What's new
2013
Brussels Daily Starting May 1
Shipping to and from Brussels just got much easier.
Our Montreal – Brussels flight is now offered daily, with same aircraft service from Toronto*.
With our extensive network and road feeder services, connecting via Toronto or Montreal from anywhere in Canada, the United States or Latin America makes shipping to Brussels easier than ever.
Book now!
Log on to Cargo Portal Services, or contact your local Air Canada Cargo call center or representative.
| Depart | Arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| YYZ-YUL-BRU | AC 418/832 | 16:00 | 8:35 (+1) |
| YUL-BRU | AC 832 | 19:45 | 8:35 (+1) |
| BRU-YUL-YYZ | AC 833/417 | 10:50 | 16:22 |
| BRU-YUL | AC 833 | 10:50 | 12:30 |
*Aircraft may vary. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
More Options For Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing
With increased frequencies and a new flight, Air Canada Cargo has more options to and from Asia starting May 1.
Tokyo: More Daily Direct Flights Starting May 1 — Service between Calgary and Tokyo will increase to daily stating May 1. This complements our existing service between Toronto, Vancouver and Tokyo (for a total of 21 direct non-stop flights to and from Tokyo per week).
Seoul: B777 Service 3 Days a Week Starting June 2 — This new flight from Toronto complements existing service between Vancouver and Seoul, for a total of 7 flights per week.
Beijing: 24 Flights Per Week Starting June 1 — Beijing benefits from increased frequency with a total of two flights every day to and from Vancouver and 10 flights per week from Toronto (YYZ-PEK flights are serviced by B777 aircraft).
Book now!
Log on to Cargo Portal Services, or contact your local Air Canada Cargo call center or representative.
New Routes and Seasonal Service to Europe
Air Canada Cargo is expanding its reach in Europe this summer by introducing cargo service to three key cities: Istanbul, Venice and Edinburgh.
These new routes and the resumption of service of service to Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome and Athens complement our current cargo service to Europe. Thanks to our network, interline and trucking agreements, shipping to multiple points beyond all these gateways fast and convenient.
| Starting | Origin - Destination | |
|---|---|---|
| 03 April | YYZ-FCO | AC 890 |
| 04 April | FCO-YYZ | AC 891 |
| 02 May | YYZ-BCN | AC 814 |
| 03 May | BCN-YYZ | AC 815 |
| 17 May | YYZ-DUB | AC 894 |
| 18 May | DUB-YYZ | AC 895 |
| 24 May | YUL-FCO | AC 892 |
| 25 May | FCO-YUL | AC 893 |
| 04 June | YYZ-IST | AC 810 |
| 05 June | IST-YYZ | AC 811 |
| 06 June | YYZ-ATH | AC826/1900 |
| 07 June | ATH-YYZ | AC827/1901 |
| 08 June | ATH-YUL | AC829/1903 |
| 08 June | YUL-ATH | AC828/1902 |
| 01 July | YYZ-MAD | AC 836 |
| 02 July | MAD-YYZ | AC 837 |
| 02 July | YYZ-EDI | AC 1904 |
| 03 July | EDI-YYZ | AC 1905 |
| 03 July | YYZ-VCE | AC 1906 |
| 04 July | VCE-YYZ | AC 1907 |
Check Flight Schedules for details or contact your local Air Canada Cargo representative.
More Options for Shipping Your Dangerous Goods
New York (JFK) is the latest station in the Air Canada Cargo network to be certified to handle dangerous goods. In the past year, we’ve certified seven other stations to meet growing demand, including Tel Aviv (TLV), Dublin (DUB), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), Pittsburgh (PIT), San Diego (SAN) and Phoenix (PHX).
Find out more about our AC DGR solution
ORD, LHR, YVR Now Certified to Handle Envirotainer RAP e2 Container
Chicago (ORD), London Heathrow (LHR) and Vancouver (YVR) become the latest stations to join the list of certified Envirotainer RAP e2 Air Canada Cargo stations.
On Oct 29, 2012, Air Canada Cargo became the first airline in North America to offer the Envirotainer RAP e2 container as part of our AC Absolute° solution.
The following Air Canada Cargo stations have now been certified to offer and handle this container:
- Toronto (YYZ)
- Montreal (YUL)
- Vancouver (YVR)
- Chicago (ORD)
- London (LHR)
- Frankfurt (FRA)
- Zurich (ZRH)
Envirotainer RAP e2: What’s new?
- More space makes it more economical to ship: With an internal cube volume of 6.38m3 /224.2 cubic feet, the RAP e2 container can accommodate four standard (North American) skids (or five standard European skids).
- Maintains product temperatures in the +2 to +8°C range, +15 to +25°C, or any other chosen set temperature between ±0 and +25°C in nearly any ambient condition.
- The battery can last up to 100 hours under normal operating conditions.
- Newly designed shell offers superior insulation performance, allowing for the most temperature-stable shipments regardless of the ambient conditions.
Click here for more information AC Absolute°, or contact your local Air Canada Cargo representative.
To learn more about the Envirotainer RAP e2 container, please visit www.envirotainer.com.
2012
Effective December 3, 2012, Air Canada Cargo will accept the following methods of payment:
- Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
- Debit cards (at stations equipped with Point of Sale machines)
- Air Canada Cargo credit account
Cash and cheques will no longer be accepted as form of payment.
Air Canada Cargo Accepts the Use of the OnAsset SENTRY 400 FlightSafe® GPS Tracking Device.
Air Canada now allows the use of OnAsset Sentry 400 FlightSafe® onboard Air Canada and Air Canada Express flights.
The Sentry 400 FlightSafe® is an electronic tracking device that makes it possible to locate a shipment any time it is not on board an aircraft.
Please note that:
- These devices are not part of the Air Canada Cargo product offering and will not be stocked or sold by Air Canada Cargo.
- These devices are not approved for transport on interline routings with other air carriers.
- No other brand of GPS is approved or will be accepted by Air Canada at this time.
- Customers wishing to acquire the Sentry 400 FlightSafe® should contact OnAsset directly.
OnAsset users: what to do
- The device must be included in the description of goods on the air waybill as "OnAsset GPS tracking device".
- The device must be securely enclosed within the shipment. Air Canada will not be responsible for damage caused to (or loss of) GPS devices in transit.
For additional information, please visit www.onAsset.com.
Air Canada Cargo Now Offers Envirotainer's New RAP e2 Container
On Oct 29, 2012, Air Canada Cargo became the first airline in North America to offer the new RAP e2 container from Envirotainer as part of our AC Absolute° solution. The RAP e2 is built on the same technology as the RKNe1, which is a very successful active container for Air Canada Cargo.
The following Air Canada Cargo stations have been certified to offer and handle this new container with more stations to be certified in the following weeks:
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Frankfurt
- Zurich
For details, please visit Envirotainer.com
Online Asian Stations Now Certified to Handle AC Pharmacair Shipments
The following stations are now certified to handle AC Pharmacair shipments:
- Shanghai (PVG)
- Beijing (PEK)
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- Seoul (ICN)
- Narita (NRT)
Find out more about AC Pharmacair, or contact your local Air Canada Cargo sales representative.
San Diego (SAN) added to rate sheets effective May 1, 2012
No Interruption of Service March 23
Due to the illegal work action by Air Canada ground handling employees in Toronto and Montreal earlier this morning, there have been some delays and cancellation of flights.
Air Canada has undertaken legal measures and obtained a back to work order.
As such, Cargo customers should be reassured that it is now business as usual for Air Canada Cargo. Affected shipments will be rebooked or customers will be notified directly by our Customer Service agents if any action is required.
Thank you for your continued support.
For more information, visit www.aircanada.com.
Air Canada continues to operate normal schedule following Aveos closure
Air Canada today assured customers that it continues to operate its normal schedule and that they can book and travel with confidence despite Aveos Inc.’s closure. The airline has identified qualified and government approved maintenance facilities in Canada and the U.S. to perform work previously done by Aveos.
The transition to new service providers is underway and will have no impact on customers. For example, three aircraft scheduled for maintenance this week will go to Canadian maintenance providers currently used by other Canadian and international airlines. In addition, arrangements are being made to complete the maintenance of the three aircraft remaining at Aveos facilities.
Aveos Fleet Performance Inc. (Aveos), a separate and independently owned and managed supplier to Air Canada, that provided maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to airlines, including Air Canada, filed for insolvency protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act(CCAA) earlier this week.
The closure of Aveos Inc's airframe, engine and component maintenance facilities has no impact on Air Canada’s day-to-day aircraft maintenance and repair activities, referred to as “line maintenance”. This work is performed directly by Air Canada at its own facilities across Canada - including Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto and Winnipeg - by Air Canada’s 2,300 maintenance employees. The airline typically performs its line maintenance activities overnight or between flights, as necessary.
For more information, visit www.aircanada.com.
No Disruption of Service at Air Canada
Canada’s Minister of Labour, the Hon. Lisa Raitt, has issued a referral pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, to determine the activities that Air Canada may be required to maintain as relates to the health and safety of Canadians.
As a result of this CIRB referral, the IAMAW cannot commence a strike and Air Canada cannot lock out its pilots, as indicated in a statement earlier today, at least until this matter has been determined by the Board. The strike deadline by the IAMAW and Air Canada’s lockout notice to ACPA, both originally scheduled for 00:01 am ET on Monday March 12, 2012, have therefore no effect.
There will therefore be no disruption of service and Air Canada’s full schedule remains unchanged.
We will continue to provide additional updates as they become available on www.aircanadacargo.com.
We thank our customers for their patience and loyalty during this time. Cargo customers should continue to book with confidence.Air Canada Receives Strike Notice from the IAMAW to Take Effect March 12
Air Canada has been advised by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), representing the airline’s approximately 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents in Canada, that it intends to begin labour action starting at 12:01 A.M. ET on Monday March 12, 2012.
"The lines of communication remain open and we are hopeful that there remains sufficient time to avoid a work disruption,” said Duncan Dee, Air Canada's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "We regret the uncertainty for our customers and we thank them for their patience and understanding. This threatened job action follows the disappointing rejection of the unanimously recommended tentative agreement signed by the IAMAW bargaining committee following the federal mediation before the Honourable Madam Justice Louise Otis.”
Should a settlement not be reached and the IAMAW commences job action, the airline will endeavour to minimize inconvenience to its customers.
In the meantime, Air Canada continues to operate its normal schedule without disruption.
The airline will provide further updates as developments warrant. For additional information pertaining to passenger travel, please visit www.aircanada.com.
Thank you for your cooperation.
2011
The foliage will begin to change colours soon, but our focus remains on greener options
Air Canada has a long-standing commitment to the environment and our team at Cargo consistently seeks ways to contribute to that effort.
To help mitigate the environmental footprint of transportation, we will begin phasing out of all LD8 (RC6) unit load devices (ULD) from our fleet due to their age, high cost of maintenance and fuel inefficiency as of October 31. Subsequently, we will discontinue LD8 (RC6) ULD pricing effective October 31 as well.
We are researching light weight ULDs for introduction some time in the near future, so stay tuned for further details! However, this is only a very small part of what we as a corporation are doing to minimize the impact of our industry on the environment. To learn more, click here for a comprehensive overview of Air Canada’s environmental strategy.
Just imagine - the potential of our collaborative efforts is enormous!
Changes to AC Pharmacair
We regularly evaluate our services and solutions to ensure that we are providing you with the best possible quality and customer service levels. As such, after careful review of our AC Pharmacair solution, we will be making modifications to exposure times and the AC Pharmacair check sheet to better meet your expectations.
Exposure Times:
Shipment exposure times have been revised from a maximum of 60 minutes to a maximum of 90 minutes for all AC Pharmacair certified stations, with the exception of London – Heathrow (LHR) and all South American stations where the exposure times remain unchanged at a maximum of 120 minutes. These changes are effective immediately.
Reminder!
Exposure time is defined as the amount of time that a shipment is exposed to the outside elements including, but not limited to, any location outside the cargo warehouse or aircraft. Please keep in mind that exposure times are not the same as tender and retrieval times.
AC Pharmacair check sheet:
The AC Pharmacair check sheet will be discontinued effective immediately. Different options for capturing the Air Canada Cargo warehouse temperatures are currently being evaluated and will be communicated at a later time.
We certainly hope that these modifications will suit your needs and encourage you contact a member of your local sales team should you have any questions.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Air Canada will discontinue service to Iqaluit (YFB) on July 31
You may have heard that Air Canada will no longer be offering service to Iqaluit (YFB) effective July 31.
What impact will this have?
We want to reassure you that we will continue to offer cargo service to this destination using our interline partners Canadian North and First Air. All shipments booked for travel on or before July 30 will be flown on Air Canada Jazz and all shipments booked for travel after July 30 will be transported either on Canadian North or First Air.
We don't expect this change to cause any inconvenience and invite you to get in touch with your local sales team should you have any questions.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Check out our new video; it's really cool!
The Air Canada Cargo Marketing Communications team in collaboration with the Operations team worked very hard to bring you our first short movie production: AC Cool Chain.
This short length feature provides insight on the Cool Chain process and specifically hones in on our AC Absolute° solution offering.
We invite you view our video online. Please note that the link will redirect you to a third party site, YouTube.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Goose Bay (YYR) added to domestic Standard and Priority1 rate sheets, effective May 26, 2011
Announcing seasonal cargo service between Anchorage, Alaska and our Vancouver gateway starting May 17!
Our hours of operation on Public Holidays
Same great service, different station locations in Bogota, Colombia and Atlanta, Georgia!
Effective, May 1, we'll have new addresses in Bogotá and Atlanta respectively as follows:
Bogotá, Colombia (BOG)
Avenida Calle 26 No 106 – 81
Nuevo Terminal de Carga: Bodegas 16-17-18
Documentación de Carga - CSU -B primer piso
Cargo Operations Chief: Luis Urrego
Phone: 571-587-0772
Atlanta, Georgia (ATL)
4200 S. Cargo Drive
Atlanta, Georgia
30320
To reach our Reservations team as well as our Sales team, please continue using the existing phone numbers as they will not change.
We look forward to serving you at our new locations!
New handling agent in Seattle. Learn more.
Effective June 1, we will be changing handlers at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The new address and contact info is as follows:
16745 Air Cargo Road,
Seattle, Washington.
98158
Phone: 206 433-2696.
Fax: 206 433-6966
| Hours of operation | |||
| Time frame | Office | Warehouse | Customs |
| Monday to Friday | 0700-2300 | 0700-2300 | 0800-1630 |
| Saturday | 0700-2300 | 0700-2300 | Emergency/AVI/PER |
| Sunday | 0700-1700 | 0700-1700 | Emergency/AVI/PER |
We look forward to serving you at our new location!
Do you tender freight in Sept Iles?
As of May 1st our hours of operation at Sept Iles Municipal Airport (YZV) will be 0500-2200 Monday through Sunday.
We look forward to serving you!
We've made enhancements to our "track cargo" feature
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve your experience on our website, we are pleased to announce that we have made enhancements to our "track cargo" feature and hope that you'll find it to be more customer-friendly!
The enhancements include:
- A "current status" display at the top of the search results page, no longer requiring you to read between the lines;
- The booking information clearly indicates which portion of your shipment's itinerary is carried by truck and which portion by air and
- Status details are grouped by date, which make it easier to read.
Please note that the website contains the most up-to-date information available in our system; our Call Centre agents have access to the same information.
This is one of the many changes we have planned for the months ahead, so please stay tuned!
No need to perform radiation screening on cargo returning from Japan
We are continuing to monitor the situation in Japan following the March 11, 2011 earthquake and have the following updated information.
Canadian governmental agencies including Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Radiation Protection Bureau have all remained consistent in their messaging confirming that there are no restrictions for Canadians travelling to or from Japan.
In addition, they have confirmed that there is currently no need to perform radiation screening on returning aircraft, baggage, cargo, passengers or crew. Canadian governmental agencies have also advised that there is no requirements for special precautions in handling any of these items at this time, as they have deemed there is currently no risk of radiation contamination.
The Radiation Protection Bureau in Canada monitors radiation levels across Canadian cities on an ongoing basis and has done so for years. They monitor food, precipitation and air on an on-going basis and are therefore able to immediately determine is there are any abnormal radiation increase of any kind.
Various organizations have posted excellent Q&As relating to the nuclear radiation issues associated with the Japanese nuclear power facilities. These Q&As as well as additional information from expert authorities may be obtained via the links provided below:
- WHO
http://www.who.int/hac/crises/jpn/en/ - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Public Health Canada
http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/japan_earthquake_japon_seisme.aspx?lang=eng - CDC
http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/ki.asp - Public Safety Canada
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2011/nr20110314-1-eng.aspx
We will continue to monitor the dynamic situation in Japan and will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Air Canada Cargo resumes full operations to Japan effective March 31
We are happy to advise you that we will be resuming full operations to Japan effective March 31.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we worked through this extraordinary situation.
Changes to our Envirotainer lease charges
We regularly evaluate our pricing structure to ensure that we are providing our customers
with the best quality and customer service at competitive prices.
As such, after careful review of our current pricing structure, we will be increasing our Envirotainer lease charges for RKNt2 and RAPt2 containers for bookings made on and after April 25, 2011. Any bookings made prior to April 25, 2011 will be honoured at the current price.
The revised lease charges for the RKNt2 and RAPt2 containers are stated below:
Container type |
Minimum Charge - 5 days (current) |
Minimum Charge - 5 days (new) |
Daily Rate after 5 days (current) |
Daily Rate after 5 days (new) |
LD3/RKN - t2 |
$930 |
$1,050 |
$230 |
$260 |
LD9/RAP - t2 |
$1,445 |
$1,600 |
$360 |
$400 |
All prices are listed in USD.
Lease charges for the RKNe1 will remain unchanged as follows:
Container type |
Minimum Charge - 5 days |
Daily Rate after 5 days |
LD3/RKN - e1 |
$2,724 |
$680 |
All other lease related charges, including pick-up and delivery charges, express order
charges, change order fees and cancellation charges remain unchanged.
The revised charges will be available online at Container Lease Pricing under AC Absolute > Learn More > Container Lease Pricing as of April 25.
Thank you for understanding that this price increase means that we can continue to maintain the superior standard of our services and solutions.
If you have any questions, your local Air Canada Sales team will be glad to assist you.
Amended domestic Canada rates (Standard and Priority1) effective May 1, 2011
Revised rates for Standard and Priority1 are available on the "Rates" page and are effective as of May 1, 2011.
Update on Air Canada Cargo's operations in Japan
The cargo facility at Narita International Airport (NRT) sustained damage when the earthquake struck Japan last Friday. As such, the station remains under a red alert and there continues to be an embargo on the acceptance and carriage of goods to NRT, except for Emergency Medical Shipments (as described under EMS).
What does this mean?
All cargo shipments currently on-hand to/from NRT are subject to delays.Furthermore, we are unable to grant exceptions other than medical supplies and the following types of shipments will not be accepted for the duration of the alert:
- Perishables (PERAF);
- High Value items and
- Live Animals.
We are monitoring the situation closely and working in conjunction with local and international authorities, including the World Health Organization and a number of Canadian agencies and have been advised that specific measures are not required.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available. In the meantime, should you have any questions, your local Air Canada Sales team as well as our Call Centre agents will be glad to assist you.
We are doing our best to minimize disruptions to our operations and thank you for your understanding during this time.
Amended Priority1 rates between Canada and the United States effective April 15, 2011
Revised Priority1 rates between Canada and the United States are now available on the "Rates" page and are effective as of April 15, 2011.
Amended USA to International Priority1 rates effective April 1, 2011
Revised rates for USA to International Priority1 rates are now available on the "Rates" page and are effective as of April 1, 2011
Amended domestic Canada rates effective April 1, 2011
Air Canada Cargo has restructured its domestic rates system. Revised rates for Standard, Priority1, and Expedair are now available on the "Rates" page and are effective as of April 1, 2011
Heightened security at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Due to heightened security at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), shipments being transferred from Air Canada to another carrier (interline) at LHR will require screening in LHR. Please note that this screening does not apply to shipments with a final destination of LHR or shipments being transferred to trucks.
What this means:
- Cargo to and from, or transiting through, the United Kingdom is subject to screening requirements imposed by the UK Department for Transport (Dft).
- When primary screening methods are not available, due to size or density of the shipment, additional screening methods need to be used to make the cargo secure for shipment.
- As this is a regulated requirement imposed by the UK DfT, Air Canada is not responsible for any loss, delay or damage resulting from the processes used to make the cargo secure to fly.
Due to these heightened screening requirements, until further notice, transshipments will require longer connection times in LHR. All shipments transiting LHR require a minimum of 36 hour connection time. Exceptions to this minimum connection time in LHR are:
- Perishable shipments (PER) such as lobster require a minimum connection time of 8 hours.
- Radioactive shipments transferring via LHR are currently embargoed.
Please ensure that all shipments to and transiting through LHR hold a confirmed booking based on the above minimum connection times in LHR.
Should you have further questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
New directives for live animal shipments bound for the United States
Recently the United States Transportation Security Administration issued new directives for shipments that are bound for the United States. Customers wishing to transport live animals to or transiting through the United States are required to have an established business relationship with Air Canada Cargo and an active Air Canada Cargo account.
Should you have further questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Full operations resume at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The Air Canada Cargo facility at London Heathrow (LHR) resumed normal operations on January 11.
- All Services and Solutions are available to and from London on Air Canada.
- The embargo on interline shipments from Canada/U.S. via LHR has been lifted.
Should you have further questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Flooding in Australia
Due to severe flooding in many parts of Australia, shipments travelling by truck beyond our Sydney (SYD) gateway are subject to delays and cancellations.
Should you have further questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Limited operations resume at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Due to a British Airport Authority (BAA) water main break at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on December 22nd, the Air Canada Cargo terminal has sustained extensive water damage and has since been without normal electrical power.
As of today, we have been able to resume limited operations at our London Heathrow (LHR) facility with temporary electrical power.
What this means:
- New bookings can be accepted to/from the U.K., however certain restrictions apply.
We cannot accept the following types of shipments until further notice:
- AVI shipments.
- Firearms.
- Dangerous Goods (apart from dry ice and bio commodities).
Customers in the United Kindgom:
- An additional sales contact number is now available for inquiries 020 85879600.
- Operating hours for pick up from or delivery to the Air Canada LHR Cargo facility are 0700 to 1500 local time daily until further notice.
Should you have further questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
2010
Update for LHR Cargo Station
Due to a British Airport Authority (BAA) water main break at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on December 22nd, the Air Canada Cargo terminal has sustained extensive water damage and has since been without electrical power.
As of December 29th, we have been able to resume limited operations at our London Heathrow (LHR) facility. We expect freight currently on hand destined to LHR as well as exports from LHR to be moved to destination by December 30th.
Until further notice, we cannot accept bookings transiting beyond LHR. New bookings can be accepted originating LHR as well as final destination LHR as of December 30th under the following conditions:
- Maximum loose consignment weight of 500kg;
- Pieces must fit into LD2 (DPE/DPN) or LD3 (AKE/AKN) containers;
- Maximum pallet weight of 1600kg;
- LHR origin cargo must be UK Department of Transport (DfT) known cargo only.
Operating hours for pick up from or delivery to the Air Canada LHR Cargo facility are 0700-1500 daily until further notice.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Water main break at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dear Valued Customer,
Due to a British Airport Authority (BAA) water main break at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on December 22, the Air Canada Cargo terminal has sustained extensive water damage and has since been without electrical power. As such, effective immediately, we will not accept any freight nor bookings for shipments destined for or transiting through LHR until December 28, 2010. Additionally, we will not ship any freight currently on hand to LHR.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
We will be keeping you informed of any updates as they become available.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Air Canada reinstates full schedule to London Heathrow (LHR)
Dear Valued Customer,
Air Canada has been given permission to reinstate its full schedule of nine flights a day to London Heathrow (LHR) following several days of sharp restrictions imposed on carriers by the airport. We are now focused on restoring our full operation and accommodating all freight on hand.
You may begin tendering shipments destined for or transiting through LHR for confirmed bookings that commence on Saturday December 25.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Heightened security at London Heathrow (LHR)
Dear Valued Customer,
Due to heightened security at London Heathrow (LHR), all transitting shipments may be subject to additional screening and delays at LHR.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Effective January 1st, 2011 the twenty-seven (27) Member States in the European Union (EU) will implement the Import Control System (ICS)
Dear Valued Customer,
Effective January 1st, 2011 the twenty-seven (27) Member States in the European Union (EU) will implement the Import Control System (ICS) which requires filing a pre-arrival Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) and means that all cargo, whether or not consigned to the EU, must be declared.
As such, effective December 31, 2010, Air Canada Cargo will implement the European Union Regulations pertaining to the requirements for pre-arrival information for all freight arriving or transiting in the EU.
What action is required?
To minimize delays and possible penalties, please forward
the required information electronically using the standard
messages of Freight Waybill (FWB) and Freight House List
(FHL).
Transmit to Air Canada Cargo:
Methods:
- Send an FWB and FHL message to Air Canada Cargo using
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messaging.
Cost: $3.50 for Customs Electronic Processing (CG), or - Enter the house bill information into the Cargo Portal Service (CPS) Cost: N/A, or
- Provide Air Canada Cargo with
the house manifest and we will manually enter the
house bill data and transmit the data to EU customs.
Cost: $18.00 for Customs Manual Processing (CC).
All funds are denoted in Canadian dollars and charges will be converted to local currency equivalencies.
Document checklist:
What information/documents are required?
- Required shipment documents as per current standards.
- The above mentioned information is mandatory at time of acceptance in order to have a shipment compliant with the “Ready for Carriage” procedure.
For additional information on the Import Control System arrangements, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/ecip/.
Should you have any further questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and ongoing support.
Winter conditions in England limit Air Canada flights to London Heathrow
Please be advised that the continuing effects of severe winter conditions in England are strictly limiting our operations to and from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). We are currently only able to operate one-third of our normal schedule due to restrictions at LHR and our ability to increase capacity is very limited due to slot constraints.
We ask that you please refrain from tendering your shipments destined for or transiting through London Heathrow until further notice.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
BlackBerry users can now download the Air Canada Cargo App
BlackBerry users can now download the Air Canada Cargo App directly onto their mobile device. Learn more.
Air Canada Cargo App now available for download on the iPhone.
iPhone users can now download the Air Canada Cargo App. Learn more.
Special security measures
In light of recent events, the following security measures are applicable with immediate effect.
Air Canada Cargo will not transport any shipment nor accept interline transfers that originated or transited through a point in Yemen (YE) or Somalia (SO).
Ink cartridges and toner cartridges are prohibited for carriage as air cargo on flights from aerodromes in Canada. Ink and toner cartridges are also prohibited as air cargo on flights to the United Kingdom.
Restrictions have been implemented on shipments destined to or transiting through the United States, as per the directive from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
For more details regarding the restrictions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo Sales representative.
Introducing the Air Canada Cargo application for mobile devices!
Air Canada Cargo goes even further! Introducing the Air Canada Cargo application for mobile devices.
Beginning November 2, customers will be able to take our services with them wherever they go!
The Air Canada Cargo App will be integrated into the current Air Canada mobile application and give customersinstant access to real-time information about theirshipments at their fingertips!
What will the App enable customers to do?
It enables them to:
- Track shipments,
- Plan ahead for future shipments with a comprehensive schedule of our global network,
- View air waybill information at a glance,
- Select customizable notifications (enabling them to know what's happening with their cargo as it's occurring) and
- View detailed information about shipments.
How can customers access our mobile site?
By visiting m.aircanadacargo.com or
downloading the App on their mobile device.
Note: All customers will be able to access our mobile site on their web-enabled mobile devices beginning November 2, however users will be able to download the App at a later date.
Stay tuned for more details!
Thunder Bay (YQT) Cargo facility: New hours of operation beginning November 1
To better serve our customers, our facility will be open seven days a week (including holidays) starting November 1. Our revised hours of operation will be:
Mon-Fri: 09:00 – 19:00
Sat: 09:00 – 19:00
Sun: 09:00 – 19:00
We look forward to serving you!
Transporting Dangerous Goods To and From Belgium
Air Canada Cargo has recently been awarded a license by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority to transport dangerous goods to and from Belgium.
Effective August 16, 2010, we will be permitted to transport all classes of dangerous goods (excluding Class 1 explosives and Class 7 Radioactive Materials) on-board our aircraft to and from the Brussels International Airport (BRU). Our extensive experience handling these types of items over the years makes us the premier choice to safely transport your specialized cargo.
We kindly remind you that all shipments of dangerous goods accepted, handled and offered for transport on-board Air Canada must be in accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods as well as the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
For further information, please contact your Air Canada Cargo Sales Representative.
Thank you for your continued support.
Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada Cargo offers daily service to Yellowknife
MONTREAL - Air Canada Cargo will be offering daily service to Yellowknife, connecting Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton, commencing on May 5, 2010. Flights will be operated daily by Air Canada Jazz, offering AC Expedair cargo service.
Air Canada Cargo will be expanding its network to over a dozen new cities over the next few months, including Brussels, Athens, Barcelona and Copenhagen. For more information on these new possibilities, please contact your local sales representative, call 1-800-387-4865 (Canada).
Air Canada Cargo provides direct cargo services to over 150 Canadian and international destinations and has sales representation in over 50 countries. Air Canada Cargo is Canada's largest provider of air cargo services as measured by cargo capacity. Air cargo services are provided on domestic and U.S. transborder flights and on international cargo services on routes between Canada and major markets in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.
| Route | Carrier | Flight | Equipment | Departure | Arrival | Estimated Cargo Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYC YZF | QK | 8221 | CRJA01 | 11:45 | 13:49 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YZF YYC | QK | 8222 | CRJA01 | 6:00 | 8:10 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YYC YZF | QK | 8223 | CRJA01 | 20:55 | 22:58 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YZF YYC | QK | 8224 | CRJA01 | 14:45 | 16:54 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YZF YVR | QK | 8226 | CRJA01 | 8:55 | 10:39 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YVR YZF | QK | 8227 | CRJA01 | 14:30 | 18:07 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YEG YZF | QK | 8511 | CRJA01 | 11:20 | 12:59 | 100kgs/1cbm |
| YZF YEG | QK | 8514 | CRJA01 | 13:30 | 15:11 | 100kgs/1cbm |
Air Canada Cargo offers new, year-round daily service to Goose Bay
MONTREAL - May 1, 2010, Air Canada Cargo expanded its network to Labrador with the start up of daily non-stop flights between St. John's and Halifax to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Flights will be operated by Air Canada's commercial partner Jazz using Bombardier CRJ-200 regional aircraft.
Air Canada Cargo will be expanding its network to over a dozen new cities over the next few months, including Brussels, Athens, Barcelona and Copenhagen. For more information on these new possibilities, please contact your local sales representative, call 1-800-387-4865 (Canada).
Air Canada Cargo provides direct cargo services to over 150 Canadian and international destinations and has sales representation in over 50 countries. Air Canada Cargo is Canada's largest provider of air cargo services as measured by cargo capacity. Air cargo services are provided on domestic and U.S. transborder flights and on international cargo services on routes between Canada and major markets in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.
| Route | Carrier | Flight | Equipment | Departure | Arrival | Estimated Cargo Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYR YHZ | QK | 8899 | CRJA01 | 16:55 | 18:34 | 150 kg |
| YHZ YYR | QK | 8898 | CRJA01 | 11:05 | 12:42 | 150 kg |
| YYR YYT | QK | 8828 | CRJA01 | 13:10 | 15:05 | 150 kg |
| YYT YYR | QK | 8829 | CRJA01 | 15:35 | 16:25 | 150 kg |
Air Canada Cargo offers new, year-round daily service to Iqaluit
MONTREAL - Air Canada Cargo is now offering new, same-plane service from Montreal and Ottawa to Iqaliut, which commenced Mar. 28, 2010. Year-round, daily flights will be operated by Air Canada Jazz using a CRJ-700 aircraft, offering AC Expedair cargo service.
Air Canada Cargo will be expanding its network to over a dozen new cities over the next few months, including Brussels, Athens, Barcelona and Copenhagen. For more information on these new possibilities, please contact your local sales representative, call 1-800-387-4865 (Canada).
Air Canada Cargo provides direct cargo services to over 150 Canadian and international destinations and has sales representation in over 50 countries. Air Canada Cargo is Canada's largest provider of air cargo services as measured by cargo capacity. Air cargo services are provided on domestic and U.S. transborder flights and on international cargo services on routes between Canada and major markets in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.
| Route | Carrier | Flight | Equipment | Departure | Arrival | Estimated Cargo Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUL YOW | QK | 8963 | CRA | 08:30 | 09:09 | 150 kg |
| YOW YFB | QK | 8963 | CRA | 09:55 | 12:55 | 150 kg |
| YFB YOW | QK | 8988 | CRA | 13:40 | 16:40 | 150 kg |
| YOW YUL | QK | 8988 | CRA | 17:35 | 18:15 | 150 kg |
New Calgary-Tokyo route offers Cargo connections with a world of possibilities
CALGARY - Air Canada Cargo is offering new, non-stop seasonal service three times per week to and from Calgary (YYC) and Tokyo-Narita (NRT) starting Mar. 27. The new route, operated by a Boeing 767-300, is the only non-stop service from the Calgary area to Asia.
While the new service is YYC-NRT non-stop, the connection of those two points offers unique opportunities for shippers and forwarders to leverage Air Canada's global network. These new services include:
- A fast and easy, fin-to-fin transit in YYC connecting NRT and LHR / FRA
- More wide-body capacity between YYC and YYZ (aircraft originates in YYZ)
- A timely connection ex-YYC to South America (via YYZ)
Air Canada Cargo will be expanding its network to over a dozen new cities over the next few months, including Brussels, Athens, Madrid and Copenhagen. For more information on these new possibilities, please contact your local sales representative, call 1-800-387-4865 (Canada) or visit aircanadacargo.com.
Air Canada Cargo provides direct cargo services to over 150 Canadian and international destinations and has sales representation in over 50 countries. Air Canada Cargo is Canada's largest provider of air cargo services as measured by cargo capacity. Air cargo services are provided on domestic and U.S. transborder flights and on international cargo services on routes between Canada and major markets in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.
AC Cool lease cost price adjustment
Effective April 1, 2010, Air Canada Cargo will revise its AC Cool lease costs to reflect increases passed on from Envirotainer to all airlines. The new rates are:
| Container Type | Minimum Charge 5 Days |
Daily Charge After 5 Days |
|---|---|---|
| LD3 / RKN-t2 | $930 USD | $230 USD per day |
| LD3 / RKN-e1 | $2,724 USD | $680 USD per day |
| LD9 / RAP-t2 | $1,445 USD | $360 USD per day |
Please note that other charges will remain unchanged, including pickup and/or delivery, express ordering, the change order fee and cancellation.
We would like to inform you that we accept CLD-t2 (JYP) containers on a Ready for Carriage basis. Customer must lease these units directly from Envirotainer and coordinate all lease logistics, including pick-up from and return to the origin station. Air Canada Cargo will transport these units from origin airport to destination airport only.
Thank you for your continued support.
Air Canada Cargo
Notice of correction (PNC) Procedure Revisions
Effective March 1, 2010, Air Canada Cargo will revise its procedure regarding the Notice of Correction.
Please note all freight tendered to Air Canada Cargo is subject to re-weighing and/or re-measuring of the dimensions at the point of tender, at intermediate points or at the point of destination. In the event of a discrepancy between the weight or dimensions shown on the Air Waybill, as it was entered by the Shipper or its Agent, and the weight as shown on Air Canada Cargo scales and/or dimensions as measured by Air Canada Cargo personnel, the Shipper and its Agent agree that Air Canada Cargo, in its sole discretion, may use the weight and/or dimensions as determined by Air Canada Cargo to re-calculate the freight charges.
The Shipper or its Agent will be notified by Air Canada Cargo either with an electronic or faxed copy of a Notice of Correction if the weight and/or dimensions, as determined by Air Canada Cargo, is less or greater than the weight and/or dimensions entered on the Air Waybill by the Shipper or the Agent.
The Shipper or its Agent will have 72 hours after notification to advise Air Canada if there is a dispute of the revised weight and/or dimensions.
Air Canada Cargo

