Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) airport cargo management system, has automated the customs clearance operations of CKTS Company Limited (CKTS), a major ground handler at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan. The first stage of deploying Kale’s GALAXY cargo management system has automated the shipment triggering and document acceptance process – with the objective to streamline processes that previously relied on manual data entry or were not harmonised, resulting in delays and work … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics Solutions automates custom clearance at Kansai International Airport
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HKIA passenger traffic hits post-pandemic high in January 2025
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for January 2025. During the month, flight movements increased by 17.0% to 33,660, a post-pandemic high. On 25 January, HKIA handled over 193,000 passengers, reaching another post-pandemic high and representing a full recovery to the pre-pandemic peak level. For the full month, HKIA handled 5.28 million passengers, representing annual growth of 27.8%. Average daily passenger traffic … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits post-pandemic high in January 2025
Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrates 35 years of operations at Maastricht Aachen Airport
As the air cargo industry sees growing demand on capacity, Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) is celebrating its longstanding cargo operation with Royal Jordanian after 35 years of collaboration. The Jordanian airline currently operates 3 to 4 full freighter flights a week to the expanding Dutch air cargo hub at MST. “The choice for Maastricht Aachen Airport was, and still is, crystal clear. The speed, service, and trust at the airport are of an exceptionally high level. Add to that the … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrates 35 years of operations at Maastricht Aachen Airport
Signifcant growth in 2024 at Schiphol Cargo
At Schiphol Cargo - total air cargo tonnage reached 1.5 million tonnes in 2024, marking an 8.2 percent increase on 2023. Electronics, machinery and spare parts, perishables, clothing, e-commerce goods, and pharmaceuticals are some of the largest categories by freight volume. Air cargo growth was driven by a surge in e-commerce and various global geo-political developments and ocean shipping restrictions. The Full Freighter to Belly ratio stood at 57 percent to 43 percent, reflecting a … [Read more...] about Signifcant growth in 2024 at Schiphol Cargo
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport recognised by IATA for pharma handling excellence
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has formally recognised Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) as a hub for certified pharma handling, following efforts by the Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community to improve cold chain operations in the region. The Community has been working closely with SJU and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico (DEDC) to support logistics providers in achieving the Center of Excellence for Independent … [Read more...] about Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport recognised by IATA for pharma handling excellence
Brussels Airport handles over 1.5 million passengers and nearly 60,000 tonnes of cargo in January
Brussels Airport recorded more than 1.5 million passengers in January, an 8% rise compared to the same period in 2024. The start of the month, which coincided with the second week of the Christmas holidays, saw a higher number of passengers arriving than departing. The national demonstration on 13 January had a negative impact on passenger numbers. The total amount of cargo carried grew by 8%, amounting to almost 60,000 tonnes. Passenger numbers: up +8% compared to January 2024 In January … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport handles over 1.5 million passengers and nearly 60,000 tonnes of cargo in January
