One bit of good news for the air express industry came recently from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) which reported that global sales of semiconductors for the first half of 2008 grew to US$127.5 billion, an increase of 5.4 per cent over the first half of 2007. The news appears to buck the trend of a faltering global economy as semiconductor sales are seen as 'bellwether' indicator. Emerging markets are a major driver of worldwide semiconductor sales. The SIA is forecasting PC … [Read more...] about High tech relief from global recession
Kintetsu expands Shanghai service
Japanese global forwarder Kintetsu World Express (KWE) has expanded its express air cargo delivery services between Japan and Shanghai, China. The forwarder has added the Central Japan International Airport its current terminals at Narita and Kansai airports for its 'Shanghai 12 Express' and 'Shanghai 24 Express' products. "Since starting last year (from Narita and Kansai), these services through their ability to provide delivery from a shipper in Japan to a consignee in Shanghai within 12 or … [Read more...] about Kintetsu expands Shanghai service
New aviation academy for Kuwait
Kuwait's National Aviation Services (NAS), the provider of airport ground handling services to airlines at the Kuwait International Airport has announced the launch of the NAS Aviation Academy. This comes shortly after NAS successfully obtained its Certification as an IATA Authorised Training Center. The NAS Aviation Academy will provide training programmes in Travel & Tourism, Cargo and Dangerous Goods, Airport & Civil Aviation procedures, Passenger Services and Ground Handling Operations in … [Read more...] about New aviation academy for Kuwait
Fraport handles musical instruments for SIA
Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) was awarded with the handling of highly sensitive musical instruments at Frankfurt Airport on behalf of Singapore Airlines. The instruments, nearly 3 tonnes-worth, are owned by musicians of the American orchestra "Sound of America", consisting of talented high school instrumentalists and vocalists from all across the United States of America. Each year, a new group of students is chosen for the annual European Concert Tour -now in its 32nd year - which takes place … [Read more...] about Fraport handles musical instruments for SIA
Menzies feeling the pinch
Profits at John Menzies plummeted by more than a fifth this year as the slowing world economy took its toll on the company's core business. Falling cargo and passenger volumes in the US and Europeled to a 22 per cent drop in half-year profits from £15.3 million to £11.4 million, from a year earlier. The company is hopeful that a costcutting programme -particularly in the loss-making US business - and new operations in rising markets, such as India, will offset this. "We think we can … [Read more...] about Menzies feeling the pinch
Dnata Cargo short on space
Dnata Cargo, the freight handling service provider at Dubai International Airport, is putting the brakes on part of its business because of capacity constraints in Dubai. The company is slowing the growth of its handling service for charter operators at its facilities at Dubai Airport Free Zone. “The capacity at the moment is insufficient for us to take on more customers,” senior vice-president Jean-Pierre De Pauw told Emirates Business. “We are deliberately slowing down the … [Read more...] about Dnata Cargo short on space
