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BAWC expands Perishables Handling Centre at Heathrow

: Latest News; Tuesday, 20 November 2007

British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) will invest GBP850,000 to expand its Perishables Handling Centre (PHC) at London Heathrow. The new facility will add an extra 215.97 sq.mtrs (2325sq ft) and will include a new Border Inspection Post (BIP) facility for non-human-consumption products of animal origin. Work is underway and is expected to be completed by February 2008.

Emirates dampens hot rumour

: Latest News; Friday, 16 November 2007

Emirates Skycargo has no plans to start scheduled freighter services to Sydney from 26 November, according to the airline's freight chief Ram Menen.

BAWC increases fuel surcharge yet again

: Latest News; Friday, 16 November 2007

British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) today announced an increase to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.54 / USD0.80 / EUR0.80, with effect from 29 November.

FIATA slams US scanning move

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has come out strongly against the implementation of the US 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act, including a provision requiring all containers imported into the United States to be scanned before they are loaded.

Imperial sells ACL

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

South African logistics group Imperial Holdings Ltd is to sell its European airfreight and leasing business Air Contractors group (ACL) to Belgian logistics group CMB. CMB, currently its co-shareholder, will partner with Brussels-based Petercam in the deal. -JH

Perishables airfreight demand down

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

Israeli perishables exporter Agrexco says its reliance on airfreight has dropped by around 60 per cent over the past seven years, down from 80,000 tonnes of fresh produce to 25-30,000 tonnes now.

CMB expands air freight business

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

CMB and the Petercam Group have reached an agreement with Imperial Holdings (South Africa) for the acquisition of Imperial's share in the Air Contractors Group (ACL) based in Dublin, Ireland.

MIDEX buys frontloading 742F

: Latest News; Wednesday, 14 November 2007

Its official launch was less than a week ago, but the new UAE all-cargo carrier MIDEX Airlines has already built on the publicity impact of its debut by signing a purchase agreement for a Boeing 742F in nose-loader configuration, writes Kelvin King.

Strong demand ex US to Australia sees capacity restrictions

: Latest News; Wednesday, 14 November 2007

International freight forwarder Damco has urged shippers to secure space ex USA to Australia because demand is currently ‘outweighing supply dramatically’.

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BAWC expands Perishables Handling Centre at Heathrow

: Latest News; Tuesday, 20 November 2007

British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) will invest GBP850,000 to expand its Perishables Handling Centre (PHC) at London Heathrow. The new facility will add an extra 215.97 sq.mtrs (2325sq ft) and will include a new Border Inspection Post (BIP) facility for non-human-consumption products of animal origin. Work is underway and is expected to be completed by February 2008.

Emirates dampens hot rumour

: Latest News; Friday, 16 November 2007

Emirates Skycargo has no plans to start scheduled freighter services to Sydney from 26 November, according to the airline's freight chief Ram Menen.

BAWC increases fuel surcharge yet again

: Latest News; Friday, 16 November 2007

British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) today announced an increase to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.54 / USD0.80 / EUR0.80, with effect from 29 November.

FIATA slams US scanning move

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has come out strongly against the implementation of the US 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act, including a provision requiring all containers imported into the United States to be scanned before they are loaded.

Imperial sells ACL

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

South African logistics group Imperial Holdings Ltd is to sell its European airfreight and leasing business Air Contractors group (ACL) to Belgian logistics group CMB. CMB, currently its co-shareholder, will partner with Brussels-based Petercam in the deal. -JH

Perishables airfreight demand down

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

Israeli perishables exporter Agrexco says its reliance on airfreight has dropped by around 60 per cent over the past seven years, down from 80,000 tonnes of fresh produce to 25-30,000 tonnes now.

CMB expands air freight business

: Latest News; Thursday, 15 November 2007

CMB and the Petercam Group have reached an agreement with Imperial Holdings (South Africa) for the acquisition of Imperial's share in the Air Contractors Group (ACL) based in Dublin, Ireland.

MIDEX buys frontloading 742F

: Latest News; Wednesday, 14 November 2007

Its official launch was less than a week ago, but the new UAE all-cargo carrier MIDEX Airlines has already built on the publicity impact of its debut by signing a purchase agreement for a Boeing 742F in nose-loader configuration, writes Kelvin King.

Strong demand ex US to Australia sees capacity restrictions

: Latest News; Wednesday, 14 November 2007

International freight forwarder Damco has urged shippers to secure space ex USA to Australia because demand is currently ‘outweighing supply dramatically’.

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