US postpones 100 per cent container scanning US postpones 100 per cent container scanning

FORWARDERS are not surprised by the latest US climbdown on controversial plans to introduce 100 per cent ocean container screening. Peter Quantrill, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), says it is “hardly surprising” to hear the news that the USA has delayed – for another two years – its demand that all cargo containers entering...

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AirAsia revenue jumps 40% under cargo services

Upgrowing Malaysian airline AirAsia X Berhad achieved a revenue of 749.5 million ringgits ($233 million) for the quarter ending 31 March, while carrier cargo services geenrated 25.3 million ringgits throughout. The cargo revenue is a 27 per cent year-on-year increase from the 19.9 million ringgits it generated in the same quarter last year. The...

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The No. 1 platform for the sector: Asia’s leading event for air cargo and logistics

Air Cargo China is the leading event in the air freight sector in Asia – and it is continuing to grow in size and significance. Come along and present your company and its expertise at this major exhibition, taking place for the sixth time from June 17 to 19, 2014, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. On these dates a dynamic trade audience from around the world will be converging on Shanghai, that makes Air Cargo China to such an interesting platform for...

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Ocean secure: A new Initiative by DHL to enhance Ocean Freight

DHL, has enhanced its tracking capabilities by launching a new global ocean freight service called Ocean Secure. This service has been designed for customers who use to ship sensitive or high-value cargo i.e. who specifically belong to sciences & healthcare, technology, automotive and consumer goods industries. By using Ocean Secure, DHL and customers both can access real time tracking and temperature data at any given point and take remedial action if necessary. “Ocean Secure is a significant...

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DHL loose its Banglore city airport license for courier services

Top LOgistics Company DHL’s courier service licence for Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport has been suspended following confiscation of a consignment originating from Singapore that allegedly contained gold.The company has approached the Karnataka High Court against the suspension.“It is a fact that DHL’s license to operate as a courier service provider from Bangalore has been suspended,” said a source in the know of the development.According to sources, customs officials at the airport...

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Hyderabad airport bags award for cargo operations

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has been adjudged the “Best Cargo Airport of The Year” at the recently concluded 40th annual convention of Air Cargo Agents Association of India held at Jaipur. This is the second year in a row that RGIA has won the award for its cargo operations. S.G.K. Kishore, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are delighted to be recognised by a prestigious industry body such as ACAAI which represents India’s Air Cargo Industry." The airport has emerged...

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Air freight to grow at slower pace over next 20 years

Air freight traffic has grown at 5.3 per cent annually since 1980. Today goods worth $6.4 trillion travel by air — that’s 35 per cent of all world trade by value. The growth rate is expected to be 4.9 per cent for the next 20 years. This means by the year 2023 traffic will double, according to V.K. Mathews, Executive Chairman of IBS Software, based in Technopark here. Minimal profit However, the profit margins are going to be nominal, Mathews said while speaking at the IBS Air Cargo Forum...

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Cargolux Airlines International Increases its Flights Number to Muscat International Airport

Muscat, Sep 17 (ONA)--- Cargolux Company, one of the major air cargo carriers in Europe decided to increase its weekly flights to Muscat international Airport by two flights a week with effect from next October. The company said that Oman Airport Management Company , represented by Commercial Operations Public Administration said in a statement today that Cargolux's decision to increase its weekly flights to Muscat International Airport comes at a time the shipping activity via Muscat International...

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TNT Express boosts Oman fleet

TNT Express, one of the world’s largest express delivery companies, has announced the addition of a new 7-ton Mistubishi /Fuso trailer truck to its domestic fleet.    Oman is a part of TNT Express widespread Middle East Road Network (MERN) delivering to countries such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, the network offers the best day-definite...

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Lootah Biofuels and TNT Express gearing up for Expo 2020

Lootah Biofuels, a fully owned subsidiary of S.S. Lootah Group has signed an agreement with TNT Express, a leading global Express Company to supply locally produced environmentally superior and performance enhancing biodiesel made from used cooking oil for the latter's commercial vehicles in Dubai. This agreement aims at reducing carbon footprints, and also supports Lootah Biofuels mission of converting 5% of transportation fuel to Biofuels by the year 2020. The agreement was signed by Mr....

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DHL launches downtown mobile service

DHL-Sinotrans, the leading air express company in China, launched mobile stations indowntown Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to provide companies with convenient pick-upfacilities. The move will help optimize shipment routes for express items and extend cut-off times forcustomers, according to Wu Don...

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Air Libya forms partnership for cargo flights

Chapman Freeborn and Air Libya have formed a partnership to fly cargo in Libya using an Antonov An-26 freighter, which will be based at Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport on a long-term lease agreement. The venture will introduce internal scheduled services to connect Tripoli and Benghazi with Libya’s more remote airfields—including regular operations to the oil fields in the south of the country. The An-26—which offers a 5.5 ton payload—will be available for ad hoc cargo charter requirements...

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AP set to become major sea, air logistics hub

Andhra Pradesh commanded a lion’s share of over 46 per cent in the total basket of new port projects being implemented across Indian maritime States. The port sector in Andhra Pradesh is set to receive a significant boost with the decks cleared for setting up of a second major port in the State. The proposal to set up the port, with an initial capacity of six berths...

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Turkish Cargo expects continued global growth

Turkish Cargo, the freight service of Turkish Airlines, has ambitious plans for growth, and it seeks to continue the rapid expansion it has experienced over the last several years. The cargo carrier has averaged a 20 percent growth rate over the past five years. “We have a strategy independent from market conditions,” says Mehmet Kizilkaya, Turkish Airlines’ regional...

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Ethiopian Airlines opens second cargo hub in Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines, which operates the largest cargo services in Africa, is to open its second cargo hub in Africa, in partnership with the Lome-based ASKY Airlines, the Ethiopian flag carrier has announced on its website. PANA reports Saturday that the new cargo hub will commence operations in September 2013 using a B737-400F aircraft.For the past three years, Ethiopian and ASKY have partnered to serve the needs of passengers travelling within, to and from West and Central...

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