Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has won the “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” award at this year’s World Air Cargo Awards in Shanghai. This marks the sixth time Hactl has won the award, in the twelve years of the competition. Hactl’s award was, as usual, based on online voting by readers of Air Cargo Week around the world. Hactl Chief Executive Wilson Kwong received the award at a glittering ceremony in Shanghai’s … [Read more...] about Hactl wins Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year award
Haulio raises S$1 million in seed funding round investment
Singapore’s home-grown container haulage start-up Haulio has raised S$1 million in seed round investment, led by PSA unboXed together with 500 Startups, NUS Enterprise and several logistics industry angel investors in May 2018. This seed funding comes after their previous pre-seed round of S$75,000 from returning investors PSA unboxed and NUS Enterprise, which is the sole prior funding round raised by Haulio. Haulio which was previously incubated by PSA unboXed, will be using this fresh … [Read more...] about Haulio raises S$1 million in seed funding round investment
UPS improves transit time and expands facility in korea
UPS announced a series of service enhancements across five cities in Korea as well as expanded capacity at its Incheon facility to better serve businesses wanting to bettercapitalize upon cross-border import and export opportunities. As speed-to-market is a crucial element for success in a competitive and fast-paced environment, businesses from selected postal codes in Gyeongsan(295), Gwangju(1,002), Ulsan(627), Jeonju and Iksan(186) can now enjoy a one-day transit time improvement for export … [Read more...] about UPS improves transit time and expands facility in korea
AHS collaborates with AeroGround in Berlin
The ground handling companies AHS BERLIN Aviation Handling Services GmbH and AeroGround Berlin GmbH have agreed on a long-term strategic cooperation at Berlin Airports. The two German companies are thus pursuing the common goal of creating synergies and strengthening their market position. AHS is the market leader in Germany among the independent providers of passenger handling and operations services. At the Berlin location, AHS operates both at Tegel Airport and in Schoenefeld. … [Read more...] about AHS collaborates with AeroGround in Berlin
Port of Hamburg acheives 21.7 million tons of throughput in the first quarter of 2018
This year’s first-quarter throughput total was notable for a rise in conventional general cargoes, a lower figure of bulk cargoes, a stable trend in container handling and distinct growth on container transport services by rail. In the first quarter of 2018, the Port of Hamburg achieved total throughput of 32.7 million tons (down 7.5 percent). In Hamburg this heading covers general cargo throughput of 22.7 million tons (down 1.8 percent) and bulk cargo throughput of 10.0 million tons (down … [Read more...] about Port of Hamburg acheives 21.7 million tons of throughput in the first quarter of 2018
Airport College International launches new Airport Ground Handling Programs
Airport College International announces the launch of the THREE new Airport Ground Handling Certificate Programs. Whether your employees are new to the industry or professionals this program provides a solid foundation for employees professional development and ensures that they are compliant for industry audits. New certificate programs are: The Certificate in Air Cargo Handling The Certificate in Passenger Services The Certificate in Ramp Handling Each … [Read more...] about Airport College International launches new Airport Ground Handling Programs
