Category Archives: Cargo

Cargo Volumes Rise at Dubai World Central

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Dubai World Central (DWC) saw cargo volumes increase 7.8% in the first quarter of 2013, according to a traffic report issued by owner Dubai Airports. … More ››

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HKIA Sets New Records in March

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new single-day records of approximately 200,000 passengers and 1,172 aircraft movements … More ››

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Cargo Boost for Lambert-St Louis

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Tom Allett

Lambert-St Louis Airport (IATA STL) has reported in its best first quarter cargo results in two years. Outbound freight was up 3.6% on 2012, at … More ››

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Atlas Air Receives Eighth 747-8 Freighter

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Atlas Air has taken delivery of its eighth Boeing 747-8 Freighter. Pursuant to a letter of intent with an undisclosed customer, the aircraft is expected … More ››

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Boeing 747-8 Serves 100th Airport

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Tom Allett

The Boeing 747-8 has served its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service. The aircraft, a 747-8 Freighter operated by launch customer Cargolux, arrived … More ››

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San Diego Awarded LEED Gold

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Caroline Cook

The new Receiving and Distribution Center (RDC) at San Diego International Airport, USA, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from … More ››

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CWT-SML Logistics Opens Dubai Facility

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Logistics solutions provider CWT-SML Logistics has inaugurated a 134,549sq ft (12,500m2) facility at aerotropolis Dubai World Central (DWC), UAE. The facility provides a full range … More ››

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Cathay Pacific Orders Three 747-8 Freighters

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered three Boeing 747-8 Freighter aircraft, increasing its fleet of the type to 13.  The order, valued at $1 billion at … More ››

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Abu Dhabi Sees Running Start for 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has released its January traffic report for the Emirate’s international airport, showing a 19.6% increase in passenger traffic year-on-year. More … More ››

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Lyon Handles World’s Largest Aircraft

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Tom Allett

An Antonov 225 freighter arrived at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport on January 31.  It was the first time that the French airport has handled the world’s … More ››

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