NEWS\\\ News Roundup


Issue 5 2019 - FBJNA


Demand in the global air cargo market is currently weaker than in the two previous record years. Considering this, Lufthansa Cargo will now adjust its schedule in order to reduce its overall offering for the second and third quarters, last extended in late March. This will allow the company to ensure profitable load factors and continued deployment of its aircraft at optimum levels going forward as well.


Atran Airlines, the Russian air express carrier within Volga- Dnepr Group (the Group), is introducing a new route into its network between Hangzhou (China), an emerging technology hub and home to the e-commerce industry in China, and Riga (Latvia). The flight, which is to be operated every Thursday onboard its recently deployed Boeing 737-800BCF, will provide up to 23 tonnes of cargo capacity for e-commerce shipments of Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group.


Turkish Cargo has added service to Porto (OPO), the second largest city and the most crucial industrial hub in Portugal, to its wide direct cargo flight network. Turkish Cargo will operate flights to/from Porto on Sundays by A330-200F freighters on the line İstanbul (IST) - Madrid (MAD) – Porto (OPO) - İstanbul (IST).


Turhan Özen, Chief Cargo Officer of Turkish Airlines and the head of the Turkish Cargo Brand, has been elected to the Board of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA). Özen has an extensive knowledge of the territories surrounding Turkey, having overseen business development in the Balkans, Middle East, and African regions.


Emir Pineda, Trade & Logistics Manager for the Marketing Division of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, which operates Miami International Airport (MIA), also has been elected to the TIACA Board.


Deutsche Post DHL Group increased both revenue and operating profit in the first quarter of 2019 compared with the prior-year period. The company generated revenue of EUR 15.4 billion between January and March, an increase of 4.1% to the previous year. Operating profit (EBIT) was up 28.1% to EUR 1.2 billion. In particular, the earnings contributions from the DHL divisions were again encouraging – while the surge in earnings was driven by non-recurring income from completing the Supply Chain partnership with S.F. Holding in China initiated at the end of 2018. Previously announced restructuring costs at Supply Chain and in the new eCommerce Solutions division slowed EBIT growth.


QuantumID Technologies announced that Hawaiian Airlines has renewed its 5-year contract with SmartKargo, continuing the cloud-delivered real-time management of the carrier’s air cargo business using the advanced end-to-end Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. Hawaiian was the first US carrier to adopt the SmartKargo Cloud platform in 2014, with the implementation Go Live in 2Q 2015. Since then, the airline has utilized the innovative set of integrated tools that the SmartKargo SaaS solution offers to support and grow its domestic and international Cargo business, including the addition of freighter-congured ATR-72 aircraft to support a new All Cargo Overnight service within the Hawaiian Islands.


For the 5th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2019 Air Cargo News Awards. The award, which has long been recognised as the preeminent accolade in the air cargo industry, was accepted by Ross Marino, Senior Vice President of dnata’s International Airport Operations, at a gala dinner in London.


Air WFS, Swiss WorldCargo launch NY’s first GDP-compliant airport facility


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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler and Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight division of Swiss International Air Lines and one of the industry’s leading pharma air carriers, opened New York’s first GDP (Good Distribution Practice) compliant pharma facility aſter achieving certification of its Building 66 at JFK airport. The GDP certification


confirms WFS’ compliance with World Health Organization (WHO), IATA, and Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) quality standards for handling pharmaceutical and life science products, as well as with Service Level Agreements signed with individual airline customers in New York. “As the leading cargo handler


at JFK, we are proud to be the first airline handling facility to become GDP certified, which is in response to growing customer demand for high quality, standardized pharma handling,” said Michael Simpson, WFS’ Executive Vice President Americas, who added: “We will continue to expand our network of certified facilities, adding to our current list of JFK and Miami in the Americas as well as multiple locations in Europe.” “We


are very excited


that New York’s first GDP- compliant airline facility is


WFS and Swiss WorldCargo officials cut the ribbon to open New York’s first GDP compliant pharma facility. (WFS/ Swiss World Cargo photo.)


located at Swiss WorldCargo’s warehouse,” said Michael Ganz, Head of Northeast-/ Midwest USA and Canada for Swiss WorldCargo. “This latest addition of GDP-compliant facilities allows us to offer additional quality corridors to our pharma and healthcare customers. The certification of our boutique-like single-airline facility in New York further strengthens our position as a global quality leader.” This initiative is aligned


with WFS’ program to provide coordinated cold chain handling services which secure product integrity and


ensure patient safety.


Achieving GDP certification is further evidence of the company’s ability to deliver


resilient working procedures and processes, as well as specialized and dedicated equipment for the handling of sensitive temperature- controlled cargo. The features of the program include a Pharmaceutical Handling Quality Manual and Quality Management System, dedicated cooler facilities, a Special Products Manager, as well as providing a team of


fully experienced and


trained personnel. WFS also invested in a new cooler for the 1,000 sq ſt pharma facility at JFK in support of the GDP requirements. The opening of this pharma


facility also closely aligns with key Swiss WorldCargo values of customer focus and quality care. In 2018, Swiss WorldCargo received


a global CEIV


certification, which ensures that the company adheres to the highest standards of pharmaceutical handling


Pasha Hawaii marks construction for new LNG-fueled ‘Ohana’ Class containerships


Executives from Hawaii-


based Pasha Hawaii and Keppel AmFELS were joined by dignitaries in late April for the ceremonial keel laying for M/V George III and the cutting of the first steel plates for M/V Janet Marie. The two Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) fueled containerships are currently being built at Brownsville, TX- based Keppel AmFELS. Upon completion, both 774-foot U.S. Jones Act vessels will join Pasha Hawaii’s fleet, serving the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane. Delivery of the ‘Ohana Class


vessels—named in honor of the late parents of The Pasha Group


President and CEO George Pasha, IV—is expected in 2020. “Construction of the new


vessels continues to progress on schedule,” said George Pasha, IV. “These LNG-powered containerships were designed to support the needs of shippers in the Hawaii trade lane, while minimizing environmental impact in the communities we serve. Adding George III and Janet Marie to our existing fleet will greatly enhance our service capabilities and on-time delivery, marking three generations of service to Hawaii.” The new vessels will operate fully on LNG from day one in


service, substantially improving the


vessels’ environmental


footprint. Energy savings will also be achieved with a state- of-the-art engine, an optimized hull form, and an underwater propulsion system with a high- efficiency rudder and propeller. “The Maritime Administration


supports the U.S maritime industry’s investment in the future by building Jones Act- compliant ships that run on cleaner-burning liquid natural gas (LNG),” said Richard Balzano, Deputy Maritime Administrator. “In addition, U.S.-built, U.S.- owned and U.S.-crewed ships support America’s national and


globally. The airline remains committed to providing the highest standards at its stations worldwide. With three daily flights from Zurich and Geneva, JFK is an important North America-gateway for Swiss WorldCargo. WFS has also signed a 15-


year lease on a new state- of- the-art, 346,000 square feet cargo terminal at the airport, the first phase of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s comprehensive Vision Plan. The facility, which will have a throughput capacity of over 300 million kilos a year, will offer improved cargo flows and reduced transfer times, shorter truck waiting times and incorporate the latest security and screening systems and procedures. It will also house dedicated facilities for


temperature-controlled


pharmaceutical products and perishables cargo when it opens in 2020/21.


economic security. With LNG, the industry is also leaping over future regulatory barriers, responding to environmental challenges, and looking toward a more affordable and plentiful fuel.” “Today’s


construction


milestones at Keppel AmFELS are real evidence of the capability we have at shipyards across the U.S. to build any kind of ship,” said Matt Woodruff, Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership. “These Jones Act ships being built at Keppel will be amongst the most modern, fuel-efficient containerships in the world, and are living and breathing proof that we have the know-how and the can-do spirit to keep America a global leader in shipbuilding innovation.”


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