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Damian Brett

London

Editor at Air Cargo News

Air Cargo News journalist, covering the world of air cargo and freight forwarding. Former publications: Containerisation International, Lloyd's List and IFW

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  • 2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Damian Brett

    Saudia Cargo is looking to capitalise on the growth in e-commerce demand between Asia and Europe with new freighter services. The new flights will operate twice per week from between Liège Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in China. The airline will also add a weekly freighter flight from LGG to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. At present, the airline operates a fleet of seven freighters, consisting of Boeing 747s and Boeing 777s.

  • 2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Damian Brett

    LOT Polish Airlines is the latest carrier to place its cargo capacity onto the cargo.one third-party booking portal. From today, forwarders in the US, Canada and Poland using cargo.one can quote and book LOT Cargo’s global capacity for general cargo shipments up to 1,000 kg to destinations including London, New York, Miami, Tokyo, Seoul, Delhi, and Dubai. There are plans to launch additional markets and capacity products including perishables in the coming months.

  • 2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Damian Brett

    Hactl autonomous tractorSource: Hactl Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is rolling out 5G across its terminal to allow increased automation of cargo handling. The company said utilising a 5G network, which is being implemented by telecommunications firm HKT, will allow it to develop an “interconnected ecosystem” that will aid the future adoption of new technology.

  • 2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Damian Brett

    2024 Air Cargo News Awards winners revealed! Has your company taken part in a noteworthy, challenging or unique project shipment over the last 12 months? Then why not enter the Air Cargo Charter Project of the Year Award at the Air Cargo News Awards. Companies can enter the Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services sponsored award either individually or as part of a team if they worked with partners to complete the project.

  • 2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Damian Brett

    WestJet 787 dreamlinerSource: Alex JW Robinson/Shutterstock WestJet Cargo is hoping to see continued growth in bellyhold cargo volumes through network expansion and digital investments following its almost two-year foray into freighter operations. Last month, the airline confirmed its decision to end its freighter operation, which at its height offered capacity on four Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

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Damian Brett
Damian Brett @DamianAirCargo
18 Dec 19

Surprise (likely) destination for those GECAS converted B737-800Fs ordered at the Paris Airshow: Sun County Airlines scoops 10 aircraft deal with Amazon https://t.co/hiLBKZJRg7 #aircargo #airfreight #supplychains #amazonair

Damian Brett
Damian Brett @DamianAirCargo
18 Dec 19

RT @cmroberson06: Lapping Amazon? as in YoY revenue & volume loss from them? or as in competition? Interesting comment about a customer tha…

Damian Brett
Damian Brett @DamianAirCargo
17 Dec 19

RT @cmroberson06: Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx ground-delivery shipping - https://t.co/AObOs6aMwS