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E-commerce is here to stayPublished: 24 December 2012 E-commerce is here to stay: |
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Humanitarian aid – but at what cost?Published: 24 December 2012 : When Fathi Buhazza was tasked with launching Maximus Air in 2005 one of the earliest charter requests he received was to provide aid flights to an earthquake-stricken Pakistan. "ADAC now waives all handling fees on humanitarian flights operating out of Abu Dhabi Airport," says Buhazza. "More recently the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has agreed to provide aviation fuel at a discount for all aid flights from Abu Dhabi," says Buhazza. |
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Shippers questionnaire launched for e-freightPublished: 24 December 2012 Shippers questionnaire launched for e-freight: "The case for replacing paper-based processes is overwhelming. Shippers have much to gain from e-freight including reduced transaction costs, faster transit times and enhanced real-time information on consignment status. As customers, Welsh thinks shippers can support e-freight in a bid to improve efficiency and competitiveness of the air cargo product - particularly when many manufacturers in electronics, pharmaceuticals and retailing are ... |
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We’re less connected says DHLPublished: 24 December 2012 We’re less connected says DHL: The new report, based on over one million data points from 2005 to 2011, measured international flows of trade, capital, information and people. According to DHL, between 2005 and 2007 globalization grew strongly and then plummeted at the beginning of the financial crisis. Frank Appel, Deutsche Post DHL CEO, notes today's volatile and uncertain business environment bears the lasting impact of the financial crisis. |
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Thai brings cartel fines to nearly A$100 millionPublished: 24 December 2012 Thai brings cartel fines to nearly A$100 million: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) began legal action against Thai in 2009. As part of the settlement, the ACCC says Thai "has admitted to reaching and giving effect to price fixing understandings related to a fuel surcharge, security surcharge and customs fee for the carriage of freight from Indonesia to Australia." ACCC chairman Rod Sims added: "Thai Airways is the thirteenth international airline to have admitted to ... |
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More cartel fines for Asian carriersPublished: 07 December 2012 "The penalties against Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines Cargo bring the total penalties ordered in Australia to $91 million. In January 2003 Singapore Airlines Cargo tried to fix the price of airfreight from Australia to the Middle East with Malaysia Airlines. Cathay Pacific admitted trying to fix prices with Qantas for rates between Hong Kong and Australia. |
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Air cargo decline to continue says studyPublished: 07 December 2012 Air cargo decline to continue says study: Valued at $72 billion – but not including "courier" traffic – IBISWorld describes the industry as having slow technological development, contracting participation and volatile profitability. In 2012, the four largest players: Air France-KLM, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa Cargo and Korean Air Lines, accounted for an estimated 22.6 percent of total industry revenue that only produced a 1.3 percent profit margin. The report says the air cargo industry's ... |
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New fire safety regulations proposedPublished: 07 December 2012 New fire safety regulations proposed: The NTSB is urging the US FAA to require active fire suppression systems in cargo containers and cargo aircraft compartments, an improvement in the early detection of fires in cargo containers, and designs to make them more fire-resistant. NTSB chairman Deborah Hersman says detection, suppression and containment systems can give crews more time and more options. In the UAE crash, the UPS crew had just two and a half minutes between the fire detection ... |
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Virgin for SkyTeam Cargo?Published: 07 December 2012 : Despite a seven percent rise in cargo revenue to £239.6 million in its last fiscal year ending February 2012, Virgin Atlantic cited "sky high" fuel prices in reporting pre-tax losses of £80 million on overall revenues of £2.74 billion. Joining the nine-member SkyTeam Cargo will give Virgin Cargo access to a group that has done more than the Star and oneworld alliances to integrate systems, processes and infrastructure in a single, global product suite. According to the Aviation Foundation... |
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IAG Cargo plans to “make things easier”Published: 07 December 2012 IAG Cargo plans to “make things easier”: However, the new partnership would bring new opportunities and had already helped IAG increase its market share "in a very difficult environment" he said. IAG was also for the first time operating wide-body capacity between Spain and the UK to strengthen links between the two partner airlines major hubs, Gunning noted. The air cargo industry does not have a heritage of successful alliances, but IAG Cargo would be different, vowed Gunning. |
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Cargoitalia wins day in courtPublished: 07 December 2012 Cargoitalia wins day in court: In a presentation to the bankruptcy court of Busto Arsizio in northern Italy earlier this year, Cargoitalia shareholders Alcide Leali and banking group Intesa Sanpaolo claimed Cargolux's presence in the Italian market was unfairly helped by €300 million Euro "in public funds" from Luxembourg. In a court filing in late November, Leali claimed the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) licensed Cargolux Italia, a subsidiary of the Luxembourg-based airline, ... |
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Union moves against Deutschepost-DHLPublished: 26 November 2012 Union moves against Deutschepost-DHL: The move follows ITF union affiliate OGBL claiming a recent "victory" in its protest against Qatar Airways' plans for the future ownership of Cargolux. The ITF/UNI complaint alleges DP-DHL has adopted a deliberate strategy to limit unionisation in many countries including Turkey, Indonesia, Malawi, Vietnam, Colombia, Guatemala, Hong Kong and the USA. Sharan Burrow, the general secretary of the International Trade Union Federation added: "We want to see ... |
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It's a dog's deathPublished: 26 November 2012 PETA says Air India has backtracked on an earlier agreement to ban the carriage of animals for use in laboratories. FedEx, UPS, Cathay Pacific, Korean Airlines and EVA Air prohibit any shipments of animals for testing – as does Jet Airways, India's second largest airline. Vice president cargo Muhammad Ali El Ariss told PETA "we refuse to carry live animals for laboratory experiments". |
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Lufthansa turns to TurkeyPublished: 09 November 2012 Lufthansa turns to Turkey: In a statement, Lufthansa responded by saying as both airlines are member of the Star Alliance and also operate the Sun Express joint venture, it is in constant contact with the Turkey's national carrier. A closer relationship with Turkish Airlines could help Lufthansa, currently in a 1.5 billion euro cost-cutting programme, to slash its operating expenses. With more than two million people of Turkish origin living in Germany, the two countries have had strong ... |
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U.S. boom in logistics jobsPublished: 09 November 2012 U.S. boom in logistics jobs: So says Georgia's Center of Innovation for Logistics in a new study that claimsthe country's education system will only be able to meet 28 percent of this demand with trained candidates. Page Siplon, executive director of the Center says new technology, government regulations and increasing demand for faster, better and cheaper deliveries will require a workforce that has the requisite skills and training. Siplon expects Georgia's logistics industry to grow five... |
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Superstorm Sandy supportPublished: 09 November 2012 Superstorm Sandy support: As another winter storm hit New York last week, the U.S. Air Force continues to airlift supplies and equipment to the three states via Stewart airport, 62 miles north of Manhattan. Newly re-elected President Barack Obama has promised his Administration's continued support. Following a pledge of $1.2 million from FedEx, UPS has donated $1.5 million in cash and transportation to support the on-going relief effort. |
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IAG adds to Spain’s joblessPublished: 09 November 2012 IAG adds to Spain’s jobless: Airline CEO Rafael Sánchez-Lozano says that while the Spanish and European economic crises have had an impact, Iberia's problems are systemic and pre-date the country's current difficulties. IAG says a deal must be reached with the airline's unions by January 31st next year to avoid deeper cuts and a more radical reduction in the size and scale of the company's operations. Willie Walsh, IAG's chief executive, said narrow self-interest by some employees had ... |
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Kenya Red Cross head wins awardPublished: 26 October 2012 Kenya Red Cross head wins award: He won ahead of Arthur Etheridge from Hope Carriers Trust, Andrew Koval from MedPharm and Evans Wadongo from Kenya-based Sustainable Development For All. The Aidex Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award recognises outstanding individuals from the humanitarian community. AidEx Event Director Nicholas Rutherford said: "Dr Gullet has dedicated almost thirty years of his life helping others, starting as a volunteer in the first aid youth service of the Kenya Red ... |
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Ugands discovers donor fraudPublished: 26 October 2012 Ugands discovers donor fraud: According to the Norwegian ministry of Foreign Affairs, Euro 10 million in aid intended for reconstruction efforts in northern Uganda has been misappropriated. The UK, Norway, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark have provided a Euro 20.77 million for reconstruction efforts in northern Uganda. The report from the auditor general suggests "widespread irregularities and fraud" involving Euro 10 million of which Euro 3.6 million provided by Norway has been "misused". |
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Partnerships key to future aidPublished: 26 October 2012 Partnerships key to future aid: The humanitarian development event provided an opportunity for logisticians, donors and 200 exhibitors to forge closer partnerships on behalf of beneficiaries worldwide. Keynote speaker Claus Sørensen, head of the European Commission's aid effort, declared the growth of disasters and subsequent humanitarian crises have been compounded by the global financial debacle. The Jordanian airport operator unites with its Abu Dhabi counterpart, Etihad Airways, Maximus... |
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