European carriers are calling for a level playing field for the EU's emissions trading system (EU ETS tax) after the European Parliament voted on April 16 to support the 'stop the clock' proposal for aviation - but only for non intra-EU flights.
Airlines have warned forwarders to get behind e-freight or risk their businesses. This week's TIACA Executive Summit in Dallas, USA was told by Enno Osinga, head of cargo for Schiphol airport: "If they do not change, they may no longer be part of this industry."
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has released Australian Customs Notice (ACN) 2013/20 titled “Customs and Border Protection’s Approach to Managing Cargo Reporting Compliance”.
American, Eagle want group's international services
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
The five airlines involved in the US Airways-American Airlines merger in the US have asked the Department of Transportation to transfer all international routes operated by US Airways and its two regional carriers, PSA Airlines and Piedmont Airlines, to American Airlines and American Eagle. American and US Airways currently are going through the legal process to get their merger approved.
SkyCargo launches e-AWB
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo has implemented Electronic-Air Waybill (e-AWB) shipments under the industry's recently-ratified multilateral e-AWB standard.
European network carriers face an increased challenge from local discount airlines and Gulf operators serving routes to Asia, IT provider Amadeus says.
