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29 July 2019

The best quotes of the week of 2019

Gold fingered 104kg of gold linked to drugs cartel seized at Heathrow

he UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) struck gold when they seized 104 kg of gold worth £4 million at London Heathrow Airport on 1 June as part of an international investigation into a suspected South American drugs cartel. The gold was grabbed by officers from UK Border Force, acting on intelligence from the NCA. It was being shipped to Switzerland from Venezuela via the Cayman Islands. Much of the gold seized was in blocks and small pieces, while six pieces were heart-shaped. The Cayman authorities, with the assistance of the NCA, are investigating the crime syndicate. NCA Heathrow branch commander,

Steve McIntyre, said: “We believe that this shipment was linked to drugs cartels operating out of South America. Working with partners overseas and in the UK we were quickly able to identify it and stop its onward movement. “The business model of many organised crime groups relies upon the ability to move money across borders, to fund further investment in criminal activity. “If we can stop that, it causes disruption to the criminal network involved and prevents them benefiting from crime.” Nick Jariwalla, Border Force Heathrow director, said: “Taking large amounts of money or gold out of the control of criminal gang networks hits them where they feel it most, in

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INSIDE MORE FORWARDER EVENTS

MORE events are being added to BIFA’s Young Forwarder Network, with a professional development event being held on 8 August ... PAGE 2

HEAVY LOSSES FOR BOEING

BOEING has been pushed into second quarter and first half losses due to the cost of grounding the global 737 MAX fleet. In the second quarter, losses ... PAGE 3 BESPOKE SOFTWARE IS KEY

the pocket. “This was a substantial seizure and demonstrates how effectively Border

Force works with law enforcement partners, both at home and abroad, to combat organised crime.”

UPS Flight Forward applies for FAA approval UPS has applied for Part 135 certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration to operate commercial drone flights under a subsidiary called UPS Flight Forward. The subsidiary is an incorporated business that could receive certification as early as this year, making UPS the first fully-certified revenue-generating drone operator in the US. When approved, the certification lays the foundation for drone flights beyond the operator’s visual line of sight, and for day and night flights. Scott Price, chief transformation and strategy officer at UPS says: “UPS is committed to using tech-

nology to transform the way we do business. UPS’s formation of a drone delivery company and application to begin regular operations under this level of certification is historic for UPS and for the drone and logistics industries.” UPS operates drone healthcare deliveries in a specific use-case under FAA Part 107 rules. In March, UPS initiated the first FAA-sanctioned use of a drone for routine revenue flights involving the transport of cargo. The FAA approval was for a delivery agreement at WakeMed’s flagship hospital and campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.

DIGITAL technology and the Internet of Things is expanding into all walks of life, industries and sectors, and time-critical air cargo is no different ... PAGE 4

KJOS STANDS DOWN

BJORN Kjos has stood down as chief executive officer of Norwegian Air Shuttle but is staying with the company as an advisor to the chairman ... PAGE 6

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BIFA adds Young Forwarder Network events

ore events are being added to BIFA’s Young Forwarder Network, with a professional development event being held on 8 August near Heath-

row Airport. Having held the last of its initial regional group launches, the British International Freight Association is adding content to its Young Forwarder Network. Professional speaker and coach Rudee Bertie (pictured) will provide insight on how members can increase their confidence and personal brand through better networking. He has over 30 years of freight forwarding, air cargo and customs brokerage experience, having started as an apprentice, and later setting up his own company. Bertie will provide practical tips to boost confidence, gained through personal expe-

rience as he built-up his business through attending many networking events around the world. Carl Hobbis, training development manager at BIFA says the initial launch events gave participants an opportunity to discuss how they would like regional groups to operate. He says less formal events, easily accessible venues, engaging speakers and later start times were common feedback themes. Hobbis says: “The event in August is one immediate response, but each YFN group is also organising behind-the-scenes tours. Places on the four tours organised to date were quickly filled, but there are plenty of others planned.” He adds that regional groups are planning careers events to take place in Spring 2020 and all apprentices who are YFN members can receive a 20% discount in the costs of

any BIFA training course. Hobbis says: “What we now need is for BIFA members to actively encourage and support attendance of their staff at YFN events, as well as support in the form of patronage, connecting the YFN with engaging speakers, sponsorship, as well as providing facilities for meetings.”

dnata creates regional CEOs

DNATA has reorganised its management structure of its International Airport Operations division, with the creation of three regional chief executive officer roles. Reporting directly to divisional senior vice president International Airport Operations, Stewart Angus (pictured), the regional CEOs assume responsibility for ground handling and cargo operations in multiple countries. Ross Marino has been appointed regional CEO UK and Europe, overseeing operations at 13 airports across Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the UK. As regional CEO Asia Pacific, Dirk Goovaerts is responsible for business at 10 airports in Australia, the Philippines and Singapore. Janis Balkens, regional CEO of new and emerging markets will continue to lead operations at 35 airports in Brazil, Canada, Pakistan and Iraq. The US network covering 28 airports will continue to be overseen by David Barker, CEO of dnata USA. Angus says: “Our new regional structure allows us to get closer to our business and customers, operating with consistent standards and systems. It helps us leverage synergies across the regions and above all, ensure we constantly provide the best possible services to our customers at every airport.” The international structure does not affect operations in the UAE, which will continue to be managed by the UAE airport operations division led by divisional senior vice president Steve Allen.

B&H manages services for Aloia Aerospace

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AEROSPACE spare parts outsourcing company Aloia Aerospace has given the contract to manage its warehousing, handling and inventory to B&H Worldwide. The Sao Paulo, Brazil-headquartered company, which has its main operations in Miami will use B&H’s London Heathrow logistics facility and its integrated IT system FirstTrac to manage inventory. Through establishing a European parts facility, Aloia Aerospace will be able to extend its operations in the UK and Europe. The parts managed through B&H’s Heathrow Control Tower will include tooling, electronic parts and paint for a variety of aircraft types. Aloia will despatch parts to customers through FirstTrac, which will be processed by B&H at Heathrow and sent to their destination with notifications being sent back to Aloia throughout the shipping process. Seth Profit, group sales director says: “Aloia were clear that the visibility and advanced features provided by B&H Worldwide’s FirstTrac platform was a key component of their decision to choose B&H Worldwide. Our speed of response and 24/7 manned capabilities will also enable them to serve their customers across these new regions as they develop their services.”

737 MAX flies Boeing into heavy losses

oeing has been pushed into second quarter and first half losses due to the cost of grounding the global 737 MAX fleet. In the second quarter, losses amounted to $2.9 billion compared to a $2.2 billion profit in the same period of 2018. First half losses totalled $793 million compared to a $4.6 billion in 2018. Falling revenue also reflect the grounding of the 737 MAX. Revenue was down 35% in the second quarter to $15.7 billion and by 19% in the first half to $38.6 billion. Dennis Muilenburg, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Boeing says: “This is a defining moment for Boeing and we remain focused on our enduring values of safety, quality, and integrity in all that we do, as we work to safely return the 737 MAX to service. During these challenging times, teams across our enterprise continue to perform at a high level while delivering on commitments and capturing new opportunities driven by strong, long-term fundamentals.” Boeing says it is working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to certify software updates for the 737 MAX and safely return the aircraft to service. No timing or conditions have been given for the return of the 737 MAX to service. There was some good news from the Commercial Airplanes

CSafe RAP approved by Lufthansa LUFTHANSA Cargo has approved the use of CSafe RAP temperature-controlled containers on its flights to transport pharmaceuticals. The CSafe RAP utilises ThermoCor VIP insulation together with an innovative cooling and heating system. It can precisely maintain defined payload temperatures in extreme ambient temperatures between -30C and 54C. Thorsten Braun, senior director of industry development and product management says: “With the addition of the CSafe RAP we are further expanding our portfolio of active cool containers, which is second to none, while intensifying our existing relationship with CSafe.” Jeff Pepperworth, chief executive officer for CSafe Global says: “We are honoured to deepen our relationship with Lufthansa Cargo and strengthen our promise to protect what matters most to pharmaceutical customers so that patients can receive what matters most to them.”

FedEx partners with SAB Express FEDEX Express has picked SAB Express as its global service provider for Saudi Arabia, connecting the kingdom with more than 220 countries and territories. SAB had been the long-term service provider to TNT in Saudi Arabia, and following the FedEx takeover, it has become the licensee for FedEx Express. Jack Muhs, regional president of FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa says: “With SAB Express as FedEx licensee in Saudi Arabia, we are leveraging their comprehensive expertise in delivering an outstanding service across the country and building on our mutual strengths to connect customers to possibilities around the world.”

CARGO and mail was down 9.1% for Cathay Pacific in June to 163,977 tonnes due to weakening market sentiment. So far this year, cargo and mail has fallen 5.7% to 979,152 tonnes. Director commercial and cargo Ronald Lam says the outlook for the coming months is not good but Cathay Pacific will work closely with forwarders and shippers while rationalising freighter capacity. EVA Air will launch its first new route to Europe in 20 years with four flights a week to Milan Malpensa Airport from 18 February 2020 using a Boeing 777-300. The flights from Taipei Taoyuan is the Taiwanese airline’s fifth destination to Europe after Amsterdam, London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Vienna. division; 90 aircraft including 42 787s were delivered in the second quarter. DHL ordered two 777 Freighters and FedEx ordered six 767 Freighters. Despite the 737 MAX being grounded, IAG still ordered 200 units and committed to several widebody aircraft. Commercial Airplanes still has a backlog of 5,500 aircraft valued at $390 million.

ALL Nippon Airways will connect Tokyo’s Narita International Airport with Chennai International Airport on 27 October. The Boeing 787-8 service will operate on the thrice-weekly flight, which will be ANA’s third destination in India after Mumbai and Delhi. Due to the strength of its automotive industry, Chennai is known as the “Detroit of India”. It is also home to India’s second largest harbour.

AIRFREIGHT decreased in the first half of 2019 at Kuehne + Nagel due to stagnating markets of some key industries. Volumes were down 5.8% to 813,000 tonnes but growth was achieved in the pharma and healthcare sector, as well as perishables. Quick International Courier, a time-critical service provider for the pharma/healthcare and aviation industries was successfully integrated. Airfreight profits measured in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) were down 4.4% to CHF 174 million. For the Kuehne + Nagel Group, net turnover was up 5.3% to CHF 10.6 billion, with net profits down 1.5% to CHF 384 million. Dr Detlef Trefzger, CEO of Kuehne + Nagel International says: “Currently our focus is on addressing the significant changes in airfreight market conditions and on continuing our restructuring activities in contract logistics. With our initiatives to improve our technological capabilities we will become more cost effective and improve customer service. We are well set to successfully meet the challenges of an ever demanding market.”

QATAR Airways will launch flights to Gaborone, Botswana on 27 October, using an Airbus A350-900 on the Sunday, Wednesday and Friday services. Flight QR1377 will depart Doha at 06.55h, firstly stopping in Johannesburg at 14.50h, before departing again at 15.55h and landing in Gaborone at 16.50h. The return flight, QR1378 will leave Gaborone at 18.35h, landing in Johannesburg at 19.30h, leaving at 20.40h and arriving back in Doha at 06.35h the next day.

PANALPINA is standing firm as competitors pursue its business, with half year profits almost reaching the highs of 2018. Consolidated profits were down 5.7% to 34 million Swiss francs, driven by the airfreight sector seeing a fall in the automotive sector. Airfreight volumes were up 5% to 511,700 tonnes, primarily due to a stronger first quarter, followed by a flat second quarter. Stefan Karlen, CEO of Panalpina says: “After it was announced that Panalpina and DSV would join forces, our competitors went more aggressively after our business in the second quarter, but we stood our ground. The decrease in gross profit was chiefly the result of lower margins in air freight and lower volumes from the automotive sector, which shifted into reverse gear. Nonetheless, group EBIT and profit almost reached last year’s levels.”

AUSTRIAN Airlines will receive six Airbus A320s, with the aircraft starting to arrive in the fleet in August. Four of the aircraft were operated by Avianca Brasil and two were operated by Juneyao. An additional 10 aircraft will replace 18 Dash 8-400 turboprops by 2021.

Slowdown hits Kuehne + Nagel

Panalpina stands its ground

Solar panels power Gebruder Weiss warehouses GEBRUDER Weiss has committed to sustainable energy by leasing the roofs of its Maria Lanzendorf warehouses to a solar energy company. Around 2.4 million kilowatt hours have been generated since the beginning of the year using a surface area of 21,500 sq m, the equivalent of 1,300 three-person households in Austria. Solar energy is being used in other locations, with three additional installations across Austria in Kennelbach, Vorarlberg; Maria Seal, Carinthia; and Wels, Upper Austria; as well as two more in Memmingen, Germany. Karl Meiringer, branch manager in Maria Lanzendorf says: “Sustainability is one of the core values at Gebrüder Weiss. This is why the decision to lease the flat roofs for this purpose was made not only on economic grounds, but also on environmental ones. Their size makes them ideal for photovoltaic systems.” The 13 photovoltaic power stations convert part of the solar radiation into electrical energy using solar cells.

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TURKISH Airlines started flights to Bali, Indonesia on 17 July operating three times a week. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service will become a daily service from 7 August until 26 October. UNITED Airlines will resume daily nonstop between New York Newark and Delhi and Mumbai on 6 September. United Airlines will also start a seasonal between San Francisco and Delhi from 5 December using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

KOREAN Air has finalised a deal with Boeing to order 10 787-9s and 10 787-10s. Along with an agreement to lease 10 addition 787-10s from Air Lease Corporation, this will quadruple its Dreamliner fleet. The 787-10s will be used on medium-range routes and the 787-9s will be used on long-haul routes. AIR Canada is resuming a full schedule to India with daily Toronto – Delhi flights from 1 October and seasonal Toronto – Mumbai services from 27 October until 28 March 2020. The Delhi flights will operate with a Boeing 787 until 27 October when it will be swapped for a Boeing 777-300ER. The Mumbai flights will operate four times a week using a Boeing 777-200LR. CARGOJET handled more than 450 tonnes of additional cargo and operated 23 extra flights during Amazon Prime Week to meet e-commerce demand among Canadian consumers. President and chief executive officer Ajay Virmani says the growth in online shopping is contributing to growing demand for Cargojet’s overnight air services. CAPTAIN Steve Dickson has been confirmed as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration by the US senate.

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Until now, the impact of digital technology on the air cargo charter market has been quite limited. Traditional methods of booking time-critical air charter movements have remained unaffected, putting freight forwarders at the mercy of brokers.

Bespoke software key to CharterSync revolution

igital technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding into all walks of life, industries and sectors, and time-critical air cargo is no different, say airline pilots Ed Gillett and Simon Watson who founded CharterSync, a time-critical air charter booking platform. “Being first to market with a product that creates transparency, adds autonomy and speeds up the process will of course be challenged and questioned by those happy with the current status quo. Change and improvement, though, is inevitable. Successive industries have adapted and embraced the technological revolution, because failure to do so results in demise,” says a company spokesman. The London-based booking platform is based on 100% bespoke software created by Gillett and Watson, with a development team finalising elements.

Meeting of minds

When the two men met, there “really was a meeting of minds”, adds the spokesman. Both had experience of the “machinations” of Go-Now charter, with involvement not just from the skyline but also from the ground as brokers and ground operations managers. “Together they discussed how technology could improve a better, faster, more transparent service to freight forwarders and air charter operators. The germs of an idea began to seed when Simon’s coding experience and algorithm knowledge formed the framework of CharterSync’s ambitious plan to develop a time-critical air charter booking platform that would more than halve traditional time-critical charter booking methods,” he says. This was serious ‘starting from scratch’ algorithms and coding. Joining together ambition with ideas, expectations with goals. “A complex and accurate platform doesn’t happen overnight though, and a solid 18 months of development went into writing the code that saw the idea become a fully testable and working platform with the power to revolutionise Go-Now air charter.”

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Transparency is the key mantra at CharterSync for Gillett and Watson. The aim of the CharterSync platform is “to empower” the freight forwarder, giving them choice and ease of booking their Go-Now charters; while offering a platform for time-critical air charter operators that maximises fleets and staff. The importance of providing upfront fees with each booking also adds a level of reassurance that there is no hidden commission fees or unexpected charges, notes the spokesman. With development coming to fruition and the platform fully working, CharterSync moved to a month of trials with freight forwarders and air charter operators to test the platform under live conditions, booking time-critical air charter. The CharterSync platform out-performed Gillett and Watson’s expectations, making it an “extremely slick and sophisticated digital solution operating across on-line and mobile operating systems, able to transform time-critical air charter bookings”, he says. The CharterSync team are confident the platform stands up to the rigors placed upon it by freight forwarders and the team can provide 100% back-up through its experienced broking, air cargo and ground handling skills and knowledge. The fall-back position for CharterSync, in the highly unlikely event that the system ever encountered technical issues, would be exactly those that currently exist with traditional brokers. The CharterSync team’s experience would continue to provide an unbroken and fully serviceable, but transparent solution for time-critical charter bookings. The spokesman says: “The edge CharterSync customers enjoy is autonomy, putting freight forwarders in charge of the bookings, completing the time-critical charter booking often in under eight minutes from entry to exit and knowing the exact cost, as well as enjoying a saving on traditional costs. “As with all software solutions, future developments will bring further improvements to the system. The CharterSync team is confident that its platform is an industry changer for Go-Now bookings.”

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Geo-fencing key to asset tracking for air cargo operations

he benefits of product tracking and location technology, especially in connection with the security of assets, are undisputed. Despite this, uptake will not reach saturation until at least 2025, considers Israeli geolocation startup, Hoopo. Until now, tracking solutions have been too expensive for mass deployment or too low on battery life to do the job properly, considers Ittay Hayut, Hoopo co-founder and CEO. “We started in Q2. Geo-fencing is a major and vital part of asset tracking,” he says. Low-power, wide-area (LPWA) protocols are tackling that problem and could save businesses millions, especially in an airport industry where organisations are under increasing pressure to become more sustainable. Hoopo work with supply chain and logistics companies in airports, tracking cargo that is in transit across borders. They have recently received $3.5 million in seed round funding to further develop and expand their IoT (Internet of Things) solution into supply chains worldwide. Hayut says the device that works to activate the geo-fencing is small and affordable and is tamper resistant.

Altitude Angel launches UTM conflict resolution ‘game changer’

ltitude Angel, the UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, has launched the world’s first UTM ‘conflict resolution service’ as an API, and in doing so has taken a huge step towards allowing automated drone flights to become a day-to-day reality.

Using this service, any pilot or operator can securely check for conflicts in their drone flights quickly and easily, using the firm’s triedand-trusted safety technology. Available via Altitude Angel’s developer

platform and powered by its GuardianUTM operating system services, the Conflict Resolution Service (CRS) addresses some of the key risks which prevent BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations today.

Commercial scale

Automated drones flying BVLOS have not been realised on a commercial scale, in large part, by the inability of drone technology to be able to ‘deal with the unexpected’ - other aircraft or drones, obstacles or airspace closures not foreseeable before the flight happened, or, would previously have been ‘dealt with’ by a human pilot. CRS goes beyond, helping implementers to react in a co-ordinated and predictable manner, contributing to increased airspace safety. If concepts such as Amazon drone deliveries are to be realised, there is an immediate need to make sure the thousands of drones in the sky are operating safely and can manage circumstances where a conflict might arise either pre-flight or during flight. Now, using CRS, drones and drone pilots can store flight plans with a globally-distributed and reliable service without needing to exchange private or potentially sensitive data with each other, while benefiting from an immediate pre-flight conflict resolution advice.

Geolocation experts

Hoopo was founded in Israel by a team of geolocation experts with over 120 years of combined experience in RF communications and geolocation systems. The company claims to offers low ownership costs enabled by a cutting-edge low-power technology. Its geolocation technology and LPWA communication protocols allow devices to transmit messages to long ranges (several miles) while allowing batteries to last for years.

Massive step

Richard Parker, Altitude Angel, CEO and founder said: “The launch of our Conflict Resolution Service cannot be underestimated. It is a massive step forward, a ‘game changer’, for not only Altitude Angel, but for the future of automated flight. “The ability for drones and automated aircraft to strategically plan flights, be made aware of potential conflict, and alter their route accordingly is critical in ensuring safety in our skies. This first step is all about pre-flight coordination, between drone pilots, fleet operators and other UTM companies.

Tetra Pak and DHL to implement first digital twin warehouse in Asia Pacific

THE hoopoe was chosen as the national bird of Israel in May 2008. The bird was selected in conjunction with the country’s 60th anniversary that year.

HL Supply Chain has successfully implemented an integrated supply chain solution for Tetra Pak’s warehouse in Singapore, one of its largest globally. This is the first smart warehouse for DHL in Asia Pacific to deploy the digital twin technology, which involves using digital models to better understand and manage physical assets “By jointly implementing a digital solution to support Tetra Pak’s warehousing and transport operations, this collaboration is a great example for smart warehouses of the future to deliver

agile, cost effective and scalable supply chain operations.” Combining Internet of Things (IoT) technology with data analytics, DHL created a smart warehouse solution for Tetra Pak by bridging its physical warehouse with a unique virtual representation that monitors and simulates both the physical state and behaviour of the warehouse assets in real time. With this digital twin solution, Tetra Pak is able to maintain 24/7 co-ordination of its operations to resolve issues as they occur.

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Warehouse supervisors can use real-time operational data to make informed decisions to reduce congestion, improve resource planning and allocate workload. “We are pleased with the successful implementation of this smart warehouse, and look forward to partnering DHL Supply Chain to further enhance our productivity and maintain our high safety standards in our supply chain operations,” said Devraj Kumar, director, Integrated Logistics, South Asia, East Asia & Oceania, Tetra Pak.

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SCANDINAVIA

What’s going on in the Northern powerhouse? Kjos stands down from Norwegian

jorn Kjos has stood down as chief executive officer of Norwegian Air Shuttle but is staying with the company as an advisor to the chairman. He moved roles on 11 July after 17 years at the top, and until a new CEO has been appointed, chief financial officer Geir Karlsen will act as interim CEO and chairman Niels Smedegaard will take a more active management role. Smedegaard says: “As Norwegian moves from growth to profitability, it will be an advantage for the company to benefit from Bjorn’s extensive network, in-depth knowledge of and experience with global avi-

ation. We have already started the process of recruiting a permanent new CEO.” Expressing his confidence in the board of directors to find a suitable successor, Kjos says: “Leaving the exciting future tasks to a new CEO and taking on a new challenge as an advisor, is a set-up I am very happy with. I look forward to spending more time working on specific strategic projects that are crucial to the future success of Norwegian.” The 72-year-old Kjos was one of the founders of Norwegian Air Shuttle, and during his tenure it has developed from a small domestic operation with four aircraft and 130 employees to having 162 aircraft and more than 11,000 employees.

A sobering thought from Sweden DSV has installed an alcohol barrier at its cross-docking facility in Jönköping, Sweden to prevent drink driving. To leave the facility, drivers must first pass a breath test. The barrier will open if the breath test is negative for alcohol. If it comes back positive, the barrier will remain closed and if subsequent tests are the same, the authorities will be alerted. David Möller, deputy managing director of DSV Road Sweden says: “With the introduction of the alcohol barrier we send an important signal not only to the truck drivers but also to other DSV staff, our customers and the general public that we take our responsibility for safety seriously.”

The barrier is not only the first one at a DSV facility but is thought to be the first one installed at a transport company. DSV Sweden will fit more alcohol barriers, with the Landskrona terminal the next on the list. The barrier’s technology has been tested and approved by several associations including the Swedish National Forensic Centre. Several ports are also testing sobriety checks for drivers coming in and out. Christer Folkesson, managing director of AutoSober Sweden, manufacturer of alcohol breath testing machines says: “We are incredibly proud to be involved in DSV’s efforts to shoulder increased responsibility on the road.”

Biofuels are powering Gothenburg

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io jet fuel is continuing to be used to refuel aircraft at Göteborg Landvetter Airport for the third straight year. The delivery is part of the 450 tonnes that Swedavia has purchased annually since 2016, corresponding to the amount used in one year by employees at the company on business flights. The bio jet fuel sharply reduces emissions of fossil carbon dioxide and is part of Swedavia’s strategy to make Swedish air travel fossil free by 2045. Anna Strömwall, airport director of Göteborg Landvetter Airport says: “It is important to us,

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as part of Swedavia, to do what we can to drive the air transport industry’s green transformation. Bio jet fuel, along with electrification and energy efficiency improvements, for example, is an important tool for achieving this.” The bio jet fuel is made from used cooking oil by Finnish producer Neste and is mixed with traditional jet fuel. The investment in bio jet fuel is part of Swedavia’s strategy to have 5% of jet fuel used at Swedish airports fossil-free by 2025. The airport operator is also aiming to have zero emissions from its own operations by 2020.

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HE PRETENDS TO KNOW WHAT HE’S TALKING ABOUT

Quote, unquote in ACW “Make Britain freight again!” One of the uncredited participants at a FTA airfreight round table. 11 March

IN most issues of Air Cargo Week, our interviewees provide statements, comments or thoughts that are just too good to remain buried in an article or feature. We dig them out so you can enjoy the “quote, unquote” nature of these comments. Here is a selection from this year.

“Definitely in the late 1980s it was a man’s world.” ATC Germany’s Ingo Zimmer on how the airfreight workplace has changed in 30 years. 4 February

“The increase in emotional-support certified animals is most likely due to the concern of having your companion placed in the cargo hold. Pet parents think of this as a scary place for their loved ones, but it is actually the safest place on the plane for your pet” Joanne O’Connell, The ARK’s in-transit and companion animal director. 18 February

“I would be very disappointed if we were only slightly stronger.” Steven Polmans, TIACA chairman, on his hopes for the organisation in 2021. 24 June

“Ambitious businesses don’t follow, they lead the way - winning multiple awards - which makes them attractive, because we like to back winners that push boundaries, to create something new and exciting.” Graphic designer Paul Kelly on why it is important that freight forwarders continue to refresh their branding and images in a crowded market. 15 April

“The press like the disruptor handle, because it makes good headlines. In reality the disruption has largely been the result of over-active PR agencies, taunting an aggrieved forwarding audience, that have been labelled as ‘dinosaurs’.” Industry veteran Steve Walker on why he is not concerned about what disruptors may bring to freight forwarding. 22 April

“If you can do business in Italy successfully you can probably succeed anywhere else in the world.” Lorenzo Schettini Gheradini, CEO of Alha Group 29 April

“Air cargo is the quickest form of transportation, in the digital field it is quite a slow mover” Andres Perez, Swiss WorldCargo 1 July

“It was like listening to an adolescent and a retiree at the same time.” Journalist Michael Mackey gives his verdict on many of the arguments he heard at the World Cargo Symposium in Singapore. 1 April

“Brexit seems to be such an issue in our business; like the Year 2000, everyone wondering if the computers would switch back to zero.” Stephen Dawkins, CEO Air Logistics Group 11 February

“Corporations and mankind are made and have to make progress along with time, otherwise there is no meaning to our existence.” Dr Khalfan Al Shueili, CEO of Oman Aviation Services 22 July

“Let’s kick some sea freight ass!” Pasi Nopanen of Qatar Airways telling delegates at the Nordic Air Cargo Symposium who the real enemy is. 8 April

“The Dutch have a very straight-forward way of doing business ... you can’t sell them baloney.” Jasper de Bruijne and Elvira Jonker of Global Airline Services on trying to pull the wool over a Dutch air cargo professional’s eyes 15 July

“We have achieved a great deal. I sometimes think we are too modest and should bang the drum more often.” Edwin W Kalischnig, Cool Chain Association (CCA) board member 3 June

“Awards like this are directly attributable to our terrific workforce. I’m just the Head Cheerleader. The best boss I’ve ever had taught me, years ago: “if the leader takes care of his troops, the troops will take care of the mission.” Steve Townes, chairman and CEO, ACL Airshop, talking about his Business Hall of Fame honour and what makes a good boss. 18 March

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