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The weekly newspaper for air cargo professionals No. 1,004
22 October 2018
Love Toronto, love TIACA .....
Deal inked for ACF
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INSIDE VINTAGE CARGO
AIR France KLM Martinair Cargo transported a vintage Morane-Saulnier H aircraft to Saint-Denis Roland Garros Airport on the island of Réunion ... PAGE 2
AMAZON AIR FLIES TO MIAMI
MIAMI International Airport has welcomed Amazon Air cargo operations, with double daily Boeing 767-300 services operated by Atlas Air. ... PAGE 3 NEW MEMBERS OF CARGO IQ
ALL Nippon Airways (ANA) Cargo and Netherlands-based IT specialist CargoXS have joined Cargo iQ ... PAGE 4
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he first day of the Air Cargo Forum in Toronto last week saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between organisers The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and events company Messe München. The MoU is the first step in the two organisations working closely together on TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum and Exhibition. Under the agreement, Messe München will undertake the organisation of the Air Cargo Forum, while TIACA remains in control of the content of the
conference. TIACA will also be a strategic partner at Messe München’s “transport logistic” events in Munich, Germany, Shanghai, China, and Istanbul, Turkey. The next ACF will take place in Miami, Florida, USA, where TIACA is headquartered. The idea is to organise the event in a fixed location every two years and with the support and knowledge of Messe München, to transform it into a real logistical intermodal event. TIACA will retain editorial control of all content
for the conference programs of the ACF and will continue to organise the Executive Summits at different corners in the world to reflect the organisation’s global status. TIACA and Messe München will jointly promote all of the events. Pictured left to right: Robert Schoenberger, (Messe Muenchen), Steven Polmans (TIACA), Sebastiaan Scholte (TIACA) and Gerhard Gerritzen (Messe Muenchen) signing the deal on Tuesday 16 October.
GDP FOR DNATA IN ZURICH
DNATA has been awarded Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for pharmaceutical handling at its state-of-the-art facility in Zurich ... PAGE 5
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IATA slows cargo supply chain Our new columnist takes a sideways look at matters that affect airfreight. In the first of his comments, he takes IATA aside for its waffle on the subject of our front page of 1 October.
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EC grounds Das Air
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STAFF AT London Gatwick-based Das Air Cargo were in a state of disbelief last week after the carrier’s fleet of DC-1030 freighters had been banned from operating in European skies. The ban, issued by the European Commission (EC) came into effect from midnight 14 October. An EC statement said: “The Commission has heard all those who likely to be involved and requested a hearing.” Das Air Cargo executives were meeting with EC officials as Air Cargo Week went to press.
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ATA was launched in Havana, Cuba in 1948 to maintain the quality services of member airlines, of which there are now 290. In fairness, the Association was also responsible for profitability but not to the detriment of services. For some years now, IATA have passed the blame to the cargo agent for not providing the Air Way Bill by email ( e-AWB ). In our October 1 issue , you may have seen an open letter to Alexandre de Juniac, the director general and CEO of IATA, along with the chairman of the cargo committee , Peter Gerber. The letter was from half-a-dozen knowledgeable executives from the air cargo business. The AWB continues to be delivered at the airport by the cargo agent’s freight driver in half a dozen paper copies, rather than pre-delivered by email. New technology is to the benefit of IATA’s 290 members but the Association expects the freight forwarders to pay for the privilege. At long last, this letter places the responsibility firmly with the airlines.
Vintage cargo for AFKLM
AIR FRANCE KLM Martinair Cargo transported a vintage Morane-Saulnier H aircraft to Saint-Denis Roland Garros Airport on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. On 5 October, the centenary of the death of French aviation pioneer Roland Garros was marked on the island. Garros became the first to fly across the Mediterranean on 23 September 1913 when he flew from Fréjus in the south of France to Bizerte in Tunisia. A large number of commemorative events were organised on Réunion, as the island was the birthplace of this passionate and historic aviator. The vintage aircraft, from the dawn of aviation, was handled on one of the world’s most modern cargo aircraft, a B777 freighter.
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This letter also mentions the failure of TIACA and FIATA to mention this subject to their members but at the same time waffle on about new technology. Some years ago e-AWB was new technology but now has reached the depths of underused waffle. Watch this space.
“Ad Astra”
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Amazon Air flies to Miami
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iami International Airport has welcomed Amazon Air cargo operations, with double daily Boeing 767-300 services operated by Atlas Air. Amazon already operates four warehouses in Miami-Dade County, all within 12 miles of the airport with an 885,000 square foot fulfilment centre at Miami-Opa Locka International Airport being completed this year. Amazon Air’s launch comes nine months after Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials hosted its first e-commerce strategy workshop with more than 30 local industry stakeholders, with the aim of establishing Miami-Dade County as a leading e-commerce hub. Miami-Dade County mayor, Carlos Gimenez says: “I proudly welcome Amazon Air’s expansion to Miami-Dade County, and appreciate its commitment of two daily flights at MIA. I wish them continued success and growth within our community.” Amazon Air director, Sarah Rhoads says: “We are excited to launch the Miami gateway
Chapman Freeborn partnership with GTA
to support our growing air operation. Amazon has enjoyed being a part of the Miami-Dade community and are thrilled to continue our relationship.” Miami-Dade aviation director, Lester Sola says: “Amazon Air’s two daily flights will add a significant boost to our domestic cargo traffic, which is already up 17 per cent through August.” Meanwhile, about 20 pilots from Atlas Air and ABX Air, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) protested outside the Cargo Facts Symposium on 11 October to raise awareness of issues at the companies. The pilots marched outside the Omni Hotel in San Diego with signs reading “No e-commerce revolution without cargo pilots”. They were represented by their union, the Airline Professionals Association Teamsters Local 1224. The pilots are contracted to work for DHL and Amazon, and have been locked in a long running dispute over wages and working conditions. Picture credit: APA Teamsters Local 1224.
CHAPMAN FREEBORN has launched a partnership with GTA Air Solutions to further enhance their reach in the cargo charter market. The agreement will give Canadian customers enhanced access to charter services and strengthen Chapman Freeborn’s coverage in North America. The deal was signed at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Toronto. As Chapman Freeborn’s representative in Canada, GTA will give local clients access to cargo charter services on a global basis, from heavy to and outsized shipments to time-critical cargo in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Canadian forwarders will also receive regular updates of the availability of Chapman Freeborn subsidiary Magma Aviation’s Boeing 747-400 Freighter. GTA will also promote Chapman Freeborn’s onboard courier service offering hand carry services for time-critical shipments. Chapman Freeborn chief executive officer,
Russi Batliwala says: “Through this partnership, Canadian customers will have greater choice and access to a wider range of charter products than before.” GTA Air Solutions chairman Mario D’Urso says: “We are delighted to have partnered with Chapman Freeborn, a fantastic company which has been at the forefront of the charter industry for over 45 years. We see huge potential in marketing their services in the Canadian market.”
Silk Way adds flights to Tianjin SILK WAY WEST AIRLINES will start twice-weekly services to Tianjin, connecting the Chinese city with its hub in Baku, Azerbaijan. The service will operate on Fridays and Sundays, offering transit options the industrial centre in Northern China to global markets via Baku. Silk Way West president, Wolfgang Meyer says: “With this service we will close the
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strategic gap in offering as well full freighter services to booming Northern China.” He adds: “We have noticed a strong demand East and West bound with automotive and aerospace related goods leading the commodity list. “Throughout the whole planning process there was a great cooperation with representatives of Tianjin Airport in order to set up the new flight for us for which we are thankful.”
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Planning permission for AIPUT Heathrow warehouse
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berdeen Standard Investment’s Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) has secured planning permission for its landmark Heathrow Airport cargo warehouse. The 250,000 square foot facility, which has received planning permission from the London Borough of Hounslow’s Planning Committee, has been designed to accommodate the operational requirements of dnata, and will complement dnata’s existing facilities. The buildings, known as dnata City East represent one of the largest off-airport pre-lets at Heathrow, benefitting from a strategic location opposite the Heathrow Cargo Terminal and adjacent to the Southern Perimeter Road. AIPUT fund manager, Nick Smith says: “This
planning permission reinforces AIPUT’s position as one of the largest and most informed landlords around the airport, with the right property in the right place to serve the expanding air-freight related demand and logistics requirements.” dnata UK chief executive officer, Gary Morgan says the development will help the company accommodate increased demand from its growing portfolio of customers. He says: “Securing a state-of-the-art warehouse of this size in a prime location builds on our relationship and real estate work with AIPUT and puts us in a strong position to handle the airport’s cargo-handling requirements of the future.” Artist impression pictured above.
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Cargo iQ welcomes new members
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS (ANA) Cargo and Netherlands-based IT specialist CargoXS have joined Cargo iQ. The news was announced at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Toronto by Cargo iQ’s executive director, Ariaen Zimmerman on a panel to discuss shippers’ views on a transparent and quality driven air cargo supply chain. Zimmerman says: “Growing our international network is a priority for us as we continue to improve control mechanisms of Cargo iQ, and we wish both ANA Cargo and CargoXS a warm welcome from the Cargo iQ community.” ANA Cargo executive vice president of global marketing, Hiroshi Sugiguchi adds: “Joining Cargo iQ is hugely beneficial for ANA Cargo because it enables us to introduce standard KPIs to leverage our quality control, and compare our performance with other airlines to improve our processes and services.”
“Cargo iQ membership also provides a global network, allowing ANA Cargo to communicate with our colleagues around the world in order to monitor and improve industry standards” he adds. CargoXS managing director Walter Kruger adds: “At CargoXS we deliver IT solutions with a specialisation for analysing business intelligence and an accentuation of real-time SLA monitoring. Cargo iQ membership allows us to communicate with industry leaders to develop innovative software that will benefit the air cargo supply chain.” At the conference, Zimmerman discussed the importance of technology and IT in the air cargo industry, saying: “The air cargo industry is being influenced more than ever by technological developments, and Cargo iQ believes in keeping up with these trends for the benefit of the industry.”
Atran Airlines to fly 737-800BCFs
ATRAN AIRLINES has signed a lease agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) for two Boeing 737-800 converted freighters. The passenger-converted aircraft are scheduled for delivery in late 2018 and the first half of 2019. They will provide additional capacity for Volga-Dnepr’s express carrier, joining the existing fleet of three Boeing 737-400 Freighters. GECAS senior vice president and manager cargo aircraft group, Richard Greener says: “GECAS is excited to provide these converted 737-800 freighters to Atran Airlines as they begin investments in the next generation freighter.”
Cargo Logic Management fleet development director, Paul Nolan adds: “These newly converted 737-800 freighters will assist Atran Airlines in achieving its strategic objectives and serving customers in e-commerce and express services on Russia-China routes. “Being equipped with CFM56-7B24 engines, the narrow-body 737-800 freighter is able to carry up to 23,5 tonnes of cargo, which is 3.5 tonnes larger than for Boeing 737-400 freighter and will guarantee much-needed capacity.” Atran Airlines operates from Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport, providing cargo services for mail and express shipments linking Europe, Russia and the CIS.
Volga-Dnepr cranks up charter flight
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VOLGA-DNEPR AIRLINES has organised the delivery of a crankshaft from Mexico to India on a charter flight for DHL Global Forwarding using an IL-76TD-90VD. The 38-ton shipment travelled from Apodaca, Nuevo Leon to Mumbai, and was packed into a seven metre long box along with support equipment required for loading. Within 12 hours of receiving the request, Vol-
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ga-Dnepr specialists developed special loading and packaging options for the customers. Volga-Dnepr deputy commercial director of charter cargo operations, Ekaterina Andreeva says: “With our expertise in the transportation of oversized cargo, our specialised equipment and our experience in meeting tight schedules, we were able to operate this Apodaca to Mumbai flight efficiently.”
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GDP for dnata in Zurich
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nata has been awarded Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for pharmaceutical handling at its stateof-the-art facility in Zurich. GDP focuses on systems for warehouses and distribution centres that store and distribute medical products or carry active pharmaceutical ingredients. The scheme ensures that consistent quality management systems are in place throughout the entire supply chain. In order to meet the requirements, dnata has completely refurbished one of its warehouses at Zurich Airport and made significant enhancements to its quality systems, opera-
Peli BioThermal comes to Basel and Berlin
tions documentation and facilities management practices. The cargo services provider already has GDP certification in Amsterdam, London, Manchester and Singapore, as well as CEIV in Amsterdam, Dubai and Singapore. dnata Switzerland GDP/pharma manager cargo, Roger Gutzwiller says: “Over the past years we’ve significantly invested in our operations to meet the highest standards in quality and safety and with today’s announcement and the constant growth of our customer base our efforts are clearly paying off. We stay committed to providing service excellence to all of our more than 30 air cargo customers every day.”
PELI BioThermal has opened service centres in Basel and Berlin, supporting its portfolio of Credo reusable shippers from parcel to pallet sizes. Situated in key logistics locations for both pharmaceutical manufacturing and transfer, the Basel and Berlin hubs will enable clients to receive and return Credo temperature controlled packaging. The locations complement existing and expanding service centres, network stations and rental drop-off points across Europe, Asia and the Americas. The service centres will offer cleaning, refurbishment, repair and conditioning of Credo Cube temperature controlled shippers. Peli BioThermal vice president of sales,
Kevin Lawler says: “To serve the needs of our global clients, we will continue to make significant investments in key locations worldwide. We are delighted to announce the opening of our latest locations in Basel and Berlin.” Lawler continues: “These additional facilities in Europe will support Peli BioThermal’s industry-leading Credo line of reusable temperature controlled shippers, adding to Peli BioThermal’s growing infrastructure of service centres, network stations and drop points, planned to exceed 100 sites by early 2019. “These service centres will also support our rental programs, such as Credo on Reserve and our Credo on Demand with locally available trained staff, available inventory of shippers and replacement parts.”
United gives CSafe RAP thumbs up
UNITED Cargo has enhanced its TempControl service for shippers of life science products and pharmaceuticals by approving CSafe RAP active containers. The CSafe RAP utilises innovative heating and compressor-driven cooling technologies, along with advanced ThermoCor VIP insulation to maintain constant temperatures even at extreme ambient temperatures. The payload compartment of 6.68m3 carries up to four standard US pallets or five Euro pallets. The RAP has a battery life exceeding 120 hours meaning temperature integrity and product viability is maintained on long journeys. United Cargo president, Jan Krems says: “The demand for pharmaceuticals and other health care products grows every year, and customers
and patients worldwide are seeking expanded capacity across our TempControl network. “With the new CSafe RAP, we can meet this need using the innovative CSafe technology that is proven by years of impeccable performance and trusted by our customers.” CSafe Global chief executive officer, Jeff Pepperworth says: “The combination of United Cargo’s expansive TempControl network and the superior performance of the CSafe RAP container offers life-science companies a powerful and reliable solution to move temperature-sensitive healthcare products to patients across the globe.” The leasing options for the CSafe RKN will be made available for the RAP, and customers can lease containers directly from CSafe or United Cargo.
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A fishy two years in Oslo for Emirates
EMIRATES SkyCargo has celebrated two years of freighter operations at Oslo Airport, offering 5,000 tonnes of cargo capacity annually. Since 2016, Emirates freighters have carried a third of the shipments of 35,000 tonnes of salmon from Oslo to export markets in the Middle East and Asia. Norway is one of the world’s largest exporters of seafood and exports of salmon were valued at around $4 billion in the first six
months of 2018. In addition to weekly Boeing 777 Freighter services, Emirates offers cargo capacity on its daily passenger services to Oslo. Through its perishables product Emirates Fresh, seafood exports arriving from Oslo are rapidly transported through an unbroken cool chain at Emirates SkyCargo’s Dubai hub. The Oslo freighter service also frequently carries pharmaceuticals and other general cargo.
Oscar Wilde takes to the skies
NORWEGIAN made Oscar Wilde its latest tail fin hero in time for the anniversary of his birthday on 16 October. The Irish writer’s face will grace a Boeing 737 MAX and a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, making him the second Irish tail fin hero after explorer Tom Crean. Born in Dublin on 16 October 1854, Wilde was one of London’s most notorious playwrights in London in the 1880s with works including The
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Picture of Dorian Grey, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Norwegian senior vice president commercial long haul and new markets, Matthew Wood says: “Our ‘tail fin heroes’ offer us a perfect chance to pay tribute to some of the greatest Irish men and women of all time. Oscar Wilde has inspired generations and we are very happy to have one of the greatest poets of all time adorn our aircraft.”
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Love Toronto, love TIACA ..... Catching up with the social swirl that was the TIACA Air Cargo Forum Toronto 2018
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