India’s aviation watchdog has ordered Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) to stop levying “illegal” consignment software charges of INR 300 (US$4.80) per entry on as many as 4,500-5,000 shipments are made daily by freight forwarders at CSIA. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) said in a letter to CSIA that the software levies are for enhancement of cargo terminal processing, which is an aeronautical … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal"
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New cargo truck parking lot opens at FRA
More than 70 new truck parking spaces at CargoCity South – significant improvement for forwarding companies and staff – range of amenities includes sanitary and shower facilities. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) celebrated the opening of a new truck parking lot at CargoCity South on 13 March, after one year of construction. Right behind airport gate 31, there are now more than 70 parking spaces available 24 hours a day for vans, trucks, and semi trailers. Sanitary facilities, … [Read more...] about New cargo truck parking lot opens at FRA
IATA launches standard safety assessment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). ISSA is a voluntary safety audit programme aligned with global best practices and created primarily for airlines that operate aircraft which have a lower maximum take-off weight (MTOW) than the 5,700 kg (12,566 lbs.) threshold for participation in IOSA. ISSA is also an alternative for airlines, such as some private … [Read more...] about IATA launches standard safety assessment
Schiphol apoints new cargo director
On 1 August 2015, Jonas van Stekelenburg will be appointed new cargo director of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. He will succeed Enno Osinga, who plans to retire in September 2015. Schiphol Group director and CCO Maarten de Groof says, "We are pleased with his appointment. Jonas has earned his spurs at Schiphol Group, both in Amsterdam and abroad. In the past few years, Jonas worked as director of The Grounds, where one of his focus areas was sustainability, such as improving the airport's … [Read more...] about Schiphol apoints new cargo director
KFIA launches cargo clearance facility
King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) officially unveiled its "Cargo Village". The launch event was presided by His Royal Highness, Prince Saud bin Naif, governor of the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Cargo Village is spread over half a million square metres. Over 70 per cent of goods bound for the Gulf region is destined for the Kingdom. The Cargo Village positions KFIA as a multi-modal shipment and clearance destination, directly serving the Eastern Province and the … [Read more...] about KFIA launches cargo clearance facility
PACTL registers strong Q1 results
Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (PACTL) has continued its growth path after recording the strongest annual results in the company’s history. It achieved tonnage growth of 12.73 per cent year-on-year and handled 362,497 tonnes during the first three months of 2015; this result, the best in any first quarter, was particularly driven by an increase in import business. PACTL’s import cargo volumes increased by 15.97 per cent year-on-year to a total figure … [Read more...] about PACTL registers strong Q1 results