Singapore Changi Airport saw muted cargo volumes in March compared to the same period last year, as the Asia Pacific hub recorded 152,000 tonnes. For the first quarter, air freight movements at Changi totalled 417,000 tonnes, sliding 9 percent year-on-year. The group said demand remained soft, especially in the first two months of the year, no thanks to global economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. For the period, its top five markets were Australia, China, Hong Kong, India and the … [Read more...] about Air freight at Changi slips; travel picks up in Q1
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Bournemouth greets new air freight route from China
Bournemouth Airport’s Cargo First is celebrating the start of a new regular service between China and the United Kingdom as part of a strategic partnership to grow the airport’s cargo operations. Shenzhen Sharing Express Logistic-Tech Ltd (SSELT) has launched the first all-cargo route between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) in the United Kingdom. The company will initially offer three flights per week, with plans to gradually increase the … [Read more...] about Bournemouth greets new air freight route from China
ACI Asia-Pacific, China Civil Airports ink memo
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and the China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and promote excellence in airport operations and management. The MoU is expected to enhance the synergy between the two organisations to promote regular exchanges of information and economic data, assessment of airport service quality, customer service best practices and capacity building initiatives by establishing communication … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific, China Civil Airports ink memo
Hong Kong to host next World Cargo Symposium
Hong Kong will be the stage for next year’s annual World Cargo Symposium, IATA announced during the closing of the event’s 2023 edition, held in Istanbul. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will be the host airport, whilst Cathay Pacific will be the host airline for the 2024 edition of IATA's WCS, which is scheduled for 12 to 14 March at AsiaWorld-Expo The annual IATA meeting is expected to attract over 1,000 attendees from around the world, including together airlines, freight … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to host next World Cargo Symposium
Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
Texan airport Dallas Fort Worth International has started a comprehensive redevelopment of the airport’s 19th Street cargo facility, which will enhance the air hub’s ability to process international e-commerce and increase overall cargo capacity. The 19th Street Cargo Redevelopment Project is slated for completion in late 2024 and will add approximately 350,000 square feet of new warehouse space and seven ADG VI (large cargo aircraft) parking positions. The project will continue DFW’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport
Asiana Cargo started full cargo flights at Brussels airport on 22 April 1998, and this year it celebrates its 25th year at the Belgian air hub. Asiana Cargo flies from New York to Brussels Airport three times a week and then flies on to Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. Known for its highly reliable and punctual operations, it provides an important link from Europe to Asia for the transport of machine parts and electronics, including high-sensitivity machines used to manufacture … [Read more...] about Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport