Logistics Execs Fear “Economic Shock” from China Contagion
Tuesday, January 19, 2016Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top…
Category Archives: Air Freight
Here at C.T. Freight, we like to keep ourselves busy. This is a selection of the latest news, technologies and other activities that are happening in and out of C.T. Freight. Be sure to check back regularly to keep yourself updated.
AirAsia X to return to Auckland from March
Monday, January 18, 2016Kuala Lumpur-based, long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X announced this week its return to New Zealand,…
IATA Tackling Lithium Battery Risk for Air Freight Cargo
Friday, December 18, 2015IATA Cargo is working with regulators, postal authorities, airlines and forwarders to combat the threat…
IATA Reports Moderate Growth for Air Cargo in 2013
Thursday, February 6, 2014The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a 1.4% expansion of global freight…
Antitrust
Thursday, February 6, 2014A New York federal judge has given preliminary approval to a pair of settlements totalling…
Virgin Atlantic to Stop Sydney, Hong Kong Service
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Virgin Atlantic has today announced its intention to withdraw operations between Sydney and Hong Kong…
Cathay Freighter to Mexico
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Cathay Pacific Airways is expanding its freighter services into Latin America by launching a thrice-weekly…
Boeing to Start Building First Next-Generation 737 at Increased Production Rate
Sunday, February 2, 2014Boeing [NYSE: BA] is starting assembly this week of the first Next-Generation 737 to be…
Freighter Crash at Honiara
Sunday, January 26, 2014A Boeing 737-300F freighter on a flight from Queensland suffered a right-side landing gear collapse…
Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner at Increased Production Rate
Friday, January 24, 2014Boeing (NYSE: BA) has rolled out the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner built at the rate…
Qantas Shifts 747 Maintenance Abroad
Thursday, January 23, 2014“Let me clarify that there will be no jobs going offshore – not one.” The…
HKIA Achieves Another Record-Breaking Year Flight Movements Hit New Monthly Record in December 2013
Monday, January 20, 2014Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a year of solid growth in all three traffic…
Melbourne Airport Locked Down After Kangaroo Surprises Passengers in Terminal
Friday, December 13, 2013Wildlife rescue volunteers were called in to tranquilise and capture the distressed eastern grey male,…
Etihad Airbus Order Includes Freighter
Friday, December 13, 2013
Etihad Airways has announced a firm order for 87 Airbus aircraft, plus purchase rights for…
Cathay Cargo Sees China Improvement
Friday, December 13, 2013Combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2013 produced an increase in passengers…