BIFA calls on members to comment on aviation policy
The British International Freight Association is urging its members to respond to the government’s aviation policy consultation.
The British International Freight Association is urging its members to respond to the government’s aviation policy consultation.
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Group, saying the transaction would raise no competition concerns.
Demand for air freight grow by 3.5 per cent last year while capacity rose by 5.4 per cent, according to the International Air Transport Association.
FedEx Express expects to improve transit times for its European economy parcel shipments on some 40 per cent of European lanes as a result of the integration of the TNT European road network.
Etihad Cargo is to transport a consignment of 68 show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong taking place on 15-17 February for equestrian events organiser EEM World.
Warehouse REIT has acquired the air cargo centre at Glasgow International Airport, from Airport Industrial Nominees Limited for £11.1 million.
DHL Express has invested €134 million in new hub at Copenhagen Airport to increase its activities in the region.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo are to move into the new dnata City East cargo facility at London Heathrow to support business growth, enhance trans-Atlantic partnership for customers, and secure their position in the U.K.
Air freight demand was flat in November 2018 compared to November 2017 according to data from the International Air Transport Association.
IAG Cargo will launch a direct service from the UK to Islamabad, Pakistan in June next year.