NEWS\\\


The first of the new Boeing 777 Freighters ordered by DHL has commenced revenue service. On Saturday, May 25, the airplane took off from


Kentucky Airport


Cincinnati/Northern International its


(CVG), home


operating base. Clad in DHL’s yellow and red, the brand new 777 with the registration number N-705GT departed to Bahrain on its commercial maiden flight. The replacement of the


older intercontinental fleet with the most fuel-efficient and reliable freighter type allows DHL to meet the increasing global demand for express services.


The new Boeing


777 will strengthen DHL’s intercontinental


services


and connect major DHL hubs in Cincinnati, Leipzig, Hong Kong and others. Operated by DHL partner Southern Air, the plane will soon start scheduled operations. “The delivery of our first Boeing 777 Freighter marks


DHL adds a new B777F to its intercontinental fleet. (DHL photo.)


Issue 5 2019 - FBJNA


Flagler County joins Northeast Florida’s FTZ


The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announces that Flagler County (FL) has joined Northeast Florida’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 64. The addition now allows any company within Flagler County to apply to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Board for FTZ designation. It typically takes 30 days or less for approval aſter the Board accepts the application. JAXPORT is the


administrating agency for all users within Northeast Florida’s FTZ No. 64. To add Flagler


an important milestone in our mission to overhaul our intercontinental fleet. This efficient, long-range and high-capacity freighter will enable us to serve even more markets with non-stop flights and significantly contributes to


greater sustainability in


line with our sustainability strategy


‘zero emission by


2050’ “, says John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. With a payload capability of


112 tons and a range of 9,200 km, the B777 F has the largest capacity and range of all twin- engine freight airplanes. They are also more fuel efficient and reliable than older models, reducing CO2 emissions by 18 per cent versus the aircraft


being replaced. The older B747-400s aircraft will be gradually replaced as the new models arrive. Another three B777 F are scheduled to arrive this year. DHL Express operates over


260 dedicated aircrafts with 17 partner airlines on over 600 daily flights across 220 countries and territories.


Maintaining its accomplished operations from Ataturk and Istanbul airports as “Dual Hub”, the global brand of Turkish Cargo continued its strong


growth momentum during the first quarter of the year despite the shrinkage of the global air cargo sector. During the first three months


of the 2019, which featured a shrinkage of 3.1% across the air cargo sector, Turkish Cargo managed to increase its sold cargo


Turkish Cargo operations are open 24/7 at Istanbul Airport, the carrier’s new hub. (Turkish Cargo photo.)


11.6% compared to the same time period of the previous year according to the WACD (World Air Cargo Data). With this success, Turkish Cargo maintained its 7th place on WACD list while showing its determination for its rise to the top.


According to the tonnage by


WACD’s first quarter regional data, Turkish Cargo experienced the most growth on Asian and American markets. Global carrier achieved a growth rate of 15.4% in the sold cargo tonnage across the Asian market which experienced a shrinkage by 4.4% while achieving a growth rate of 29.1% across the American market which shrunk by 3.1%. National air carrier enjoyed positive results in all regions it operated. Turkish


Cargo


recently completed the move of its operations to Istanbul Airport, which company officials dub the ‘Great Move.’ Its operations at Istanbul Airport are open 24/7. Turkish


Cargo will also


maintain operations Ataturk on a “Dual Hub” basis.


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County, the United States Foreign Trade Zone Board recently approved JAXPORT’s application to reorganize FTZ No. 64 under the Alternative Site Framework. “We are very pleased to join


this Foreign Trade Zone,” said Helga van Eckert, Executive Director of Flagler County’s Department of Economic Opportunity. “Companies within Flagler County may now take full advantage of Jacksonville’s growing seaport and the economic benefits of operating within an FTZ.”


LATAM Cargo & CSafe


Global sign global master lease agreement


LATAM Cargo, an air carrier operating to, from, and within Latin America, recently signed a Master Lease Agreement with CSafe Global, a provider of active and passive temperature- controlled packaging solutions. The agreement extends alternative transportation options to its clients shipping tempera tur e-s ensi ti v e pharmaceuticals. “Our top priority when


shipping highly delicate and valuable cargo such as pharmaceutical products is to maintain the desired temperature levels throughout the entire time the cargo is transported, from the origin until


its final destination. We


understand that minimal deviation from the defined temperature ranges can greatly affect the quality of the products and that is why we are constantly evaluating new options for our Clients. CSafe containers offer cutting-edge technology that will continue to strengthen our PHARMA ACTIVE Product”, explains Product Development Senior Manager for LATAM Cargo, Rodolfo Marré. The CSafe RAP and CSafe RKN active temperature- controlled containers expertly offer unmatched operational capabilities with the industry’s longest battery run times and broadest ambient


temperature


ranges of -30°C to +54°C for the CSafe RAP and -30°C to +49°C for the CSafe RKN. CSafe’s innovative system design combines advanced compressor-driven cooling technologies with superior VIP insulation to regulate payload temperatures precisely where they need to be for up to four US pallets of pharmaceutical product, per container. These active containers have approvals to fly on both the upper and lower decks of aircraſt and are a welcomed addition to LATAM’s offering. “We are very excited about


the addition of LATAM Cargo to our roster of airline partners who have included the CSafe RKN and CSafe RAP active systems in their pharma offering,” cites Brad Jennings, Vice President of Global Marketing and Partner Alliances with CSafe Global. “With a comprehensive cargo network serving key markets in the Latin American region, and a robust CEIV pharma program, we look forward to a very fruitful collaboration with LATAM Cargo as we collectively strive to best serve pharma companies seeking that ultimate peace of mind when transporting invaluable life-enhancing medications to their patients in the increasingly important pharma market across Latin America.”


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