FIATA launches Model Agreement for multiple filing

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has launched its FIATA Model Agreement on 'multiple filing bilateral arrangements for Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regimes' (aka the 'Model Agreement'). 

Jeju out of Asiana bidding

Three low-cost South Korean carriers reportedly are still in the running to buy Asiana Airlines’ cargo business (the sale was part of conditions for Korean Air to acquire Asiana Airlines).

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Sauvé-Hopkins wins senior dnata role

Clive Sauvé-Hopkins (pictured right) has been appointed divisional senior vice president (DSVP), Airport Operations for Dubai-based dnata.
In his role, he will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business. 
Sauvé-Hopkins previously has held senior leadership positions with Swissport, Servisair, Aviapartner, Qatar Airways and the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ). 

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DHL deploys first eActros 300 tractor trailers

DHL Freight has deployed its first fully-electric 19-tonne tractor-trailers eActros 300 at its Koblenz and Hagen sites in Germany.  

In line with the Group’s sustainability strategy, the plan is to increase the share of electric vehicles in the delivery fleet to 60 per cent and that of sustainable fuels within the DHL Group to more than 30 per cent.

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UPS says postal contract will make money

USA-based United Parcel Service (UPS) says it expects its newly won US Postal Service (USPS) air cargo contract to be profitable from 'start to finish', despite the incumbent FedEx seeming to struggle with the business.

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Maersk promotes Wetherell to fill new role

Maersk has promoted its regional head of airfreight North America John Wetherell to global head of airfreight forwarding, a new role that "creates a defined focus on leadership of Maersk’s airfreight forwarding business", the firm says.

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FIATA launches Model Agreement for multiple filing

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has launched its FIATA Model Agreement on 'multiple filing bilateral arrangements for Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regimes' (aka the 'Model Agreement'). 

Jeju out of Asiana bidding

Three low-cost South Korean carriers reportedly are still in the running to buy Asiana Airlines’ cargo business (the sale was part of conditions for Korean Air to acquire Asiana Airlines).

Read more ...

Sauvé-Hopkins wins senior dnata role

Clive Sauvé-Hopkins (pictured right) has been appointed divisional senior vice president (DSVP), Airport Operations for Dubai-based dnata.
In his role, he will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business. 
Sauvé-Hopkins previously has held senior leadership positions with Swissport, Servisair, Aviapartner, Qatar Airways and the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ). 

Read more ...

DHL deploys first eActros 300 tractor trailers

DHL Freight has deployed its first fully-electric 19-tonne tractor-trailers eActros 300 at its Koblenz and Hagen sites in Germany.  

In line with the Group’s sustainability strategy, the plan is to increase the share of electric vehicles in the delivery fleet to 60 per cent and that of sustainable fuels within the DHL Group to more than 30 per cent.

Read more ...

UPS says postal contract will make money

USA-based United Parcel Service (UPS) says it expects its newly won US Postal Service (USPS) air cargo contract to be profitable from 'start to finish', despite the incumbent FedEx seeming to struggle with the business.

Read more ...

Maersk promotes Wetherell to fill new role

Maersk has promoted its regional head of airfreight North America John Wetherell to global head of airfreight forwarding, a new role that "creates a defined focus on leadership of Maersk’s airfreight forwarding business", the firm says.

Read more ...