reach to more than 1,700 logistics providers and freight forwarders.

Read more ...

US, Kenya add seventh-freedom rights

Latest News
Wednesday, 12 February 2020

The USA and Kenya have amended their existing air transport agreement to add 'seventh freedom' traffic rights for all-cargo operations, allowing airlines from both countries to set up and operate cargo hubs in either country.