UPS has announced an addition to its China-to-Europe rail shipments as the new modal option continues to gather steam as a both a reliable and viable addition, or alternative, to ocean shipping and air freight. UPS’ Less-than-Container Load (LCL) service offering is available from Zhengzhou to Hamburg and becomes part of the UPS Preferred multimodal freight services portfolio. UPS established a Full Container Load (FCL) solution for China-to-Europe in June 2014. Full Container Load … [Read more...] about UPS adds LCL to its China-Euro rail option
Airports
American Airlines Cargo expands Atlanta cargo facility
American Airlines (AA) Cargo has expanded its operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with a brand-new, 12,000-square-foot facility with new additions to the management team and a fully dedicated staff. This is the second expansion of American’s Atlanta cargo facility since 2013. The move to this new location within the airport’s north cargo facility will help reduce loading and unloading processing times for customers, according to AA. “This new location will … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo expands Atlanta cargo facility
IATA calls for new Indian aviation policy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India. The objective is to allow India to derive maximum social and economic benefits as its aviation market grows to become the third largest in the world. That is expected to happen in 2029 when the number of travelers to, from and within India will near 280 million … [Read more...] about IATA calls for new Indian aviation policy
Yusen Logistics expands air freight forwarding in Mexico
Yusen Logistics (Mexico) has opened two offices inside and outside the Mexico City Airport. By establishing a base on the airport front lines to manage its own air transportation operations, the company aims to realise competitive freight procurement and detailed transportation management of imported and exported freight. With the rapid growth of the automotive industry and increase in imported freight in Mexico, the need for detailed transportation management is rising. To respond … [Read more...] about Yusen Logistics expands air freight forwarding in Mexico
Euro concerns, Asia slowdown signal ongoing trepidations
Airports Council International (ACI) statistics show diverging results for passenger and air freight traffic in the month of May. Robust growth in passenger traffic was led by Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, but on the other hand, weak growth in air freight coupled with significant declines in major international air freight hubs raises concerns about the second half of the year. While international tourism remains buoyant, the weaker than expected economic performance of Europe … [Read more...] about Euro concerns, Asia slowdown signal ongoing trepidations
China Southern renews mail contract with Sodexi
On the heals of the launch of Sodexi’s brand new state of the art Express Hub at Paris CDG, Jérôme Balbi, managing director, has announced the renewal of its contract with China Southern Cargo. “We have handled transit mail bags for the airline for some time and now through the new Express hub, in addition to our existing destinations of Madrid, Warsaw, Buenos Aires and Rio, we are adding a number of new destinations. These are - Milan, Riyadh, … [Read more...] about China Southern renews mail contract with Sodexi