There are plans to build two new domestic airports in the Riyadh region in Saudi Arabia, the Khaleej Times reported. The High Commission for the Development of Riyadh (HCDR) is looking for suitable sites on which to establish the airports, which will be located on the north and south-east parts of the city. According to an informed source, one airport will be built in Sudair, north-west of Riyadh, in order to meet the requirements of people living in Al-Ghat, Zulfi, Majmaa and neighbouring … [Read more...] about Two new airports planned for Riyadh region
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INFA, Asperindo refuse flawed income tax policy
The Indonesian Forwarders' Association (INFA), Indonesian Express Delivery Companies' Association and seven other associations of service-providing companies have rejected Indonesia's new income tax policy, which became effective on January 1. Asperindo chairman Johari Zein said the new income tax regulation is not improving the industry as it adds more burdens to members. "The problem is that courier companies can spend more on administrative procedures, and even can lead to … [Read more...] about INFA, Asperindo refuse flawed income tax policy
TAFA to host FAPAA ECM/AGM in Bangkok
This year's 35th Executive Council Meeting (ECM) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Agents Associations (FAPAA) will be hosted by the Thailand Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA). The event will take place in Bangkok, but at press time the TAFA organising committee could not confirm in which hotel the gathering would be held. The dates of FAPAA's main event have been set between June 20 - 22, with the traditional golf tournament taking … [Read more...] about TAFA to host FAPAA ECM/AGM in Bangkok
Siemens wins handling systems orders
Siemens said it has won orders worth more than 16 million euros for the supply of baggage and cargo handling systems in the United Arab Emirates. The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) has been awarded the contract for the equipment in three airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and the Al Dhafra Airbase in Abu Dhabi. The projects cover the supply of baggage and cargo handling systems, as … [Read more...] about Siemens wins handling systems orders
Lufthansa to provide cargo handling
Lufthansa Cargo said it has set up a company to provide freight handling services for itself as well as for airfreight forwarders. The new Handling Counts GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo, will begin operating initially at the Frankfurt base but intends to extend its activities later across the whole of Germany. "We have founded this company in consultation with our collective bargaining partners' and, in the physical cargo handling area, we will be absolutely … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to provide cargo handling
German air cargo handling body formed
German air cargo handling companies have formed an association to represent common interests toward policy, public authorities and the media. Called VACAD, which stands for the German "Verband der Aircargo Abfertiger Deutschlands" or German air cargo handling agents association ¨C the new body has 14 founder members, who provide air cargo handling at airports throughout the country. The VACAD executive board includes Dr J¨¹rgen Vogt, managing director of LHU in Hamburg who has … [Read more...] about German air cargo handling body formed