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Miami permanent home for Air Cargo Forum under new TIACA and Messe Munchen partnership Turkish Airlines signs code-share agreement with Volume 9 | issue 10 | July 2019 Kuwait Airways DEVENDER GROVER Turkish Airlines has entered into a will support promoting the cultural and Editor in Chief & Publisher code-share agreement with Kuwait commercial relations between Istanbul GAURA G BAHL Airways. Effective from August 1, this and Kuwait. Both Turkish Airlines and Group Editor strategic partnership will allow the Kuwait Airways will work closely to offer two national flag carriers to place their the best services to our passengers and JASMINE GROVER codes on each other’s flights operating improve the customer experience. Associate Editor between Kuwait and Istanbul/Sabiha JYOTSNA MALIK Gokcen Airports. Currently, Kuwait Yousef Al-Jassem Al-Saqer,” International Sales Director Airways operates seven weekly flights Chairman of Kuwait Airways said, to Istanbul and seven weekly flights “The new beginning of this revived RASIKA MATHUR Events Coordinator to Sabiha Gokcen; partnership will while Turkish bring enhanced RAJESH MAURYA Airlines operates connectivity Head of Finance 28 flights from and increased JITESH GANDHI Istanbul, and 14 convenience to Creative Director flights from Sabiha our customers, Gokcen. who can expect Address changes and subscription the same level of impeccable service order to [email protected] Commenting on the new bilateral that they expect from our airline, codeshare partnership, Bilal when they travel on code-share flights Ekşi, general manager, Turkish to/from Kuwait to/from Istanbul/ PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY’ Profiles Media Network Pvt Ltd. Airlines said, “Istanbul is the natural Sabiha Gokcen. The new code-share BA-306, Tagore Garden and historical connection point partnership will give customers the New Delhi 110027, India between Asia and Europe. The opening simplicity of purchasing connecting Tel - +91 (124) 4000704 of our new home base, Istanbul Airport flights on both airlines using one Mob- +91 98107 15900 will further contribute and create new reservation, and a seamless ticketing, Website : www.cargonewswire.com opportunities for our airline and I firmly check-in, boarding and baggage check believe that this Code-share Agreement experience during the entire journey. PRINTED BY STUDIO 9 PRODUCTIONS 502, Jeevan Tara Apartments Devender Grover Sector 43, GH 7, Gurugram We are on 122009, India

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cargo newswire / JULY 2019 www.cargonewswire.com 3 14 airlines : Star Alliance members Turkish Airlines and Lot Polish Airlines expand their codeshare network

t hrough this enhanced partnership, Turkish Airlines and LOT will reciprocally add their flight codes on below flights in addition to Istanbul-Warsaw:

15 airlines : Emirates Sky Cargo appoints first Emirati female Cargo Managers in Kuwait and Oman

t he Commercial Management programme also plays a significant role in preparing the trainees for future responsibilities as leaders in the logistics industry.

18 airlines : Air Canada and Transat A.T.Inc. Conclude Definitive Arrangements Agreements for Combination of the Two Companies

a ir Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. have announced that they have concluded a definitive Arrangement Agreement that provides for Air Canada’s acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Transat and its combination with Air Canada.

28 airlines : AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions roll out the world’s first digitised main deck containers

a irBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have deepened their long-standing Unit Load Device (ULD) management partnership with the rollout of the world’s first digitized main deck containers, which are co-branded dedicated AMA/AMD fire-resistant containers (FRC) equipped with a Transmitting Portable Electronic Device (TPED).

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40 airports : Leipzig/Halle announces longterm plans for the cargo division

Flughafen Leipzig/ Halle GmbH will be investing about half a billion euros in Expansion during the next few years.

42 airports : Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport selects WFS to operate new cargo facility

w orldwide Flight Services is extending its North American network to Atlanta after winning the tender to operate Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (H-JAIA) new Cargo Building C, a key part of the airport’s multi-billion-dollar master plan to accommodate the future aviation needs of the region.

47 e VENTS: Connect Freight Sector jobs to greater meaning Multimodal Delegates told

i ndustry leaders have offered their solutions to the freight industry’s labour crisis at a panel during Multimodal 2019

50 te CHNOLOGY: Air Canada signs agreement with Drone Delivery Canada

a ir Canada has signed an agreement with Drone Delivery Canada Corp. to help market and sell drone delivery services. Under the terms of the deal, Air Canada Cargo will market and sell drone delivery services across Canada.

56 Association: TIACA: Miami permanent home for Air Cargo Forum under new TIACA and Messe Munchen partnership

t he 2020 show will be the first to be organized and run by Germany based Messe München and will become part of its network of international events.

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targetsLATAM pharma and automotive Cargo with new Copenhagen freighter ATAM Cargo has become the increasing the capacity or frequency if size and strength of our network are the first cargo airline to offer a direct there is enough demand. pillars that make us a strategic partner L service between Scandinavia and The round trip will increase for our customers in providing the Latin America by adding Copenhagen connectivity between Scandinavia support needed to take their shipments as a new destination to its network. and different markets in Latin America to their final destinations in less time.” The airline said the new weekly with an outbound route that includes Copenhagen is the seventh route route cuts transit times by up to 48 Copenhagen (Denmark), Viracopos opened worldwide in the last 12 hours by reducing the need for land (Brazil), Montevideo (Uruguay), Santiago months and the second European route transportation. (Chile), and Quito (Ecuador). The return exclusively used for cargo opened by The route will be operated with a will be via Miami (USA), Brussels LATAM over the over the same period of B767-300F offering an estimated (Belgium) and Copenhagen. time. capacity of between 20-25 tons per Gabriel Oliva, LATAM Cargo Senior Kaspar Andreas Nissen, air cargo flight. Vice President for North America, specialist at Copenhagen Airports, said: The main beneficiaries in the Europe and Asia, said: “As the cargo “With the new route LATAM Cargo is Scandinavian industry are pharma leader in Latin America, we have now connecting Scandinavia to Latin companies, car makers, and the oil undertaken the responsibility of America with a direct link. This will and the paper sectors, although in connecting the region with the world provide Scandinavian Shippers and the short term machinery and other and vice versa. Proof of this are the Freight Forwarders with a smooth and businesses are also expected to play a more than 150 destinations currently efficient air freight operation directly to major role. LATAM said it would consider offered by the LATAM Cargo Group. The Latin America. “Adding a direct link is not only important to the handling and shipping of Pharmaceutical products, it is equally important to the Food Ingredients industry and Automotive Parts industry which also requires stringent and efficient transportation. Being a CEIV certified carrier LATAM Cargo will now offer a unique Pharmaceutical solution to South America, together with fast and reliable General Cargo solutions.”

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Beluga Whales Safely Land in Iceland

• SEA LIFE Trust are happy to confirm the water sanctuary for beluga whales journey onboard our Cargolux aircraft. safe arrival of two beluga whales, Little • Following severe weather conditions in The success of this undertaking is Grey and Little White, after a 6,000 mile April, the re-location was re-scheduled the reflection of the dedication and journey from China to Iceland to June. commitment of teams across all of our • Little Grey and Little White are in good • The move heralds one of the biggest organisations who worked tirelessly to health after their Cargolux Airlines flight developments in captive whale and dolphin make this happen. and will now continue their epic relocation care and protection in decades and the This epic relocation required complex from captivity to the world’s first open first of its kind to be created for cetaceans. logistical efforts, and we are proud to have been part of this incredible journey. wo former captive whales, Little in transporting marine mammals We hope that Little Grey and Little White Grey and Little White, have safely were also on board, to guarantee the rapidly adapt to their new home and that Ttouched down in Iceland following whale’s welfare, whilst ensuring flight their story will serve as a precedent for a 6,000 mile flight from China. The pair safety requirements were upheld. other cetaceans held in captivity.” now face the final stage of their journey Andy Bool, Head of SEA LIFE Trust, Created in partnership with global by truck and ferry to the world’s first said:“We’re absolutely delighted Little marine wildlife charity, Whale and open water sanctuary for beluga whales. Grey and Little White have safely Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the SEA The SEA LIFE Trust has today touched down in Iceland. This is a LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary confirmed that Little Grey and Little complex but inspiring project and we’ve is one of the biggest developments White have arrived at Keflavik Airport been working with the whales for months in captive whale and dolphin care and (Iceland’s International Airport) after helping to prepare them for travelling to protection in decades and the first of its having successfully completed the first their new home. kind to be created for cetaceans. leg of their landmark journey. The flight, We’ll continue to carefully monitor Cathy Williamson, Whale and Dolphin sponsored by Cargolux Airlines Intl, the whales but we’re pleased with their Conservation’s End Captivity Programme landed locally this afternoon. The whales overall progress and welfare checks, Policy Manager concluded:“Having been will now continue onto their new home, which have been taking place throughout originally involved in discussions about a large sanctuary in a natural bay on the relocation. The co-ordination of a sanctuary with SEA LIFE 20 years Heimaey, one of the Westman Islands, this project has been down to so many ago, and having helped with this beluga located off the southern coast of Iceland. people and we’re extremely grateful for whale project from the beginning, WDC The two belugas were transported in all their hard work, and are thrilled this is naturally very excited to be part of the custom-made slings designed to their epic journey has gone as planned.” welcoming committee for Little White exact physical requirements, and were The 747-400ERF freighter plane and Little Grey as they touch down in then placed in tailored containers. After was welcomed onto the tarmac with a Iceland. a lorry trip from Changfeng Ocean World ceremonial water salute from two fire The world’s first whale sanctuary to Shanghai Pu Dong airport, the whales trucks firing a water arc over the plane, in represents a pathway to the end of the were loaded onto a specially branded celebration of Iceland’s newest residents’ keeping of whales and dolphins confined Cargolux freighter. The procedure was safe arrival. for entertainment. We are proud to successful and the aircraft departed Little Grey and Little White will now be a partner of this important project Shanghai. be transferred on board two lorries from that will improve welfare for these Little Grey and Little White were Keflavik Airport before catching a ferry to belugas, and show the world that there monitored by their care teams to ensure Heimaey – off the south coast of Iceland. is an alternative to whale and dolphin they remained safe and comfortable Once they arrive on the island, they will captivity.” throughout the 11.30-12-hour flight. A be placed in their dedicated sanctuary The sheltered bay will be the world’s Cargolux engineer and a team of global quarantine care pool for monitoring and first open water sanctuary for beluga veterinary experts with experience resting after their epic journey. They will whales in what is a ground-breaking then move to their new home in global marine welfare project. The bay, the secluded open-water bay. which measures approximately 32,000 Richard Forson, Cargolux sqm with a depth of up to 10m has President and Chief Executive been chosen to provide a more natural Officer, added:“We are delighted sub-Arctic environment and wilder that Little Grey and Little habitat for these amazing whales to call White enjoyed a seamless home. www.sealifetrust.org.

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n June 14th, Cargolux Airlines Cargoluxreturned to Santiago de Chile on O a re-designed South American adds Santiago de Chile to routing. The destination which been reinstated in the airline’s expanding global network, offers new and interesting its global network opportunities for development in the Latin Americas: “The addition of Santiago to equipment and highly specialized American market. the network further strengthens Cargolux’s commodities such as machinery, spare The weekly connection serving position as a flourishing player on the parts, pharma, building material, and Santiago will be part of an extensive South American market. It is also a electronics. South American routing that includes testament to the importance of the region Returning to Santiago de Chile 4 other destinations in the Area. The in global trade lanes, especially when it contributes to enhancing Cargolux’s flight will be routed Luxembourg- comes to perishables such as fruit and vast service offering in the region. Viracopos-Santiago de Chile-Quito- flowers.” The scheduled all-cargo flights offer Bogota-Aguadilla before returning to the Over the years, Santiago has regular connections between South company’s home base in Luxembourg increasingly become a gateway for America and Europe, with direct links via Amsterdam. European products destined for the to Amsterdam and Luxembourg, as well This development is welcomed by Pier Latin American market. The market as extensive road feeder services to Curci, Cargolux’s Vice-President of the demand is especially solid for sensitive additional European destinations.

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Singapore Airlines And Malaysia Airlines Sign MOU For Wide-Ranging Cargolux transports Co-Operation artwork to ingapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Berhad Art Basel Fair (MAB) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding argolux Airlines has transported 230 tons of artwork S (MOU) to significantly step up co-operative ties. from the United States to Basel, Switzerland ahead Under the terms of the MOU, the two airline groups will C of the renowned Art Basel Fair 2019. The priceless explore a wide-ranging strategic partnership to build on their commodities, totalling an impressive 104 pallets, were spread existing codeshare agreement that covers flights between out over 8 flights, 3 originating from Los Angeles and 5 from Singapore and Malaysia. Enhanced ties could include a New York. Upon arrival in Luxembourg, the precious cargo was significant expansion of codeshare flights beyond Singapore- loaded on board 31 trucks for the final leg of the journey. The Malaysia routes, as well as enhancements on the frequent flyer shipment was handled by the airline in coordination with its programme front. Other potential co-operation could involve forwarding partners Masterpiece, Dietl, and Hasenkamp. cargo as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul services. The transport went smoothly, and all parties are highly All these are subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory satisfied with the outcome. As Christian Theis, Global Product approvals. A formal agreement is intended to be finalised in the Manager for CV precious explains: “We are thrilled to have coming months and will also include SIA subsidiaries SilkAir been approached for this important and invaluable transport. and Scoot, as well as Firefly, the sister airline of MAB. Cargolux has a solid experience in the handling of sensitive “SIA and MAB operate in a region with a rapidly growing air commodities and is recognized in the industry as a leading travel market, presenting significant growth opportunities for provider of such services. Requests for sensitive shipments like both carriers. Both airlines have extensive operations within this one reflect our customers’ trust in our service offering.” ASEAN, as well as large networks that cover many other parts The seamless collaboration between Cargolux and its of the world. We are proud to announce this MOU to expand partners strongly contributed to the success of the mission. the scope of our cooperation, increase global connectivity for As Jordan Starr-Bochicchio, Manager, Art Fair Services at Malaysia and Singapore, and enhance our service offerings Masterpiece International highlights: “We were very happy to for our customers,” said SIA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Goh have received all the attention necessary to execute such a large Choon Phong. undertaking smoothly. It was clear that Cargolux took this very Malaysia Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Captain seriously, and committed the necessary resources and time Izham Ismail, said, “Malaysia Airlines has always historically required to make sure that everything happened as planned, at had strong commercial and cultural links with Singapore both JFK and LUX. We look forward to the next opportunity to Airlines. My team and I are extremely pleased to be able to work with your team on a project of this scale.” build on that close relationship even further, this time across This position is echoed by both Allison Fulgieri, Art Fair many areas of both airlines’ ecosystems.” Services Manager Dietl International who says: “It was a pleasure “The agreement will also, for the first time, involve all five working with the entire Cargolux team”; and Dr. Thomas Schneider airlines in total including subsidiaries Firefly, SilkAir and Scoot. from Hasenkamp’s Fine Art division who explains: “Hasenkamp Via this partnership, we look forward to adding more value to is proud to have found a longstanding partner in Cargolux for the the customer proposition,” added Captain Izham. safe handling and transport of artwork to Basel. We are looking forward to deepen our fruitful cooperation in the future.” Cargolux has developed a portfolio of tailored transport solutions including a dedicated product to cater for sensitive and highly valuable commodities such as artwork. The solution, which was devised to ensure safe handling, includes temperature controlled as well as secured storage rooms. Highly trained teams also supervise the loading and off-loading to guarantee traceability throughout the transport process. The art pieces will be exhibited at the Basel Messe for a week and comprises the work of about 4000 artists from around the globe. Premium international galleries lend their pieces for the event, which attracted over 90,000 visitors for the last edition.

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Cargolux adds Jakarta to global network n official ceremony was or aircraft engines. The main cargo commercial destination. With prime organized after the arrival transiting through the area will include geographical location in a dynamic Aof LX-ECV to celebrate the apparel, footwear, pharmaceuticals region, Jakarta is a meaningful addition introduction of the LUX-CGK route. The perishables and live animals. to Cargolux’s worldwide network. new frequency connects Luxembourg For Domenico Ceci, Cargolux’s The weekly scheduled all-cargo flight to the Indonesian capital once a week. Executive Vice-President Sales & will further strengthen Cargolux’s The flight leaves the Grand-Duchy Marketing, adding Jakarta to the footprint in the Asia-Pacific region on Sunday and arrives in Jakarta on network is a welcome opportunity: and enable the development of Monday. The rotation then continues “This new frequency contributes to commercial relations between Europe through Hong Kong and Ashgabat enhancing our service offering in the and Indonesia. Customers in Jakarta before returning to Luxembourg on South-East Asian region and better will have the opportunity to benefit Tuesday morning. connecting us with our customers from the airline’s extensive road feeder Cargolux is the only cargo carrier in the area. Jakarta is an influential services from Luxembourg hub to a to offer a direct main deck connection commercial center, and we look forward vast choice of European destinations. between Europe and Indonesia. This to building local partnerships and Cargolux has actually been doing prime position, coupled with the furthering the city’s establishment as a business in Jakarta for over 23 years, company’s fleet of 747 freighters, global business gateway.” mostly through partnerships and allows the company to cater for a wide The thriving Indonesian megalopolis interline agreements so far. The airline variety of commodities, as well as off- is the world’s second largest urban did operate 4 charter flights, 2 inbound size freight such as oil and gas industry agglomeration and home to the ASEAN and 2 outbound, to CGK in 2018 ahead equipment, machinery, spare parts secretariat, making it an attractive of the Asian Games.

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Swissport awarded Five Year contract for Easyjet Business at Zurich Airport

wissport wins easyJet business easyJet will also work together in Zurich. airports across Europe. Both partners at Zurich Airport as of 1 The contract, which comes into effect on can benefit from the joint know-how and SSeptember 2019. The five- 1 September 2019, has a five year term. experience built over many years.“ year contract complements Swissport’s It initially covers passenger services (like Swissport services some 70 easyJet existing business with the airline in check-in, gate and ticketing) and ramp flights daily in Geneva and over 40 daily Geneva and at Basel‘s EuroAirport. handling (like aircraft movement/push- flights at Basel’s EuroAirport. In Zurich Swissport will service some 120 daily back and cleaning). the carrier operates 10 daily flights. easyJet flights at the three Swiss „We are extremely pleased to win The Zurich contract follows recent airports combined. On a global level back easyJet in Zurich after a three new business awarded to Swissport easyJet relies on Swissport’s ground year pause“, says Willy Ruf, Swissport’s in Liverpool and in Belfast. Swissport services at 19 airports. Senior Vice President for Central Europe. provides ground services to easyJet In addition to their long-standing and „Swissport and easyJet look back on a at 19 airports in the UK, Germany, successful cooperation at the Geneva longstanding and successful partnership Switzerland, Finland, Spain, Morocco and Basel airports, Swissport and and a deeply integrated cooperation at and Israel.

IndiGo appoints Globe Air Turkey as GSA on new Delhi-Istanbul route ndian airline IndiGo has of 233 aircraft. launched cargo activities “IndiGo is an incredibly I between Istanbul (IST) and dynamic airline, and we’re New Delhi (DEL) via its new delighted to be able to GSA, Globe Air Cargo Turkey – contribute to its growth by which becomes the first GSA representing the airline in to represent the airline in that Turkey. We are in total sync country. Founded in August with IndiGo and, naturally, we 2006, IndiGo has grown to will do all we can to develop have an Indian marketshare the airline’s cargo revenue, in of 49.9% and now serves 55 particular via the interlinked domestic destinations and 18 network to which we belong” international destinations via said Nursel Guven, Managing the 1,400 flights it operates Director of Globe Air Cargo on a daily basis with its fleet Turkey.

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membersStar TurkishAlliance Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines expanded their codeshare network

urkish Airlines and LOT Polish the next level. With the introduction of LOT Polish Airlines is one of the most Airlines, the largest airlines and joint flights on several destinations in dynamically developing carriers in Tflag carriers of their respective Poland, Turkey, Middle East and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe. Over the countries, Poland and Turkey, announced passengers would enjoy more travel recent years, we have recorded robust today the enhancement of their current alternatives through the combined flights. performance and a steady growth in codeshare agreement with additional By this chance, I would like to thank Mr. our business. The enhanced partnership destinations both from Turkish Airlines’ Milczarski, his team and our team for their with Turkish Airlines will help us not and LOT’s flight network. efforts in making this agreement possible. only expand LOT route network and Through this enhanced partnership, Without a doubt, this agreement will help offer many new attractive destinations Turkish Airlines and LOT will reciprocally increasing the commercial and tourism to our passengers but also improve add their flight codes on below flights in ties of our countries.” said Bilal Ekşi, connectivity and travel experience addition to Istanbul-Warsaw: Turkish Airlines’ Deputy Chairman & CEO. on existing codeshare routes beyond Istanbul, such as Ankara, Cairo or From Warsaw From Istanbul Amman. Considering this, I would like Krakow Ankara Bahrain to express my gratitude to Mr. Bilal Ekşi, Turkish Airlines’ Deputy Chairman Gdansk Izmir Beirut & CEO and his team for effective and Szczecin Adana Baghdad successful cooperation – said Rafal Poznan Antalya Dubai Milczarski, CEO & President of the Wroclaw Dalaman Kuwait Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines. Katowice Amman Budapest Also, passengers will enjoy both Rzeszow Cairo Johannesburg domestic and international connections from Istanbul. Moreover, taking into As the airline that flies to most Joint flights will offer fast and account the complementary structure of countries in the world, we are glad convenient connections for customers timetables of both carriers and agreement to include new destinations into our leaving Istanbul, the biggest Turkish city working reciprocally, it will allow both codeshare agreement with LOT Polish and also an important flight hub in the airlines’ customers to enjoy seamless Airlines. For a long time, we have been in world, to Warsaw and beyond. connectivity in their respective hubs. mutually beneficial relationship and close – We are very pleased about the LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines cooperation with LOT Polish Airlines. enhanced codeshare agreement passengers have also benefit of accruing We believe that, this enhancement will signed with Turkish Airlines that, as and redeeming miles in their respective improve our already good relations and we hope, will strengthen our mutually loyalty programs Miles&More and take our commercial cooperation to beneficial cooperation even further. Miles&Smiles on all flights of both carriers.

14 cargo newswire / JULY 2019 www.cargonewswire.com Airlines Emirates SkyCargo appoints first Emirati female Cargo Managers in Kuwait and Oman The two appointees are graduates of Emirates SkyCargo’s Commercial Management Programme Commercial Management Programme after joining the organization in November 2016. Ahli was then posted to Singapore to complete her outstation training. Prior to her new role in Kuwait, Fatma was Emirates’ Cargo Commercial and Operation Manager for Far East and Australasia. Speaking about the quality of the training she received, Ahli said: “I was really impressed with the content that we covered in the course and would recommend this type of on-the- Emirates SkyCargo has announced the appointment of Alyazeya Saeed (right) and Fatma Ahli (left) job training to anyone who aspires to to the key positions of Cargo Managers of Oman and Kuwait respectively. develop a career in a commercial role in a company like Emirates SkyCargo.” mirates SkyCargo has announced Cargo Managers. Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice the appointment of Alyazeya Alyazeya Saeed, Cargo Manager for President of Emirates Skycargo said: E Saeed and Fatma Ahli to the Oman, joined Emirates SkyCargo in 2016 “Emirates SkyCargo’s Commercial key positions of Cargo Managers of as a fresh graduate, holding a Bachelor’s Management Programme continues to Oman and Kuwait respectively. The Degree in International Business attract UAE nationals with substantial two appointees, who graduated from Management and a Master’s Degree potential. The programme has graduated Emirates SkyCargo’s Commercial in Business Administration. Alyazeya more than 10 UAE Nationals since 2014 Management Programme, will manage completed the 18-month course and who now occupy several senior roles the airline’s cargo operations in the two was posted to Taiwan for her outstation in the organization. The Commercial countries. With the new appointments, training. Alyazeya also briefly worked as Management programme also plays a Emirates SkyCargo will be utilising UAE Cargo Commercial Operations manager significant role in preparing the trainees talent to oversee operations in two for Europe. Commenting on the Emirates for future responsibilities as leaders in important markets in the region. SkyCargo Commercial Management the logistics industry. I am confident Emirates SkyCargo’s Commercial training she said: “The programme that both Alyazeya and Fatma will be Management Programme is designed gave me an excellent grounding in great assets to the team and we’re very to provide UAE Nationals with the skills general management techniques, but proud to see Emirati women succeed in and knowledge to prepare them for jobs also an in-depth overview of the cargo the Cargo logistics industry.” in the air cargo industry. This includes business. I learned a lot that has proven Emirates SkyCargo is the freight essential training to handle tasks ranging to be extremely useful in my day to day division of Emirates and is also the from cargo operations to sales. The operations in my new role in Oman.” world’s largest international cargo airline programme, which takes 18 months to The second appointee, Fatma Ahli, operating to over 155 destinations complete, starts in Dubai. The trainees graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree across six continents. During the are then assigned roles of acting Cargo in Supply Chain Management from Financial Year 2018/19, Emirates Managers in one-year positions, after Higher Colleges of Technology. She was SkyCargo transported close to 2.7 which, they are appointed as outstation selected for the Emirates SkyCargo million tonnes of cargo.

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Emirates SkyCargo and Krix sounds like a winning partnership mirates SkyCargo, the freight South Australian business has division of Emirates, has created exported more than 300 cinema E growth opportunities for Krix, a family-owned South Australian business sound systems to the Middle East specialising in cinema and home-theatre speakers. Partnering with Emirates SkyCargo has allowed Krix to gain

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Ashley Krix, Commercial Cinema Sales Director, Krix Speakers (left) and Jason Brown, Adelaide Cargo Manager for Emirates SkyCargo (right). Emirates SkyCargo has helped Krix expand its overseas business.

has increased to approximately half of carrying general freight from Australia, turnover. Emirates SkyCargo has expanded to “Being able to access the Emirates offer specialised services that cater SkyCargo’s global network with its hub to the unique demands of Australian in Dubai has become an important industries. factor in our growth over the past three Emirates Fresh is the carrier’s to four years. We’ve been able to reach specialised product which ensures that new customers throughout the Middle local produce and other perishables East, North Africa and Europe while can reach overseas markets while supporting jobs in the Adelaide region,” maintaining their freshness. Emirates said Ashley Krix, Commercial Cinema Pharma is Emirates SkyCargo’s Sales Director of Krix. offering for the rapid and secure Krix has exported its products to transportation of temperature sensitive destinations such as Kuwait, Oman, pharmaceuticals. Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Emirates SkyCargo’s products are Belfast and Oslo. backed by state of the art infrastructure “Emirates SkyCargo has a proud and equipment including over 25,000 history of enabling Australian square metres of dedicated temperature businesses like Krix to continue to controlled storage space at two cargo compete in today’s connected world. terminals in Dubai and a fleet of With one of the youngest and most Emirates Pharma and Emirates Fresh efficient aircraft fleets and specialised cool dollies which provide temperature air transportation services for industry protection for cargo when being verticals such as pharmaceuticals, transported on the ramp from the perishables and automotive, Emirates aircraft to the cargo terminal. The carrier SkyCargo has helped many Australian also has a fleet of trucks, including businesses reach out to existing reefer trucks, operating 24*7 between customers across borders and also Dubai International Airport and Dubai develop new markets for their products. World Central providing a seamless We’re committed to offering our connection between connections on customers a superior service and Emirates’ passenger and freighter Australian products are known for their aircraft. quality around the world which is what Emirates SkyCargo has been access to new markets in the Middle makes this such a winning partnership,” connecting Australian businesses to the East, North Africa and Europe, growing said Jason Brown, Adelaide Cargo world since 1996. its revenue while putting Australian Manager for Emirates SkyCargo. The cargo service has also facilitated products on the global stage. Emirates SkyCargo is an important the transportation of priceless goods Krix has now supplied sound systems facilitator of Australian exports. In 2017- such as the First Fleet Piano from for more than 3,500 cinemas across the 18, the air cargo carrier transported Sydney to London. In addition to world, including over 300 in the Middle close to 50,000 tonnes of exports from transporting cargo in the belly hold of its East. The South Australian business Australia including perishables such as passenger aircraft, Emirates SkyCargo expects another 200 cinema sound meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables as also transports cargo on its freighter systems to be installed in the Middle East well as pharmaceuticals. Over the last aircraft. The carrier operates a thrice a in the next two years. five years, the carrier has moved more week freighter service to Sydney on its Before its partnership with Emirates than a quarter million tonnes of exports Boeing 777 freighter aircraft which has SkyCargo, exports made up 30 percent from the country. a capacity of close to 100 tonnes per of Krix’s revenue. Today, export revenue While the freight service began flight.

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18 cargo newswire / JULY 2019 www.cargonewswire.com Airlines Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. Conclude Definitive Arrangement Agreement for Combination of the Two Companies

ir Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. recently announced that they • Transat Board of Directors • Transat head office Ahave concluded a definitive Arrangement Agreement that provides unanimously approves and key functions to be for Air Canada’s acquisition of all issued arrangement and preserved in Montreal; and outstanding shares of Transat and its combination with Air Canada. Under recommends shareholder made-in-Quebec the terms of the binding agreement, approval combination to provide unanimously approved by the Board of • Directors of Transat, Air Canada will Combination of Skytrax compelling platform acquire all outstanding shares of Transat Best Airline in North for future growth and for $13 per share. The value of the all- cash transaction is approximately $520 America and Skytrax employment. million. Best Leisure Airline in the • Purchase of outstanding Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. Conclude Definitive Arrangement world to create Montreal- Transat shares at Agreement for Combination of the Two based global leader in $13 per share subject Companies (CNW Group/Air Canada) leisure, tourism and travel to regulatory and “We are delighted to have reached this definitive agreement to combine distribution, offering shareholder approvals. Transat with Air Canada to achieve Canadians choices to Purchase price represents the best possible outcome for all stakeholders. For shareholders more destinations and premium of 156% over of Transat and Air Canada, this promoting two-way 30-day volume weighted combination delivers excellent value, while also providing increased job tourism. average price (VWAP) of security for both companies’ employees • Air Transat and Transat Transat shares and 143% through greater growth prospects. Air Canada intends to preserve the Transat brands to be maintained over 90-day VWAP11 and Air Transat brands and maintain the to complement the Air prior to Transat’s Transat head office and its key functions in Montreal. Both companies have Canada, Air Canada announcement of a demonstrated excellence as evidenced Rouge and Air Canada potential sale process on by the 2019 Skytrax Awards. Travelers will benefit from the merged companies’ Vacations brands. April 30. enhanced capabilities in the highly competitive, global leisure travel market

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On May 15, 2019, Air Canada and Transat entered assistance of financial and legal advisors, consider, and if deemed into a Letter of Intent with an exclusivity period to advisable, undertake a process for the complete due diligence and to finalize definitive formal review of strategic alternatives, consider any alternative proposal, and documentation reflecting the agreed terms. make recommendations to the Board of Directors in the best interests of the Corporation and all its stakeholders. each of them has committed to vote in and from access to new destinations, The Special Committee of the Board favour of the transaction. more connecting traffic and increased of Directors of Transat and its Board of Each of National Bank Financial frequencies. The Quebec economy will Directors have since then met multiple and BMO Capital Markets has provided derive maximum advantage of having times in connection with all expressions the Transat Board of Directors with an a Montreal-based, growth-oriented of interest received by Transat, opinion to the effect that, as of the date global champion in aviation, the world’s including Air Canada’s proposal. thereof, the consideration to be received most international business,” said On April 30, 2019, the Corporation by holders of Transat shares with Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief announced having received expressions respect to the transaction was fair, from Executive Officer at Air Canada. of interest and being in preliminary a financial point of view, to such holders, “We are very pleased to join forces discussions with more than one party in each case subject to the respective with such a successful player in concerning a potential transaction limitations, qualifications, assumptions our industry. The combination with involving the acquisition of the and other matters set forth in such Air Canada will give Transat new Corporation. opinions. perspectives of growth, with the support On May 15, 2019, Air Canada and The terms of the Arrangement of a strong network offering many Transat entered into a Letter of Intent Agreement provide for a break fee of options for connecting traffic. This fully- with an exclusivity period to complete $15 million payable by Transat in case funded cash transaction is the ideal due diligence and to finalize definitive of termination of the agreement in platform for Transat’s presence and jobs documentation reflecting the agreed certain circumstances, including upon in Montreal, and therefore represents terms. After that date, other parties acceptance of a Superior Proposal that the best option for all our stakeholders: continued to express unsolicited, non- is not matched by Air Canada. Under employees, suppliers, partners and binding interest in Transat. the Arrangement Agreement, a Superior shareholders,” said Jean-Marc Eustache, On June 26, 2019, after an extensive Proposal is defined, in part, as an President and Chief Executive Officer review, the Special Committee of unsolicited bona fide written acquisition of Transat. “For our clients, it will offer Transat’s Board of Directors concluded proposal, that is made at a firm price even more choices and possibilities. For unanimously that combining with per share equal to or exceeding $14 in now, they can continue booking their Air Canada and entering into the cash, that has fully committed financing flights and packages with complete Arrangement Agreement are in the from a financial institution or similar confidence, as all bookings will be best interests of Transat and its organization (or is made by a person honoured before and after the closing of stakeholders, including its employees, with adequate cash on hand), and the transaction.” clients, shareholders, partners and that the Board of Directors of Transat The transaction remains subject to suppliers, and has provided its determines in its good faith judgment, regulatory and shareholder approvals unanimous recommendation to the after receiving legal and financial advice, and other closing conditions usual Transat Board of Directors to that effect. would result in a transaction that would in this type of transaction. If such On June 27, 2019, the Transat be in the best interests of Transat and approvals are obtained and conditions Board of Directors, having among its stakeholders and be more favourable, are met, the transaction is expected to other considerations, received and from a financial point of view, to be completed in early 2020. considered the recommendation of Transat shareholders. The terms and the Special Committee, unanimously conditions for the making of a Superior Unanimous approval of the determined that the transaction is in Proposal and its complete definition Transat Board of Directors the best interests of Transat and its are contained in the Arrangement Following an approach from Air Canada stakeholders, approved the Arrangement Agreement. in the Fall of 2018, Transat and Air Agreement and recommended that The Arrangement Agreement also Canada commenced discussions Transat shareholders vote in favour provides for the payment by Air Canada in late 2018 to explore a possible of the transaction. In addition, each of a reverse break fee of a maximum combination. Transat formed a Special of the directors and executive officers of $40 million in the event that the Committee of independent directors of Transat has entered into a voting agreement is terminated because to evaluate the proposal with the support agreement pursuant to which

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This growth has allowed Montreal to rank to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new amongst the top 50 most internationally information, future events or otherwise, connected cities in the world and to become one is disclaimed. of the largest North American hubs. Air Canada Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline regulatory or governmental approvals its Quebec and Atlantic Canada domestic serving nearly 220 airports on six are not obtained, subject to certain network, with its U.S. trans-border, continents. Canada’s flag carrier is conditions. Caribbean, European, North African, among the 20 largest airlines in the Further details regarding the Asian and South American flights. To world and in 2018 served nearly 51 terms of the transaction are set out the U.S. alone, Air Canada connects million customers. Air Canada provides in the Arrangement Agreement. The Montreal-Trudeau to some 24 cities. scheduled passenger service directly acquisition will proceed by way of a Since 2012, Air Canada has launched to 62 airports in Canada, 54 in the court-approved plan of arrangement 35 new routes from Montreal-Trudeau United States and 100 in Europe, the pursuant to the Canada Business to global markets including Shanghai, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Corporations Act. Additional information Beijing, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Lima, Sao Caribbean, Mexico, Central America regarding the terms of the Arrangement Paulo, and Casablanca. This growth has and South America. Air Canada is a Agreement and the background of allowed Montreal to rank amongst the founding member of Star Alliance, the transaction will be provided in the top 50 most internationally connected the world’s most comprehensive air information circular for the special cities in the world and to become one of transportation network serving 1,317 meeting of Transat shareholders. Copies the largest North American hubs. airports in 193 countries. Air Canada is of both the Arrangement Agreement and Air Canada served more than 10 the only international network carrier the information circular will be made million passengers in Montreal in 2018. in North America to receive a Four- available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Star ranking according to independent Air Canada has retained Morgan Caution Regarding Forward- U.K. research firm Skytrax, which also Stanley as its financial advisor and Looking Information named Air Canada the 2019 Best Stikeman Elliott LLP as its legal advisor. This news release includes forward- Airline in North America. For more Transat has retained National Bank looking statements within the meaning information, please visit: aircanada. Financial as financial advisor and Fasken of applicable securities laws. Forward- com/media, follow @AirCanada as legal advisor. BMO Capital Markets looking statements, by their nature, are on Twitter and join Air Canada on and Norton Rose Fulbright are acting based on assumptions and are subject Facebook. respectively as financial and legal to important risks and uncertainties. advisors to the Special Committee of Forward-looking statements cannot Transat AT Inc. Transat’s Board of Directors. be relied upon due to, amongst other Transat A.T. Inc. is a leading integrated things, changing external events and international tourism company Air Canada Head Office in general uncertainties of the business. specializing in holiday travel. It offers Montreal. Actual results may differ materially from vacation packages, hotel stays and air Headquartered in Montreal since 1949, results indicated in forward-looking travel under the Transat and Air Transat Air Canada maintains one of the largest statements due to a number of factors. brands to some 60 destinations in more global head offices in Quebec and has The acquisition of Transat A.T. Inc. is than 25 countries in the Americas and been named one of Montreal’s top subject to Transat A.T. Inc. shareholder Europe. Transat is firmly committed employers in each of the last six years. approval, court approval, regulatory to sustainable tourism development, Air Canada employs 36,000 employees approvals, and certain customary as reflected in its multiple corporate globally, with approximately 10,000 in conditions and there are no assurances responsibility initiatives over the past the province of Quebec where it has that the acquisition will be completed 12 years, and was awarded Travelife created over 2,600 new jobs over the as described in this news release or at certification in 2018. Based in Montreal, last five years. Air Canada’s President all. Any forward-looking statements the company has 5,000 employees. and Chief Executive Officer and other contained in this news release represent (TSX: TRZ). Executive Committee members are all expectations as of the date of this In both cases preceding April 30, based at the Montreal Headquarters. news release and are subject to change 2019, the date of Transat’s public Air Canada serves 11 airports across after such date. However, except as announcement regarding expressions of Quebec. Montreal-Trudeau Airport is a required under applicable securities interest from potential purchasers. strategic hub for Air Canada connecting regulations, any intention or obligation SOURCE Air Canada

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Sergio Colella, SITA President, Europe, said: “Today’s passenger journey is highly integrated, involving numerous stakeholders. To deliver a truly seamless passenger journey requires each of these parties to work closer together. Now we can harness the power of data to make smarter, more intelligent decisions that ensure a smooth operation of airports and airlines with real benefits for passengers.” Christoph Kleinsorg, CIO of Swissport International AG, said: “Being a first- mover with SITA gives us and our customers the opportunity to benefit from data earlier. After having built a state- of-the-art IT infrastructure Swissport is now in a position to further digitize its business processes, adding further value to the services we offer to our more than 850 airline customers every day.” SITA offers quick and simple access to this air transport data through its networking and API capabilities. By collating and analyzing a range of data streams using flight information, baggage and wait-time, the SITA- Swissport partnership aims to develop a standard format to securely share common data with the relevant stakeholders, while enriching these data streams to provide predictive analytics. Swissport The data will help enhance cross- and company services such as staff planning based on realtime data, measures to prevent delays, or door-to-door baggage services. Using SITA’s Aviation Blockchain Sandbox, Swissport and SITA are also seek to unlock new data insights working with a range of airlines and SITA airports to explore how blockchain can be used to securely share this common to make air travel easier data. wiss ground service and air also to develop a framework of how Both Swissport and SITA are well cargo handling group, Swissport this information can be shared across placed to drive a data framework for S International, and SITA the industry. Key to the success of further discussion in the industry. have joined forces to develop a new this industry data model is to ensure Today, SITA shares and bridges 60% of model which will unlock the value of the all stakeholders – airlines, airports and the air transport industry’s operational vast range of air transport data available ground service providers – have access data, handling 3.9 billion business and to deliver enriched, predictive analytics to the same information. mission-critical messages each year. At for the entire industry. By collecting and combining different the same time, Swissport provides the This initiative is aimed not only at sets of data, services can be designed Airport Ground Services and Air Cargo providing Swissport with the right data based on the individual customer needs Handling for hundreds of airlines across to make intelligent, proactive decisions and processes will become even more over 300 airports in 50 countries on six on their day-to-day operations, but efficient. continents.

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Hactl signs up to new ULD Code Continues Kwong: “Damaged ULDs the interline movements of ULDs and represent a colossal bill for the industry tracks them worldwide when outside the every year. In extreme cases, they can control of their owner). ULD CARE also also reduce protection for cargo, and promotes better understanding of the cause localised equipment shortages proper operation and handling of ULDs that disrupt schedules and impair flown- across the industry via its book “ULD as-booked performance. Explained” (an illustrated guide to the “We congratulate ULD CARE on basics of ULD Operations and Handling), recognising this problem, and launching a and the staging of an annual conference simple but effective initiative that should (this year, in Montreal). help to mitigate the problem through heightened awareness.” Hactl scoops another There are some 900,000 ULDs in handling award circulation worldwide, with a replacement Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited value of around US$ 1 Billion. Repairs (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s major independent ong Kong Air Cargo Terminals cost the industry around US$300 million cargo handler – has been named “Best Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s every year, while some 5% of the global Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in Hmajor independent handler – is ULD inventory (45,000 units, worth US$ this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and the latest air cargo organisation to throw 50 million) simply go missing. Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. its weight behind ULD CARE’s new Unit Vice-President of ULD CARE, Bob The awards were launched in Load Device (ULD) Code of Conduct. Rogers, says: “Codes of conduct are 2015, and are designed to recognise The 10-point Code of Conduct is a not commonly found in aviation, as civil leadership, consistency in service voluntary agreement promoting best aviation regulations generally set the quality, innovation, customer practice in the handling of ULDs, and required standards. However, when it relationship management and reliability. represents a gold standard benchmark comes to ULDs, many ground operations Following an initial nomination round for their safe and efficient operation on take place outside the regulated (against criteria set down by organiser the ground and in flight. The Code’s framework, which is why we believe there Asia Cargo News) to determine the primary aim is to reduce avoidable is a need for supplementary guidance in eight leading companies in each of the damage and loss of ULDs throughout the form of our new Code of Conduct. 51 categories, the 15,000 readers of the supply chain. A number of airlines, “The Code is derived from the IATA Asia Cargo News are then invited to handlers, forwarders and ULD suppliers ULD Regulations and, when integrated determine the winners - making the have already signed up to the code. with other ULD CARE solutions, it places results the opinion of service users, Hactl signed the Code of Conduct a firm foundation under ULD operations rather than those of a panel of judges. Agreement at IATA’s International – whether in an airport terminal or on The winners were announced Ground Handling Conference in Madrid; the ramp, or off airport at a freight at an awards ceremony held in the it is the first Hong Kong organisation to forwarder’s or shipper’s premises.” breathtaking setting of the Asia Society do so. Explains Hactl Chief Executive He concludes: “We are delighted to Hong Kong Centre. Wilson Kwong: “The ULD is fundamental have a handler of Hactl’s stature signing Says Hactl Chief Executive Wilson to the modern air cargo industry; but up to the Code. While they clearly don’t Kwong, who received the award from it’s an everyday item that we all take for need any additional guidance on ULD Darren Barton, Publisher of Asia Cargo granted, and which many do not treat operations, their support for the Code News: “I am pleased and proud to accept with the necessary care and respect.” is an invaluable endorsement from an this award, which is based on the views Hactl is one of the largest handlers of industry leader, and assists in spreading of our regional market. ULDs in the world: in 2018 it processed the important message that we must take “On behalf of my team, I thank all 1.14 million units. Hactl operates within greater care of this vital industry asset.” those who supported us with their votes, its own strict set of ULD handling Headquartered in Montreal, and and I dedicate the award to the wonderful procedures, and provides thorough staff originally a division of IATA, ULD CARE people of Hactl whose constant efforts training. It uses its COSAC-Plus system is a global not-for-profit organization and devotion to duty have enabled us to manage its customers’ ULD inventory whose membership comprises ULD to prove that it is possible to operate and provide real-time status information owners, operators, manufacturers and in an environmentally-responsible that includes photographic images of all service providers. ULD CARE provides manner, while still providing an efficient, equipment. the IULDUG System (which facilitates professional and competitive service.”

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second Air cargo warehouse at Vienna Airport

wissport International has opened our clients even shorter transit times opening of its second warehouse in its second air cargo warehouse at for their shipments going through Vienna is in line with Swissport’s global SVienna International Airport. The Vienna”, says Willy Ruf, Senior Vice cargo strategy, which focuses on new cargo facility will have a surface President Central Europe of Swissport. higher-yielding, profitable growth. Just of 2,100 square meters, bringing “The opening of the new warehouse recently, Swissport has been appointed Swissport’s total cargo space to 7,000 is another step to meet our strategic by Finnair Cargo as the new operator square meters at Vienna International. goal of offering direct airside access at of its COOL Nordic Cargo Hub facility The new air cargo facility, which is each of the 15 airports at which we offer at Helsinki Airport. And at London’s operated by Swissport, the global leader cargo services in Germany, Austria and Heathrow airport, Swissport is now fully in airport ground handling and air cargo Switzerland”. responsible for managing the Heathrow services, has direct airside access, The new facility was built by the Cargo Handling Ltd., after it has allowing shipments to be transported Flughafen Wien AG, the Vienna airport increased its shares of the former joint to and from the aircraft much faster operator. Swissport entered into a long- venture with Air France to 100 per cent. than before. Swissport is one of only term lease agreement for the facility. Increasingly, Swissport is also focusing two air cargo handlers at Vienna As part of this arrangement, Swissport on special cargo like pharmaceuticals International Airport which can provide a has relocated its cargo documentation and has been adding more IATA CEIV- direct access to the airport apron. services to new offices in the building, certified air freight facilities to its “We are pleased to be able to offer offering clients a one-stop service. The worldwide cargo handling network.

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UASL (ULTRAMAR GROUP) Selects HERMES NG the latest modular cargo management ecosystem from Hermes for santiago airport Chile After a successful go-live with Hermes 5, UASL adopts Hermes NG Business Intelligence module to improve efficiency and meet Customs’ requirements

hile-based ground handler UASL necks arise, at any point in the cargo insights in the cargo logistics industry of the Ultramar Group is the handling process,” said Alex Labonne, in Chile, so the BI module will give us an C launch customer for Hermes Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Hermes. edge over our competitors.” NG, a Cloud-hosted, fully modular, “This event-based data can then be UASL will be the first company pay-as-you-go cargo management used to make informed and targeted globally to adopt Hermes NG when the ecosystem. UASL will use Hermes NG’s operations level decisions that improve final testing phase wraps up at the end Business Intelligence (BI) module for both efficiency and reporting.” of this month. event reporting and analysis at Santiago Hermes NG is built on the technology “As a modular system, customers can Airport (SCL) to improve handling behind H5, and its modules can be used choose individual NG apps on a need- efficiency and boost handling times to as standalone applications or to expand to-use basis, and because Hermes NG meet Customs’ service requirements. the cargo management capability of H5. is entirely Cloud-hosted, there is no UASL chose the BI module of “We went with the BI module of need for servers or data-infrastructure, Hermes NG after Hermes’ flagship cargo Hermes NG because of its well-designed reducing capital expenditure management system, Hermes 5 (H5), and easy to learn user interface that significantly,” said Mr Labonne. was completed in quarter four last year. makes adoption natural and simple,” “Hermes NG, as a cargo management “BI generates smart data, not just said Diego Castillo, Operational Project ecosystem, creates real value for our data, and the app’s in-built event Manager, UASL. customers and their business partners reporting means users can look into “It is still uncommon to use advanced while marking the launch of a new kind when, where and why issues like bottle- systems like Hermes NG for business of business model.”

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in Europe, and this latest investment in our service quality and clean room capabilities reflects our dedication and Amsterdam commitment to this market.” Many of SEKO MedTec’s customers manufacture high-value becomes SEKO Logistics’ medical devices and technology equipment such as ultrasound, x-ray, mammography, anesthesia, ventilators, Medtec hub in Europe personal health and rehabilitation EKO Logistics has gained the bsi, one of the world’s leading business devices, incubators, surgical robots and ISO 13485 quality management standards companies – qualifies SEKO hospital beds. S certification for its facility in to provide light contract manufacturing “The ISO Standard confirms that Amsterdam, which will now be a major services, including assembly and SEKO MedTec has the same high- MedTec hub for SEKO in Europe. The inspection of medical devices, non- level Quality Management System certification will play a key role in sterile product kitting and third-party as our medical device manufacturer managing growing demand for the logistics support, including inventory clients. This is especially important in company’s international transportation control, warehousing and order the Netherlands because many of our and fulfillment solutions, cross-border fulfillment. biggest MedTec clients use it as the eCommerce, Omni-Channel, White Robert Shearer, managing director center of their European distribution Glove and Final Mile services. SEKO of SEKO MedTec, said: “ISO 13485 is programs due to the VAT deferral invested in this bigger location in the the quality standard that meets the opportunities and the significant Netherlands to meet demand from regulatory requirements of the medical cashflow benefits this delivers,” added its core industry verticals; aerospace, device industry, so it is a valuable Shearer. automotive, energy, government, qualification for us as a logistics SEKO’s 80,000 sq. ft. logistics industrial, medical, retail, technology, service provider and will differentiate centre in Amsterdam’s Schiphol and tradeshows and events. SEKO’s offering in this fast-growing Logistics Park opened at the beginning The scope of the ISO 13485 market. The Netherlands remains the of 2018 and is the company’s second certification – following an audit by premier 3PL and distribution location largest operation in Europe.

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Lufthansa Cargo exhibits at transport logistic urope’s leading cargo airline will University of Art and Design, once again be represented with will feature special exhibits. E a large booth at the transport Prototypes of various logistik exhibition in Munich this year. products and concepts From 4 to 7 June, Lufthansa Cargo created by upcycling air together with Swiss WorldCargo and freight containers and loading aids will taking part on Tuesday, 4 June 2019, time:matters, cordially invites you to be exhibited. 10:45 am in the Forum I in Hall B2. an interchange. In addition to detailed We would like to draw your attention On the subject of “Artificial product and service information and the to three particularly interesting events: Intelligence: Next Level Air Cargo? Peter opportunity for dialogue, there will also As part of the opening of transport Gerber, Chairman of the Executive be a flight simulator with instruction by logistic in the panel discussion Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG will an experienced pilot. “Changing Global Markets” participate as a keynote speaker in an Lufthansa Cargo’s latest project Dorothea von Boxberg, Member of industry discussion on Wednesday, 5 in the field of sustainability, which the Executive Board Product and Sales June 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Forum II in is being carried out jointly with the and CCO of Lufthansa Cargo AG will be Hall B2. AirBridgeCargo and CargologAir join Air Cargo Booking Platform Cargo.One to offer their global capacities digitally n a major move for the industry, based on real time rates.” This notion leading cargo airlines AirBridgeCargo is echoed by Steffen Löbert, Managing I (ABC) and CargoLogicAir (CLA) are Director at CS4 Logistics: “We highly entering into a global partnership with welcome the partnership and looking air cargo booking platform cargo.one forward expand our relationship with to become the first all-cargo airlines ABC and CLA because of the much to make their capacities available easier access now.” for digital booking with instant “We are very excited to enable confirmation this industry-first. ABC and CLA are Through the partnership, ABC to better reach small and medium sized spearheading innovation for all-cargo and CLA will be able to market their forwarders through cargo.one will also airlines to become more digital and global capacities to cargo.one’s rapidly help us increase our short-term capacity thus customer-centric. And, they are growing customer base of hundreds of sales and thus our load factors, to grow now able to access the untapped freight forwarding companies digitally. even more sustainably.” adds David Kerr, market of smaller and medium sized Forwarders of all sizes will in turn be Chief Executive Officer of CLA. forwarders that were previously not able to search for, compare and book The move to partner up with able to book with them. This will help offers of ABC and CLA. cargo.one is highly welcome by them to further up their sales and load Robert Van de Weg, VP Sales and freight forwarders. Hauke Langert, factors across network”, ads Moritz Marketing for Volga-Dnepr Group CEO Airfreight at Skyline Express Claussen, managing director and comments: “Offering our capacities International: “Gaining faster and more founder of cargo.one. on cargo.one enables us to meet efficient access to freighter capacities The offering of AirBridgeCargo and growing customers’ demands for is a real game-changer. cargo.one now CargoLogicAir capacities is planned to go digital solutions and to give forwarders allows us to have 24/7 access to CLA live later this summer after completion of of all sizes access to our large global and ABC capacities and enables us the integration of the carriers’ in-house freighter network”. “Being capable now to serve our customers and partners systems with cargo.one.

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AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions roll out the world’s first digitized main deck containers

28 cargo newswire / JULY 2019 www.cargonewswire.com humidity, shock and light. The first half of the new digitised AMA/AMD fire- resistant container fleet will be delivered by Unilode by the end of June and the rest in September to give AirBridgeCargo Airlines time to test and introduce them gradually into its operations. “The deployment of co-branded digitised containers not only broadens our cooperation with Unilode Aviation Solutions but also introduces one of the most revolutionary phases of cargo digitization. We are delighted to be on this path with our valued and trusted partner which is the expert in ULD management and has adopted a forward-thinking approach towards the introduction of IoT into the air cargo industry. TPED is the kind of technology that tightly aligns with our customers’ expectations, especially when it comes to transportation of special cargoes – pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, valuables, and others,” – irBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode highlighted Sergey Lazarev, General Aviation Solutions have deepened Director of AirBridgeCargo Airlines. A their long-standing Unit Load “At the end of 2018 AirBridgeCargo Device (ULD) management partnership Airlines and Unilode announced their with the roll out of the world’s first collaboration for the extensive usage of digitized main deck containers, which TPEDs for pallets and containers. The are co-branded dedicated AMA/AMD introduction of the digitised AMA/AMD fire-resistant containers (FRC) equipped fire-resistant main deck containers is with a Transmitting Portable Electronic another stage of both companies’ joint Device (TPED). efforts to bring enhanced IoT solutions The containers, which are into the air cargo industry with the manufactured by Nordisk Aviation purpose to simplify the data-sharing Products, have been designed with the process and make it more transparent and usage of the latest technology in fire reliable for all stakeholders in the aviation barriers for aviation and are equipped value chain. The rollout of Unilode’s reader with TPEDs based on Unilode’s award- infrastructure in our repair network and winning Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) our customers’ key hubs is progressing technology. The containers enable to according to our plans and all the benefits track the location of the ULD and the of Unilode’s digital transformation project cargo being carried in the container, will soon be enjoyed by both Unilode and and transmit status updates on various its customers,” – said Benoît Dumont, parameters such as temperature, CEO of Unilode Aviation Solutions.

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Lufthansa Cargo again confers Supplier Awards Service partners honoured in Munich for outstanding cooperation t an evening ceremony taking Cooperation” and “Best Performance”, “With their expertise, infrastructure, place last Wednesday 5 June recognition was also given to the best motivation and commitment, our A2019 in Munich, Lufthansa collaboration in the individual regions service providers are a vital component Cargo presented the Supplier of Lufthansa Cargo’s business areas of our performance promise and make Awards for the second time. Service of Germany, Europe & Africa, America, a lasting contribution to Lufthansa providers from all over the world that Latin America & Caribbean and Asia, Cargo’s success,” said Thomas Sonntag, distinguished themselves in the past as well as at the hubs in Vienna and Lufthansa Cargo Vice President for through outstanding cooperation Frankfurt. With these awards, the cargo Procurement & Infrastructure, after the were nominated in eleven different airline acknowledges the exceptional award ceremony. categories. In addition to subdivision cooperation and quality of its worldwide All awards and winners can be found into the categories of “Best service partners. here:

Best Performance Northern Asia International Air Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. in cooperation with All Nippon Airways Best Performance South & South East Asia WFS - PG Cargo Co., Ltd. Best Performance Eastern and Northern Europe WFS Denmark A/S Best Performance Middle East & Africa Cairo Airport Cargo Company Best Performance Western Europe Portway, Handling de Portugal, s.a. Best Performance Germany AirPart GmbH Best Performance USA & Canada Tri-Star Airport Handling Services Co. Best Performance Latin America & Caribbean Tri-Star Serviços Aeroportuários, Brasil Best Performance Hubs Zeitconsult Cargohandling GmbH Best Cooperation Hubs Flughafen Wien Aktiengesellschaft Best Cooperation Global Worldwide Flight Services

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the past decade. Unlike general cargo, pharmaceuticals such as vaccines or insulin, can be easily spoiled unless transported at the correct temperature or refrigerated storage. In this respect, Korean Air has established a strict management system to control temperatures. Korean Air has set up implementing procedures to deal with various situations such as power failure or temperature changes when opening and closing the temperature-controlled Korean Air awarded IATA facilities of the cargo terminal. In preparation for the CEIV Pharma certification, Korean Air CEIV Pharma certification adopted the international standard orean Air has been awarded the CEIV Pharma indicates an airline’s and regulations for handling IATA Center of Excellence for capability to manage pharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals and established high KIndependent Validators (CEIV) including the handling procedure, quality customized services. Korean Air P harma certification. The carrier’s senior equipment and facilities. More than 280 also conducted special pharmaceutical vice president for cargo Noh Sam Sug check lists are evaluated by validator to training for all employees, including its was awarded the certificate by IATA authorize the certification. suppliers. director general and chief executive The pharmaceutical product is a To date 220 companies, including 18 officer, Alexandre de Juniac at IATA’s AGM booming cargo sector, with an annual airlines, have received the CEIV Pharma which took place in Seoul this week. average growth rate of 5.4 per cent over certification. Lufthansa Cargo accelerates cargo acceptance and delivery Increased efficiency through digital data transfer in cargo acceptance and delivery

ufthansa Cargo is now offering “We are delighted to have again get their ramp assignment. its customers wide-ranging, created genuine added value for our In selected locations, parcels L digital cargo acceptance and customers with our new digital services. are registered via scanner during delivery services as part of its eFreight We are striding into the digital future of cargo acceptance. Smartgate, a fully initiative. Valuable time can be saved the air cargo industry with our customers automated volume scanner, automatically through the use of self-service – with offerings that are faster, simpler determines the size and weight of the terminals and related apps for mobile and less error-prone”, said Dr Jan- parcels, and this information is compared devices as well as the digital transfer Wilhelm Breithaupt, Lufthansa Cargo Vice with the data already to hand. of shipment data and status updates President Global Handling Management. The new digital offerings from between the airline and customers. After the PreCheck, Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo were thoroughly put Before delivery, the PreCheck service customers receive an electronic shipment through their paces during a pilot phase verifies the completeness and status update and get the green light involving approx. 100 customers. They consistency of the data transferred. in real time to deliver or collect their are now available to customers at the This further boosts data quality, goods. This may eliminate waiting times Lufthansa Cargo Center in Frankfurt significantly reduces laborious and for truck drivers in the future, which will and another 15 stations in Germany and time-consuming corrections during allow customers to deploy trucks even abroad. They will be rolled out to further cargo acceptance and can even help to more efficiently. On arrival, drivers can locations in the months ahead. www. prevent returns. check in at a self-service terminal and lufthansa-cargo.com/en/eservices/efreight

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Turkish s the fastest growing brand among the global air cargo carriers with its extensive flights network, A Turkish Cargo included Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), known as being the most important airport in Russia in terms of cargo activities, to its direct cargo Cargo flight destinations network. Located just 30 km far away from the capital Moscow, the area is considered an important export and import center in Russia. The accomplished air includes cargo brand will carry many export products especially automotive accessories and raw oil materials originating from Russia, as well as many import products such as Sheremetyevo textile products, electronics and vegetables-fruits to be sent to Russia, through its new destination. Our flights to Khimki with an exports and imports Airport near marketplace for Turkey, the USA and Europe especially the Far East will be performed by means of A330-200F freighters on Wednesdays on Istanbul (ISL) - Moscova Moscow to its (SVO) line as of June 12. Reaching 124 countries thanks to its extensive flight network covering 88 direct cargo flight destinations and more than 300 destinations, cargo flights Turkish Cargo achieves a sustainable growth with its infrastructure, operational capabilities, fleet and team of leading experts, and keeps being a preferred brand in network. air cargo transportation.

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Currently, Malaysia Airlines operates a 12 times weekly service and Japan Airlines operates a 7 times weekly Malaysia Airlines service, representing a total 19 times weekly flights, between Kuala Lumpur to and Tokyo. Malaysia Airlines also operates a daily service from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka and a 2 times weekly service from Japan Airlines Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo. The agreement will open up both countries to incoming traffic from their respective markets. team up on flights between “The start of this joint business between Malaysia Airlines and Japan Malaysia and Japan Airlines is an important milestone of our Long Term Business Plan which looks alaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) national carrier and we are delighted to to explore more strategic opportunities and Japan Airlines (JAL) today have taken this next important step with as well as deepen more partnerships,” M announced that they have our close oneworld partner.” added Captain Izham. signed a memorandum of understanding “This partnership will provide better “We are delighted to announce to pursue a joint business agreement, efficiencies and a more comprehensive our partnership with Malaysia Airlines on flights between Malaysia and Japan. network for our customers whilst as we look to bring more benefits, In addition, MAB and JAL will also also playing a key role in further more choices, and more value to our seek to cooperate in a wider context, strengthening trade ties between customers. It is an honor to deepen for example exchanging best practices Malaysia and Japan, increasing the relationship with a partner that and exploring collaboration in other tourism and promoting Kuala Lumpur places hospitality at its core, where we operational areas, such as cargo and International Airport as an air hub.” look to provide a comfortable travel jointly developing tourism in both the Both MAB and JAL have already experience for our mutual customers. Japanese and Malaysian markets. filed an application with MAVCOM and This partnership can potentially increase Captain Izham Ismail, Group Chief Japan`s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, passenger traffic between the two Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines Transport and Tourism, seeking countries and open up commercial said, “Japan Airlines has always had exemptions/immunity from antitrust opportunities,” said Yuji Akasaka, strong commercial links with the laws. president of Japan Airlines.

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he long-running saga of the UK’s more immediate and high-profile James Hookham, decision to leave the European consequences. CEO of the Global T Union (EU), following a national Shippers Association, a referendum three years ago this May, Severity of the impact has bemused and confused logistics The severity of the impact depends member of the Global and supply chain managers as they on the manner of departure and what Air Cargo Advisory endeavour to assess the consequences arrangements are available to replace for their cargo flows. the current free movement of goods and Group, considers a ‘No The challenge has been made aircraft available under EU membership. Deal’ Brexit – both the immensely more difficult because The most talked about scenario is a potential challenges and neither the terms of the future ‘No Deal’ Brexit where the UK simply trading relationship, nor when the new leaves all the EU institutions, including the information that is relationship will commence, are known. the Customs Union and Single Market, currently available. Rarely have businesses been expected without any negotiated alternative to plan in such a fog of uncertainty. trading arrangements in place and But of all the risks posed to the reverts to third-country status in the conduct of international trade by EU’s eyes. Brexit, the impact on air transport Not only would flying rights and code services could generate some of the sharing arrangements be jeopardised,

GACAG board members pictured at the TIACA ACF 2018 in October, Toronto, Canada. Left to right: Sean van Dort, Director of Global Logistics at MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka, and Chairman of the Global Shippers’ Forum (who is not a GACAG Board member); James Hookham, Secretary General of the GSF, and acting secretary of GACAG; Glyn Hughes, Global Head of Cargo at IATA; Bill Gottlieb, representing FIATA; Vladimir Zubkov, Secretary General, TIACA.

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so too would mutual recognition of A No Deal Brexit remains a high probability risk for airworthiness certifications, fight crew qualifications and the status of security businesses and despite the lull, no business involved clearances for air cargo, amongst many in flying or hauling goods between the UK and others. Given the high degree of integration Europe should relax its contingency planning. of airline fleets, the wide use of UK- approved certifications for parts and aircraft, and the extensive route aircraft’ scenario and an inevitable public Even trade between the UK and the networks of UK-based airlines, it would backlash about cancelled passenger rest of the world would be affected by a not just be flights to and from the UK flights, both the UK government and the No Deal Brexit. Because the UK would that would be affected. EU agreed contingency plans to ‘keep leave the EU Customs Union it would be Handled badly, one of the first the planes flying’ in the event of a no able, indeed required, to decide its own effects of a No Deal Brexit could be the deal Brexit. tariffs on imported goods. grounding of large numbers of aircraft The EU passed regulations that Currently these are set under EU right across the EU, literally overnight, would allow some, but not all, of the trade deals and a continuing source as the legal validity of approvals, current flying freedoms for UK airlines of uncertainty is which of these EU certifications, and flying permissions to continue, and key certifications for air deals will be replicated by new bilateral unravelled. But the plan is to not handle cargo security would still be recognised arrangements with the UK by the date Brexit badly. until March 2020. nearly all of these of Brexit. The Withdrawal Agreement measures would be reciprocated by the For a period in March, there were concluded between the British UK. goods at sea where the duty payable Government and the European Council upon landing in the UK was simply in December 2018 contains a transition Plan B unknown and unknowable, given the period until the end of 2020, during So in the event of a No Deal Brexit, there political uncertainty. which all the current trading and is at least a plan B for air transport, and At a global level, Brexit is a transport arrangements will continue importantly for air freight, which would microcosm of the consequences of while the UK and EU negotiate a new require changes and adaptations but major economies re-setting their trading permanent free trade agreement, would allow many services to continue, relationships. Whilst a big deal in the UK including a new Air Services albeit on a temporary basis. If you are (and to a lesser extent in the EU), it is Agreement. affected, it is important to check out the dwarfed by the scale of change resulting These would be expected respective details for the EU here: www. from the introductions of tariffs on trade to contain many of the current easa.europa.eu/brexit, and for the UK between the US and China. features of ‘frictionless’ trade and here: info.caa.co.uk/eu-exit/airlines- Navigating the logistical challenges transport integration, which would be and-aoc-holders/ arising from political differences has implemented as the transition period Significant volumes of air freight are always been part of the day-job for expired. Handled really well, a negotiated also moved by road haulage between those involved in supply chain and Brexit could go almost unnoticed at EU and UK destinations via the Dover logistics management, and one that operational level in many areas of Straits ferry crossings or by Channel they do brilliantly, but at a cost and a commerce, including air transport. Tunnel shuttle services. The impact of a diversion of resources that could be That relatively benign scenario relies No Deal Brexit on these services, where used for more productive purposes. on the Withdrawal Agreement being Customs declarations and regulatory Through the Global Air Cargo ratified by the House of Commons and checks on goods would be re-imposed Action Group (GACAG), which subsequently by the newly elected for the first time in over 25 years, has provides a collective voice for the air European parliament. At the time of been the main focus of contingency cargo sector, GSF (Global Shippers’ writing, there is no certainty that this planning for governments, border Forum) and TIACA, together with will happen before the revised official agencies, and affected businesses for our partners IATA (international Air Brexit date of October 31 this year. many months. Transport Association) and FIATA (the A No Deal Brexit remains a high The No Deal procedures for these International Federation of Freight probability risk for businesses and routes have now also been published Forwarders’ Associations), will continue despite the lull, no business involved in by both the UK and the EU (separately!) to make a powerful and compelling case flying or hauling goods between the UK and these include other temporary for the benefits of a low- friction trade and Europe should relax its contingency concessions to ease the flow of goods that is ultimately in the best interests of planning. and traffic through this vital freight citizens everywhere, as well as for the Faced with a possible ‘grounding of corridor. air cargo interests we represent.

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ANAbecomes the first JapaneseCargo carrier to operate the Boeing 777F ll Nippon Airways (ANA) has ANA Cargo INC. “These 777Fs are as semiconductor manufacturing added its first Boeing 777F significantly larger than the Boeing equipment and medical equipment. A to its fleet – becoming the 767F models used to ferry cargo in ANA is also offering a unique “PRIO first airline in Japan to offer the wide Asia, giving ANA additional flexibility in VEHICLE” service that will allow for body freighter. The airline took delivery how the aircraft are used. The aircraft the transportation of a variety of of the aircraft, nicknamed Blue Jay, will aid in the expansion of ANA’s vehicles ranging from compact cars on May 24. The B777F will operate services to include a whole new set of to SUVs. on a Narita-Kansai-Shanghai loop customers and increase ANA’s ability “The addition of the Boeing 777F five times per week. From August to safely transport larger cargo.” aircraft will increase ANA’s ability to 26 Kansai will be dropped from the At the moment, the airline operates provide top-of-the-line service to its operation. with a fleet of 12 B767-300 freighters. customers,” the airline said. “As the Then, from October 27, the B777F ANA currently centres its Asian first Japanese airline to make use aircraft will be operated on transpacific flight network around the Okinawa of the freighter, ANA is equipped to flights from Narita to Chicago O’Hare. freight hub and is planning to expand meet emerging customer needs while The aircraft is one of two ordered in its network in North America this year providing hassle-free transportation March 2018 and is the culmination of with the addition of large-scale cargo options for all cargo no matter its size expansion plans announced in 2018 as flights complementing its current or composition. it responds to the expanding market in passenger air travel options. “As ANA’s international cargo Asia, China and North America, where Furthermore, ANA is providing operation grows to include North the airline expects growth to continue bespoke “PRIO SENSITIVE” service America, the carrier is committed to in the medium and long term. for delicate cargo being transported bringing the same level of service and “The Boeing 777F aircraft elevates by its Boeing 777F aircraft. This convenience that has made it a leader the ANA fleet to a new level,” said service offers an additional layer in both Asian cargo transportation and Toshiaki Toyama, President of of protection to fragile cargo, such international passenger air service.”

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Swiss WorldCargo wins DHL Care Award for the fourth time in a row, reflecting excellence in pharmaceutical and healthcare transport

wiss WorldCargo, the airfreight “We are delighted and honoured Head of Global Air Freight, DHL Global division of Swiss International to receive the 2019 DHL CARE Forwarding. S Air Lines, has won the DHL Award, this time for the fourth year Swiss WorldCargo is the airfreight CARE Award, this year for the fourth in a row,” said Ashwin Bhat, Head of division of Swiss International Air Lines time in a row. The award was given Swiss WorldCargo. “This achievement (SWISS). Headquartered at Zurich by DHL Global Forwarding, the air and underscores not only our work with Airport, Swiss WorldCargo offers a ocean freight specialist of Deutsche DHL, but also both our companies’ comprehensive range of logistics Post DHL Group, on June 19 in Miami, continued commitment to best-in-class solutions for transporting high-value and Florida. The Carrier Award for Reliability quality and service offerings in the care-intensive consignments to some and Excellence (CARE) honours air field of temperature-sensitive cargo. 130 destinations in over 84 countries. freight providers for their excellence We look forward to a continued strong The extensive Swiss WorldCargo in the handling and safe shipment of partnership between our organizations network of airfreight services is further temperature-sensitive life science and will continue with our focus on our supplemented by daily truck connections products. Recipients of the DHL CARE reliability and quality commitment in between key business centers. As a Award, which was first instituted back the future.” reliable and innovative service provider in 2016, offer exceptional service, “Swiss WorldCargo has been within the Lufthansa Group, Swiss quality, ground handling and innovative one of our valued partners for many WorldCargo is consistently committed to technologies and processes for their years. Being awarded with the DHL delivering Swiss quality to its airfreight shipments. Swiss WorldCargo has CARE Award for the fourth time in customers, and makes a substantial previously received the award in 2016, a row clearly reflects their service contribution to SWISS’s overall 2017 and 2018. excellence,” stated Thomas Mack, profitability.

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containers onboard our aircraft. Our partnership underscores not only a continued focus on quality in shipping Swiss WorldCargo temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical goods worldwide everyday, but also our approves CSafe RAP dedication to finding the best solutions for doing so.” Jeff Pepperworth, Chief Executive for wide-bodied aircraft Officer for CSafe Global states, wiss WorldCargo, the airfreight gained approval to fly on an ever- “Adding Swiss WorldCargo to our division of Swiss International expanding list of airlines. directory of airline partners approved S Air Lines, has approved the Susanne Wellauer, Head of to fly the CSafe RAP certainly extends CSafe RAP for its fleet of wide-bodied Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare our ability to serve more life-science aircraft. The CSafe RAP is CSafe’s Vertical Industry Management, customers with this state-of-the-art latest innovation in active temperature- comments: “Swiss WorldCargo air cargo container solution. We are controlled containers and has quickly is delighted to allow CSafe RAP proud to further our partnership with SWISS and believe the combination of our industry-leading solution with their pharma cargo service will go a long way to ensure that life-enhancing, temperature-sensitive products make it to patients in need around the world.” The CSafe RAP is part of Swiss WorldCargo’s growing portfolio of temperature-controlled containers. It underscores CSafe’s dedication to quality and ensures Swiss WorldCargo’s commitment to providing the best solutions to maintain temperature integrity and the deliver temperature- sensitive, life-enhancing products worldwide. THAI cargo renews across Oceania hai Cargo have renewed their and two new cargo bases opening strength, and our relationships with contract with Menzies Aviation in Cairns and Melbourne. Menzies airline partners like Thai Cargo is a T to provide cargo services to at Auckland has also seen recent with key driver our network’s growth, both five stations across Australia and New contract wins with Korean Air and Qatar regionally and globally. Today’s news is Zealand. Airways. testament to the hard work and high As part of a five-year contract for Giles Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, standards of our cargo handling team, Thailand’s flag carrier, Menzies will said: “Our operations in Oceania and we look forward to working with provide cargo handling services at five continue to go from strength to Thai Cargo.” locations in Australia and New Zealand: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland. The team will handle 5-6 flights per day, adding up to a grand total of 40,000 tonnes of cargo per year. Menzies Aviation’s cargo network in the region now totals over 13 stations, with the recent acquisition of Gold Coast Air Terminal Services Pty Ltd,

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on this aircraft type. The company’s Boeing 777 core maintenance team consists of EASA-approved engineers and specialists with several years of Boeing 777 MRO experience, capable of guaranteeing the required level of service quality within the set VD Gulf timeframes. This product, together with the other Boeing aircraft types serves its first maintained by VD Gulf, enables it to act Boeing 777 as an ideal MRO provider and partner offering dedicated services for airline customer in Sharjah operators, leasing companies and aircraft owners. D Gulf, Volga-Dnepr Technics’ inside its wide-body aircraft hangar, a Ayrat Gilmutdinov, VD Gulf’s Director subgroup company within Volga- 22,000 sq.m. facility equipped to serve Commercial, said: “We have been V Dnepr Group located in Sharjah, various aircraft types. expanding our services in line with UAE, has welcomed its first Boeing The Iraqi Airways’ 777 aircraft our customers’ expectations. Given 777 customer for MRO services.The landed in Sharjah, UAE, to undergo that many operators are switching Boeing 777 is a new addition to the VD heavy C-check and other out-of-phase to the Boeing 777 aircraft type, it Gulf portfolio and complements the tasks along with ADs/SBs. The whole was important for us to respond to company’s maintenance, repair and process of base maintenance work customer requests in a timely manner overhaul (MRO) capabilities for Boeing took 14 days and was orchestrated and to be able to offer them high- 747/ 737CL/NG and Airbus A320 by VD Gulf’s team of experts.Earlier quality services for their latest fleet family aircraft. As the largest Middle this year, VD Gulf announced the additions. We are proud to have carried East MRO provider, VD Gulf is able expansion of its capabilities as well as out this work for Iraqi Airways and to facilitate B777 base maintenance its approval to carry out MRO services grateful for their trust in VD Gulf.”

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Flughafen Leipzig/ Halle GmbH will be investing about half a billion euros in expansion work during the next few years

unanimously cleared the way for investments in new apron areas, logistics and office buildings in the northern and southern parts of Leipzig/ Halle Airport. This will create new direct and indirect jobs in various areas of activity the whole region will benefit from in the long term. The most important decision is that Leipzig/Halle Airport will gain a second Cargo City in the northern part of the airport site. Taken together with the expansion of the DHL hub, which was announced with DHL during the autumn of last year, the planned investments will total about half a billion euros during the next few years – the largest investment package for the Central German airports since the 1990s. The airport company will bear the responsibility for the investments. “Leipzig/Halle Airport is developing very well. It and its surrounding area are the major job creator for the eipzig/Halle Airport is developing region. We’re continuing to invest in more and more into the economic the future of the airport to continue powerhouse for Central Germany. growth in the long term,” says Saxony’s The Supervisory L Freight volumes at Leipzig/Halle Airport Finance Minister, Dr Matthias Hass, who Board have increased more than tenfold since represents the Free State of Saxony as unanimously 2007. The number of people directly the main shareholder. employed at the airport has increased Götz Ahmelmann, CEO of approves further to a figure of 9,500 in 100 companies. Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, had this major investment The growth driver at Leipzig/Halle is to say about the latest forward-looking package/Leipzig/ primarily the DHL hub. However, even developments. “I’m delighted that the without DHL, the freight business is shareholders are supporting our course Halle Airport developing positively. More than 50 with such commitment. We can now to gain a second cargo airlines are now operating flights continue to expand our excellent market Cargo City to LEJ. It is already very clear that this position for cargo. Leipzig/Halle Airport growth trend will continue in future, too. is already the fifth-largest freight hub In the light of the increasing demand, in Europe and the second-largest in the Supervisory Board at Mitteldeutsche Germany. And this growth is continuing: Flughafen AG has set out further we were able to set a new record with strategic plans to expand the airport. freight volumes totalling 110,419 The shareholders have now tonnes as recently as March 2019.”

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SeeksIAG Applications Cargo for Hanger 51 Innovation Programme • Start-ups with ideas AG Cargo, in collaboration with Vueling an audience comprised of the Group’s and Iberia, is seeking applications senior management team and investors. for transforming cargo I for the 2019 International Airlines This will give them the opportunity to services are invited to Group (IAG) Hangar 51 global innovation receive potential investment from IAG’s apply to the 10-week programme. multimillion-pound digital fund to scale mentorship programme Start-ups of all sizes and growth their business. • stages from around the world are invited Carly Morris, Head of Innovation at Successful candidates to apply to join the industry-leading IAG Cargo commented: “Now, more will compete for accelerator programme which aims to than ever before, there exists a huge investment from IAG’s transform the aviation industry. opportunity for new technologies to multimillion-pound Successful applicants will be offered transform the airfreight industry. IAG 10 weeks of working alongside IAG Cargo is delighted to once again be part fund businesses as well as mentoring from of the Hangar 51 innovation programme • This is the second year senior leadership and experts from and to offer start-ups a chance to of a cargo-specific across the Group. embed themselves in our business category in the Hangar IAG Cargo is looking for applicants and develop their ideas on a truly with ideas or products to revolutionise global scale. We are looking forward to 51 programme to cargo services – this could include using working alongside the next generation support IAG Cargo’s advanced technologies to improve asset of disruptive start-up companies to innovation agenda tracking and supply chain visibility, optimise the way we operate and optimising capacity using machine deliver an even better service to our learning and AI, and developing new customers.” efficiencies by using autonomous Start-ups are encouraged to submit vehicles, robotics, or blockchain. their applications to join Hangar At the end of the programme, 51 at www.hangar51.com/apply. successful applicants will showcase their Applications close at midnight BST on achievements at a Demo Day before August 2, 2019.

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AtlantaHartsfield-Jackson International Airport selects WFS to operate new cargo facility orldwide Flight Services growth, most notably by bringing our feet of office space and will incorporate (WFS) is extending its North best-in-class global safety and security freighter ramp handling facilities WAmerican network to Atlanta standards to the market. “We applaud and a container bypass handling after winning the tender to operate the City of Atlanta and Hartsfield- system. To support customers’ premium Hartsfield-JacksonA tlanta International Jackson Atlanta International Airport temperature-controlled products, it Airport’s (H-JAIA) new Cargo Building C. for investing in the modernization of its will also house 2,500 square feet of The facility is a key part of the airport’s cargo infrastructure to meet the fast- dedicated cooling facilities capable of multi-billion dollar master plan to growing cargo demand in the region.” storing 140 skids plus ULD containers accommodate the future aviation needs H-JAIA airport director and air for handling pharmaceuticals as well as of the region. WFS will commence service development, Elliott Paige other perishables cargoes. operations in Cargo Building C in late said: “Our goal is to offer the highest WFS is also commencing the process 2019 and will announce its launch quality of handling services to attract to become the first cargo handling customers shortly. high-value cargo onboard the more partner in Atlanta to achieve Good This move, represents the latest than 900,000 flight operations Distribution Practice (GDP) certification. investment by WFS to grow its global from Atlanta annually. “With more In line with its commitment to the handling capabilities. The company has airlines recognizing the outstanding highest quality, safety and security recently expanded its facilities in Paris, opportunities we offer, WFS will play standards WFS will equip the building New York JFK, Brussels, Copenhagen an important role in Atlanta’s future with its unique ePic warehouse and Madrid which, with the addition of growth by further enhancing our management system to maximise its Atlanta, adds a further 700,000 square reputation as a first class, and safe and operational efficiency and will also invest feet to its international operations secure, cargo hub.” in the implementation of a multi-layered footprint. Located in the airport’s South security system linked directly to its WFS is taking a long-term lease on Cargo Area, the newly-constructed centralized Security Operations Center the new facility, the most modern cargo facility combines a 120,000 square (SOC) in North America to provide 24/7 terminal in Atlanta, as part of a multi- feet warehouse and 20,000 square security surveillance. million dollar investment to bring its world class service, safety and security programmes to support the airport’s strong cargo growth. In 2018, cargo volumes at Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport rose 4.7 per cent to over 700,000 tonnes, which followed a 7.5 per cent increase in the previous year. WFS’ executive vice president Americas, Mike Simpson said: “This is a really big win for WFS and for the airlines we will be working with in Atlanta. As the biggest handler in North America, present at over 60 major airports, Atlanta has been a significant gap in our network. “We have been very attracted to Atlanta for some time and are excited by what we can do to support the airport’s long-term

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ong Kong International demand for timely delivery to closer collaboration with Airport (HKIA) has consumers in different parts other major pharma hubs H identified three of the world can be met Our strategy to develop a ‘Cold-Chain strategic areas for future through HKIA’s extensive air Corridor’ providing an development: capturing network of 220 destinations of focusing end-to-end solution for cross-boundary e-commerce worldwide, many of which on the high- temperature-controlled opportunities, targeting are also hubs in their own cargo. high-end, high-value cargo, or major cities served by growth areas The third focus of the and enhancing cargo frequent flights. The airport strategy – enhancing cargo services for the region. The authority notes that the rise of e-commerce services for the region plans are revealed in the of e-commerce coincides – includes studying the airport authority’s “From with the increasing demand and high-value feasibility of building an City Airport to Airport City” for high-value goods, most intermodal air cargo handling report released recently, notably in Asia. It lists cargo is a direct facility at the new airside which outlines “an ongoing electronic goods, fresh or Eastern Support Area of the transformation that perishable produce, and response to Three-Runway System to integrates the airport with pharmaceuticals as falling changing trends support land-sea and sea-air many functions surrounding into this broad category of transhipment. it, turning it into a much high-value goods that are in global trade. The Airport City bigger entity – an Airport best served by air cargo. report calls for the City – that drives the “Increasingly, airlines infrastructural and functional economic growth of Hong are using the bellies of enhancements as well as “a Kong and the region, while passenger planes to deliver HKIA has previously flexible planning approach further strengthening HKIA’s the orders – many are small announced plans to expand which allows the airport to be status as an international parcels of high value – in express and airmail facilities more responsive to market aviation hub”. a timely manner, taking and the development of a changes and trends, which in HKIA was ranked the advantage of the frequency premium logistics centre has many ways are driven by new world’s busiest cargo of passenger flights.” already begun. Covering 5.3 technology”. airport by Airports Council Air cargo also plays a hectares, with an expected The AA’s Airport City International in 2018, pivotal role in the supply gross floor area of 380,000 vision echoes the Outline occupying the top spot for chains for the manufacture sq m, and designed to serve Development Plan for the the ninth consecutive year, of high-end products, e-commerce, temperature- Guangdong-Hong Kong- and the strategy aims to which rely on increasingly controlled airfreight and Macao Greater Bay Area secure this leading position, globalised and specialised transhipment, the centre is (GBA) which has designated says the authority. “Our division of labour. “The due to open in 2023. Hong Kong as the region’s strategy of focusing on manufacturing of a premium In March, HKIA obtained international aviation hub, and the high-growth areas of consumer electronic device, CEIV Fresh (IATA’s is also in line with the Hong e-commerce and high-value for instance, requires the certification for perishable Kong Government’s Lantau cargo is a direct response supply of numerous parts logistics) in addition to its Tomorrow Vision which aims to changing trends in global made in a large number of CEIV Pharma certification to reinforce Lantau’s role as a trade.” locations spread across for pharmaceutical products. ‘Double Gateway’ to the world It adds that e-commerce’s different continents.” The airport plans to foster and the GBA.

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Next Gen Panel at Multimodal 2019 says industry should focus on breath of positions and opportunities to recruit new talent

Over 9000 visitors attended the show, with a third coming from the shipping, retail and manufacturing sectors

from 16-18 June 2019. “Multimodal 2019 was the ideal space for building networks and growing businesses, with shippers, retailers, and manufacturers making up a third of visitors, and exhibitors are already signing up to Multimodal 2020,” said Rob Jervis, Logistics Portfolio Director, Clarion Events. “I would like to thank all our speakers who came from a range of backgrounds, both inside and outside logistics, for sparking debate and providing insights into the biggest issues affecting the industry today.” The Multimodal Awards on the first night of the show was hosted by Steve Davis, snooker legend and 680 guests attended the event. As part of the awards ceremony, a charity auction for the naming rights of an Eddie Stobart Scania tractor unit was held, raising £1,750 for the transport charity, Transaid. he next generation of logistics Karim, Supply Planner, Tarmac Cement leaders took to the stage to and Lime said: “I didn’t know exactly Overview of the discussions at T discuss the industry’s potential what I wanted to do in the supply chain Multimodal 2019 to attract and retain new talent in the because the logistics industry is so industry, on the last day of Multimodal broad, people don’t understand there is Terminals more efficient from 2019. a wealth of opportunity, and I am still automation The panel talked about how the learning.” Digitalisation is driving up terminal recruiters in the industry should do more More than 60 speakers took part in efficiency, the Chief Executive Officer of to take advantage of the potential for the seminar programme that covered Ocean Network Express (ONE), Jeremy people outside the industry to become topics from Brexit and Blockchain, to Nixon, has told an audience on the first specialists. battling food waste. day of Multimodal 2019. Speaking on the panel of her Over 9000 visitors attended the show Speaking at an event centred around experience joining the industry, Jenny which took place at the Birmingham NEC, the power of disruption at the supply

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chain solutions event on day one of the second day of Multimodal 2019 are Calls for enhanced visibility for the show, Mr Nixon said he tends to anything to go by. food waste improvement feel that digitalisation is “more of an During a session questioning Panellists have called for greater evolutionary way of developing things”. whether blockchain in the supply visibility in the cool chain when it comes “I think we’re seeing a lot of chain constitutes a disruptor or the to curbing food waste during a session potentially-positive developments new normal at the supply chain event on the second day of Multimodal 2019. coming out of it,” he commented in Birmingham in the UK, the panel In the cool chain panel on food waste during the session, which additionally talked up the system, as well as the at the Birmingham event, hunger and featured Transport Intelligence Chief opportunities it offers. food waste charity FareShare’s food Executive John Manners Bell and Cargo Panel contributor Lars Kastrup, who head, Jo Dyson, said she thought that iQ Executive Director Ariaen Zimmerman serves as Global Head of Products for the most effective means of decreasing as speakers. Maersk’s blockchain platform TradeLens, the amount of food waste is “to improve As regards specific new technologies, said that blockchain will constitute a visibility and communication end to Mr Nixon remarked that although new way for different governments to end so that people can see where the drones receive a lot of bad press, they communicate. inefficiencies are occurring and then are already being deployed to get to Discussing TradeLens, he said its work to overcome the barriers”. difficult-to-access parts of a ship. mission was digitisation of the supply Agreeing with the FareShare boss, As for blockchain, Nixon said that he chain. Shane Brennan, the chief executive of the “genuinely [believes]” it is coming to the “Global trade is highly inefficient and Food Storage & Distribution Federation, world trading sphere. burdened by paper-based processes,” said: “It’s about actually understanding Under the technology’s realm, every his presentation during the session and recognising where … inefficiencies are relevant stakeholder can be part of the argued. [getting inside] the system and [being] able same network environment, he noted, There was similar sentiment from as companies to provide that visibility”. though he did acknowledge that much Rene Bruijne, General Manager of Digital Ms Dyson also claimed: “I think still remains to be done with this new Consignment note firm TransFollow, there’s much, much more to do, but digital development. who likened how data is currently being I think with technology, we’re seeing According to a presentation delivered handled to the game Chinese whispers. better visibility and more collaboration.” by Mr Nixon during the session, digital According to his slides, data-sharing While the session was underway, transformation offers better inventory “removes the Chinese data whisper”. Chair Alex von Stempel described supply control, contribution to digital supply The manager believed the planet is chain waste as “one of the biggest chain management and increased heading towards a world of platforms, problems that we are all facing”, while visibility as customer advantages, while with the digital consignment note the Ms Dyson said that it is “a function of operational improvements are service “backbone”. inefficiency in our supply chain”. quality, cost-saving and work efficiency. Meanwhile, Mike Holdsworth, David Woodall, Head of Air Freight Areas of potential application for Transportation Sector Development Sales at Kerry Logistics, talked about the digital technologies include drones; Director for satellite telecommunications responsibility for improving food waste robotics and process automation; and firm Inmarsat, talked about the amount in air freight and drew on seafood during analytics and artificial intelligence. of “nonsense” in existence concerning the session. Exploring the question of the the ledger technology. Blockchain, he However, responsibility outside implications for logistics operators of an argued, allows for the exact location of of the supply chain for food waste- industry automation route (at large), Mr damage. reduction was also discussed during Manners Bell said: “It is interesting what Panel chair Daniel MacGregor, the the panel. In the UK alone, about 8m that future will look like,” adding that he co-founder of digitised supply chain- tonnes of food is wasted after the believes that in the next decade, there enabler Nexxiot AG, felt that what manufacturing stage. It is estimated will be “transformation”. blockchain does is “intrinsically valuable that 60 per cent of this could have Meanwhile, the Internet of for business”. He noted the rapid pace been avoided, and this has a value per Things was a topic discussed by Mr of global change and argued that year of around £16bn. Zimmerman, during the session. the economy is moving towards an Multimodal 2020 marks the outcome-based model. 13th edition of the UK, Ireland and Blockchain lauded at supply Environmental advantage of Northern Ireland’s premier freight, chain exhibition blockchain was another topic discussed transport, logistics, and supply chain A mere estimated 0.4 per cent of the over the course of the event. The panel management event. Multimodal 2019 logistics sector uses blockchain — and also looked at how personnel can be was attended by over 9,000 visitors, yet the technology’s potential is huge, brought on board with regard to the a third of whom were from the retail, if the thoughts of a panel of experts on development. manufacturing and shipping sectors.

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audi Airlines Cargo Company, in Munich, where the company earned international destinations & 26 routes a SkyTeam Cargo member is several awards, besides, this year is within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, S participating in Air Cargo Europe considered the first for Saudia Cargo a member of SkyTeam Cargo (www. 2019 taking place in Munich, Germany to participate as a SkyTeam Cargo skyteamcargo.com), the world’s leading from Jun 4 – 7, with more than 2360 member which will have a pavilion that cargo alliance established in 2000, exhibitors that will represent the world’s showcases all the member Airlines. further expanding its global network leading Air Cargo & logistical services Hariri added: “This international with SkyTeam Cargo members reaching companies & authorities. exhibition and conference will discuss across 900 destinations in more than This participation comes in line with many pivotal topics related to the air 175 countries, through a dedicated Saudia Cargo’s continual presence in cargo & logistical services industries, state-of-the-art freighter fleet. the different international conferences the conference program will include In addition to providing the belly & events in the field of Air Cargo, several workshops about E-commerce capacity on board Saudia passenger logistics & transportation, moreover, & digital transformation, surely we are flights, Saudia Cargo offers quality many business deals & agreements striving to keep in line with the progress Ground Handling & logistical services are expected to take place at Air Cargo achieved at information technology in four mainline international stations Europe. in the field of transport within the around the Kingdom, delivering an With this occasion, Saudia Cargo’s framework of the company’s 2020 efficient & cost-effective solutions for CEO Omar Hariri noted: “Saudia Cargo transformation strategy.” cargo services around the world. Find has recorded a significant presence in Saudia Cargo, the national Saudi air SkyTeam Cargo in Hall B1 at stands 433 the past editions of Air Cargo Europe freight carrier, offers its services to 225 and 534.

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Connect Freight Sector

Anderson during the panel, over a quarter jobs to greater meaning of supply chain personnel worldwide are over retirement age and just 15% Multimodal Delegates told of senior leadership roles in the supply chain are held by women — an amount Mr Industry leaders have offered their solutions to the freight Anderson called “pathetically low”. industry’s labour crisis at a panel on the first day of Furthermore, 70% of businesses claim that industry perception is their Multimodal 2019 biggest challenge regarding hiring to ink work to a bigger purpose: that possible and establishing a cultural the labour pool, while 45% of firms are was one message from HSBC’s environment “that allows everyone to be finding it difficult to employ. L global head of resourcing and themselves”. Communication was an overarching onboarding during a Multimodal 2019 According to him, organisations with theme expressed by the panel panel focused on the question of how to the ability to do these three things are concerning the question of how to solve the current labour crisis faced by the ones that will “win in a commercial remedy the labour crunch. the freight industry. environment”. Beth O’Neill, business development Speaking on the first day of the The event saw panellists give their director at DHL (for the UK and Ireland supply chain solutions exhibition, taking thoughts on, and solutions to, the and the Mainland Europe, Middle East, place this week at the Birmingham NEC, freight sector’s labour crunch. and Africa regions), called for simplifying the bank’s Hamish Nisbet said: “People Leigh Anderson, Bis Henderson language in logistics, while Dr Naomi increasingly ask themselves not: ‘What Recruitment managing director, said of Irvine, director of Naomi Irvine Ltd, am I doing?’, but: ‘Why am I doing this?’, the crisis: “This is as bad as it’s been in talked about “using conversations about and so as organisations, it becomes 30 years,” while Sally Gilson, the Freight culture to underscore the importance of really important that we help create that Transport Association’s head of skills, change”. Additionally, Ms Gilson called connection and purpose.” said that a diversity problem exists for people to be positive about the Mr Nisbet also called for ensuring “right the way across the board”. industry, noting that it “[suffers] from a access to the broadest talent pool According to statistics presented by Mr really bad perception problem”.

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Air Cargo Europe 2019 takes a digital focus

eld every two years in Munich, Air and part of Hall B2, in tandem with the WCA, Finnair Cargo, Antonov Airlines, Cargo Europe, this year takes largest multi modal trade fair in Europe, Thai Airways and All Nippon Airways, H a digital focus. Artificial Transport Logistic, which will be spread to the trade fair,” said Stefan Rummel, intelligence (AI) is entering the air over 10 massive halls. The two morning managing director of Messe München. cargo supply chain, with shipments air cargo conference sessions will both The AI effect - AI is having a finding their own way via the Internet take place in Hall B2, Forum II (West). big impact on air cargo, explained of Things. How should the air cargo The first session on June 5 will Prof. Dr. Joachim Ehrenthal from the industry address this changing discuss Artificial Intelligence: Next University of Applied Sciences and logistics landscape? These will be Level Air Cargo? The topic for the Arts Northwestern Switzerland. “The the key themes under discussion at second, on June 6, will be Robotics use of AI is the logical consequence of the Air Cargo Europe conference and and Automation – Next Level Cargo progressive digitization in the air cargo exhibition, taking place on June 4 to 7 Handling? “We are thrilled that we industry,” said Ehrenthal, who will be a at the Messe München. have managed to attract even more contributor for the open discussion on The Air Cargo Europe conference important players in the air cargo AI. Through the “exchange of views and and exhibition will be held in Hall B1 industry, such as Neutral Air Partner, information on specific applications”,

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Ehrenthal intends to bring the topic of for the air cargo industry,” predicted The Internet of Things will have a AI “down to earth”. Sieke. Customers also want to be able much greater impact, added Sieke: “In AI is already deployed throughout to track shipments seamlessly from end the future, shipments will find their own the air cargo chain for projections, to end. Cargo iQ, an IATA initiative, way through the air cargo network,” optical process monitoring, vehicle is designed to contribute to process said the scientist. “In five to 10 years, maintenance, the packing of control, quality control and service current intensive research on this will containers and fraud detection. Dr improvement. Nabil Sultan, divisional be tangibly felt in practice.” The air Harald Sieke, head of the aviation senior vice-president cargo at cargo industry is already making a logistics department of the Fraunhofer iQ-certified Emirates SkyCargo, multi-faceted contribution to climate Institute for Material Flow and said: “We proactively interact with protection, from the electrification Logistics (IML), believes it will extend our customers regarding the shipping of ground traffic through to solar further, saying: “AI will be deployed status. “We monitor shipments around installations for buildings. throughout the entire air cargo the clock in real time using established The sustainability of aircraft as transport chain. “The most promising milestones, and implement corrective a means of transport needs to be opportunities relate to bookings, measures in the event of deviations or improved as a whole and the European reservations and cargo organisation delays.” Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative for plane loading. AI will also cause The shortage of skilled is striving to achieve this goal. One market shifts as some players will re professionals is also accelerating the area with promising potential is power- position themselves and others will trend for automated cargo handling and to-liquid technology, which involves a leave the market altogether.” transportation systems. At the same process for generating carbon-neutral Smaller shipment growth time, “up to 5% of air cargo will no synthetic liquid fuels. - Another trend is that the strong longer be needed on account of 3D and The same can be said of growth of e-commerce has led to 4D printing”, estimated Sieke. However, hybrid- electric flying. Norway has set smaller shipments being sent. “This if you compare this figure with expected a target for 100% of domestic flights focus on smaller units will increase annual growth in air cargo, then “the to be made using zero-emission planes primarily in international e-commerce, effects of these types of technology by 2040. All-electric cargo planes, which is a very important segment should be seen as negligible”. however, are still a long way off.

Foundations laid for new logistics building at Brussels Airport russels Airport has started the Services and Expeditors. importance for various key sectors foundation piles for the logistics At Brucargo, Brussels Airport offers in our country including biotech and B project located on the west side a crucial platform for the import and pharmaceuticals, but also for the import of Brucargo – the airport’s logistics export of goods in Belgium. As of Now, and export of fresh and perishable platform. A new logistics building for Brucargo has more than 100 different goods. “Two niche markets in which cargo handling will rise on this site, with companies from the logistics chain, Brussels Airport is specialised and direct access to the tarmac. Brussels making it an important logistics hub for in which it is investing further,” said Airport is developing the buildings under international trade and air transport in Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport its own management. The construction Europe. Company. is part of a €100 million investment in Thanks to its exceptional central The construction of this logistics the modernisation of Brucargo. location between all important industrial building will also incorporate various The building will be completed in centres, the area is a crucial engine sustainability aspects. For example, the course of 2020 and can then be for economic growth in Belgium. the office block will get a green roof taken into use by the tenants Kuehne & “With these investments in the further and solar panels. The buildings will also Nagel, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) qualitative expansion of Brucargo, the be economical with water, thanks to and Expeditors. The symbolic ‘laying of airport is considerably increasing its the installation of a water infiltration the first stone’ of this new project took offer of handling space and particularly system and rainwater wells for reuse place in the presence of Marc Grootjans, that of refrigerated storage. of rainwater. The building will also be Mayor of Machelen, and the CEOs of “These temperature-controlled equipped with LED lighting and heat Kuehne & Nagel, Worldwide Flight rooms are not only of considerable pumps.

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Air signsCanada agreement with Drone Delivery Canada Air Canada signs deal with Drone Delivery Canada to market and sell services

rone Delivery Canada Corp. build and operate up to 150,000 drone (the “Company” or “DDC”) has delivery routes in Canada. These routes D announced that it has entered will include timetables, flight schedules, into an agreement with Air Canada payload capacities, type of drones to effective May 29, 2019 whereby Air be deployed, and payment terms. DDC’s Canada Cargo will market and sell DDC’s services will be marketed as a premium drone delivery services in Canada using offering, and Air Canada Cargo has Air Canada Cargo’s marketing and sales agreed that it shall not use or engage platforms and resources. with any other drone delivery service Pursuant to the terms of the providers. Agreement and subject to DDC obtaining Air Canada Cargo has agreed to required regulatory approvals, DDC will sell, market and promote DDC’s drone

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delivery services on the agreed routes, establish operations across the country community cost-effective solutions leveraging Air Canada Cargo’s expertise leveraging Air Canada Cargo’s brand to complex issues related to supply in the cargo world, brand presence and presence and their established sales chain distribution in non-traditional sales network. network and marketing reach. DDC markets, including remote communities “This agreement greatly accelerates will benefit from Air Canada’s Cargo’s in Canada. It is another way Air Canada our commercial roll out in Canada”, expertise and ability to promote and Cargo is innovating and engaging with commented Tony Di Benedetto CEO of sell DDC services through Air Canada new technologies, such as artificial DDC. “Our drone delivery services will Cargo’s industry leading marketing and intelligence and digital technologies, be extensively marketed as we work to sales technology channels in Canada, which are transforming the cargo which will support our landscape,” said Tim Strauss, Vice efforts to establish President, Cargo, at Air Canada. DDC as Canada’s first Mr. Strauss is also an independent national drone cargo member of the advisory board of DDC. solution. Next, DDC The initial term of the Agreement hopes to pursue even is ten years from the effective date larger markets in the of May 29, 2019. The routes to which United States and the Agreement applies shall be agreed Europe.” by the parties and shall be subject “Air Canada is to DDC obtaining required regulatory pleased to partner approvals. Once routes are approved by with Drone Delivery the applicable regulatory authorities, Canada, a leading the particular terms of the routes, player in today’s including payment terms to Drone, emerging drone will be determined in the context of industry. We believe each applicable route and disclosed drone technology in subsequent news releases. GMP has the potential Securities L.P. acted as financial advisor to offer the cargo to DDC.

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Shippersdigital booking turn platforms to

hippers are increasing their use will find that they rapidly lose customers yet widely used to process more complex of digital forwarding platforms looking for the types of visibility, tasks, it isn’t to say that their technology S to book services, according to a quotation and easy booking which digital won’t advance and offer shippers more new report from consultant Transport forwarders can provide. sophisticated visibility tools and value- Intelligence (Ti). Thomas Cullen, one of the report’s added services.” The Global Freight Forwarding co-authors, said: “Perhaps the most Global Freight Forwarding 2019 also 2019 report, which is based on a salient characteristic of the present examines market size and growth rates, survey of shippers, found that 49% of freight forwarding market is that it concluding that the market expanded those taking part have used an online has not seen a greater level of change. 3.9% in 2018. Although this is down forwarding platform and it expects Markets and technologies have both from 8% in 2017, it still represents that by 2023 18.7% of volumes will be developed significantly, but the overall “something of a high point” – excluding booked/shipped online. landscape is broadly similar to that in 2017, this was the fastest growth rate Tech-enabled forwarders are a the previous ten years and there appears since 2010. catalyst for change in the global to be little drive within the sector to “After a bumper year in 2017, 2018’s forwarding market, the report finds, but change things fundamentally.” growth rate was the result of a re- still under question is the extent to which The report’s co-author, Viki balancing between inventories and online marketplaces, booking platforms Keckarovska, added: “Survey results demand as shippers were again more and digital forwarders will fundamentally show that, currently, shippers are making able to opt for sea freight services over change the market’s landscape. However, use of the more basic services provided air. Growth during 2018 in the global air it says that what does seem certain is by online forwarding platforms, such as freight market was 3.8%, while in sea that if forwarders do not prove agile in booking and requesting quotes. While freight the expansion totaled 4.1%,” Ti their adoption of new technology, they this indicates that online platforms aren’t said.

52 cargo newswire / JULY 2019 www.cargonewswire.com Handling Focus: Unilode Unilode expands services portfolio with global short and medium-term ULD leasing solutions The ULDs can be leased from different strategic storage locations around the globe to increase customers’ operational flexibility and cover for ULD imbalances and seasonal shortages. Unilode’s ULD leasing solutions will benefit all customers through an expanded asset base and service network. nilode Aviation Solutions is strengthening its unit load Unilode’s current leasing network covers key air cargo hubs device (ULD) solutions offering with the addition of in Europe (LHR, AMS, FRA, MXP) and Asia (HKG), and is being U short and medium-term ULD leasing services. Effective gradually expanded in the USA (ORD, LAX, MIA). The ULD immediately, customers have access to PMC and heavy-duty company said further stations will be added soon to establish pallets, and further ULD types will be available soon. Unilode as a leading global ULD leasing provider. Unilode adds Hong Kong centre nilode Aviation Solutions has opened a new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Hong Kong. The repair centre U has an area of around 3,000 sq m and will employ up to 30 repair technicians, who will carry out ULD repair, ULD assembly, pallet net repair and inflight equipment maintenance and repair services. The facility will also be used as a storage centre for Unilode’s ULD leasing solutions, and as a logistics, storage and repair centre for Envirotainer. Benoît Dumont, Unilode CEO, said: “With Hong Kong being the largest cargo airport in the world, it made strategic sense for us to add this location to Unilode’s global MRO footprint to provide an outstanding repair service to our long-standing ULD management customer Cathay Pacific Airways and to all our other ULD management and MRO customers. “This new location will allow us to strengthen our partnership with Envirotainer, the global leader in cool containers, and expand the storage network for Unilode’s new short- and medium-term ULD leasing services.”

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year demand that began in January. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 2.6% year-on-year in Air Cargo April 2019. Capacity growth has now outpaced that of demand for the last 12 months. Air cargo volumes have Demand Continues been volatile in 2019, due to the timing of Chinese New Year and Easter, but Negative 2019 Trend the trend is clearly downwards, with volumes around 3% below the August he International Air Transport 2018 peak. Association (IATA) released data Brexit-related trade uncertainty in T for global air freight markets Europe and trade tensions between showing that demand, measured in the US and China, have contributed to freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell declining new export orders. In month- 4.7% in April 2019, compared to the on-month terms, export orders have same period the year before. This increased only three times in the past 15 continued the negative trend in year-on- months and the global measure has been indicating negative export demand since September. The continued weakness is likely to lead to further subdued annual FTK growth in coming months. “April saw a sharp decline in air cargo growth and the trend is clearly negative this year. Cost inputs are rising, trade tensions are affecting confidence, and global trade is weakening. Airlines are adjusting their capacity growth to try and fall into line with the dip in global trade since the end of 2018. It all adds up to a challenging year ahead for the cargo business. Governments should respond by easing trade barriers in order to drive economic activity,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

APRIL 2019 WORLD SHARE1 FTK AFTK FLF (%-PT)2 FLF (LEVEL)3 (% YEAR-ON-YEAR)

Total Market 100.0% -4.7% 2.6% -3.5% 46.3%

Africa 1.7% 4.4% 12.6% -2.9% 37.4%

Asia Pacific 35.4% -7.4% -0.1% -4.1% 51.8%

Europe 23.4% -6.2% 4.2% -5.5% 49.6%

Latin America 2.6% 5.0% 18.7% -4.3% 32.5%

Middle East 13.3% -6.2% 0.7% -3.4% 45.8%

North America 23.7% 0.1% 2.5% -1.0% 40.5%

1- % of Industry FTKs in 2018 2- Year-on-year chnage in load factor 3- Load factor level

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ago. As the world’s main manufacturing compared to the year-ago period. and assembly hub, the latest round of Capacity increased by 0.7%. Air freight US tariffs is likely to negatively impact volumes have been declining since the sentiment and activity in the region fourth quarter of 2018. Freight volumes further. Capacity fell 0.1%. to and from Europe and Asia Pacific are • North American airlines saw growing, but a double-digit decline for demand increase by 0.1% in April 2019, the key North America market highlights compared to the same period a year some of the issues facing the region’s earlier. International FTKs, however, fell carriers. 0.8%. Despite solid domestic economic • Latin American airlines experienced performance, global headwinds are an increase in freight demand growth likely to impact air freight outcomes in April 2019 of 5.0% compared to in the coming months, especially with the same period last year—a third the recent escalation in US-China trade consecutive month of positive FTK Regional Performance tensions. Capacity increased by 2.5% growth. Future growth in the region Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East over the past year. will be heavily influenced by the health suffered sharp declines, while Africa, • European airlines posted a sharp of the Brazilian economy. Capacity Latin America and North America 6.2% decrease in freight demand in April increased by 18.7%. experienced modest increases in growth 2019 compared to the same period a • African carriers posted growth in in April 2019. year earlier. Weakness in German export April 2019 of 4.4% compared to the • Asia-Pacific airlines saw demand orders, along with subdued economic same period a year earlier. The strong for air freight contract by 7.4% in April growth and the ongoing lack of clarity FTK growth in late 2016 and into 2017 2019, compared to the same period in around Brexit are all factors weighing has been only partly unwound, and 2018. This was the sixth consecutive upon air freight outcomes. Capacity international FTKs for African carriers month of falling demand in the region, increased by 4.2% year-on-year. are still more than 30% higher than their where international volumes are down • Middle Eastern airlines’ freight level of three years ago. Capacity grew 8.1% compared with the level of a year volumes decreased 6.2% in April 2019 12.6% year-on-year.

AAPA: Air cargo demand falls by 9.1% in April orders affecting trade activity. with sustained demand in regional In particular, the fall in air shipment economies. Since the last quarter volumes coincided with production of 2018, however, air cargo volumes declines in the region’s technology have recorded declines as unresolved equipment sectors. Whilst demand fell, disputes and the imposition of trade offered freight capacity edged 0.4 per tariffs led to a marked slowdown in cent higher, leading to a six percentage international trade flows.” point drop in the average international Looking ahead, Herdman said: “The reliminary traffic figures for the freight load factor to 57.3 per cent for current trade tensions and further month of April released today by the month. erosion in business confidence could P the Association of Asia Pacific AAPA director general, Andrew undermine growth prospects going Airlines (AAPA) showed air cargo Herdman said: “These traffic trends forward, even though demand for volumes contracted further. paint a mixed picture. The first four international air travel is expected to AAPA said this was following months of the year saw a 4.9% increase remain relatively firm. disruptions to global supply chains amid in the number of passengers carried “The region’s airlines are proactively heightened trade tensions, particularly by the region’s airlines to an aggregate exploring new opportunities for growth, between the United States and China. total of 125 million, whereas air cargo whilst carefully managing capacity Air cargo demand as measured in markets experienced a 6.3% decline in expansion and implementing measures freight tonne kilometres (FTK) fell by demand during the same period.” to contain costs in a bid to navigate a steep 9.1 per cent year-on-year in “Growth remained relatively successfully through the ongoing April, with further declines in new export encouraging in air passenger markets, challenges.”

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Left to right: Dr. Robert Schönberger, Exhibition Group Director, Messe München, Steven Polmans, Vice Chairman of TIACA and Director Cargo and Logistics at Brussels Airport Company, Sebastiaan Scholte, Chairman of TIACA and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jan de Rijk Logistics and Gerhard Gerritzen, member of the Management Board of Messe München.

“It is a special honour for us to be able to further develop the ACF with TIACA,” said Gerhard Gerritzen, member of the Management Board of Messe permanent home for Air Cargo München. Miami “By choosing Miami, we see the Forum under new TIACA right location to reach the Americas. We can now integrate the ACF into our and Messe München partnership international network and thus further expand the exhibition. iami will be the permanent said Steven Polmans, Vice Chairman of “TIACA will determine the content home for the Air Cargo Forum TIACA and Director Cargo and Logistics and the conference through its M (ACF) under a newly formalised at Brussels Airport Company. thematic focus.In other words, a perfect partnership between The International “Together with the content expertise combination that brings the best value Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and of TIACA, we are creating a basis for for exhibitors and visitors.” Messe München. strong development in the future for the TIACA’s ACF brings together air cargo The 2020 show will be the first to be Air Cargo Forum Miami.” decision makers from across the globe organised and run by Germany based Messe München’s network currently to network and learn from the experts. Messe München, and will become part includes air freight events in Munich, The Air Cargo Forum will take place of its network of international events. Germany, Shanghai, China, Mumbai, at the Miami Beach Convention Centre “We have won an international leading India, Johannesburg, South Africa and November 10-12, 2020. For more trade fair partner with Messe München,” Istanbul, Turkey. information, click here.

56 cargo newswire / JULY 2019 www.cargonewswire.com Logistics

Jettainer opens JettHub at Frankfurt Airport

ettainer has opened its new home at Frankfurt J Airport, bringing together its repair shop and ULD hub. The new 17,000 sq m JettHub facility can handle around 750,000 ULDs per year, can host up to 9,000 containers and pallets at one time and is linked directly to the apron. Previously, its outsourced repair shop, operated by Deufol Airport Services, was located outside the airport but has now moved to the new hub, which means there is no need to transfer ULDs between facilities. Jettainer said the new facility would also use a new IT system, which links together the handling, repair and maintenance systems onto one platform. The new centre will also be operated by a new handling service provider, handling counts, which is a subsidiary of Jettainer owner, Lufthansa Cargo. “With the modern JettHub, we are securing long-term development potential for the management and maintenance of the world’s largest fleet of ULDs. “The move has not only given us more space, but also created additional opportunities for further growth thanks to Photo (from left to right): • Markus Geyr, managing director, handling counts • Ingeborg Manz Maier, director finance, Jettainer efficient shelving systems,” said • Haiko Widmann, managing director, Deufol Airport Services • Michael Vorwerk, managing director, Frank Mühlenkamp, director handling counts • Claudius Haase, manager ground handling procedures, Jettainer operations of Jettainer.

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ffective 1 July, Thomas Sonntag will take over at the E helm of Jettainer GmbH, the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management. He will thereby succeed Carsten Hernig as Managing Director. Thomas Sonntag, a qualified mechanical engineer, joined Lufthansa Cargo ten years ago as Vice President Procurement & Infrastructure. He has since gained extensive industry knowledge and built up an excellent network with relevant stakeholders all over the world. Currently, he is not only responsible for supply and facility management, but also the Logistics procurement cluster within the Lufthansa Group. He previously held various management roles in a number of companies, including Siemens and ABB. Effective 1 July, Carsten Hernig will assume the role of Head of Region Latin Taiwan. Hernig was appointed Regional directly to Dr Martin Schmitt, Board America & Caribbean at Lufthansa Director South Asia, Middle East and Member Finance and Human Resources. Cargo. He will be based in Sao Paolo. Pakistan, based in New Delhi, in March Löhr began his career with Lufthansa He will report directly to Dorothea von 2008. In this role, Carsten Hernig was Cargo in 2002 as Regional Performance Boxberg, Board Member Product and responsible for station operation, sales Manager Handling Spain & Portugal Sales, in his new position. This move and marketing in 19 countries with 29 in Madrid and later took on various sees Hernig switching back to the parent subsidiaries in South Asia, the Gulf management responsibilities in Sharjah, company after five-and-a-half years region and the Middle East up to late Dubai and Frankfurt. He was named with Jettainer. He already held various 2013. He has been Managing Director of Director Global Handling Processes roles in the cargo airline between 2000 Jettainer GmbH since 2014. & Performance in 2011, before and 2014. He began his career with Gunnar Löhr, previously Head of being appointed Director of Regional the company as Manager for Sales Region Latin America & Caribbean, Management South America, Caribbean Management and Capacity Planning will assume the role of Head of Supply & Florida, based in Sao Paolo, in 2015. for the Asia-Pacific region, based Management & Infrastructure at He has been responsible from there for in Singapore. Hernig was appointed Lufthansa Cargo, effective 1 July the entire Latin America & Caribbean Regional Director Sales Russia & CIS in 2019. Löhr will thereby return to the region since 2017. Moscow in 2003. He held this position company headquarters in Frankfurt. These swaps are intended as staff until 2007, before moving to Hong He will be responsible for procurement development measures within the context Kong to assume the role of Manager and supplier management at the cargo of Lufthansa’s normal rotation policy for Region South China, Hong Kong and airline in his future role and will report high-ranking management positions.

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Achim Martinka new Vice President Germany at Lufthansa Cargo Previous project manager of One Cargo succeeds J. Florian Pfaff

chim Martinka, previously Head of the One Cargo project, will be appointed Vice President Germany. A Martinka succeeds J. Florian Pfaff, who took over as Vice President Asia Pacific on 1 June 2019. Mr Martinka will take over his duties in the coming weeks. Business economist Achim Martinka began his career at Lufthansa Cargo 2000 as Senior Manager Global Accounts. After various positions in Europe, he moved to Atlanta in 2010 as Vice President The Americas before being appointed Vice President Europe & Africa in Frankfurt in 2016. Since 2017 Martinka has been responsible for the One Cargo project, a project that aims to strengthen the cooperation between SwissWorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo. The new position was filled in line with Lufthansa’s usual rotation policy for senior management positions. Lufthansa Cargo founds heyworld Comprehensive service offering for online retailers

ongoing digitization has Head of Product & Service Development resulted in new standards with at Lufthansa Cargo. heyworld will offer a multiple layers, especially in the modular service portfolio characterized by e-commerce segment, that go convenient access, fast transport times, beyond the conventional core a high level of reliability, simple customs business of a cargo airline. clearance, end-to-end shipment tracking Lufthansa Cargo has and pricing at package level. It will embed founded “heyworld” in order Lufthansa Cargo’s conventional airport- to offer custom solutions from to-airport air cargo services into its a single source to meet these transport solutions and integrate optional requirements in the future. As a services, such as first- and last-mile wholly-owned subsidiary based transfers and handling add-ons. in Frankfurt am Main, heyworld “By establishing heyworld, we are will focus fully on the needs creating a simple and reliable transport of the e-commerce industry. solution for the e-commerce sector,” Its services, in the form of said Peter Gerber, CEO and Chairman of configurable, transparent and the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo. reliable transport solutions, “With our dynamic team of experienced ross-border online trade will be especially designed for online logisticians and retail experts, we will continues to grow inexorably. As retailers, digital marketplaces, online be able to create the best transport C one of the world’s leading cargo shop operators and forwarders. solutions for cross-border online trade,” airlines, Lufthansa Cargo traditionally “We have clearly identified the new said Timo Schamber, Managing offers outstanding transport solutions customer requirements and developed Director of heyworld GmbH. The for the airmail sector as a whole and in an additional transport offering for online heyworld offering is now available to the classic air freight business. However, retailers,” said Stefan Frankenhauser, customers. www.heyworld.com

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Bill Flynnto retire as Atlas Air Worldwide CEO

tlas Air Worldwide Holdings has as the company announced that President and continues to A Chief Executive Officer William advance its Flynn will retire from the company on strategic growth January 1, after a 13-year tenure, and agenda”. become Chairman of the Board on that “One of our key date. responsibilities The board has appointed John as a board is the Dietrich, current Executive Vice implementation President and Chief Operating Officer, of a leadership as Flynn’s successor. Dietrich will transition plan become President and Chief Operating to ensure the Officer effective immediately, and he company’s will retain the role as President when continued success he assumes the role of Chief Executive in the future,” said Officer on January 1, 2020. Agnew. “Given Additionally, Robert Agnew, current John’s depth of Bill Flynn, Atlas Air president and Chairman of the Board, will become experience and proven track record of chief executive the Board’s Lead Independent Director, performance, we are confident that he effective January 1, 2020. is uniquely suited to take on the Chief is more dynamic, more profitable, and The company said that the Executive Officer role and lead Atlas better-positioned to deliver continued transitions and appointments are into its next growth phase. success. Under his leadership, we have the “culmination of a comprehensive “On behalf of the board, I want grown our fleet, diversified our service succession process led by the board to thank Bill for his extraordinary offerings, broadened our customer to ensure strong leadership continuity leadership. He has built a company that base, and developed a world-class

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team of talented, customer-focused had an unparalleled commitment to last position there. employees. Bill is well-prepared to have this company and our employees. He Dietrich said: “I am honored to a significant impact as Chairman of the also has played a key role in driving have been selected to lead this great Board.” our success. He has the visionary company, and continue the strong Atlas said that significant leadership and solid expertise needed momentum established under Bill’s achievements made during Flynn’s to usher in a new era of growth. I look leadership. tenure include the transformation forward to working with John, my “We have an outstanding team of of Polar Air Cargo with the DHL joint fellow board members, and the Senior employees and a powerful portfolio of venture; investment in the 747-8F Leadership Team as we continue aircraft and service offerings. We are platform; acquisition of Southern Air, executing our strategic growth fortunate that Bill will continue to be which added 777 and 737 operating agenda to create long-term value an asset to our team through his role capabilities; growth in relationships for our customers, shareholders and as Chairman. Together with our Senior with express and e-commerce employees.” Leadership Team and talented base customers; expansions with long-term Dietrich has over 30 years of of crew and ground staff employees, I customers; and entry into passenger experience in the aviation and air cargo look forward to building future growth charter flying. industries, including more than 20 with opportunities.” Additionally, the company launched Atlas Air Worldwide. He has served in Continuing to serve on the Senior and expanded its dry-leasing subsidiary, his current COO role since 2006. Leadership Team are Michael Steen, Titan. Dietrich joined the company in 1999 Executive Vice President and Chief “It has been a great privilege to lead as Associate General Counsel and was Commercial Officer, and President the company through this period of promoted to Senior Vice President, and Chief Executive Officer of Titan tremendous growth, and strengthen General Counsel and Corporate Aviation Holdings, Inc.; Spencer our position as a leader in global Secretary in 2004, which included Schwartz, Executive Vice President and aviation outsourcing,” said Flynn. “I am responsibility for human resources and Chief Financial Officer; Adam Kokas, proud of our dedicated and experienced corporate communications. Prior to Executive Vice President, General employees, and the business we have joining Atlas Air Worldwide, Dietrich Counsel and Secretary; and Patricia built as a team. worked for United Airlines for 13 years, Goodwin-Peters, Senior Vice President, “For over two decades, John has serving as a corporate attorney in his Human Resources.

Oscar de Bok appointed to the board of Deutsche Post DHL Group he supervisory board of Deutsche Asia Pacific and Europe Post has appointed Oscar de Bok which makes him the T – succeeding John Gilbert – as right person at the right member of the board of management time to continue the effect from 1 October, 2019. He was journey of growing our most recently chief executive officer logistics business through (CEO) of DHL Supply Chain mainland operational excellence, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Gilbert accelerated digitalization, has decided to leave the group for employee engagement personal reasons. “We regretfully and customer centricity,” accept John’s resignation from the said Frank Appel, CEO of Board of Management and express our Deutsche Post DHL Group. sincere gratitude for his 25 years of Chain as undisputed industry leader,” De Bok is a logistics industry successful service to the company. said chairman of the supervisory board veteran who joined Deutsche Post DHL “He moved the division to the next of Deutsche Post DHL Group, Nikolaus Group in 1999 after its acquisition level by accelerating profitability, von Bomhard. of Nedlloyd, where he was in various enhancing the portfolio and thereby “Oscar de Bok successfully lead roles including sales and project fostering the position of DHL Supply DHL Supply Chain businesses in both management.

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region, in the summer this increases to 435 flights from 38 airports. To make up for the seasonal difference in capacity, the company utilises an expanded trucking network in the winter months and then winds this operation down in the summer joins Air Canada Cargo when it can capitalise on an increased number of direct flights. Air Canada ohn Lloyd Cargo also has its own dedicated cargo joined Air handling operations at Heathrow and J Canada Cargo Frankfurt, rather than using a third in January but party. officially took up the Lloyd explains that having a role of director of dedicated operation can reduce truck cargo for the Europe, waiting times, a particular concern Middle East and at the both the UK and German India region in April. hubs. “When I arrived it was an eye Lloyd is well opener that we really weren’t formally known and respected measuring too much, for example in the air cargo truck door times,” he says. “The industry having performance data is incredible – we worked at Virgin need to sell that a little bit more. If you Atlantic Cargo take 30 minutes or an hour or two off for more than 30 truck waiting times, that can save our years, holding various commercial and process of buying Canadian airline customers a lot of money.” operations roles before spending 11 Transat. The access to a ground handling years as director of cargo/senior vice Lloyd says Canada is an ideal operation also sees Lloyd return to his president cargo. country for a drone operation given its first role in air cargo – after a brief foray Lloyd takes over the position at Air size, while the winter weather can make into the world of banking he joined Canada from Mark Olney who, whilst it difficult to reach some locations by Gatwick Handling before moving over still actively involved and remains road. The company has also started to to the nascent Virgin Atlantic in 1987. a core member of the senior team, once again offer capacity on Cargojet’s While there are many positive has moved into a project-based role freighter services down to Bogota on developments at Air Canada Cargo at reporting directly to Tim Strauss, vice an ad hoc basis, which Lloyd says is the moment, the overall market has president, cargo. “I took over the proving popular with automotive and taken a downturn since Lloyd left Virgin role in April, so I have been finding machinery shippers in his region. in August 2017. “We have market data my feet,” says Lloyd. “In terms of the “I would probably say the biggest and everyone is finding it a challenge, company, it has been going great. difference between Virgin Atlantic but we know we are doing better than “After a long time at Virgin it is a new and Air Canada is that I feel more our competitors, which is great. “But and different kind of challenge, which I actively involved with driving revenue, the reality is that we have targets that am really enjoying. “It is a much larger more than I was before,” Lloyd we want to hit and that is difficult. We company, so it has a larger network says. “Depending on the corporate are doing what we can but the reality and more people. The region I manage structure, you can end up getting is that the market has softened and is relatively large and for some metrics a little bit diverted away from the that has the impact of softening the it is comparable to what I was doing day to day, I just feel more involved, rates that are in the market a little, so before.” which is great. “I do feel a little bit it is a bit of a challenge.” Finally, on Lloyd says that it is an exciting more in the mix and I hope I can the reasons for his move to Air Canada, time to join Air Canada: the company bring a lot of my experience and add Lloyd says: “I count myself lucky. Virgin recently signed a sales agreement some value.” Another key difference Atlantic was a great company to work with a Canadian drone company, it between the two airlines is that Air for but after 30 years it was time for a is investing in internal technology Canada operates with a more seasonal change. “I was almost a one company projects, it has upgraded its fleet schedule, Lloyd explains. He says that guy up until now but that is the past with 35 cargo friendly Dreamliners, in the winter the airline offers 225 and my future is at Air Canada and it’s expanded its network and it is in the flights per week from 21 airports in his nice to have a fresh challenge.”

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Dachser India awarded IATA CEIV Pharma in Mumbai and Hyderabad achser India has been awarded director, air & sea logistics for the pharmaceutical products means the IATA CEIV Pharma certification Indian Subcontinent at Dachser. highest standards are needed make D at its Mumbai and Hyderabad “Quality and efficiency have always sure product integrity is maintained stations. The freight forwarder said it been the cornerstones for our success for such shipments. “With India being is a “significant achievement” for the and our teams are extremely proud to a major supplier of pharmaceutical logistics service provider as only very receive this accreditation from IATA,” products, Dachser India’s CEIV Pharma few companies are currently accredited Gandhi added. In order to gain CEIV certification will give pharmaceutical in India. Hyderabad is only the second Pharma, Dachser India underwent a companies confidence and assurance logistics firm in the area to receive the detailed and rigorous auditing process that their cold-chain logistics recognition, while its Mumbai branch is to ensure all facilities, equipment, requirements are being met.” only among a few in the region. operations and staff were compliant Dachser head of air freight, air & “Obtaining the CEIV Pharma with industry standards. sea logistics in the India Subcontinent, certification is an important milestone IATA’s regional director for airports Zarksis Munshi added that the CEIV for DACHSER India. It emphasizes our and external relations, Asia-Pacific, certification in both Mumbai and continued focus for providing highly Vinoop Goel said: “Congratulations Hyderabad is a “big step forward” to reliable logistic services to our valued to DACHSER India on their CEIV further enhance its operational and customers in the LSH segment,” Pharma certification. The time and technical competencies in serving life said Huned Gandhi, managing temperature sensitive nature of sciences and healthcare clients.

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Turkish Cargo continues its operations both at Ataturk and at Istanbul Airpos maintaining its consistency for quality and care. Its “on-time peormance”, defined as planned arrival/depaure hours, reached an even higher level this year than in the first quaer of 2018. According to WACD (World Air Cargo Data), the company maintained its 7th position in the rankings, with a tonnage in the first quaer of 2019 amounting to 11.6%. When all phases are complete, Turkish Cargo will comprise a total area of 300,000 m2, giving it the capacity to handle four million tons of cargo at the terminal every year. Freighter operations will continue to be carried out from the existing terminal at Ataturk Airpo.

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