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Emirates Unveils Dubai Cargo Terminal

Emirates SkyCargo's freighter fleet has started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport.

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After Growth Spurt at End of 2013, Airfreight Market Has Leveled Off

Airfreight markets in March were up 5.9 percent compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4 percent, according to the International Air Transport Association. While this marks a significant improvement in volumes compared to March 2013, much of the growth took place in the final quarter of 2013 (over and above the usual year-end volume growth). Since the beginning of the year, air cargo volumes have been basically flat. This plateau in volumes is consistent with the recent pause in improvements to business confidence and world trade.

The Struggle to Turn Airfreight Around

Traditional airfreight has become more difficult to sell. And that is hitting carriers' profits just as passengers are returning and they are laying on more flights.

Critics Say Inadequate Infrastructure Harms Airfreight Industry in UK

The interests of the air cargo industry are getting short-changed in the UK, according to Chris Welsh, director of global and European policy at the Freight Transport Association.

Airfreight Association Plans Management Skills Workshop in June

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is set to launch its first professional development workshop this summer in the Netherlands.

Balancing Robustness and Flexibility in Transportation Networks

Can both levers be coordinated to create the right level of resilience despite unforeseen changes in the environment, such as lead time delays, demand fluctuations or network failures?

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Phone Accessories Provider Hangs Up on Stodgy Distribution

A designer and developer of colorful cases and covers for cell phones and other wireless devices found that its warehousing and distribution model was old hat. A new logistics services partner brought a new look to things.

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Saudia Cargo Upgrades Shanghai Service With 747-8 Freighter

Saudi Airlines Cargo has upgraded its Shanghai service with the addition of a Boeing 747-8 freighter.

Puerto Rico Lands Lufthansa Maintenance Facility

Lufthansa Technik and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have announced an agreement to create an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility to service short-haul and medium-haul aircraft.

Descartes Systems Group Acquires Computer Management USA

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of information systems technology for logistics, has acquired Computer Management USA, a U.S.-based specialist in security filing and air-cargo management services for airlines and their partners.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands LCL Services in Asia-Pacific, Europe

Kuehne & Nagel has expanded its offering of less-than-containerload (LCL) services in the Asia-Pacific and Europe-Australia trades.

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Hamburg Airport Cargo Center Construction Gets Under Way

Hamburg Airport has begun construction on its new Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC). Modern facilities on Weg beim Jaeger will replace the existing air cargo center. The new facility will be 60,000 square meters (645,834 square feet) and will open in summer 2015.

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