Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has good reason to celebrate as the airport unlocked its 1 million tonne milestone for cargo moved in 2021. The air hub, based in North Texas, announced the feat at the 2022 TIACA Executive Summit in San Francisco in end-March, attributing it to ongoing shifts in the global supply chain, including the shift from ocean to air freight. DFW said it is focused on future investments in air cargo facilities and infrastructure to meet growing demand driven … [Read more...] about DFW reaches cargo milestone, banks on digitization
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Incheon Airport takes runnerup as 2nd busiest cargo airport
Incheon International Airport moved up a notch to become the second busiest cargo airport in 2021, according to airport trade body Airports Council International (ACI) World. The airport, located some 40 kilometres west of Seoul, handled 3.23 million tonnes of international cargo last year, up 18.6 percent from 2020. It previously ranked third in the world for international cargo in 2019 and 2020. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on Chek Lap Kok Island retained the top spot as it … [Read more...] about Incheon Airport takes runnerup as 2nd busiest cargo airport
Schiphol Airport activates automated nomination for cargo
Automated nomination, the digital declaration of a forwarder’s involvement in the handling of a shipment, has become the standard for inbound shipments at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which no longer accepts paper declarations as of 1 April. Prior to the new mandate, ground handlers at Schiphol Airport would have to wait for the freight to arrive and review the corresponding paperwork before a forwarder could be nominated to handle the shipment. With Automated Nomination, this process has … [Read more...] about Schiphol Airport activates automated nomination for cargo
Hong Kong airport assumes ownership of AsiaWorld Expo
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has become the sole shareholder of AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) after the government transferred its entire interests in the conference facility, a press release announced last week. The airport group said it is moving forward with phase 2 development of the AsiaWorld-Expo which will see Hong Kong's largest indoor arena for events and conferences upon completion. The Phase 2 expansion will increase the total exhibition space to 100,000 square metres, with over … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport assumes ownership of AsiaWorld Expo
Fraport divests stake in China’s Xi’an airport
Fraport AG is selling its stake in Xi’an Airport (XIY) in central China after 14 years, the group announced last week. Under an agreement signed on March 31, Fraport is letting go of its entire 24.5 percent stake in Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (the airport’s operating company) to Chang’an Huitong for RMB1.11 billion or around US$174.4 million. Fraport chief Dr. Stefan Schulte expressed satisfaction on the good work done with the airport but also some disappointment at the move to … [Read more...] about Fraport divests stake in China’s Xi’an airport
GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo unveils new express facility
Indian cargo handler GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) has inaugurated a new facility to handle international courier and express cargo consignments at Hyderabad Airport. Located within the company’s cargo terminal, the new facility is connected with the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) of Indian Customs for quick consignment processing and clearance at the terminal. It is also well equipped with supporting infrastructure and equipment including, advanced security screening and cargo … [Read more...] about GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo unveils new express facility