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ì250 / $8 US Volume 11 | Issue 02 | November 2020 | A Profiles Media Network Publication www.cargonewswire.com takes steps to Recovery Turkish Cargo The Preferred Business Partner of the Air Cargo Industry Finnair A record ‘dynamic load factor’ and high gains. The elevated load factor for Cargo CargoAi facilities ready digitalization for distribution airfreight rates on the world’s premier westbound volumes rose to 84% in made easy of Covid -19 vaccines Lufthansa trade lanes in September showed the September – up 18 percentage points Cargo Welcomes ninth B777F in Frankfurt global air cargo market edging towards versus September 2019 – while the Emirates SkyCargo a sustainable recovery at the start of eastbound ‘dynamic load factor’ was Marks 18 years of Cargo Flights to Shanghai the traditional peak season, say leading 67%. Corresponding westbound and industry analysts CLIVE Data Services eastbound airfreight rates rose 170% and TAC Index. and 73% respectively over the same Chargeable weight in September rose period of last year. 9% points month-on-month, further Niall van de Wouw, Managing narrowing the year-on-year gap to Director of CLIVE Data Services, Volume 11 | Issue 02 | November 2020 -15%, the fifth consecutive month of said: “A fifth consecutive month of positive indicators since April 2020’s gradual air cargo market improvements 37% decline in volumes versus the same may not be sensational news but, in DEVENDER GROVER month of 2019. CLIVE Data Services this case, sometimes boring is good. Editor in Chief & Publisher ‘dynamic load factor’ – based on both In fact, our latest weekly analyses the volume and weight perspectives reveal more positivity than I would have GAURA G BAHL of cargo flown and capacity available – expected based on the global impact Group Editor averaged 70% in September, a 2%-point of government actions to restrain the increase vs August 2020 and 8% points spread of COVID-19. The air cargo JASMINE GROVER higher year-over-year. Notably, the 71% market seems to be quite resilient. In Associate Editor figure for the week of Sep 28-Oct 4 was April, CLIVE stated that the industry’s JYOTSNA MALIK the highest ever recorded by CLIVE. downward performance was ‘bottoming International Sales Director Global air cargo capacity in out’ and this has proven to be correct, September was, on average, 25% less with month-over-month improvements RASIKA MATHUR than in the same month of last year. ever since. Events Coordinator Constrained capacity in the market “While this might be encouraging at a time of rising demand also led to news for airlines, it means shippers and RAJESH MAURYA significant increases in rates, according forwarders are being faced with higher Head of Finance to TAC Index. “It is interesting to see airfreight costs. Uncertainty over how how closely demand/volume and pricing the market will develop alongside very JITESH GANDHI Creative Director correlate in light of the fact there are a high load factors is a toxic combination lot less BSAs (Block Space Agreements) for the buyers of airfreight capacity. in place currently. There were steady If this demand persists, and shippers Address changes and subscription increases in pricing week-over-week in are prepared to pay, we may well see a order to [email protected] September, with rates on lanes from resurgence in passenger planes being China/Hong Kong to the EU in the last deployed mainly or solely for moving week of September 8% higher than in freight. These remain uncertain times PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY the last week of August,” commented but with more optimism in the market Profiles Media Network Pvt Ltd. BA-306, Tagore Garden Robert Frei, Business Development for October and November volumes, the New Delhi 110027, India Director at TAC Index. question is: how far can the recovery go?” Tel - +91 (124) 4000704 Latest CLIVE Data Service and TAC Mob- +91 98107 15900 Index analyses of the ‘dynamic load Website : www.cargonewswire.com factor’ and airfreight rates on trans- Atlantic routes reported even higher PRINTED BY STUDIO 9 PRODUCTIONS 502, Jeevan Tara Apartments Devender Sector 43, GH 7, Gurugram We are on Grover 122009, India

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06 INTERVIEW OF THE MONTH: 22 Airlines: Etihad becomes the first Turkish Cargo: The Preferred Business airline in the UAE to roll out electronic Partner of the Air Cargo Industry technical logs Being preferred in the air cargo transportation p artnership with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation and having world-class infrastructure, Authority (GCAA) accelerates the vision for operational capabilities, fleet, and highly- paperless operations competent personnel, Turkish Cargo aims to be one of the top five global air cargo brands 26 Airlines: Finnair Cargo facilities ready for in line with the vision set for 2023, marking distribution of Covid -19 vaccines the centennial of the foundation of the w ith the history of outstanding merits in Republic of Turkey. pharmaceutical logistics and the most modern digital terminal capabilities, Finnair Cargo is ready 16 Airlines: Lufthansa Cargo Welcomes for the challenge with its world-class facilities ninth B777F in Frankfurt and highly skilled staff. a total of thirteen highly efficient Boeing 777Fs fly for the cargo crane’s customers... Lufthansa 30 Airlines: Marks a major Cargo now operates nine modern Triple Seven milestone, operates its 3000th cargo-only at its home hub in Frankfurt. In addition, the flight company is marketing the cargo capacity a ir Canada completed a network milestone of its of four more aircraft of this type, which are 3000th scheduled all-cargo flight. ... Cargo-only operated by the AeroLogic joint venture based flights are also setting records with the amount at Leipzig Airport. of freight they carry.

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34 Airlines: Certified champions American of airlines and GSAs to freight forwarders by Airlines moves life saving Pharmaceuticals simplifying the entire process via an intuitive a merican’s ExpediteTC Champions are the ones online platform. that keep an eagle eye on these shipments. ... Since March, American has moved more than 1.5 50 Cargo Airports: MIA adds more medical million pounds of pharmaceutical products. cargo muscle from Brussels MIA described Brussels as a “leading hub for 38 SERVICES: dnata offers first fully integrated handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cool chain for pharma in Singapore products such as vaccines”. The five-times-per- dnata Becomes First to Offer Fully Integrated, week service was launched in October using Temperature-Controlled Cool Chain for Pharma Airbus A330-200F aircraft capable of carrying 65 Cargo in Singapore The company’s new, high- tonnes per flight. tech containers are specially designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry with a closed 52 Cargo Airports: Fraport Develops temperature-controlled system for seamless Innovative Data Exchange Platform “FRA-OS” delivery of temperature-sensitive goods between for Cargo Handling at Frankfurt Airport cargo warehouses and aircraft. t ogether with the German software company DAKOSY, Fraport AG is investing in the 44 TECHNOLOGY: CargoAi digitalization development of the digital import platform “FRA- made easy OS Import”. This platform will help standardize, t he idea developed by Matthieu Petot, CEO simplify and speed up customs and import and founder of CargoAi, is clear: connect 100% processes at Frankfurt Airport.

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Turkish Cargo The Preferred Business Partner of the Air Cargo Industry

Turkish Cargo achieved the highest growth rate among the top 25 and with 23 freighters and 240 aircrafts, has one of the largest cargo fleets in the world. What makes Turkish Cargo a preferred one in air cargo transportation? What has been the present growth rate of Turkish Cargo in contrast to the other cargo airlines? Carrying its business processes by means of its customer-oriented and rapid solution generating agile structure, Turkish Cargo becomes the first choice thanks to its large fleet, consisting of 361 aircraft 25 of which are freighters, and also its flight network reaching to more than 300 destinations, 95 of which are direct cargo freighter destinations, in 127 countries. Our brand, which has acted with the purpose to make use of its fleet more actively and beneficially during the course of the pandemic, continues to benefit also from the cargo transport capacity of the o make Istanbul the intersection point while it maintains its operations to 95 direct of the air cargo traffic and the logistics cargo freighter destinations, each of which is a Tcenter of the world, Turkish Cargo, direct cargo destination, by making use of its 25 the triumphant air cargo brand ensures a freighters. We operated more than 1100 flights sustainable growth. Being preferred in the air by making use of the airlines and freighters just cargo transportation and having world-class in August while having performed additional infrastructure, operational capabilities, fleet, and cargo operations to more than 50 destinations, highly-competent personnel, Turkish Cargo aims in particular London, Moscow, Oslo, Shanghai, to be one of the top five global air cargo brands Bangkok, Doha, New York and Casablanca, by in line with the vision set for 2023, marking the passenger airlines. centennial of the foundation of the Republic of Despite all challenges at the market Turkey. In an exclusive to Cargo Newswire, Chief conditions, we, as Turkish Cargo, increased our Cargo Officer, Turkish Airlines Mr. Turhan global market share to 5 percent and carried 1 of OZEN talks about the growth, Present trends, each 20 air cargo transported worldwide, within and future plans of Turkish Cargo. the first half of 2020. Besides, we are continuing

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Chief Cargo Officer, Turkish Airlines Mr. Turhan OZEN

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our global operations devotedly by materials, masks, medical equipment What impact has the feeling the sense of responsibility we to the whole world, and ensuring that growth of e-commerce and assume by transporting the health the global pharma and drug chain is the increasing customer care and aid materials to the whole not disrupted. In addition, the required demands had on Turkish cargo? world, during such a period in which disinfection processes were and are We see that especially we continue to take all preventive still carried out regularly at our cargo e-Commerce becomes of greater measures and prioritize human health. terminals by applying the fogging importance in the air cargo method by means of the solution which industry, and the digital technologies What have been has an action duration of one month. and artificial intelligence robots, which the challenges and We are continuing our global form the virtual workforce, bring achievements of Turkish operations devotedly by feeling the determinative differences in the air Cargo in terms of cargo carriage sense of responsibility we assume by cargo industry. to different parts of the world? transporting the health care and aid In conjunction with our investments How have you adapted through materials to the whole world, during made in the E-commerce industry, challenging times? such period in which we continue which is accessible on 7/24 basis Turkish Cargo has a global to take all preventive measures and and becomes of greater importance structure delivering services to prioritize human health. each passing day, we are also focused the whole world, and despite on door-to-door shipments. The restrictions imposed by the countries, How has the opening of E-commerce market consists of the brand has maintained the business the new Istanbul Airport the dynamics such as high service processes meticulously and delivered impacted Turkish Cargo’s standard, low cost of delivery, high-end expeditious solutions. We, as Turkish operations, and what is the technology, speed and door delivery. Cargo, took immediate action from the investment plan for the airport’s We, as Turkish Cargo, accomplished to first moment that the pandemic was new cargo hub? carry approximately 25 thousand tons perceived, and revised our business and Turkish Cargo’s operations of cargo in respect of the e-Commerce operation methods. While our office worldwide have provided a global shipments between January and staff switched to the home-working, air bridge via its cargo facilities August. all hygiene and security measures have located at Istanbul and Ataturk airports. Turkish Cargo has been investing in been taken for our flight, operation, and As a result, the brand transported more the E-Commerce field and is carrying planning teams that continued their than 1.5 million tons of cargo in 2019, out our e-commerce operations activities devotedly for the purpose of and increased global market share to by means of a wide flight network, transporting, in particular, food, aid 5 percent within the first half of 2020, covering in particular Turkey, Israel, despite unfavorable Ukraine and Qatar, and we are planning circumstances. to accomplish more shipments to the Ideally situated at the Middle East and Europe. heart of the global logistics center of gravity, Turkish What is the vision and future Cargo will be starting plans of Turkish Cargo in the operations via its brand next three years? new facility at Istanbul For the purpose of taking the Airport, SmartIST, which right position at within the is equipped with state- industry, we, as Turkish Cargo, of-the-art technology, by are acting proactively and aiming 2021. With SmartIST, to adapt rapidly to the new market Turkish Cargo aims to dynamics. The network and fleet of become one of the top Turkish Cargo is expanding for an 5 air cargo brands of increased will continue to grow also the globe as to be part in the upcoming period, and we will of the leading airlines continue to increase our overall service worldwide in terms of and network coverage that we offer capacity and service to our customers. Turkish Cargo aims quality as well as offering to Our target to become one of the fast transfer advantages top 5 global air cargo brands in the to our customers as a world. We have determined in the result of advantages such pre-Covid period, is still effective, and as dedicated cargo areas we continue to carry out our activities and terminal-apron direct towards this target at full steam connection. despite the new conditions that arise.

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arrying 1 of each 20 air cargo Fesh” and “CEIV Live Animal” issued thermal sheets equipped with thermal carried around the world, Turkish by the International Air Transport isolation features. CCargo increased its global market Association (IATA), Turkish Cargo Having experience of 30 share to 5.4 percent from 3.9 percent ensures protection at high standards years in respect of the special by accomplishing a growth by 67 at its special cargo storage rooms with cargo shipments, Turkish Cargo percent within the first half of 2020 various temperature ranges available at transports our best friends safely thanks to its special cargo operations it its facilities with a total area of 3.500 Offering high standards and thanks has been maintaining by building up a m 2 at the Istanbul and the Ataturk to the shipments it transports by global air bridge. airports. acting with the “Mission Rescue” In addition to its wide flight network While it continues to accomplish vision, Turkish Cargo transports the encompassing the globe, Turkish the storage and operational processes endangered animals in harsh conditions Cargo, being a notable logistics for the special cargo shipments in to their natural living environments and solution partner for special cargo accordance with the Perishable Cargo continues to make the difference by shipments by continuing its operations Regulations (IATA PCR), the triumphant touching the new life. uninterruptedly, in particular from/ brand literally implements the cargo Turkish Cargo, which creates value to London, Dubai, Amsterdam, and sorting procedures consonant with by maintaining a work method based on Maastricht, achieves to transport all each other. dialog with due regard and ensuring a special cargo shipments, in particular, Possessing all of the capabilities as mutual trust and open communication the pharmaceuticals, medical required for transporting the vaccine, as based on its “Raise the Bar” mission, equipment, dangerous goods, and which will be developed against the continues to raise its bar for achievement valuable cargo. The global air cargo global pandemic, all around the world, with each passing day by acting with team brand carried 30 thousand tons of Turkish Cargo minimizes the risk for spirit. The triumphant brand, which acts by medicines and nearly 10 thousand the health-care products with a high adhering to the principle of sustainability tons of medical equipment between 1 level of sensitivity by making use of creates value by the business processes February and 31 August 2020. the active temperature-controlled it carries out by respecting nature and Being the first air cargo brand that Envirotainer and CSafe containers, the without damaging the ecosystem, and holds all of the three certificates, electrical air-conditioning container continues to serve as a good business namely the “CEIV Pharma”, “CEIV Opticooler, Thermal Dolly, and disposal partner driven by development.

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Having digitalized its business processes, Turkish Cargo makes use of innovative technology

urkish Cargo, the global air cargo the software robots, namely“Alpha, to carry 4 million tons of cargo on yearly brand that has digitalized its Bravo, Charlie and Delta” it has basis by making use of state-of-the-art Tbusiness processes, provides made go live. technology at the business processes convenience to its customers in its At the initial phase of the robotic it will carry out at SmartIST, its digitally global network and continues its workforce, integrated into the air cargo equipped facility being constructed at journey to the future by integrating processes, Bravo will be in charge of the Istanbul Airport. SmartIST is being the virtual workforce Robotic Process the spot rate approvals, and Charlie will designed to be dominated by industry Automations (RPA) that minimize the be in charge of checking the mail rate, 4.0, artificial intelligence technologies, error and cost rates, into its successful designations, and duplications thereof, and digitalized processes. business processes. and Delta will be in charge of the cargo Raising its bar for achievement Continuing its technological booking. Whereas Alpha will enable with each passing day as based on its investments, the triumphant air cargo the harmonic functioning of the other “Raise the Bar” motto, Turkish Cargo brand reduces the error rate at its robots with each other. digitalizes its business processes business processes as well as the SmartIST, our new digital by enhancing its infrastructure with costs while improving the employee facility equipped with innovative artificial intelligence technologies each productivity and the speed of the technologies, loads the future passing day, and continues its journey operation and saving time thanks to Turkish Cargo will have the capacity to the future with its innovative steps.

Enjoying the widest direct cargo flight network of the world, Turkish Cargo continues to build the global air bridge

aintaining its successful The successful brand also added fleet, and a team of leading experts, business processes across Henri Coanda Airport (OTP), the busiest and aims to become one of the top 5 Mthe world, Turkish Cargo airport in Romania, and Allama Iqbal global air cargo brands, Turkish Cargo increased the number of destinations Airport (LHE) located in Lahore, the continues to raise its service quality of its direct cargo operations to 95 by cultural center of Pakistan, to its cargo in a sustainable manner by surpassing adding London, Bucharest, Bangkok, flight network with the winter schedule, expectations in the ever-changing Singapore, Beirut, and Lahore to its thus reaching 31 direct cargo flight world with its new brand strategy, direct cargo flight destinations. Global destinations in the European continent, “Raise the Bar”. carrier reinforced its position as the 22 in the Middle East and 16 in the Far air cargo brand with the widest direct East. cargo flight network of the world. Connecting the continents, Turkish As of September, Turkish Cargo Cargo continues to carry out its included (LHR) in global business operations with its London, one of the worlds busiest fleet of 361 aircraft, 25 of which are airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK), one freighters, on the widest direct cargo of the largest airports in Southeast flight network of the world among the Asia, Singapore (SIN), air cargo brands, excluding express and Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY), the carriers with its 95 destinations. only operational commercial airport in Achieving sustainable growth with its Lebanon, to its cargo flight network. infrastructure, operational capabilities,

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mirates SkyCargo crossed a historic milestone with its Efreighter flight touching down at Shanghai, which was the cargo carrier’s first scheduled cargo destination in the country and marked Emirates’ entry into the Chinese mainland. Since 2002, Emirates SkyCargo has built its reputation in China by fostering a sense of reliability and by deploying capacity to cater to the growth in Chinese exports over the “Emirates SkyCargo is an important Emirates SkyCargo helped bring in food years. Emirates SkyCargo has been facilitator of trade between China and items and flavours from around the providing a continuous and robust trade the rest of the world and this is a very world ranging from Norwegian salmon, link through its cargo flights for exports special milestone for us. Shanghai lobsters from Boston, and Chilean from Shanghai and other points in has been one of our main gateways cherries. China with a better reach and faster over nearly the last two decades. Just Emirates SkyCargo now offers time to the market connecting with between 2012 and 2019, we helped 11 scheduled weekly flights to the primary, secondary and tertiary cities connect close to half a million tonnes of Chinese Mainland, including eight across the world. goods as exports and imports between flights to Shanghai, and three flights More recently, during the COVID-19 Shanghai and the rest of the network,” to Guangzhou. From full freighters to pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo said Michael Qu, Emirates Cargo dedicated cargo flights on passenger supported the uplift of thousands Manager, China. aircraft and loading of select cargo of tonnes of essential commodities “During the pandemic, our teams in aircraft cabins, Emirates SkyCargo including face masks, gloves, other in Dubai and China have worked offers a range of cargo capacity options protective gear, and equipment such around the clock to move essential to meet the exact requirements of as ventilators manufactured in China commodities and we would also like to customers from China. to destinations across six continents. thank our partners and the authorities Emirates SkyCargo is a global From the very early stages of the in China for their support. With our leader in the air cargo industry offering pandemic, the air cargo carrier reacted current extensive network of more than cargo capacity on its modern fleet quickly and worked with various 120 destinations across six continents, of widebody aircraft including 11 authorities to deploy adequate capacity including 56 cities from the Belt and freighters across a global to meet the surge in demand for the Road initiative, we are able to provide destination network that covers transport of PPE and other materials to a dependable and efficient trade link,” six continents. From just over 35 combat COVID-19 from China. Over the continued Qu. destinations at the end of March, next few months, hundreds of cargo Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo quickly expanded its flights were operated from Shanghai, some of the main exports from network to over 120 scheduled cargo Beijing, and Guangzhou to cities in the Shanghai included electronic devices destinations across the world by early Middle East, Europe, North America, and equipment, pharmaceuticals, and September to meet the demand of Africa, Australasia, and other parts of raw materials for other manufacturing customers and communities during the Asia. and industrial applications. On imports, Covid-19 pandemic.

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Emirates SkyCargo: 15 years of connecting exports from Vietnam to the world

mirates SkyCargo, the freight points in Asia including Bangkok, most of the world switching to remote division of Emirates, has Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, and working and e-learning, there has been Efacilitated trade between Vietnam then uplifted on Emirates flights to an additional demand for electronic and the rest of the world through its Dubai and other markets. In tandem devices which is being met by the cargo flights to the country. Over the with the rapid growth of Vietnam’s manufacturing sector in Vietnam. last 15 years, the air cargo carrier has manufacturing and perishables export Emirates is also playing a key role in the gradually scaled up its operations from sectors, Emirates SkyCargo also success of these new product launches modest beginnings as an offline carrier progressively increased its support to securely transporting goods ensuring to its current position with multiple the market with the introduction of speed to market. daily cargo flights from Hanoi and Ho direct flights in 2012. Over the years, Currently, the air cargo carrier Chi Minh City. the air cargo carrier has contributed operates 10 scheduled flights per week The air cargo carrier has helped to the thriving exports of perishables to Hanoi and 6 flights per week to Ho Vietnamese exporters of commodities from Vietnam including mangoes, Chi Minh City in addition to charter such as fruits and vegetables identify rambutans, passion fruit, dragon fruit, flights to support the export needs of and reach out to new export markets and lychees to markets in the Middle the market. Emirates SkyCargo offers a and customers around the world East and other global markets. variety of capacity options to suit the through its global destination network For more than a decade and a half, requirements of its customers – from spanning six continents. With the Emirates SkyCargo has continued to full freighters to belly-hold and cabin growth of the manufacturing industry be a strong and reliable partner for loading capacity on its flights to and in the country over the past decade, Vietnamese exporters, helping fly from Vietnam. Emirates SkyCargo has also played commodities more rapidly not only to Emirates SkyCargo is a global an important role in the rapid uplift existing customer bases around the leader in the air cargo industry offering and global distribution of high- world but also assisting in introducing cargo capacity on its modern fleet tech consumer items, fashion, and local products to new markets such as of widebody aircraft including 11 sportswear manufactured in the country. bringing the best of Vietnamese fruits Boeing 777 freighters across a global More recently, during the COVID-19 to the Middle East. destination network that covers pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo has been During the current pandemic, six continents. From just over 35 helping transport medical supplies Emirates SkyCargo has stepped up destinations at the end of March, manufactured in Vietnam. connectivity to Vietnam, deploying Emirates SkyCargo quickly expanded its Emirates SkyCargo made its entry additional scheduled and charter flights network to over 125 scheduled cargo into Vietnam in October 2005, setting to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to destinations across the world by early up its offline presence first in Ho Chi transport not just agricultural produce September to meet the demand of Minh City and Hanoi. Exports from exports but also medical supplies customers and communities during the these gateways were carried to other including face masks. Additionally, with Covid-19 pandemic.

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produce into their daily diets for taste and nutritional reasons. Members of the international diaspora also look for comfort food offerings from their home countries on supermarket shelves. With Emirates SkyCargo’s global network and flight schedule, food items from diverse origins retain their freshness as they are rapidly transported to their final destinations and the dining tables of consumers. The growth of export markets over the last decade has also provided a boost to farming communities and agriculture in the various production markets. Emirates SkyCargo’s flights provide a quick and direct connection for farmers and exporters of food items to their international end customers, thereby supporting their livelihoods and the local economy. hen Emirates SkyCargo’s With every new destination, Emirates first freighter flight took off SkyCargo opens up one more potential Emirates Wfrom Guadalajara, Mexico, trade lane for food products across on the 2nd of October, the cargo hold the world. As an example, Emirates contained several tonnes of avocadoes SkyCargo, through its direct flights, SkyCargo and other vegetables grown and helped create a market for tropical fruits harvested in Mexico and destined for from Vietnam in the Middle East and supermarket shelves in Europe and the exports of these products increased maintains Middle East. nearly five-fold in just one year in 2017. In Kenya, Emirates’ 10 weekly flights With COVID-19 and the disruption in October 2020 from Nairobi airport to international passenger aviation, the supply transport, among other commodities, supply chain for food products was put fresh fruits, and vegetables such as at risk of disruption. However, Emirates chains green beans, pineapples, mangoes, SkyCargo worked very quickly to restore and avocadoes. The produce arrives its international cargo connectivity, in Dubai and then gets distributed to growing its network from just around for food other regional markets in the Middle 35 destinations on its freighter aircraft East and onwards to Europe. at the end of March to more than 130 Emirates’ flights taking off from destinations by early October on its and other Australia and New Zealand carry meat freighter as well as passenger aircraft. and a range of fruits including grapes Currently, around 500 tonnes of food perishables and watermelons heading towards items are transported every day in the international markets. cargo hold of Emirates aircraft across Coconuts and jackfruit from the world. during Thailand, mangoes from India, sweet As a socially responsible carrier, potatoes from Egypt, blueberries from Emirates SkyCargo has ensured that the UK, cheese from France and Italy, adequate cargo capacity remains COVID-19 salmon from Norway, cherries from available on its widebody aircraft Chile, seafood from Pakistan, bakery during the COVID-19 pandemic for products from the Netherlands, and the transport of urgent medical tropical fruits from Vietnam are just a supplies as well as food items. By Air cargo carrier helped limited selection of the food items that doing this, the air cargo carrier is able maintain food supplies travel every day on Emirates’ flights to help countries and supermarkets and support farming across its global network of more than maintain their food supplies and at 130 destinations across six continents. the same time help farmers reliant on communities across Consumers across the world have food exports continue to make their the globe integrated international ingredients and livelihoods in these challenging times.

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Emirates SkyCargo to set up the world’s largest GDP compliant air cargo hub in Dubai for global distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

• Emirates SkyCentral DWC will be operating mirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the as a dedicated hub for COVID19 vaccines logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated • Emirates SkyCentral DWC in Dubai South E airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air cargo carrier is to be operated as a dedicated anchor hub taking a global leadership position by announcing that it will be for COVID-19 vaccine distribution re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo terminal in Dubai South to serve as a dedicated anchor hub for cold chain storage • Air cargo carrier has also set up a and distribution of the vaccine. dedicated rapid response team to handle Watch a video about Emirates SkyCargo setting up the requests for vaccine transport world’s largest GDP compliant airside hub for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

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The freight division of Emirates in vaccines from manufacturing sites successful introduction of a vaccine. has also set up a dedicated rapid globally, store and prepare shipments Through a combination of scheduled response team to coordinate requests for regional and global distribution. and charter flights, the cargo carrier from the various partners involved in Emirates SkyCentral DWC has over will then be able to fly the vaccines the international vaccine distribution 4,000 square meters of temperature to markets where they will be most ecosystem and to streamline controlled GDP certified dedicated needed. the carrier’s response to vaccine pharma storage area allowing for large transportation requests. scale storage and distribution of the Emirates’ pharma HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al potential COVID-19 vaccines. Overall, it transportation capabilities Maktoum, Emirates Chairman, and is estimated that the facility can hold Emirates SkyCargo is harnessing Chief Executive said: “Dubai is well- around 10 million vials of vaccine at a decades of experience gained from positioned to serve as a gateway and 2-8 degrees Celsius temperature range transporting temperature-controlled distribution hub for COVID-19 vaccines at any one point of time. pharmaceutical products and vaccines to the rest of the world. We have the The state of the art infrastructure for global manufacturers to develop infrastructure and logistics connections, at Emirates SkyCentral DWC is also innovative solutions that will meet the and a geographic location that puts complemented by one of the world’s challenge of distributing a potential markets representing more than two- largest fleet of Cool Dollys helping COVID-19 vaccine globally within a thirds of the world’s population within protect temperature-sensitive cargo short timeframe. an 8-hour flying radius. Over the years, during transit between the aircraft Since 2016, the air cargo carrier through our continuous investment and cargo terminal. Additionally, has invested substantially in its in capabilities and processes for the the availability of a large number of capabilities for the transportation of transport of temperature-sensitive temperature-controlled trucking docks temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. pharmaceuticals, Emirates SkyCargo and the proximity of the terminal to the This included the introduction of has managed to position Dubai aircraft parking gates will ensure rapid a specialized product – Emirates amongst major global pharmaceutical and efficient clearance of cargo for Pharma - and the development of customers as the year-round preferred further distribution. dedicated GDP certified ‘fit for purpose’ point of transit for their valuable cargo. In addition to cold storage, Emirates infrastructure pharma both at Dubai as Setting up a dedicated airside hub for SkyCargo will also offer dedicated well as a major origin and destination COVID-19 vaccines is a keystone project zones for value-added services such as points under its pharma corridors harnessing our network, reach, and re-icing and repackaging of vaccines programme that currently covers more competencies to positively impact the for global distribution for its customers. than 30 cities. Emirates SkyCargo has lives of people around the world.” The extensive size of the facility, moved more than a quarter-million which can potentially handle millions of tonnes of pharmaceutical cargo in the World’s first dedicated airside vaccine doses, along with the creation last four years. hub for COVID-19 vaccine of a dedicated team to handle and With its fleet of modern and efficient Emirates SkyCargo’s vaccine hub execute requests will allow Emirates all wide-body aircraft and a network in Dubai South will be the largest SkyCargo to be able to effectively that currently spans more than 130 dedicated airside facility in the world handle the large volume of time- destinations across six continents, for COVID-19 vaccines. The Dubai hub critical requests for cross-border combined with the strategic geographic will allow the air cargo carrier to fly vaccine movement that will follow the location of its Dubai hub, Emirates SkyCargo will be able to rapidly move vaccine shipments from manufacturing sites to the vaccine hub and then onwards to the rest of the world on a combination of scheduled and passenger flights. Over the last few months, however, Emirates SkyCargo has worked on restoring its worldwide network and cargo connectivity with flight services restored to 75 destinations by May, 100 by July, and nearly 135 destinations by early October. Emirates SkyCargo’s network covers all major pharmaceutical clusters and manufacturing locations, facilitating the eventual transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine once manufacturing commences.

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operated by the AeroLogic joint venture based at Leipzig Airport. “Especially in acute crises, air cargo Lufthansa Cargo secures important supply routes and thus makes a fundamental contribution welcomes ninth to the global economy. Mastering short- term global challenges is one of our core competencies, countering long-term B777F in Frankfurt global challenges is our responsibility. With our new fleet we are underlining A total of thirteen highly efficient Boeing 777Fs fly for our claim to actively and sustainably combine economic and ecological the cargo crane’s customers efficiency,” said Peter Gerber, CEO, and Chairman of the Executive n September 29, the carrier’s Board of Lufthansa Cargo. latest Boeing 777F landed The twin-engine Boeing 777F is Ofor the first time at Frankfurt around 20 percent more efficient and Airport (FRA). The freighter with the emits less carbon dioxide than the registration D-ALFI was in flight as preceding MD-11F. In addition, the new LH8145 for 10 hours and 10 minutes model meets the strict noise protection after take-off from Everett Airport (PAE) requirements of ICAO Annex 16, in Washington State. The new aircraft Volume I, Chapter 14. Due to the higher bears the name “¡Buenos días México!”, cargo capacity and range, the same which it took over from an aircraft freight performance can be achieved in with the registration D-ALCH that had the future with noticeably fewer aircraft already been taken out of service. movements. Lufthansa Cargo now operates nine The six MD-11 freighters yet in modern Triple Seven at its home hub service will be phased out over the in Frankfurt. In addition, the company coming months, with the first half to be is marketing the cargo capacity of four phased out within this year. Lufthansa more aircraft of this type, which are Cargo first put the eye-catching MD-11F

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tri-jet into service in 1998 because of portraits of Kenyan children living in Care around the globe”. its efficiency advantages. It replaced the the orphanage “Mothers’ Mercy Home” Cargo Human Care e.V. was four-engine jumbo freighters until 2005. operated by Cargo Human Care also founded in 2007 by Lufthansa Cargo New ambassador for Lufthansa decorate the modern cargo aircraft. employees and has been supporting Cargo’s social commitment These were drawn by Franka Doyen, a people in Kenya since then, giving Ever since the Cargo Human Care founding member of the aid project. them access to education and medical e.V. aid organization was founded “Social commitment has always been care. In addition to an orphanage, the by Lufthansa Cargo employees 13 part of Lufthansa Cargo’s DNA. With organization runs a medical center, two years ago, the freight crane has the new motifs on the freighter, we are primary schools, a youth center, and a been supporting the organization’s not only continuing our commitment to training workshop for leatherworkers. sustainable aid in Kenya. As part support Cargo Human Care, but also the Already in 2015, a Lufthansa Cargo of Lufthansa Cargo’s intensified United Nations’ sustainable development MD-11F with the registration D-ALCH commitment to the 17 sustainable goal ‘No Poverty’,” explained Lufthansa also bearing the name “¡Buenos días development goals of the United Cargo Chief Operations Officer México!” was provided with a special Nations, this support has now been Harald Gloy. livery for Cargo Human Care. After the visualized on the latest freighter in the Fokko Doyen, President of Cargo aircraft was phased out in March as fleet: in cooperation with Lufthansa Human Care and flight captain at part of the rollover to a more efficient Technik, the Boeing 777F with the Lufthansa Cargo, is also delighted freighter fleet, the latest “Triple Seven” registration D-ALFI and the name with the new livery: “Cargo Human in the fleet is now taking on the task of “¡Buenos días México!” was given a Care is a matter of the heart not only carrying the mission of Cargo Human special livery. In addition to the Cargo for me but also for many colleagues. I Care around the world. The first trip is Human Care logo and the slogan “Step am very proud that we now have a new already planned for this weekend with by step. Giving children a future”, ambassador who carries Cargo Human flight number LH8472 to Chennai.

Lufthansa Cargo: Freighter network stabilizes international supply lanes

ufthansa Cargo has published Shanghai (PVG), the South Korean (GDL) in Mexico, and Toronto (YYZ) in the winter schedule for its cargo capital Seoul (ICN), Japan›s capital Canada are included. The Norwegian Laircraft. The carrier will continue Tokyo (NRT), and the Hong Kong city of Stavanger (SVG) is also to serve numerous destinations Special Administrative Region partially integrated into the North worldwide in the coming half-year from (HKG). Also scheduled are China›s Atlantic rotation. its home hub in Frankfurt am Main capital Beijing (PEK) and the West Four times a week, the freighters (FRA). Chinese metropolis Chengdu (CTU), of Lufthansa’s cargo arm cross the “We look forward to again offering as well as several destinations in India, South Atlantic westbound to connect our customers an extensive and dense including Mumbai (BOM), Hyderabad Frankfurt with Campinas (VCP), network of freighter connections in (HYD), Chennai (MAA), and Bangalore Curitiba (CWB), and Recife (REC) in the coming winter period. It perfectly (BLR). There are also scheduled flights Brazil, Buenos Aires (EZE) in Argentina, complements the 150 worldwide to the Japanese conurbation of Osaka and Montevideo (MVD) in Uruguay. destinations currently offered to our (KIX), the Thai capital Bangkok (BKK), In addition, four weekly round-trips customers via the belly capacities of the Vietnamese metropolis Ho Chi to the Middle Eastern and African Lufthansa, , Brussels Minh City (SGN), and the Uzbek capital region are on the agenda, connecting Airlines, Eurowings, and SunExpress. To Tashkent (TAS). the Egyptian capital Cairo (CAI) and optimally meet demand, we will continue Cargo aircraft are scheduled to the Israeli metropolis Tel Aviv (TLV) to manage our freighters flexibly in the operate 34 times a week between with Frankfurt. coming months,” said Dorothea von Europe and North America. Chicago The winter flight schedule is valid Boxberg, Lufthansa Cargo CCO, and (ORD), New York (JFK), Los Angeles from 25 October. In addition to its Board Member Product and Sales. (LAX), and Atlanta (ATL) are among freighter services, Lufthansa Cargo Between Europe and Asia alone, an the most frequently served airports. also markets the belly capacities of average of 35 freighter connections a Also, Houston (IAH), Seattle (SEA), over 3,000 weekly flights operated by week are scheduled. Here, the focus and Dallas (DFW) in the United States, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels will be on the Chinese metropolis of Mexico City (MEX), and Guadalajara Airlines, Eurowings, and SunExpress.

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and seamless cargo service to our STARLUX Airlines Deploys customers,” said Glenn Chai, CEO, STARLUX Airlines. “So far, iCargo has proved itself to be well worth the IBS Software’s iCargo Platform investment. It is an advanced digital solution featuring advanced and user- friendly functions. STARLUX is very glad to have made the right choice.” “We were proud to have been selected as a launch partner for STARLUX Airlines, our first iCargo customer in Taiwan. As a startup airline, STARLUX had strict timelines for implementation and regulatory requirements, and extremely high expectations for the technology and its support of their business model. In IBS Software they found a partner with deep expertise, total commitment to driving business value, and a strong delivery track record. We’re thrilled to welcome STARLUX to the iCargo family and to continue our partnership as the airline continues to thrive,” said Ashok TARLUX Airlines, Taiwan’s newest After a rigorous evaluation process, Rajan, Head of Cargo & Logistics luxury carrier, has deployed IBS STARLUX Airlines chose IBS Software’s Solutions, IBS Software. SSoftware’s iCargo platform to iCargo SaaS-based cargo platform STARLUX plans to expand its manage the business and operational to provide a single, unified platform network with additional A321neo functions for its entire cargo business. for all critical functions. iCargo now aircraft scheduled for delivery, plus The iCargo management platform manages all aspects of STARLUX’s wide-body A350 XWB aircraft. iCargo was implemented ahead of STARLUX cargo business, including sales, is fully enabled to support this future Airlines’ launch in January 2020, airline operations, US customs, mail, growth and continue to empower which saw maiden flights to Macau, Unit Load Device, cashiering, claims, STARLUX to deliver on its brand Penang, and Da Nang with three cargo and mail revenue accounting, promise to customers. A321neo aircraft. Although COVID-19 portal services, data warehousing, and Over the last 24 months, demand has significantly impacted flights, business intelligence modules. for iCargo has gained significant STARLUX’s cargo operations have been “We chose the industry-leading momentum around the world, with 18 ramping up quickly during this difficult iCargo management platform to implementations going live over this time. achieve our goal of providing the best period – including eight new customers.

Jan Krems, president, United Cargo, United Cargo carries out commented: “United has played a critical role in keeping global supply th chains stable during the pandemic 5,000 cargo-only PAX flight as we deliver urgently needed goods around the world. “These past few months have nited Cargo has carried out five of cargo around the US and to global created challenges that I have never thousand cargo-only flights destinations. seen in my 30-plus years of experience Uusing passenger aircraft. In addition, in cooperation with its working within the air cargo and freight The carrier has been operating the freight forwarders and global partners, forwarding industry. flights since March 19, using its Boeing United Cargo has helped to transport “I’m proud of our teams for staying 777 and 787 aircraft, to transport cargo more than 53,000 tonnes of medical focused on our mission to provide such as medical supplies and PPE. supplies to aid in the fight against high-quality service and to keep our In total, United’s cargo-only flights Covid-19, using cargo-only flights and customers connected with the goods have moved more than 83,000 tonnes belly-hold capacity on passenger flights. they need most.”

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L AL has further Bermuda, to fly the aircraft expanded its cargo as it has the relevant Eoperations through a approvals to “fly directly EL AL Cargo new service to Dubai and from/To Europe and over the also by entering into a new airspace of many countries”, expands operations partnership with CargoJetX EL AL said. on operations between Ronen Spira, head of Europe, Asia, and the US. EL AL’s cargo division, with B747F The new Dubai service, said: “The activity begins operated by an with a series of charters B747F, will run weekly flights leased by DSV, the partnership and as part of the Tel Aviv- giant forwarding and logistics headquartered airline’s Liege company.” Dubai flights operation. The Israel-based airline The first flight to Dubai added that in addition to took off on September 16. charter flights, EL AL Cargo Meanwhile, the airline will offer services to Hong will in October enter the Kong and Shanghai from market between Europe, Liege (LGG) and Frankfurt Asia, and the US through a (FRA) twice a week, with the joint venture agreement with flights continuing to New CargoJetX. York before heading back to CargoJetX has purchased LGG and FRA. two B747-400F aircraft that CargoJetX said: will be used by the joint “CargoJetX’s management venture, while EL AL will expresses full confidence in manage, market, and sell the the capabilities of EL AL’s capacity. cargo division and intends to The joint venture has continue to expand its fleet of then contracted Longtail cargo aircraft for international Aviation International, a operations as part of the joint UK-controlled company in venture.”

Saudia Cargo Adds Boeing 747-400F freighter

audia Cargo has enhanced the flights have been resumed but to a taken numerous measures to logistic capacity of its fleet certain degree. Once the new freighter ensure cargo operations continue Sand added a Boeing 747-400F has been put into operation, it will to run efficiently and provide freighter, bringing the total number to increase the operation and cargo high-quality logistic services. The seven aircraft. capacity and help the company meet company increased air freight The company said the new its targets, and provide logistic support services to many global destinations aircraft will boost the cargo and to deliver urgent medical cargos to and markets covering the Middle supply operations and help meet the the Kingdom to mitigate the impact East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and significant surge in the demand for of COVID-19 as part of its continued the United States of America. medicine, medical and preventive efforts.” It announced on March 25 the equipment, and other similar goods. The aircraft started the freighter operation of passenger planes that Omar Hariri, CEO, Cargo, services in September after all were converted into cargo aircraft commented, “We have taken practical licenses have been obtained, flight to increase capacity after complying steps to guarantee the cargo and supply schedules have been prepared and with preventive and safety measures operations smooth continuity to and proper enhancements have been put for crews on board. from the Kingdom ever since the flights, in place. Saudia Cargo fleet consists of seven excluding cargo and evacuation, were Since the emergence of Boeing aircraft as follows: four Boeing suspended due to COVID-19. Today, COVID-19, Saudia Cargo has 777 and three Boeing 747-400F.

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Cebu he Philippines’ leading carrier, “Contracting Jettainer also Cebu Pacific (CEB), has chosen Pacific contributes to our ongoing right-sizing Tthe global leader in ULD (unit exercise as their advanced technology load device) management, Jettainer, to and assets provide us with much- manage and maintain its fleet of ULDs adopts needed flexibility to carry out our beginning October this year. In addition growth strategy,” adds Shau. to a growing number of international Jettainer’s “We are very pleased to welcome destinations in Asia, Australia, and the Philippines’ leading carrier to the Middle East, CEB also operates our customer base. We thank Cebu the widest domestic network in the ULD Pacific for giving us the opportunity to Philippines out of its seven strategically demonstrate the superior value of our placed hubs. This long-term partnership expertise ULD management service, will provide the airline with a highly along with the seamless onboarding efficient steering method and a ULD process which can be implemented fleet tailored to its specific needs, conveniently even during these unusually ultimately benefitting its cargo business. challenging times. To show full support With this deal, Jettainer will be Global leader continues to our new partner the Jettainer way, purchasing the airline’s existing ULD growth in Asia and to pursue our growth strategy in fleet consisting of around 2,700 assets. Asia, setting up a dedicated team in As industry experts and innovation Manila is in the pipeline”, says Thomas leaders, Jettainer’s in-house IT, deliver best-in-class outcomes. Sonntag, Managing Director of accompanied by the evaluation of “As we continue working towards Jettainer. Big Data and artificial intelligence being a world-class airline, we are Cebu Pacific currently operates one solutions, will ensure the optimal always on the lookout for growth of the most modern fleets in the world, balancing of the ULDs at the required opportunities. Extensive discussions with an average age of 5 years. The locations. With its strong focus on around the possibility of outsourcing carrier is committed to transitioning process optimization, Jettainer will our ULD asset management have to a fully containerized fleet of Airbus enable CEB to significantly reduce its been conducted, and Jettainer’s total jets, comprised of A320neo, A321neo, ULD fleet requirement. package, incorporating innovation, and A330 family. Additionally, CEB Since the onset of the COVID-19 transparency, and absolute reliability, Cargo revolutionized the Philippine pandemic, CEB has been working convinced us to entrust our business to air freight market as it introduced its on accelerating its transformation them. We believe this move will allow converted ATR72-500 freighter in towards operating more efficiently while us to reallocate resources and capital, 2018, making it the first passenger managing costs through efforts such which can be prioritized to support our airline in the country with dedicated as, digitalization and optimisation of path towards recovery,” says Michael cargo aircraft. Its second ATR freighter operational processes, combined with Ivan Shau, Chief Operations Officer is expected to enter the fleet by the leveraging supply chain solutions that at Cebu Pacific. end of this year.

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th Cargo-in-Cabin flight 100 KLM takes place

n recent months, more than 150 KLM being used to carry additional medical expressed an interest in becoming employees have worked incredibly supplies to the Netherlands. Cargo-in-Cabin coordinators since they Ihard on the Cargo-in-Cabin concept. were temporarily idle because of the KLM has deployed this innovative, Face masks crisis. This made it possible to scale up forward-looking cargo concept to Each week, around seven Cargo-in- the number of Cargo-in-Cabin flights, transport more than 85 million face Cabin flights depart for Shanghai. More bringing the number of flights operated masks in the fight against Covid-19. than 90% of the aircraft’s load consists so far to 100. Last Thursday, the 100th Cargo-in- of face masks. Additionally, other Cabin flight departed for Shanghai, medical supplies including surgical “New cargo concept symbolises accompanied by Pieter Elbers, KLM gloves and gowns are carried back. resilience and creativity” President and CEO. The aircraft In total, KLM has so far carried more KLM President & CEO Pieter Elbers: deployed is one of three Boeing 747 than 80,000 boxes and more than “The crisis impacting us and the taken into operation 85 million face masks. Aside from its aviation sector is unparalleled and KLM to establish an air bridge with China, humanitarian contribution, harnessing is facing enormous challenges. In my which is of enormous strategic the Cargo-in-Cabin concept during a opinion, the Cargo-in-Cabin concept importance to the Netherlands. time of crisis has been the perfect way symbolises the resilience, creativity and to generate extra income. It also serves flexibility of our employees, who work Cargo carried on passenger to illustrate just how innovative and day in, day out to keep our business seats flexible KLM Cargo has been during this running. When we had dozens of What may have been inconceivable unprecedented crisis. aircraft parked for weeks on end and at the start of the year is now a less capacity as a result, our cargo reality. The first Cargo-in-Cabin Teamwork division pulled out all the stops to meet flight took to the skies at the end of A pool of 60 Cargo colleagues have the rapidly growing demand for medical April. Extra space is created based been trained to work on these flights. supplies. Tens of millions of products on this innovative cargo carrying They carry out these tasks voluntarily have been transported safely and concept. What now fits into the cabin in combination with their other duties efficiently on passenger seats in recent corresponds roughly with six large and responsibilities. After the call was months. I would like to thank all the pallets – roughly 40% of the aircraft’s issued by Inflight Services and Flight KLM employees who worked so hard to total cargo capacity. The extra space is Operations, numerous colleagues make this possible!”

in this market segment and helping our Boeing expands conversion customers scale their operations.” The opening of a new B737-800 capabilities as orders roll in conversion line comes as Boeing announced a firm order from an unidentified customer. oeing has signed agreements 300BCF, at ST Engineering’s facility To date, Boeing has delivered to open additional conversion in Singapore. The second line is 36 737-800BCF to more than 10 Blines in Guangzhou, China, and scheduled to open later this year. operators across four continents. The Singapore to meet strong market “The freighter conversion program is 737-800BCF now has 134 orders and demand. The new line at Guangzhou an excellent way to double the life of an commitments. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering airplane and provide operators with an Primarily used to carry express cargo Company Limited (GAMECO) is economical way to replace less efficient on domestic or short-haul routes, the scheduled to open in early 2021, freighters,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior airplane is capable of carrying up to marking the MRO’s second conversion vice president of commercial sales and 23.9 tonnes up to 3,750km. line for the B737-800BCF. marketing for Boeing. The 767-300BCF has virtually the And Boeing will also add a second “By working with our partners to add same cargo capability as the 767-300F conversion line for its widebody freighter conversion capacity, we look production freighter with up to 56.5 tonnes converted freighter, the B767- forward to meeting the strong demand of payload and flying up to 6,190km.

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Etihad becomes the first airline in the UAE to roll out electronic technical logs

value to the aviation industry, regardless of the current COVID-19 crisis, and we thank the GCAA for their continued support.” H.E Saif Al Suwaidi, Director- General of the GCAA said: “The GCAA has approved Etihad to implement electronic technical logs for their Boeing 777 freighters. This is a historic achievement not just for Etihad but for the aviation industry in the UAE. This initiative supports the GCAA’s vision for paperless operations and we thank for their pioneering efforts.” Steve Russell, Chief Executive tihad Airways, the national airline from the air to the ground – increasing Officer of Conduce, the technology of the UAE, is the country’s first operational efficiency, reducing delays, provider for the eTech logs said: Eairline to implement electronic and costs. “We see eTech logs as a ‘disruptive technical logs (eTech logs) for airline The eTech logs are another example technology’ in the aviation industry operations. The approval from the of Etihad’s investment in innovation to bringing significant benefits to airlines General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) continue enhancing safety outcomes, and the entire industry. We are excited for implementation on Etihad’s as they reduce complexity and to be working with Etihad Airways in its freighter fleet accelerates the journey workload, and improve how Etihad implementation, a first in the UAE. towards paperless airline operations manages compliance requirements. The eTech logs will contribute to which is a key initiative for Etihad Paul Kear, Senior Vice President Etihad’s sustainability programme aimed Airways and the GCAA. Technical, Etihad Airways, at reducing the carbon footprint and The implementation of Etihad’s said: “Etihad Airways is proud to impact of aviation on the environment Boeing 777 freighter fleet follows have partnered with the GCAA to through driving sustainable practices three months of trials in partnership be the first airline in the UAE to use across its operations. By replacing with the GCAA, where eTech logs electronic technical logs in our fleet. This paper documentation with electronic replaced paper logbooks currently initiative supports Etihad’s innovation logs across Etihad’s freighter fleet, an used by flight crew and engineers to and sustainability goals, which are estimated 166 trees will be saved and document all flight and maintenance core values for the airline, Abu Dhabi, approximately 6 metric tonnes of CO2 information. Although modern aircraft and the UAE. The digitalization of our emissions will be reduced per annum. are technologically advanced, most technical logs will go a long way towards Following implementation on airlines continue to use paper- enhancing the operational efficiency and the freighter fleet, Etihad plans based logbooks. By replacing paper airworthiness of our fleet and this is a to implement eTech logs on the documentation, eTech logs provide monumental step forward for aviation in backbone of its fleet – the Boeing real-time data capture that can be the UAE.” 787 Dreamliners – and the rest of its shared with multiple stakeholders, “Etihad remains committed to driving passenger fleet by 2021.

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The high-performing temperature-controlled containers from CSafe Global will be introduced across all Etihad Cargo’s flights to deliver additional payload protection for large pharmaceutical shipments

tihad Cargo, the cargo and to destination even on extended further enhances our customer offering logistics arm of the Etihad journeys. by completing our active cool chain EAviation Group, has partnered Etihad Cargo, which has portfolio. Through this partnership, we with CSafe Global, the innovation recently reinforced its pharmaceutical are now able to provide the largest and leader inactive, passive parcel and logistics expertise with the launch most high-tech solutions for active cell and gene temperature-controlled of PharmaLife, a specialized pharma containers worldwide. container solutions for the transport and healthcare product, was the first “We are confident as market of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, to carrier in the Middle East to receive demands become stronger for vaccines introduce its latest high-performing IATA’s CEIV (Centre of Excellence for and clinical trials that we are ready to container, the CSafe RAP, across its Independent Validators) certification offer quality along with enough capacity global fleet of wide-body and freighter in pharmaceutical logistics. Following to our customers,” Panza added. aircraft. a rigorous testing process, the carrier “CSafe has the highest quality and The CSafe RAP uses innovative has now approved the use of the CSafe best-performing products in the industry, heating and compressor-driven cooling RAP on its aircraft to offer customers as well as the ability to guarantee technologies, along with advanced continued assurance of compliance availability anywhere in the world. We VIP insulation, to maintain constant and temperature-control along with the are delighted to be able to offer this new payload temperatures even at extreme largest payload capacity in the industry. option to Etihad Cargo’s customers,” ambient temperatures spanning “As an IATA CEIV Pharma certified stated Patrick Schafer, CEO of from -30°C to +54°C – the broadest carrier, we take the transportation and CSafe Global. operating range in the industry. Its handling of pharmaceutical shipments Etihad Cargo has been a long- large payload compartment of 6.68m3 very seriously, adhering to the strictest term partner of CSafe Global and easily accommodates up to four processes with the very best in class provides customers with a number standard U.S. pallets or five standard equipment that ensures the best quality of closed cool-chain solutions under Euro pallets. With an extended battery handling in the quickest time,” said its PharmaLife product, including the run time of more than 120 hours, Fabrice Panza, Manager Global CSafe RAP and CSafe RKN. Sale and the CSafe RAP ensures temperature Cool Chain Solutions at Etihad leasing options for these containers are integrity and product viability through Cargo. “The addition of the CSafe RAP available through Etihad Cargo.

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government of India in November 2018 to facilitate better cargo evacuation and logistics efficiency in the region is of great help to international shippers. A circular, dated November 2, 2018, by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs under the department of revenue in the ministry of finance, Atlas Air freighter lifts laid out the procedure for a pilot transhipment of export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries through 110 tonnes of transhipped land customs station in Petrapole to seaports in Kolkata and Nhava Sheva export cargo of Bangladesh in Mumbai and to Kolkata airport in containers or closed bodied trucks. The pilot programme was made available from Kolkata from November 5, 2018. It was introduced on a pilot basis to gain experience and obtain feedback Boeing 747 freighter of Atlas Zara (Inditex), Gap, Target, Benetton, from the industry to frame a facilitative Air on October 18 uplifted 110 Puma, Primark, Tesco, M&S, and many regulation with adequate safeguards. A tonnes of transhipped apparel, others. However, air freight capacity The circular has been extended from produced in Dhaka, from Netaji Subhas for these fast fashion brands out of time to time and the board in a letter, Chandra Bose International Airport Bangladesh, particularly from Dhaka, dated 5 February 2020 and signed by in Kolkata (CCU) to Zaragoza Airport is either restricted or too expensive. Swati Bhanwala, the officer on special (ZAZ) in Spain for the multinational And the Covid-19 pandemic this year duty for Land Customs, granted the fashion giant Inditex, which owns made things worse not just for millions extension of the pilot programme till brands like Zara, Pull&Bear and of people employed in these factories June 30, 2020. On June 22, 2020, the Massimo Dutti. in and around Dhaka but getting what board issued a fresh circular signed has already been produced to markets by Bhanwala stating: “After reviewing Apparels from Dhaka became even more daunting with the utilization and other relevant aspects Bangladesh is the second-largest restrictions on international flights. and to facilitate trade the board apparel producer in the world after has decided to continue the facility China. The country houses factories that History of transhipment from until further direction following the produce readymade garments for the Bangladesh procedure prescribed in the original world’s best brands that include H&M, A pilot project that was initiated by the circular dated November 2, 2018.”

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Kolkata, the transhipment hub AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied transport for South Asia & Oceania As the pilot project nears the Services (AAICLAS), the 100 percent at Inditex based in New Delhi. He had completion of two years, global subsidiary of AAI which manages ample support from Keku Gazder, the shippers have moved hundreds of international and domestic cargo at all chief executive officer of AAICLAS. A tonnes of cargo from Bangladesh AAI airports in India, which handled the project of this nature involves multiple through Airport Authority of India cargo at CCU said the challenge was ministries at the centre and it was (AAI) operated and managed CCU. completed in less than 48 hours, which Vandana Aggarwal, senior economic Cargo has been lifted from CCU in includes the movement of cargo from adviser in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the bellies of international passenger Dhaka. who hatched the plan and ensured flights flying predominantly through that it is implemented as quickly Middle East airports. One of the Inditex, AAICLAS, MoCA as possible. It is reliably learnt that international apparel brands that have It is interesting to note how swiftly this pilot project had been prepared, contract production in Dhaka has a the government of India responded to finalized, and rolled out in less than 10 monthly demand for 900 tonnes of air the industry demand in 2018. One of days from the time she received in her freight capacity in the peak season the prominent voices of the apparel office. from Dhaka. This brand has been industry, which was looking at the While Hermida has moved back using the pilot project and lifting most suitable and efficient alternate to Spain, his successor Jon Koldo is from 50 to 100 tonnes of cargo route for cargo evacuation from ensuring that he has enough air freight per week from CCU to its European Dhaka, was Diego Hermida. He was the capacity out of CCU and thinking of headquarters. regional manager import, export, and more such full freighters.

Antonov Airlines Transports Three High-Tech Racing Yachts

NTONOV Airlines closely with the teams that has completed the organized the air shipment Atransportation of of these unique yachts three high tech “flying” to develop a safe loading racing yachts from Italy, and stowage system for the UK, and the USA, to the long journeys to New Auckland, New Zealand in Zealand,” said Andriy for the British INEOS Team Surabaya, Indonesia, also for preparation for the 2021 Blagovisniy, Commercial UK, and the third departing scheduled refuelling. America’s Cup race. Director of ANTONOV Milan Bergamo Airport, Italy The AC75 yachts, which ANTONOV’s in-house Airlines. for the Italian LUNA ROSSA can reach speeds of up to engineering team worked “The AN-124 Ruslan, team. 50 knots (92.6kph), have to ensure the safe loading which has a volume of The USA journey from been designed to “fly” by of the 22.8-meter-long, cargo cabin up to 700 cubic Rhode Island took three days rising out of the water on 4.9-meter-wide AC75 class meters, was the ideal aircraft and included two scheduled hydrofoils. yachts onboard its seven for the job.” fuelling stops in Chicago, The three yachts AN-124-100 Ruslan fleet. The first yacht Illinois, and Honolulu, transported by ANTONOV The total weight of each was transported from Hawaii. will compete against consignment, including Providence, Rhode Island, The air shipment of defending champion the the yachts and support USA for the AMERICAN the cargoes from the Emirates Team New Zealand equipment, came to 20 MAGIC team, with the UK and Italy both took and Stars and Stripes Team metric tonnes. second travelling from three days as well with USA in the 36th America’s “Our engineers worked London Stansted Airport, stops in Dubai, UAE, and Cup next March.

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Operations at Finnair Cargo. “We have a dedicated pharma area to manage the arrival and build-up of Finnair cargo temperature-controlled cargo. And our aircraft can be parked right outside the terminal which makes the process facilities ready for distribution fast; temperature-sensitive items can be loaded in the plane in under 30 of Covid 19 vaccines minutes.” Facilities and know-how n 2018, Finnair Cargo constructed new terminal, we have lifted all the The 31,000 sq m terminal area the most modern air cargo terminal monitoring and control to 100% in our has a 3,000 sq m dedicated area Iin Europe, designed for excellence in premises,” says Fredrik Wildtgrube, for pharmaceuticals. Temperature transporting temperature-controlled Head of Global Sales at Finnair is monitored 24/7 with advanced products. As IATA stated, ‘Safely Cargo. automatic systems to notify any delivering Covid-19 vaccines will be the With the history of outstanding deviations from the designed mission of the century for the global air merits in pharmaceutical logistics temperature ranges. They have cargo industry’. and the most modern digital terminal temperature-controlled storage areas Finnair Cargo was the first airline capabilities, the airline is ready for the for all standard ranges - 2,600 sq m in the world to receive the IATA challenge with its world-class facilities of controlled room temperature space Excellence for Pharmaceutical Logistics and highly skilled staff. (CRT), 207 sq m of refrigerated storage certification (CEIV Pharma) in 2015, “It is a known fact that there (COL), and 50 sq m of freezer space and also their new cool terminal is is always a risk when transporting (FRO). certified with the CEIV GH certificate temperature-sensitive items, that’s Pharmaceutical cargo is managed from 2019. why our job is to make sure we protect through a dedicated area with its “We have a history of excellence the product integrity in all possible acceptance area. This allows them in pharma logistics and with our ways,” says Tommi Voss, Head of to maintain steady temperatures

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for pharmaceutical shipments and verify the incoming temperature. The ULD built-up can also be made with refrigerated storage temperatures. With the 100 percent shipment location monitoring together with the 100 percent temperature monitoring and control, they can identify shipments that could be subject to a temperature excursion and act accordingly.

Personnel The cargo build-up in Helsinki is done in a temperature-controlled area by pharma trained personnel. At Finnair, training is given for all employees who handle sensitive pharmaceutical shipments in the temperature- controlled area for the best-in-class security and quality. preparing for alternative solutions. their people, and transportation must We have agreements with five major follow those estimations, especially Processes manufacturers of temperature- given that vaccines cannot be stored The Helsinki Cool terminal tarmac controlled containers, enhancing for long periods. process is one of the fastest and the the flexibility in capabilities to carry most efficient in the world. Commonly, vaccines, regardless of what the Location and network temperature deviations occur during required solutions may be. The main hub, Helsinki, is located the handling process, but with short in Northern Europe gives them the and efficient tarmac transportation Fleet geographical advantage of shorter times of less than 30 minutes, they The Finnair Cargo Airbus fleet is flight times between Europe and East have said they can minimize its supporting temperature-controlled Asia when compared to airlines flying effects on shipments. The process is shipments with pilot controlled, closer to the equator. They offer direct specifically designed for pharmaceutical adjustable settings. The A350 fleet flights to all major cities in Asia within shipments to prevent compromising contains 19 aircraft that can carry a our scheduled network or via tailored product integrity. significant amount of vaccines on one charter services. Less than 30-minute tarmac time flight. The home market area in the Nordic is one of the lowest in the industry, As the transporting requirements and Baltic region covers a population and it is enabled by their aircraft for Covid-19 vaccines are still of 27 million, connected to Asian standing right outside our cool unknown, it is difficult to estimate the megacities covering over three billion terminal’s pharmaceutical facilities. volume demand for one flight. The people. Thanks to their geographical They are also committed to seeking amount of vaccines depends on, for location, wide network, and operational further reductions in tarmac times at example, these requirements with excellence, we can offer the speed their premises to secure the vaccine product temperature, transportation required to carry the vaccines. logistics at their end. temperature, and size of the dose. Their cool terminal at Helsinki According to WHO vaccine Airport lies in Southern Finland, where Partners and cooperation management guidelines for existing the temperatures are mild or cool The Covid-19 vaccine distribution vaccine transportation, one A350 around the year. Extreme conditions are challenge will cover a range of partners aircraft can carry nearly two million rare in our location, which lowers the along with the vaccine trial, and measles vaccine shots or 15 million risk of nature impacting the shipping Finnair Cargo is cooperating with rotavirus doses. conditions. other stakeholders to lift the standards The number of doses needed to With their history of excellence and across the full journey. Their ground carry on one flight is also linked with dedication to pharmaceutical logistics, handling network contains 19 certified the organizations’ capabilities to Finnair Cargo is a flexible partner to partners in key locations in Europe and distribute the vaccine and the potential design fast, safe, and reliable air cargo Asia to create secure pharma lanes for time frame of usage before expiry. transportation for Covid-19 vaccines vaccines outside their modern terminal. Public and private sector health officials in the Northern hemisphere. We are As the requirements of Covid-19 will need to make calculations on their well prepared to deliver when the world vaccines are yet unknown, we are abilities to distribute the vaccine to expects it the most.

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Alitalia Cargo, Air Logistics Group uplift record 58-tonne cargo from Delhi to Rome

litalia Cargo along with its Indian heavy auto parts and engineering who have been operating their weekly partner Air Logistics Group (ALG) goods together with pharmaceuticals, passenger flights from Delhi and Ahas managed to surpass their garments, and spare parts. The process Bombay since June 2020. We shall previous record by carrying a record was carefully planned by the highly continue to serve our customers in 57,616 kilos of cargo load on a single experienced and professional sales these challenging and ever-changing flight from Delhi (DEL) to Rome (FCO) team, with efficient ULD planning, pandemic times.” on October 9. It is the highest ever ensuring the ground handling and In the current scenario of Covid-19, tonnage to be carried by any airline on loading was done with great precision. when passenger traffic seems to be the newly reconfigured B777-300ER. Commenting about the bleak, there is a surge in the air cargo Earlier this month, they had carried 53 achievement, Vikramjit Singh industry where more and more airlines tonnes on October 4 and 54 tonnes Ahluwalia, managing director, are deploying their aircraft to ferry on October 2 respectively, and their Air Logistics Group, India, says, freight by either removing seats or recent attempt has taken it a step “The milestone load of 58 tonnes is carrying cargo on seats and overhead further. The Italian national flag carrier a testament of the dedicated and bins so that every bit of space is has been operating its weekly cargo- committed efforts of the skilled ALG utilized. India is a very important market only passenger flights from India since team, both sales and operations to for ’s worldwide network and the June 2020 from Delhi and Mumbai and select the correct freight mix, plan and airline is looking forward to promoting Air Logistics Group has been providing execute the same with perfection and and strengthening the exports and them with solutions for the transport of the overwhelming support we get from import trade between the two nations freight. our esteemed freight forwarders.” He along with their partner’s Air logistics The selection of an optimum mix adds, “It is a moment of pride for Air Group, by expanding to multiple cities of high-density cargo comprising Logistics Group and Alitalia Cargo across the country.

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elta Cargo has approved the DoKaSch Opticooler RAP Dcontainer for use on Delta aircraft as part of its cold chain pharma program Delta Cargo’s for the safe transportation of vaccines. This high-end, state-of-the-art climate- new high-tech cooler to allow control solution offers pharmaceutical and life science companies a controlled and reliable 2-8°C and 15-25°C options, safer vaccine transportation enabling it to be used for Pharma 1 transportation including vaccines, without the need for dry ice. He added, “Alongside our joint venture for. Delta further expands our extensive The Opticooler has a large control partners, -KLM Cargo, we can global network which allows us to offer panel plus quadruple redundancy for now offer our customers a seamless our temperature-controlled packaging all critical parts, meaning there are experience across the trans-Atlantic, solutions at even more locations.” backups for each feature in case of helping to keep supply chains moving Delta Cargo was the first US failure. The large loading compartment and ensuring the safe delivery of passenger carrier to receive IATA’s easily accommodates five standard temperature-sensitive shipments during Center of Excellence for Independent Euro pallets or four CP-1 pallets, the current pandemic.” Validators (CEIV) Pharma Logistics plus the container has a large battery Andreas Seitz, managing Certification. This award means that operating independently up to 120 director of DoKaSch Temperature they are compliant, in their Atlanta hours and requires merely 2 to 4 hours Solutions, said, “This agreement with warehouse and at 49 Pharma approved battery charging time. Delta provides more transport options airports across the globe, provided Shawn Cole, Delta’s vice for shippers of sensitive pharmaceutical through their handling partners. president, Cargo, said, “The goods, which is especially important They have also expanded their cooler introduction of the Opticooler provides for the upcoming transport of vaccines facilities at the Atlanta warehouse, our customers with more choice when against Covid-19. Many of these will ensuring that they provide the highest looking for reliable container options require a temperature range between industry standards for the shipment to support the growing global demand 2°C and 8°C during transport, which of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and life for pharma and vaccine shipments.” is exactly what our Opticooler is made sciences across their network.

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otherwise be parked to begin operating despite the complexities involved, Air Canada cargo-only flights to transport time- helping us meet the anticipated sensitive shipments, including urgent demand for critical supplies quickly medical supplies and goods to support and safely,” said Lucie Guillemette, marks the global economy. The following executive vice president, and chief month, Air Canada began transforming commercial officer at Air Canada. She widebody aircraft to allow for cargo added, “Since March, we acted nimbly, a major to be transported in their cabins, using our entrepreneurial mindset, and effectively doubling the cargo capacity are adding new destinations to carry milestone, of each aircraft, expediting the delivery a wider range of products. Cargo- of even more critical supplies. only flights are a success of which our The airline’s cargo-only flights employees can all be proud and as we operates which may not meet accessibility continue to contribute valuable revenue guidelines have been a success and during these challenging times for on October 24, 2020, Air Canada commercial airlines.” its 3000th completed a network milestone of its Cargo-only flights are also setting 3000th scheduled all-cargo flight. records with the amount of freight they cargo-only Flight AC7214 took off from Montréal carry. One of our heaviest flights aboard carrying almost 22,000 kilograms of a reconfigured Boeing 777 carried freight to Amsterdam, which included nearly 60,000 kilograms in total from flight fresh flowers and herbs from Bogotá Shanghai to Tokyo, including shipments in the newly transformed cabin and of vitamins and disposable gowns. asparagus from Lima in the cargo Through its cargo division, Air he onset of Covid-19 hold. An Airbus A330, Fin 941, Canada transports freight around the dramatically impacted global operated the rotation, using its newly world on scheduled cargo-only flights Tsupply chains around the world reconfigured cargo cabin upper deck on seven widebody aircraft, including causing critical shortages of supplies based on updated Transport Canada Boeing 777 and A333 converted for needed in the fight against the global regulations. transporting freight in the cabin, and pandemic. In mid-March, Air Canada “Air Canada’s cargo-only flights on its regular passenger scheduled began using aircraft which would continue to expand their global reach flights.

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VALLAIR signs LoI with GlobalX to lease ten converted A321 freighters

be the aircraft of choice long-range charter and ACMI for cargo operators world- / wet-lease operations. In wide. As well as offering a addition to augmenting higher volumetric capacity, its cargo capability, the the lower cargo hold on innovative Miami based ALLAIR, the mature is the ideal candidate to the A321F allows for the start-up airline will be one aircraft and asset satisfy this need due to the transit of ten containers of the few in the US to offer V specialist, and launch availability of feedstock, in addition to the fourteen ACMI on passenger aircraft lessor for the Airbus with around 1100 aircraft cargo positions available on and intends to extend this to A321 freighter conversion manufactured, and younger the upper cargo deck. This its cargo offering. (A321F), has signed an technologies utilized by the ability to offer containerized “We are delighted LoI (Letter of Intent) with aircraft resulting in a fuel- cargo is a real selling point to sign this LoI with US-based Global Crossing efficient, environmentally for the A321F as it increases Vallair,” says Ed Wegel, Airlines Inc. (GlobalX) to friendly freighter variant. efficiency by reducing turn- CEO of GlobalX. “This is lease ten converted A321 On average, Vallair expects around times and facilitates an unparalleled opportunity, freighter aircraft in the operators to see a 20% the weight and balance and we are uniquely most significant deal in reduction in fuel burn per calculations.” positioned to maximize the the history of the A321F payload. Gregoire Lebigot CEO potential. Over the next to take place within the Vallair signed its first LoI of Vallair, commented, six months, we intend to air cargo industry. Vallair for the A321F in August “The focus of this deal for secure aircraft contracts has been engaged in cargo 2019 with Freight Vallair has been to make the for both our current and conversions since 2015 and saw the maiden flight air cargo capacity available future needs through to and this ground-breaking of its prototype A321F take in the Americas and we the end of 2022, and in agreement will see the to the skies in February are trusting that the very agreeing on this lease, Company take its pioneering 2020. The partnership with experienced management of Vallair has enabled us to A321 freighter programme GlobalX will be a testament GlobalX will be successful to achieve this – certainly from to the next level. to Vallair’s expertise and maximise this opportunity. a freighter perspective. Our The first GlobalX A321 experience, as a lessor and We intend that by providing focus has always been on will be delivered by the third within the cargo conversion the cargo capacity to a utilizing the efficiencies of quarter of 2021. GlobalX sector, with GlobalX’s Miami-based operator, we A320 family aircraft and expects all ten (10) A321F commitment to expansion can pave the way for freight these pioneering A321 aircraft to be delivered and and progression as an ACMI forwarders in Northern, conversions by Vallair have in revenue operation by the leader, especially in the U.S. Southern, and Central allowed us to extend this to second quarter of 2023. “This is a unique deal America to meet the ever- our cargo capability. We are The COVID-19 undertaken by Vallair, and rising market demands for air excited about the future and pandemic has seen a we are excited to be entering cargo.” look forward to a mutually surge in market demand into a partnership with Focusing on the mature beneficial partnership.” for air cargo as operators GlobalX,” says Alistair assets of the A320 / A330 Most recently, Vallair has struggle to fulfill the ever- Dibisceglia, Chief aircraft, GlobalX’s aim is to agreed to lease two newly increasing requirements of Leasing Officer at Vallair. provide dual capability and converted A321-200s to e-commerce. The A321F “The A321F is proving to optionality to their clients in SmartLynx Malta.

cargo newswire / November 2020 www.cargonewswire.com 31 airlines atar Airways Cargo Signs Agreement with SkyCell Qfor Hybrid Pharma Containers • With a strong focus on sustainability, these containers reduce a shipment’s carbon footprint by up to 50% atar Airways Cargo and SkyCell • Investment in these containers will also enable the airline have signed an agreement Qto lease SkyCell containers. to support global vaccination logistic plans, once the The addition of these temperature- COVID-19 vaccine is ready controlled hybrid containers will provide the cargo carrier’s customers the choice of a wide range of power supply, without the requirement will also bring clients a step closer to containers in which to transport their of dry ice and manual intervention. meeting their sustainability goals while pharmaceuticals across its extensive SkyCell’s hybrid containers are IoT maintaining high standards of safety global network. (‘Internet of Things’) enabled, meaning for their pharmaceutical cargo. Qatar Airways’ Chief that their temperature conditions are The significant investments in Officer Cargo, Mr. Guillaume monitored as they move around the these hybrid containers and cold chain Halleux, said: “The logistics around globe to ensure temperature-sensitive management is part of the cargo pharmaceutical transportation is pharmaceuticals are protected even carrier’s strategy and commitment complex and being at the forefront under extreme conditions. With their to improving and enhancing its of time and temperature-sensitive efficient insulation and cutting-edge product offering for the benefit of transportation, we understand the cooling technology, the containers can the pharmaceutical industry globally. intricacies of a seamless cool chain. maintain steady temperatures for up to With these investments, the airline is Through this agreement with SkyCell, 202 hours (8.4 days) and self-recharge also preparing to support the logistics we are glad to expand our container automatically in a cooling chamber or around the global vaccination plans, offering under QR Pharma and present reefer truck. once the COVID-19 vaccine is ready. customers with more options to QR Pharma is Qatar Airways As an industry leader, the cargo transport their sensitive products. The Cargo’s specialist product developed carrier ensures the fastest transfer at hybrid container establishes an entirely for pharmaceuticals and healthcare Doha through its unique Quick Ramp new product offering for our clients that cargo. It offers both active solutions Transfer (QRT). It is the only cargo is both safe and sustainable for our to maintain a consistent temperature carrier in the Middle East to offer businesses and the planet.” throughout the transportation chain as refrigerated or ‘reefer’ truck services Chiara Venuti, Director well as passive solutions that handle for ramp transfers at its home hub. Business Development and Airline products within a desired temperature Qatar Airways Cargo has invested Partnerships at SkyCell said: “Qatar band during all stages of the journey. considerably in quality handling, Airways Cargo is a leading air cargo Sustainability is one of the key infrastructure, facilities, people, and carrier with a specialized pharmaceutical priorities on the cargo carrier’s agenda procedures at each of its pharma offering and an extensive network. and an important chapter that is part stations, which span over 77 The cooperation will meet the growing of its ongoing We Qare project. The destinations, with the recent addition demand for hybrid containers as safe project is built on the four fundamental of Osaka (Japan), Campinas, Brazil and sustainable pharma solutions for pillars of sustainability that include (VCP), Santiago, Chile (SCL) and sensitive and critical drugs such as economic, social, cultural, and Bogotá, Colombia. vaccines.” environmental dimensions. The cargo carrier’s QR Pharma All SkyCell containers are 100% With the addition of SkyCell’s hybrid volumes have grown by 14.5 percent in recyclable, helping to eliminate landfill container to its existing range of 2019 over 2018. This new partnership by preventing product waste and pharma container offerings, customers between SkyCell and QR Pharma has reduce a shipment’s carbon footprint now have an extensive choice when set in motion a new period of growth by up to 50% due to their capability to deciding how to transport their for its clients and the future of the charge independently of an external pharmaceutical products. This option pharmaceutical transport industry.

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National Airlines adds three more B747-400Fs, one A330-200 to its fleet

ational Airlines has expanded will join the fleet this first week of global customers with an additional its fleet with three more B747- October and will begin commercial three B747-400Fs.” N400Fs and an A330-200 operations. This will be followed by The Airbus A330-200 passenger passenger aircraft in response to the the second joining in later this month aircraft, the only wide-body passenger rapidly increasing demand for cargo and the third will join in November this aircraft in National’s fleet, is one of and passenger charters. The carrier’s year, making a total fleet of five B-747- the most reliable and modern twin- current fleet includes two B747-400Fs 400Fs. aisle wide-body aircraft providing and one B757-200. The Airbus A330- Commenting on the latest fleet passengers with an exceptional amount 200 passenger aircraft, which has expansion Chris Alf, chairman of of personal space and travel comfort. already joined the fleet, is deployed National, said, “We always had a plan National’s A330-200 has 288 seats in primarily for charters and contract of bringing out the parked airplanes into a two-class configuration with fourth- flying for its corporate and government service right at the beginning of the generation inflight entertainment at customers. year but then the Covid-19 pandemic each seat. In 2018, National had acquired three hit. We felt the urgency to bring on National currently supports the B-747-400Fs, however, the declining these aircraft to support the demand demand for passenger charters from demand for airfreight all of them for moving the urgent relief supplies in the US Government with its B757. With had been parked in Arizona. Current support of governments and global aid the new addition of the A330-200, market conditions have prompted agencies. It was strategically important National is now able to enhance its National to pull them out of storage for us to bring in additional cargo service to its existing customers with now and quickly induct them into capacity since there is a huge constraint high passenger capacity and longer service after completing all the required because of the pandemic taking range. National B747-400Fs are flying maintenance checks. away the belly capacity on passenger between the USA into the Middle East, The first of the three B747-400Fs operations. We are happy to offer our China, and Hong Kong daily.

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Certified champions American moves life-saving pharmaceuticals

omewhere inside the what’s inside of that box, how it affects Whether it be containers with built-in 25,000square-foot temperature- someone’s life, and knowing why temperature controls that regulate and Scontrolled cargo storage handling it in the proper environment is monitor shipments or it’s the careful facility at the American Airlines cargo so important.” handling of specialized shipments cooled terminal in Philadelphia, you’ll find Morelee is an expert on how to make by dry ice, ExpediteTC is American’s Cargo Customer Service Manager American’s temperature-controlled solution designed to transport sensitive Morelee Green. She’ll be walking shipping solution — or ExpediteTC© — goods at a consistent temperature through the coolers to prepare the one of the most reliable options on the throughout their journey. Customers — next temperature-sensitive shipment market for health care and life science particularly pharmaceutical shippers — to be loaded onto a Boeing 787. In shippers Morelee’s prowess in moving depend on American’s team members’ the current environment, many of the these special shipments has earned her internationally recognized attention to shipments contain health care products the title of ExpediteTC Champion. detail and the state-of-the-art climate to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) “It’s like you’re an extension of the control facilities available through pandemic. health department in some way,” Morelee ExpediteTC. “Handling health care products said. “You’re coordinating the delivery of American’s ExpediteTC Champions isn’t just moving a box from Point A to medication to the people who need help. are the ones that keep an eagle eye Point B,” Morelee said. “It’s knowing We’re saving lives in a unique way.” on these shipments. These specially

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trained sales and operations team handled and arrive at their destination and safely moving temperature-critical members plan and deliver the best cold with full efficacy. goods around the world.” chain solution to ensure the integrity of “CEIV Pharma certification is a “We congratulate the American each shipment from drop off to delivery. recognition of the long-standing Airlines Cargo team on achieving their Working together with customers commitment American has made to CEIV Pharma certification. More than and team members throughout the ensure that our processes exceed ever, the entire air cargo supply chain network, ExpediteTC Champions play industry standards for the care of must work together to follow global a crucial role in ensuring health care temperature-controlled and life science best practices to ensure the safe providers have what they need to treat products,” said Sam Hancock, an transportation of these temperature- their patients, particularly during the ExpediteTC Champion. sensitive life-saving products,” said COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, And meticulous detail to Glyn Hughes, Global Head of Cargo American has moved more than 1.5 pharmaceutical shipments has never at the International Air Transport million pounds of pharmaceutical been more crucial, as improper handling Association. products. may render vaccinations unusable. Morelee and Sam’s approach to American’s ExpediteTC Champions For Sam, Morelee, and the dozens of temperature-controlled shipments — have also played an instrumental role in American’s other ExpediteTC Champions, and that of their teammates — is to helping American earn the International it’s a challenge they take personally. move every pharmaceutical shipment Air Transport Association’s prestigious “Our pharmaceutical shippers with the utmost attention to detail, Center of Excellence for Independent place a tremendous amount of trust whether it be a vaccine to end a global Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics in us,” said David Vance, Vice pandemic or a pill to stop a runny nose. (CEIV Pharma) certification, which President of Cargo Operations “It’s exciting to know that I can make a recognizes air carriers and the entire air and Airport Support for American difference with everything that’s going cargo supply chain that have established Airlines. “ExpediteTC and CEIV on in the world right now,” Morelee said. the tools, procedures, and staffing to Pharma certification reflect our team’s “My work plays a part in saving people’s ensure life science products are properly commitment to pharmaceutical efficacy lives.”

SAS Cargo achieves IATA CEIV Pharma re-certification

AS Cargo has achieved IATA CEIV Pharma re-certification despite SCovid-19 restrictions. SAS Cargo said that due to Covid-19 restrictions, the audit process for re-certification was carried out remotely. Nick Careen, IATA’s senior vice president of airport, passenger, cargo, and security (APCS), commented: “In the middle of a global pandemic, those challenges are greatly exacerbated, while the need for the times”. Lone Riise, acting head of equipment, as well as keeping global safe transport of potentially life-saving handling and quality management at supply chains functioning for the most products is even more pressing. But we SAS Cargo, added: “The remote audit time- and temperature-sensitive goods. are a resilient industry, and we always and re-certification went very smoothly, “It has never been more crucial meeting will find solutions to put safety first. “We and we were extremely pleased with the the specific needs of the life science congratulate SAS Cargo on completing remote audit process put in place”. and health care industry than now. “By their CEIV Pharma re-certification, Leif Rasmussen, president, and receiving the re-certification for IATA CEIV offered by IATA in a stringent remote chief executive of SAS Cargo, said: Pharma we demonstrate our continuous process to ensure continued gold- “During Covid-19 airfreight has been a focus on delivering the highest quality and standard transport and handling of vital partner in delivering much-needed being a reliable partner for transporting this critical cargo, even in these tough medicines, medical and protective temperature-sensitive products”.

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The strategic move will strengthen Air Atlanta Icelandic the company’s position in the ACMI and charter market with improved market reach and access, it explained. to establish new AOC The Asian market is one that a Maltese AOC will give it better access to as it periodically finds itself excluded from certain markets with the current set up. It will start operations with a passenger B747 but as the projects develop it remains open to adding a freighter to the AOC at some point. Baldvin Hermannsson, chief executive of Air Atlanta, said: “The foundation of Air Atlanta Europe in Malta is an important step for us to strengthen both current and future operations in an ever-increasingly competitive ACMI market.” Established in 1986, Air Atlanta Icelandic currently operates a fleet of nine B747-400 freighters and six B747-400 passenger aircraft, as well as A340-300. ir Atlanta Icelandic is increase its competitiveness in the Until recently, Air Atlanta Icelandic establishing a new AOC in ACMI market post-Covid-19, it is taking intended to launch both B777 and AMalta and says it would one day steps towards establishing an AOC A330 passenger operations, which now consider adding freighter aircraft. in Malta under the name Air Atlanta await improved market conditions. The aircraft operator said that to Europe.

QR Cargo volumes grow 2.8% in FY2020

he combination of the blockade, Executive, Akbar Al Baker, in the three-year transformation plan, the liquidation of Air Italy by the said, “Despite the momentous which began pre-COVID-19 and will Tmajority shareholder, changes challenges our Group has faced in 2019- position the operations and practices to to accounting policy and reporting 20, Qatar Airways Group continues meet the current challenges.” standards, and the COVID-19 pandemic to remain resilient, reporting strong He added, “I am extremely proud crisis resulted in the Qatar Airways underlying fundamentals. If not for the of the teams, departments, and Group reporting a net loss of QAR 7 exceptional circumstances of the fiscal subsidiaries across the Qatar Airways billion for the year. year 2020, our results would have been Group that have remained agile However, there has been an better than the year before. During the throughout this tumultuous period and improvement which is seen from the fiscal year 2020, the Group’s revenue adapted quickly to this new reality, increase in the overall revenue and increased to QAR 51.1 billion, seat displaying the tenacity, versatility, and other operating income to QAR 51.1 capacity increased by 3.2 percent, commitment to excellence so often billion, up 6.4 percent compared to last freight tonnes handled increased by associated with everything we do. year. Passenger revenue grew by 8.9 2.8 percent, and passenger traffic at These efforts are why we have become percent with capacity (Available Seat Hamad International Airport increased the largest international airline and air Kilometers) growth of 3.2 percent. by 8.6 percent. Qatar Airways invested freight carrier since the onset of the Qatar Airways carried 32.4 million QAR 16.8 billion in the fleet and other pandemic, taking over two million people passengers, an increase of 9.8 percent assets during the year and had a cash home safely and reliably and carrying over the last financial year. balance of QAR 7.3 billion at year-end. over 250,000 tonnes of medical and aid Qatar Airways Group Chief Significant progress has been achieved supplies to impacted regions.”

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its freighter network in South America, with the new destinations of Bogotá, Colombia; Campinas, Brazil; Lima, Peru; and Santiago, Chile. Qatar Cargo “In addition, the carrier added Osaka, Japan as a new freighter destination in sees volumes improve while January 2020. The airline also launched eight new belly-hold cargo destinations during the financial year 2019-20, as revenues decline well as increasing belly capacity on several routes.” Qatar Airways Group turned in a pre- atar Cargo saw its volumes was unable to escape the impact of tax loss of QR6.96bn and a net loss of increase during the last fiscal lower rates in 2019 as its revenues for just over QR7bn for the financial year. Qyear despite being affected by the fiscal year were dragged down by The Airline said, at the end of the the ongoing China-US trade war and 1.3% to QR9.9bn. fiscal year on March 31, 2020, its the initial stages of the coronavirus The carrier said that it benefited accumulated losses had exceeded outbreak. from the addition of five B777 50% of its share capital – requiring the The Doha-based cargo firm saw its freighters during the fiscal year 2019- convening of an extraordinary general air cargo volumes increase by 2.8% 20, while it also placed an order for five meeting. This was held on September year on year to 1.5m tonnes to the more. 24, during which the Qatari government year ending March 31 as it became Qatar also transported “significant provided an advance of QR7.3bn to the the world’s largest international cargo amounts of relief cargo between January company through an issue of 730m carrier, according to IATA cargo tonne- and March 2020 to support the global shares. km stats. demand due to Covid-19”. While the coronavirus crisis has led The increase also bucks the trend “The expansion of the Qatar Airways to “significant operational restrictions” experienced by other top cargo carriers Cargo network continued with the on the carrier, the company says with IATA stats for the calendar year addition of Singapore as a stop on its that – based on the equity injection, 2019 showing a decrease of 2.1% in highly successful transpacific freighter the availability of external funding, terms of tonnes carried amongst the route connecting Asia to North America,” and other measures taken – its top 25 cargo airlines. the company said. “In November 2019, management has prepared its accounts While volumes were up, the airline Qatar Airways Cargo further expanded on a going-concern basis.

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offers first fully dnata and commends them for continuing to invest in enhancing their capabilities integrated cool chain for during these challenging times. This is a good example of the spirit of innovation and collaboration that drives pharma in Singapore our aviation community to create more value for Changi’s customers.” Law Chung Ming, director for eading air services provider dnata customers. Our latest investment in cool Transport and Logistics, Enterprise is the first cargo handler to operate dollies underlines our commitment to Singapore (ESG), said: “Innovation in Lcool dollies at Singapore Changi ensuring the highest quality of supply healthcare supply chain and logistics will Airport, offering customers excellent value chain management when handling be key in affirming Singapore’s status services throughout the handling process. temperature-sensitive cargo. We as a connectivity hub to handle high The company’s new, high-tech continue to enhance our operations value and sensitive cargo flows. dnata’s containers are specially designed to to deliver the promises our customers partnership with local SME, Monzone, serve the pharmaceutical industry make, every day,” added Goovaerts. which provided the technical expertise with a closed temperature-controlled dnata’s announcement to introduce for the development of Changi Airport’s system for seamless delivery of another innovative solution to the first cool dollies, is a testament of our temperature-sensitive goods between Singapore market has been widely ability to co-develop solutions to meet cargo warehouses and aircraft. welcomed and supported by its the region’s growing pharmaceutical Dirk Goovaerts, dnata’s regional partners and stakeholders, including the needs. We look forward to facilitating CEO for the Asia Pacific, said, “It government and the airport operator. more collaborations between corporates has become increasingly crucial for both Ho Yuen Sang, Director, Aviation and our local SMEs, to drive the airlines and freight forwarders to be Industry, Civil Aviation Authority adoption of innovative solutions.” supported by a reliable, certified handler Singapore, said: “Air cargo continues Lim Ching Kiat, managing that can protect their pharma shipments to play an important role in enabling director, Air Hub Development, and ensure the products remain in the flow of essential goods such as Changi Airport Group perfect condition until they reach the pharmaceutical supplies, even as (CAG), said: “CAG congratulates end customer. passenger traffic has been impacted dnata for the implementation of “We constantly invest in our people, significantly by COVID-19. CAAS cool dolly services in Changi Airport. facilities, equipment, and processes congratulates dnata on the launch of Pharmaceuticals and perishables to provide world-class services to our the cool dollies at Changi Airport today shipments are highly sensitive to

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temperature fluctuation and require and efficient air transportation for their -18°C up to +25°C, the cool dollies stringent temperature control to special cargo. Changi currently features mitigate the risk of temperature maintain product effectiveness and the largest IATA CEIV Pharma certified deviations and contamination. They freshness. The cool dolly services air cargo community in the Asia Pacific. have a closed structure with alarms further enhance Singapore as a Together with our community, we are on opening and closing, as well as reliable and quality air hub for pharma preparing for the effective global air alerts if temperatures fluctuate above and perishables products. Through transportation of Covid-19 vaccines.” acceptable ranges. As they are fitted close collaboration with our air cargo dnata’s new equipment allows the with solar panels, the cool dollies are community, Changi Airport is committed company to transport temperature- both environmentally friendly and to continuously develop our cold chain sensitive cargo to the highest autonomous. The units are also hygienic handling capabilities, providing shippers international standards. Providing and easy to clean, which is an important with the assurance of safe, reliable temperature-controlled storage from consideration for pharma cargo.

POLICY Cool Chain Association and International Air Transport Association sign MOU CCA and IATA join forces to drive improvements in the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of the temperature-controlled supply chain

he Cool Chain Association collaboration to better assist the global most time-sensitive products including (CCA) and the International industry to improve, as well as increasing medical and food supplies,” said Glyn TAir Transport Association sustainability and reducing waste. Hughes, IATA’s Global Head of (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of “We will be working together Cargo. Understanding (MOU) supporting the to promote the implementation of “With these experiences, it is evident drive for the safe, sustainable transport methodologies and quality criteria that collaboration and alignment with of perishables and pharmaceuticals. such as the Center of Excellence for industry initiatives are key elements that CCA and IATA have joined forces as Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh and will transform the future of our industry. part of a common goal to improve the Pharma programs.” “This MOU between the CCA and IATA quality of the temperature-controlled The initiative will see formalizes an ongoing collaboration supply chain by sharing feedback, representatives of both organizations between the two organizations with the experiences, knowledge, and best attending each other’s industry aim of better assisting the industry in practice. meetings as observers, to present best improving the quality of pharmaceutical They also plan to develop common practice and communicate the results and perishable consignment handling work programs, including temporary of ongoing projects such as the CCA’s and transportation.” task forces and round tables, for data sharing trials. CCA aims to reduce wastage and specific initiatives such as the transport As a first step, CCA yesterday improve the quality, efficiency, and of vaccines and life science products. (October 21st) took part in IATA’s value of the temperature-sensitive “Both CCA and IATA have a common webinar on the industry’s readiness for supply chain by enabling collaboration interest in ensuring the secure the transportation of vaccines and life and encouraging innovation among its handling and transport of perishables science products led by Andrea Gruber, members. and pharmaceuticals using robust IATA Head of Special Cargo. CCA members are planning a new standards,” said Nicola Caristo, CCA “Air cargo has been critical series of data sharing tests, under a Secretary-General and Airline throughout this crisis in supporting project called the LAX Initiative, to Partner Manager, SkyCell AG. medical staff on the front line fighting monitor perishable shipments on global “Through this agreement, we COVID-19 whilst ensuring that global trade lanes in a bid to improve supply are establishing a formal basis of supply chains are maintained for the chain management and reduce food loss.

cargo newswire / November 2020 www.cargonewswire.com 39 Technology CHAMP’s TRAXON cargoHUB welcomes Qatar Airways Cargo as its newest member

HAMP Cargosystems’ TRAXON updates based on the air waybill (AWB) and CHAMP’s TRAXON cargoHUB cargoHUB community and Qatar numbers requested. TRAXON Premium community is the right tool for this CAirways Cargo have signed a Tracking works regardless of whether purpose. We look forward to making partnership agreement to enhance the you are the issuer or recipient of the air it an integral part of our digital carrier’s online bookings, offering a waybill. Therefore, it can also be used connectivity process.” seamless experience to its customers by shippers and import forwarders. “Cargo is going through through direct digital messaging. Qatar Airways Cargo has also an evolution of the TRAXON cargoHUB is a platform joined FREIGHT.AERO, CHAMP’s digital communication,” says Laurent featuring one of the largest air cargo multicarrier booking portal, which Jossa, Head of Sales – communities, with electronic access to is connected to 50+ airlines and Distribution Services at CHAMP over 100 airlines and 3,000 forwarders, empowers forwarders to do business Cargosystems. “TRAXON cargoHUB operating from 9,000 branches online with multiple airlines through connects all links in the supply chain worldwide. The platform will enable a single platform. Its unique strength and is a trusted partner to guide the Qatar Airways Cargo to optimize the lies in its direct connectivity through cargo community through this change. digitalization of its communication APIs and TRAXON cargoHUB to We are honored that one of the world’s technologies. This partnership will communicate seamless bookings via a largest cargo carriers is now a part of improve the carrier’s data quality and simple online marketplace. our community.” flow, regardless of system or data “Qatar Airways Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo and CHAMP format, thereby resulting in higher has an extensive global Cargosystems are both IATA Strategic productivity, efficiency, and lower costs. network,” said Guillaume Halleux, Partners. Both companies pursue The carrier will also be included Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar digitization projects with the wider air in TRAXON Premium Tracking, Airways. “To provide seamless cargo industry, which includes various CHAMP’s end-to-end shipment online bookings to our customers digital transaction initiatives in support tracking service. It leverages existing in this age of digitalization, we of industry-wide adoption of e-freight information flows to provide status require state-of-the-art solutions processes.

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HAMP Cargosystems and Air Cargo Belgium have signed a Memorandum CHAMP Cargosystems Cof Understanding (MoU) for the development of an innovation roadmap of the air cargo industry. The agreement is for and Air Cargo Belgium an indefinite period. The MoU outlines that CHAMP will signed a Memorandum of be the preferred partner in the roll-out and testing of any new technologies and innovation created in the roadmap – Understanding (MoU) furthering an already close relationship with the organization. In 2018, CHAMP joined Air Cargo Belgium, sharing its global air cargo IT insights as well as collaborating more closely with the members of the community. “CHAMP is thrilled to support Air Cargo Belgium’s Innovation & Sustainability Steering group,” says Arnaud Lambert, CEO at CHAMP Cargosystems. “The technologies and innovations born of this partnership will not only benefit our two organizations – but also, the Belgian air cargo community and the industry as a whole.” “We look forward to the positive cooperation with CHAMP in developing innovations in the industry,” says Geert Keirens, Director at Air Cargo Belgium. “In addition, the company will become a driving force in our Innovation & Sustainability Steering group.”

CHAMP Cargosystems appoints new CEO

Lines at SITA, is appointed CEO SITA and Chairman of the Board of of CHAMP Cargosystems, a joint CHAMP. She adds,“ On behalf of the venture between SITA (51%) and Board of CHAMP, I would also like to (49%). CHAMP has 500 congratulate and share my gratitude for employees, revenues of approximately Arnaud Lambert, CEO of CHAMP $55 million, and is a leading provider of Cargosystems for his 16 years of IT solutions to the global air logistics passionate and dedicated service to transport industry including airlines, CHAMP, with the last six as CEO.” HAMP Cargosystems, the integrated forwarders, and ground handlers. Chris replaces Arnaud Lambert, IT solutions, and distribution “We are very happy to have a current CEO of CHAMP Cargosystems, Cservices provider for the air cargo strong leader like Chris join as he who will be leaving as of 30 September transport chain, today announces the brings a diverse industry background 2020. Arnaud departs after 16 years appointment of Chris McDermott as CEO, with a specialization in passenger of dedicated service with plans to effective 1 October 2020. airlines, telecommunications, challenge himself again in other Chris McDermott, currently and managing global operations,” industries, helping companies in their Vice President Passenger Solution states Barbara Dalibard, CEO of digital transformations.

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Pay Cargo time where vendors and payors are Profitable since inception, PayCargo forced to move away from legacy, recorded over 80% transaction volume paper-based processes. PayCargo’s growth over the past year, as leading announces innovative, cloud-based solution payers like Kuehne + Nagel, DHL, DB has established a robust industry Schenker, BDP, Seko Logistics, UPS, USD35 contactless payment ecosystem that YUSEN Logistics and vendors like enables payers to quickly and securely Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Ocean Network pay air and ocean carriers, maritime Express, Alliance Ground, Swissport, million ports, ground handlers, freight and AirFrance, launched and expanded forwarders, and customs brokers, usage of the platform. Additionally, investment amongst others. This allows for faster PayCargo has helped process over $2 cargo release, elimination of inefficient Billion in payments in 2019 and is on manual processes and fees, improved track to process $4 Billion in 2020. led by insight transparency, cash flow management, PayCargo’s industry partnerships as well as streamlined invoicing and with International Air Transport partners accounts reconciliation. Association (IATA), Cargo Network “As the cargo industry rapidly shifts Services (CNS), CHAMP Cargosystems, to electronic payments, PayCargo IBS, Accelya, Unisys, and Kale has established itself as the market- Logistics, and its next-generation leading platform for doing business by API-integrations across the cargo- successfully automating the payments technology ecosystem have made it ayCargo, the leading payments process and ensuring efficiency for both the payments partner of choice for network for the global supply payers and vendors,” said Ryan Hinkle, forward-thinking leaders in the freight Pchain industry, today announced a Managing Director at Insight Partners, ecosystem. USD35 million investment led by global who will be joining PayCargo’s Board “This investment will allow us to venture capital and private equity firm of Directors. “We are excited to work expand our network of customers and Insight Partners. PayCargo will use the with PayCargo to continue to scale its continue to make PayCargo the best capital to expand the global adoption global payments network and through place to transact electronically,” said of its electronic payments network and our Insight Onsite team of ScaleUp Eduardo Del Riego, Global Chief accelerate investments in its market- and operational experts, help bring Executive Officer of PayCargo. “We leading technology. additional resources to its impressive are excited to continue supporting our As COVID-19 has rapidly accelerated list of customers.” customers and building new tools to the adoption of electronic payments The investment comes as PayCargo achieve our mission of improving the in the cargo market, the investment is experiencing rapid growth across the speed and profitability of our freight from Insight Partners comes at a global freight ecosystem. customers’ businesses.”

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dnata goes live at six Australian Airports with Cloud Cargo management systems Hermes 5

Hermes 5 events, combined with machine learning algorithms, can be used to optimize dnata’s business and handling processes

its facilities in Melbourne, Sydney, now be run through machine learning Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, and Brisbane. algorithms in the Hermes cloud to “H5 provides dnata with full produce predictive models helping performance control and removes dnata to refine their cargo handling infrastructure asset concerns,” said offering. Yuval Baruch, Chief Executive “dnata is proud to be the first Officer, HLT. cargo handler to drive digitalization “All of dnata’s Cargo Management at Australian airports with the latest Systems at the six airports have Hermes version 5 (H5) Cloud Cargo nata has gone live with Hermes been migrated into a single Hermes Management System,” said Terence Logistics Technologies (HLT)’s Digital Ecosystem, streamlining their Yong, Regional Cargo Development dCargo Management System (CMS) services and unlocking opportunities for Director, Asia Pacific, dnata. Hermes 5 (H5) at six airports across machine learning algorithms to provide “The Hermes v5 technology will Australia. insights on efficiencies, costs, and new allow for improved oversight and H5 is a scalable CMS offered as a services as part of HLT’s NG Business service excellence, elevate data cloud-based Software as a Service, Intelligence (BI).” sharing with all our stakeholders in which streamlines cargo ground As well as BI, HLT’s NG applications the air cargo ecosystem, and provide handling processes in the warehouse, include machine learning, track and enhanced transparency across the and can be used with Artificial trace, and self-serve capabilities. cargo handling process.” Intelligence and machine learning dnata now has a full data lake Hermes NG’s modules can be used algorithms to optimize business and infrastructure capturing all cargo vents on a pay-as-you-go basis, and as handling processes. alongside standard messaging such as a cloud-based system, no extra IT dnata now has H5 as part of HLT’s SITA. infrastructure is required to host them, New Generation (NG) suite of cargo Extensive H5 generated events allowing for maximum flexibility and management applications across populate a massive data lake and can savings on capital expenditure.

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CargoAi he founders of CargoAi come been made possible by the CargoAi from the air cargo industry, team’s proven experience of air cargo T and that sets them apart from digitalization management: “Through our experience the many e-booking platforms that in cargo, we saw that the buying and are emerging. Digital transformation selling processes hadn’t moved forward. is no longer disruptive: it’s already made easy We brought together the best talents, we here. By combining their cargo combined their skills to create an online experience with world-leading platform considering the obstacles technology, the team of experts of digitalization in our sector. We can is facilitating our industry’s that allows freight forwarders to then respond to the specific needs of transformation. Now digitalization is connect with 100% of airlines from air cargo stakeholders as closely as simplified and CargoAi proves it. every country in the world, either via possible,” adds Matthieu Petot, CEO The idea developed by Matthieu direct API connections or a unique & founder. Petot, CEO and founder of CargoAi, and efficient quote issuing/booking These talents include a former is clear: connect 100% of airlines process. This innovation offers Solutions Architect at Amazon and GSAs to freight forwarders by an enormous advantage: it is no and Microsoft, Head of Product & simplifying the entire process via an longer necessary to make individual Design at FCS Computer Systems, intuitive online platform. “Forget about connections with each airline. And Transformation Leader at Air France- the traditional airfreight software that the application doesn’t stop there! It KLM and DB Schenker, and Global takes years of implementation and is intuitive, modular, and offers fully Head of Business Excellence at Dyson. training – we have taken our inspiration tailor-made solutions to all airlines Dozens of people with this level of from the many modern applications and freight forwarders (both large expertise have now joined the CargoAi that have been built recently and the and small alike). Making connections team at their HQ based in Singapore, SaaS model where training, support, and is now possible, with or without a the world’s tech hotspot. the user journey is very intuitive,” says sophisticated IT system – and GSAs That is why CargoAi offers innovative Matthieu Petot. also benefit from bespoke solutions. digital solutions designed by air cargo CargoAi is the only platform This level of simplification has people for air cargo people.

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Drone Delivery Canada gets approval for commercial BVLOS drone delivery operations

rone Delivery Canada (DDC) leader in the drone delivery market, has received a Special Flight we are pleased to achieve yet another DOperations Certificate (SFOC) company milestone as we continue to from Transport Canada, issued October shape the overall industry. We have 16th, 2020, for Beyond Visual Line been flying at BFN since September, of Sight (BVLOS) commercial drone and we are excited to be able to move delivery for the Beausoleil First Nation to BVLOS operations, providing a (BFN) Covid-19 operations, previously more effective and efficient operation. announced June 4th, 2020. This commercial Covid-19 operation, BFN is currently utilizing the and this new SFOC approval, further company’s drone logistics solution demonstrate the commercial, to enable a defined two-way delivery healthcare, and advanced technological flight route from/to BFN mainland to/ capabilities of our drone logistics from the BFN Christian Island using the solution. We are grateful to Transport Sparrow drone and its DroneSpotTM Flights will be monitored by DDC using Canada for their overall support of takeoff and landing zones. All the company’s proprietary FLYTE the industry, especially during the operations will be conducted per the software system as a managed service. pandemic, and we are proud of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Michael Zahra, president, collaborative relationship we have built Transport Canada flight authorizations. and CEO of DDC said, “As a clear with them.”

Nippon Express USA implements CHAMP’s TRAXON cargoHUB

ippon Express USA worldwide. By improving has implemented the data quality and NCHAMP’s TRAXON completeness in the supply cargoHUB for its digital chain, TRAXON cargoHUB data exchange. Nippon efficiently connects the Express USA is the USA entire global airfreight freight forwarding division community, irrespective of the Japan-based Nippon of their IT configuration or Express Group, which covers systems resulting in higher a broad range of businesses, productivity, efficiency and such as air and sea lower costs. transport, warehousing, and “We are pleased to include moving services, connected Nippon Express USA into across the globe with the TRAXON cargoHUB locations in 37 countries. community,” says Laurent TRAXON cargoHUB Jossa, Head of Sales – is a platform featuring Distribution Services at one of the largest air CHAMP Cargosystems. “As our corporate mission at Nippon Express USA. cargo communities, with “Connecting its massive is to continually improve our “Being part of a community, electronic access to over network of transport and services and standardization, like the one CHAMP provides, 100 airlines and 3,000 logistics services will be a TRAXON cargoHUB fulfills is a key to staying connected forwarders, operating benefit for them, as well as the that mission,” says Akihiro to the rest of the supply from 9,000 branches wider air cargo community.” Higashiyama, Vice President chain.”

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rone Delivery Canada successfully tests the Condor Ddrone at the Alma, Quebec Unmanned Aerial System Centre of Excellence. On September 1, 2020, DDC had announced successful testing of numerous critical aspects of the Condor, including triple-redundant communications system (satellite, cellular, 900MHz RF); triple-redundant navigational guidance system; triple- redundant autopilot system; monitoring of unmanned flights remotely from DDC’s Operations Control Centre in Vaughan, Ontario; general flight stability and performance; and fuel consumption characteristics.

for future commercial customer operations. The Condor is currently the company’s largest drone with an expected range of 200km (124mi) and a payload capacity of 180kg (396lb) and is fully integrated with the Company’s patented FLYTE software system. The turnkey solution is marketed in a managed service SaaS business model in Canada and as a licensed managed service internationally. Michael Zahra, president and CEO of DDC said, “We are The drone technology company regulations, the Condor would very pleased with the ongoing tested many of these aspects again not require a formal aircraft type- successful testing of our Condor in October, in addition to numerous certification when operated in specific delivery drone. We continue to make other attributes of the Condor: lower-risk (remote) locations, as favourable progress with the Robin multiple unique flying patterns, is intended. Commercialization in XL as well. The Sparrow, Robin XL, multiple velocity vectors, and support of Covid-19 related activities and Condor all have unique use- altitude profiles, sound pressure and also remote area deliveries would case applications based on range levels, engine tuning characteristics, commence for 2021 projects once DDC and payload capabilities, and we are maintenance procedures, logging of has completed testing. Flight approvals excited to have the two additional flight data, and extended endurance would be requested through Transport models coming to market. Robin XL testing in varying environmental Canada following the straightforward and Condor pre-selling efforts are conditions. and well-established Special Flight underway and the market response DDC expects to complete further Operations Certificate (SFOC) process has been very favourable in Canada Condor testing in Q4 2020 in that DDC has successfully used in the and internationally, and we are preparation for commercialization. past. DDC currently has three Condor working on a number of specific Under proposed Transport Canada aircraft, one of which is being prepared prospective opportunities for both.”

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location. The system also requires minimal infrastructure to operate and is also capable of delivering on the Volansi returning flight items to support order confirmation like temperature trackers and shipping confirmation. launches drone delivery “As a healthcare leader, Merck is very supportive of collaborations using new programme to deliver technologies to explore how one day we could help better serve the healthcare community. Our existing distribution medicines in North Carolina system is strong, and this pilot helps us explore new innovative delivery options that would complement our existing supply chain capabilities,” said Craig Kennedy, senior vice president, Global Supply Chain Management, Merck. “At Vidant Health, innovation and collaboration help us increase access to care and meet our mission to improve health and well-being across eastern North Carolina,” said Brian Floyd, chief operating officer, Vidant. He added, “This project with Merck and Volansi is the beginning of an exciting endeavor to explore additional ways we can meet the unique needs of those we serve.” While Volansi has launched the programme, they are ensuring that all the state and federal guidelines are followed by collaborating with the Federal Aviation Administrations in its Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Programme and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. merican UAV logistics company the program. “We’ve seen the world’s They are also already seeking necessary Volansi has launched a supply chain strained like never before permissions for the second and third Acommercial healthcare drone from the impact of Coronavirus,” phases of the project. delivery programme in rural North said Hannan Parvizian, CEO and Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Carolina. The company known to use co-founder of Volansi. He added, that Volansi has collaborated with VTOL drones for middle-mile drone “There’s now an accelerated need for Merck, as they have also helped deliver delivery is collaborating with Merck rapid advancements in supply chain temperature-sensitive medicine in the to pilot the delivery of cold chain technology, especially in healthcare. Bahamas and Puerto Rico. Highlighting medicines from Merck’s Wilson, Drone delivery is one solution to that the future of healthcare lies in N.C. manufacturing site to Vidant getting critical supplies where they drone logistics, Parvizian in a Volansi Healthplex-Wilson, a Vidant Health are needed, at the moment they are blog post added, “I believe that drone clinic. It will be the first of three needed most.” delivery is a key solution for getting phases in the project which has been The project utilizes Volansi’s VOLY critical supplies whenever and wherever undertaken to understand the benefit C10, an all-electric drone capable they are needed.” He also said that the of drone technology to improve access of carrying 10-pounds of cargo to programme will help them understand to healthcare. locations up to 50 miles away. The how the supply chains can be made In 29 counties, North Carolina VOLY C10’s vertical take-off and more flexible and responsive, especially has around 1.4 million people and landing (VTOL) system allow it to because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the rural landscape makes it difficult deliver fragile cargo with a “soft which has emphasized the need for for timely medical aid to reach the touch” automated release once the rapid advancements in supply chain patients, stressing the importance of drone has landed at the delivery technology.

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TIACA Calls for the Use of the Dynamic Load Factor Methodology to Measure Air Cargo Performance

Dynamic load factor versus weight load factor

he International Air Cargo September 2020 was 47%, according members. In addition to the regular Association (TIACA) is joining to CLIVE. However, the same data from Economics4Cargo webinars offered to TCLIVE Data Services (CLIVE), an airlines calculated taking into account TIACA members since summer 2020, air cargo data company, in a call for the both weight and volume reveals a more CLIVE will now be delivering a monthly air cargo industry to adopt the dynamic accurate and realistic dynamic load detailed lane analysis, based on prime load factor methodology as the industry factor of 70%. markets to and from North America, standard for measuring the utilization Steven Polmans, Chair of Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, of air cargo capacity. TIACA’s Board of Directors, is Africa, and the Middle East. Introduced in 2019 by CLIVE, the leading the call for change: “So “We welcome TIACA’s support dynamic load factor methodology many business decisions in the air and our growing collaboration with measures how full an aircraft is by cargo industry are influenced by the the association’s members to deliver considering both freight volume and perceptions of cargo load factors which the most insightful air cargo market weight. CLIVE and TIACA consider this do not show the true figures. Adopting analysis. Our dynamic load factor as a major improvement compared the dynamic load factor will enable reflects the reality of air cargo capacity to the traditional weight-based load cargo professionals and stakeholders utilization. Looking only at weight-based factors which are misleading and paint to make informed decisions based on load factors is not enough anymore an unnecessarily negative image of the timely and more accurate data.” and can lead stakeholders to wrong airfreight industry. The reason is that, Beyond the proof of data, there is conclusions. We must establish a in most cases, the space in an aircraft growing industry support for this new common benchmark on the utilization runs out before reaching its maximum cargo capacity measurement. A recent of air cargo capacity, particularly if weight capacity. It is due to aircraft’s TIACA survey that gathered feedback airlines want forwarders and shippers higher capacity density (calculated as from over 80 members attending to understand why rates behave as they available kg per cubic meter) than the the association’s Economics4Cargo do. It is otherwise difficult to explain why average density of the goods moved webinar revealed a 98% support for the rates are spiking when the traditional by air. dynamic load factor methodology. load factor measurement suggests Using the industry’s traditional way TIACA will continue working with aircraft are operating only half- of measuring load factors solely by CLIVE to bring regular dynamic empty,” added CLIVE’s Managing weight, the average load factor for load factor-based analysis to its Director, Niall van de Wouw.

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Female Leaders in Logistics are Rated higher than their male counterparts according to New Research by Novosensus

Women score higher on six out of seven leadership competencies in a unique global survey of over 1800 supply chain professionals

emale leaders are rated higher The findings, released than their male counterparts in in a new Novosensus Fthe logistics industry, according White Paper on How to a survey of over 1800 supply Gender Balance Makes chain professionals undertaken by Business Better, also organizational development company highlight the challenges Novosensus. faced by women in the The unique research reveals that, logistics industry. while only 13% of senior leaders in Female respondents logistics are female, women score rated their employees’ higher on six out of seven leadership experience 10% lower competencies. than men’s and felt they These include being empathetic, are not treated equally, giving clearer direction and more rating their experience of constructive feedback, being more their leaders 19% lower trustworthy, and enabling their people than men. to feel confident. “The research is “Female leadership is not soft, and clear – Gender Equality not only about empathy,” said Henrik makes organizations Kofod-Hansen, Co-founder, and businesses Novosensus. better,” said Kofod- “Female leaders offer a full range Hansen. “Cultures become management, shipping, logistics, and of competencies that bring their more open, creativity flourishes, forwarding industries, asking them to organizations forward and create results. collaboration is better and rate their experiences about leadership, “Gender Equality is a strategic business performance is higher. “But most experience at work, and experience of issue, not a nice-to-have Corporate organizations are far from having their leaders for the research. Social Responsibility project. “We need a balance and they struggle with Singapore-based Novosensus to be concrete about accelerating female absurdly imbalanced workforces. “We works with companies worldwide to talent into leadership positions, not with need to make equality, diversity, and drive organizational change, team quotas, but by realizing the business inclusion of the new normal.” development, and leadership growth opportunities inequality, diversity of Novosensus quizzed over 1800 through training, coaching, and thought, and inclusive behaviors.” leaders from the supply chain business consultancy.

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s preparations for distribution Last year, MIA handled a total of of a COVID-19 vaccine continue $3.7 billion in pharma imports and Aworldwide, Miami International exports, with Belgium ranking as one of Airport welcomed on October 1 the MIA’s top 10 trade partners for pharma MIA launch of more all-cargo flights from imports at $12.7 million. Belgium was Brussels, Belgium - Europe’s leading also responsible for $30.9 million in adds more hub for handling temperature-sensitive pharma exports. Additionally, with 18% pharmaceutical (pharma) products such of MIA’s pharma imports coming from as vaccines. European Air Transport Europe and 80% of MIA’s exports going medical (EAT) Leipzig, a wholly-owned to Latin America and the Caribbean subsidiary of DHL Group, by volume, the new Miami-Brussels cargo began five weekly flights with Airbus cargo flights add more muscle to MIA’s A330-200F aircraft capable of carrying already strong connections with its 65 tons per flight. U.S., European, Latin American and muscle EAT Leipzig’s new Brussels service Caribbean markets. follows launches by DHL Express and MIA also continues to be America’s Amerijet, which began cargo flights busiest airport for international freight, from between Brussels and MIA in March handling 1.9 million tons in 2019. and April, respectively. Combined, “We proudly welcome EAT Leipzig Brussels the airlines now provide 13 weekly to MIA, and the significant capacity flights between the two pharma hubs. it brings to our network of European and MIA were the first cargo service. Air cargo has never two airports in the world designated been more essential to the wellbeing as Pharma Hub Airports by the of our community and our country than International Air Transport Association during this global crisis. As the busiest (IATA), and have been working on international freight airport in the U.S., DHL subsidiary starts expanding their shared pharma route MIA is uniquely positioned to quickly five weekly flights from for the past decade. IATA’s Pharma receive and transport life-saving pharma Certification Program certifies that products, vaccines, and medical supplies leading European hub for pharma products are transported under to markets around the world,” Lester meds and vaccines global best practices. Sola, MIA Director, and CEO.

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hukovsky International Airport cargo handler ZIA Cargo JSC has Zcompleted the RA-3 certification Moscow’s ZIA Cargo process making it easier for airlines to transport cargo to the European Union achieves RA-3 certification (EU). All cargo intended for or traveling through the EU must be transported “This is already enough for organizing for freight airlines but also to such along a verified and approved supply charter cargo transportation. The work aviation partners as Ural Airlines and chain, which is achieved by obtaining with busiest regular lines (including any other airline. the status of ACC3 (air cargo carrier passenger) is also extremely simplified: “After the current restrictions will third country). In most cases, the relying on ZIA CARGO as an acting RA-3 be lifted, the airport’s route network airlines themselves are responsible agent, the airline can obtain permanent will be able to provide significant cargo for issuing this certificate regarding a ACC3 status as soon as possible, capacities to the European direction, specific airport. without carrying out a complex audit.” and the additional loading of passenger The presence of the RA-3 status ZIA CARGO JSC general director aircraft with commercial cargo will means that all air carriers will be able to Evgeny Solodilin said: “It is extremely increase profitability. It will become an use the right to transport cargo to EU important that we were able to go effective way out of the current crisis.” countries, allowing all airlines to freely through this procedure at the first try, It is not the only cargo development conduct operations through ZIA Cargo. in a short time from the opening of the at the airport this year. In July, a new “This certificate confirms that all the cargo terminal. “From a practical point cargo terminal was opened at the required inspection methods have been of view, this will allow us to significantly airport. professionally applied to the shipments expand the international transit Since June, the airport’s main serviced by ZIA CARGO JSC, ensuring potential of Zhukovsky CARGO. We hope cargo carrier, Sky Gates, has operated compliance with the EU security to become more attractive partners 60 flights on the Frankfurt Hann procedures for any type of cargo,” the not only for Russian but also for foreign — Zhukovsky and Zhukovsky — handler said. carriers. This will be important not only Zhengzhou routes.

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Fraport Develops Innovative Data Exchange Platform “FRA-OS” for Cargo Handling at Frankfurt Airport

The new digital platform will standardize, simplify and speed up customs and import processes at FRA from 2021 – Project will further strengthen Frankfurt Airport’s position as Europe’s leading cargo hub – Freight operations to become even quicker and more efficient in the future

raport AG is developing an innovative digital data exchange Fplatform for freight handling at Frankfurt Airport. The project is carried out in cooperation with the Freight Unit of the German Customs Office, the Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association of Hesse/Rhineland- Palatinate (SLV), the Association of Air Cargo Handlers in Germany (VACAD), as well as DAKOSY AG and other partners from the cargo community at Frankfurt Airport. The new platform, “FRA-OS”, will serve as a digital marketplace providing numerous applications for precision, than is currently the case, facilities across Frankfurt Airport’s process optimization. hence speeding up the entire import defined customs area. This will shorten Following a year of preparation process. and optimize the handling and clearance headed by Fraport, SLV, and VACAD Max Philipp Conrady, Head processes, particularly for consolidated as well as initial investments by these of Cargo Infrastructure and shipments, which are becoming parties, the first element of the project Development at Fraport AG, said: ever more important due to growing is now being implemented. Together “We expect the new import platform e-commerce demand. In conjunction with the German software company to result in even smoother and more with the new regulation, the import DAKOSY, Fraport AG is investing reliable processes. We aim to make platform will simplify the import process in the development of the digital work easier for our on-site partners. for consolidated shipments – under import platform “FRA-OS Import”. In particular, we expect the import the condition that shippers and airlines This platform will help standardize, platform to deliver significant benefits provide detailed data. simplify and speed up customs and regarding the presentation of goods for In recent months, Frankfurt Airport import processes at Frankfurt Airport. customs clearance.” has proven to be a vital hub for cargo “FRA-OS Import” automates the In developing the platform, the shipment and distribution during data exchange between all parties project partners are building on the what is the most serious crisis of the involved in the import processes. This established and successful digital aviation industry. Thanks to strong will facilitate even complex customs infrastructure at FRA. Frankfurt Airport cooperation, the cargo community has procedures, including those which in already has one of the best digital maintained the flow of goods during the near future will be required for the freight infrastructures in the world. these difficult times, with freight presentation of goods for customs “FRA-OS Import” will be ready for volumes partially even exceeding the clearance. For example, the system will use before the end of 2021. With this previous year’s levels. be able to support the risk assessment move, Frankfurt Airport is pressing Given the importance of airfreight of goods to be imported. Moreover, the ahead with the digitalization of its for global supply chains and the platform can provide shipment-related freight business and reinforcing its systemic relevance of airfreight information on every single step along position as Europe’s leading cargo hub. services in times of crisis, Fraport the import process at the airport. This Another notable development is that, remains committed to continually will allow customs applications to be in the future, goods may be presented and sustainably enhancing the cargo submitted earlier and with greater for clearance at all customs storage infrastructure at Frankfurt Airport.

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Copenhagen Airport relies on preighter capacity to develop as “airfreight gateway to Scandinavia”

openhagen Airport (CPH) due to airlines resuming passenger to CPH by offering several weekly has revealed that continuous services, as well as maintaining their frequencies carrying cargo only. Our entire C‘preighter’ operations have preighter operations. region and industry heavily rely on these helped it to establish itself as an By the end of September this year, prime carriers to transport much-needed “airfreight gateway to Scandanavia” CPH had processed almost 70% of products such as PPE, pharmaceuticals, after the bulk of it cargo the cargo volumes in the same period foods, and machinery parts.” capacity — bellyhold — was cut at the of 2019 at just above 50% of the He continued: “In close cooperation onset of the pandemic. capacity. with the airlines, we have managed to “Looking back to February this year, The hub said it saw an increase in uphold some of the most important the majority of airfreight in and out pharmaceuticals handled at the hub, as trade lanes to and from Denmark, CPH was transported in the belly of well as fresh salmon and PPE. and we thank our airline partners for passenger aircraft,” the hub said. “By the In addition, CPH said there has been choosing CPH as their main air freight middle of March, most routes [serving significant growth in the e-commerce gateway to Scandinavia.” the hub] were on a temporary break, and sector during the pandemic, with Looking forward, CPH said its cargo in a matter of a few weeks the widebody “increasing tonnages for airlines such as team remains “optimistic in these cargo capacity to and from Copenhagen DHL Aviation, FedEx Express, and UPS difficult times”. “Whilst we may not see dropped to almost nothing.” — a trend which has been seen in CPH”. the same 345,000 tonnes of cargo Carriers operating at CPH include CPH air cargo manager Lars volume that we had in 2019 this year, SAS, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Gotfredsen, commented: “From the we continue to work with our partners Thai Airways, Air China, and Air Canada. beginning of Covid-19, several Asian, to keep developing this vital part of the CPH said that over the summer, air Middle Eastern and North American Airport and Denmark’s infrastructural cargo capacity has “steadily increased” airlines have shown a strong commitment links and capacity,” the company said.

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• With a strong focus on sustainability, these containers reduce a shipment’s carbon footprint by up to 50% • Investment in these containers will also enable the airline to support global the forefront of time and temperature- All SkyCell containers are 100% vaccination logistic sensitive transportation, we understand recyclable, helping to eliminate landfill plans, once the the intricacies of a seamless cool by preventing product waste and reduce COVID-19 vaccine is chain. Through this agreement with a shipment’s carbon footprint by up to SkyCell, we are glad to expand our 50% due to their capability to charge ready container offering under QR Pharma and independently of an external power present customers with more options to supply, without the requirement of dry ice transport their sensitive products. The and manual intervention. SkyCell’s hybrid hybrid container establishes an entirely containers are IoT (‘Internet of Things’) atar Airways Cargo and SkyCell new product offering for our clients that enabled, meaning that their temperature have signed an agreement is both safe and sustainable for our conditions are monitored as they move Qto lease SkyCell containers. businesses and the planet.” around the globe to ensure temperature- The addition of these temperature- Chiara Venuti, Director of sensitive pharmaceuticals are protected controlled hybrid containers will Business Development and Airline even under extreme conditions. With provide the cargo carrier’s customers Partnerships at SkyCell said: “Qatar their efficient insulation and cutting-edge the choice of a wide range of Airways Cargo is a leading air cargo cooling technology, the containers can containers in which to transport their carrier with a specialized pharmaceutical maintain steady temperatures for up to pharmaceuticals across its extensive offering and an extensive network. 202 hours (8.4 days) and self-recharge global network. The cooperation will meet the growing automatically in a cooling chamber or Qatar Airways’ Chief Officer demand for hybrid containers as safe reefer truck. Cargo, Mr. Guillaume Halleux, said: and sustainable pharma solutions for QR Pharma is Qatar Airways “The logistics around pharmaceutical sensitive and critical drugs such as Cargo’s specialist product developed transportation is complex and being at vaccines.” for pharmaceuticals and healthcare

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cargo. It offers both active solutions to maintain a consistent temperature Air Partner Expands its throughout the transportation chain as well as passive solutions that handle products within a desired temperature Freight Services in Asia Pac band during all stages of the journey. Sustainability is one of the key priorities on the cargo carrier’s agenda ir Partner, a leader in and passenger freighters. “Enabling and an important chapter that is part global private charter and the vital supply of PPE and other of its ongoing We Qare project. The Afreight aviation solutions, hygiene products has naturally been project is built on the four fundamental has announced that it will be further the major focus for us this year”, says pillars of sustainability that include expanding its team and product Mike Hill. “During the high demand economic, social, cultural, and range throughout the Asia Pacific period for PPE, our Singapore office environmental dimensions. region from the Air Partner office was critical for Air Partner freight With the addition of SkyCell’s hybrid based in Marina Bay, Singapore. The globally, in not only serving their local container to its existing range of Singapore office was established in clients but sourcing operator capacity pharma container offering, customers summer 2019 and, after early success, for the group from the region, as well now have an extensive choice when was a key player for Air Partner in as coordinating local arrangements deciding how to transport their facilitating the freight charter of on the ground in Singapore, Malaysia, pharmaceutical products. This option personal protective equipment (PPE) Vietnam, and China for the hundreds will also bring clients a step closer to following the unprecedented demand of flights we operated into the US and meeting their sustainability goals while earlier this year. Europe from April through July.” maintaining high standards of safety Air Partner is slowly seeing Air Partner sees significant for their pharmaceutical cargo. increased activity now in non-PPE opportunities for future growth in The significant investments in movements, corresponding to the the Asia Pacific region. The Covid-19 these hybrid containers and cold chain gradual industrial recovery since pandemic has provided opportunities management are part of the cargo Covid-19 restrictions have begun in the region, as manufacturing hubs carrier’s strategy and commitment to ease, and is also looking forward have begun to re-open after localized to improving and enhancing its towards peak cargo charter season lockdowns and business suspensions. product offering for the benefit of as production lines begin to build up “Going forward we will be working the pharmaceutical industry globally. towards Christmas. alongside our valued freight forwarders With these investments, the airline is The expansion has been overseen clients to further build on these new also preparing to support the logistics by Mike Hill, Air Partner Director relationships. Onboard Courier Freight around the global vaccination plans, of Freight, who joined the business (OBC) activity is now getting back on its once the COVID-19 vaccine is ready. in 2007 to establish the freight feet, as more commercial flight routes As an industry leader, the cargo department in Germany, and has are opening up and I am excited to see carrier ensures the fastest transfer at now relocated to Singapore to the green shoots of recovery in OBC Doha through its unique Quick Ramp strengthen Air Partner’s presence since the Covid hiatus.” Mike continues. Transfer (QRT). It is the only cargo in the region with his experience “We’re looking forward to supporting carrier in the Middle East to offer in building freight business in new existing and prospective clients in refrigerated or ‘reefer’ truck services markets. “We’ve worked hard during the region with the full suite of Air for ramp transfers at its home hub. the last 12 months to build trust with Partner products.” Qatar Airways Cargo has invested our new client base and to export “The last few months have considerably in quality handling, the Air Partner experience and service emphasized the importance of reliability infrastructure, facilities, people, and excellence into the Asia Pacific region. in time-critical freight operations procedures at each of its pharma Our dedication to detail has ensured the and consistency in supply lines, and stations, which span over 77 smooth running of our client’s freight we’re confident our team in Singapore destinations, with the recent addition operations during the most challenging can help partners meet every freight of Osaka (Japan), Campinas, Brazil times of the PPE peak. Alongside this, challenge, from the ordinary to the (VCP), Santiago, Chile (SCL) and we’ve provided solutions for disrupted extraordinary.” The office in Singapore Bogotá, Colombia. supply lines in oil and gas, aerospace was originally set up as a freight office, The cargo carrier’s QR Pharma and e-commerce on some very time- but will now begin to provide the full volumes have grown by 14.5 percent in critical projects.” range of Air Partner’s service offering, 2019 over 2018. This new partnership The unprecedented demand for PPE including private jet hire, a group between SkyCell and QR Pharma has globally has seen Air Partner most charter, and services supplied by Air set in motion a new period of growth active in the major trade lanes between Partner’s Safety & Security division, for its clients and the future of the Asia/USA and Asia/Europe with PPE comprised of Baines Simmons and pharmaceutical transport industry. cargo charter flights on both freighters Redline Assured Security.

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OTÁVIO MENEGUETTE becomes Latam Cargo Brazil’s New Vice President

Airlines Group in 2015, initially working “I am motivated by this new in cargo planning and commercial challenge and excited to follow areas. Since 2019, he had been LATAM up on this great moment for our Cargo Brazil’s Operations VP. cargo business. LATAM Cargo is a Otávio has a degree from the reference for the sector in terms of Federal University of Espírito Santo operation and is also very important (Ufes), a postgraduate degree in for our sustainability as a Group. Finance from Fundação Instituto de We will continue working to identify Administração (FIA), and another one in opportunities, enable new businesses Business Management from Fundação and offer innovations to all customers Dom Cabral (FDC). The executive has who trust our network’s connectivity worked for large corporations such and our excellence in logistics”, states ATAM Airlines Group informs that as Suzano Papel & Celulose and Otávio Meneguette. Otávio Meneguette is LATAM Votorantim Cimentos. He also has over LATAM wishes LATAM Cargo Brazil’s LCargo Brazil’s Vice President, 13 years of professional experience new Vice President’s success as he responsible for leading the company’s with direct performance in Commercial replaces Diogo Elias, recently appointed air cargo business strategy in the Strategy, Logistics, Supply Chain, and as Sales and Marketing Director for Brazilian market. Otávio joined LATAM New Business Development. LATAM Airlines Brazil.

tihad Aviation Group significant success of our Drew takes over (EAG) has promoted cargo division over the past EMartin Drew to the two years, I am confident cargo top job at Etihad role of managing director – Martin will oversee a new cargo and logistics. era of success for Etihad Responsible for the entire Cargo and Etihad Secure Etihad Cargo business, Logistics.” as well as Etihad Secure Drew most recently Logistics, Drew will report headed Etihad Airways’ directly to Etihad Aviation global sales organisation Group chief commercial across Europe and officer, Robin Kamark. Americas, and previously With more than 20 years’ served as vice president experience in the industry, cargo at Jet Airways, after Drew has been with Etihad nine years with Etihad for more than 15 years, Cargo where he held various working across various senior positions between senior positions. 2005 and 2014. “Martin has a vast Drew will assume the role amount of cargo and from November 1, 2020, passenger management and will be based at Etihad’s experience and brings global headquarters in Abu strategic and tactical Dhabi, the UAE capital. leadership skills to support He replaces Abdulla the continued growth of Mohamed Shadid, who took our cargo business,” said over the role in March 2018 Kamark. “Following the from David Kerr.

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Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo

shares Qatar Airways According to Guillaume Halleux, belief that the pace of Kirsten was the obvious choice: “We change brought about share the same vision of the industry by recent global events and Kirsten perfectly understands demands value-centered the sector’s demands – as well as its leadership around volatility and its extremely competitive revenue and margin nature. She is able to challenge existing management: “The processes thanks to her customer- COVID-19 crisis has focused vision and extremely high accelerated the need standards. She is a major asset to the for flexibility and airline.” agility. It has also a According to Kirsten, “Air cargo is fast-tracked demand probably one of the most competitive for digitalization. industries out there. It means you Optimizing the have to find ways to avoid being utilization of commoditized and you have to think freighters, the globally – to constantly be aware of the network, pricing, and speed with which technology is changing processes will mean how we do business. Qatar Airways embracing digital as Cargo represents the cutting edge of the central vector change in the global air cargo market. of change. Qatar I want to be a part of that movement. Airways is a world Part of my role is to build a sense of leader in this space team spirit and collective purpose. I like and our ability to to hire people that are better at what constantly adapt they do than I am, so I can create the and adjust will best team possible.” continue to be part With Kirsten on board, Qatar Airways of the fundamental Cargo is well-positioned to capitalize n air cargo veteran with 13 years premise of our air cargo strategy,” said on its ambitious growth strategy as it of experience in management Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer strives to expand its leadership in the Ain the air cargo industry, she Cargo at Qatar Airways. global air freight market.

Services/ULD Over 25,000 Unilode ULDs flying digital!

nilode has hit the milestone humidity, shock, light, and pressure. of 25,000 digital ULDs in its Unilode’s entire fleet of 140,000 Ufleet and 300 readers in their ULDs is expected to be digitised within network. The ULD management the next 18 months and will be by company is also on track to have far the largest digital ULD fleet in the 40,000 units equipped with Bluetooth industry. The smart sensors installed in tags by the end of this year, according Unilode’s ULDs provide valuable data on to their latest Linkedin post. the location and condition of the cargo. The tags are able to transmit data With the increased demand in on the geolocation of the aviation the temperature-controlled supply containers and pallets, in addition to chain, the possibility of temperature providing other relevant information monitoring will become more and on the cargo, including temperature, more important.

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members for giving me this opportunity. SkyTeam Cargo appoints Moving forward, we will continue focusing on actively promoting and strengthening the alliance between the members and at the same time focusing mar Hariri on enhancing our technologically driven operational and network capability to ensure an outclass experience for our as chairperson customers. With the growing demand for pharma and e-commerce, we aim O to continue exploring new markets while enhancing connectivity and efficient deliveries, further growing and strengthening the core business of our 12-member airlines.” Hariri joined Saudi Arabian Airlines Cargo (Saudia Cargo) as CEO in February 2018, bringing with him extensive experience in air freight and logistics management from his diversified roles at DHL Express and FedEx Express. He has a Master of Science Degree in Procurement Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Salford’s Business School in Manchester, United Kingdom. “It has been a pleasure serving as chairman of the cargo executive board,” Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo, commented. “During my time as chairman, we focused on building connectivity, sourcing with economies of scale, and connecting with our customers. Our true character was revealed in the face of the many unprecedented challenges brought upon us by COVID-19. I know that Omar Hariri will serve our alliance well as we continue to navigate through the crisis, rebuild network connectivity, and kyTeam Cargo, the largest Commenting on his new role as contribute to support the transportation alliance in the air cargo industry, the Chairman of the SkyTeam Cargo of vaccines”. Shas announced the appointment Alliance Executive Board, Hariri said: “It Saudia Cargo is the latest member of Omar Hariri as the new chairman will be an honor chairing the executive of SkyTeam Cargo joining in April of of its Executive Board. board of SkyTeam Cargo, the largest 2019. The group, which marked its 20th Hariri, concurrently the CEO of both alliance in the cargo industry accounting anniversary last September, also counts Saudi Airlines Cargo Company (Saudia for nearly 20% of the global air cargo Aeroflot Cargo, Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo) and Saudi Arabian Logistics movement. SkyTeam Cargo with its two Cargo, Aeromexico Cargo, Air France- Company (SAL), replaces Shawn Cole, decades of formulation has come a long KLM Cargo, Alitalia Cargo, China Airlines VP Cargo of Delta Airlines, who held the way and with its 12-member airlines Cargo, China Cargo Airlines, Czech position for three years. reaching every corner of the globe, Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo, and Korean The Executive Board of SkyTeam enjoys a vast geographic reach and Air Cargo as members. Cargo Alliance, which is made up connectivity between the east and west Collectively, the alliance of 12 of top executives from the group’s and vice versa.” member airlines working together with 12-member cargo airlines, endorsed “I would like to thank Shawn for his more than 3,337 aircraft including Hariri’s new role during their latest contributions during the last three years 63 full freighters to 159 destinations meeting. and SkyTeam Cargo Alliance and its countries.

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