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Trans Ocean Distribution, part of the JF Hillebrand Group, has bought Seatrans Manufacturing (Proprietary), which supplies flexitank equipment used for shipping bulk liquids.

British Airways has bought 12 Airbus A380 and 24 Boeing 787 aircraft as replacements for 34 of its long haul fleet, which will add an extra 170 tonnes a day to its cargo capacity.

International air freight demand grew six per cent in August, its strongest rate of growth for 16 months, according to IATA.

Becoming head of the industry’s largest representative organisation is a significant challenge but Theo de Pencier has ambitious plans. He talks to Malory Davies.