Lödige Industries has been selected by on-airport developer Aeroterm to install a state-of-the-art automated cargo system at New York JFK’s new 350,000-sqft cargo facility. The new system will be exclusively used by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the main cargo handler at JFK. The new cargo facility, which is being built on a 26-acre site, will include greater ramp capacity to handle three of today’s large modern air cargo freighters (Group VI aircraft) simultaneously. It will also have … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries to modernize JFK’s cargo facility
Airports
Miami Airport plans to support its cargo ambitions
Miami International Airport saw record cargo volumes over the last 2 years, finishing in 12th spot of the world’s busiest cargo airports, according to recent data. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nares, section chief for marketing at Miami-Dade Aviation Department, as he gives a rundown of the airport’s ambitions to grow its cargo business. How did the airport perform in this first half? Miami International Airport (MIA) had a record year for air freight in 2020 … [Read more...] about Miami Airport plans to support its cargo ambitions
A look at Houston’s three-hub airport system
Houston Airports forms one of North America's largest public airport systems and positions the Texas city as the international passenger and cargo gateway to the south central United States and as a primary gateway to Latin America. Luis Avilés, air cargo development manager, gives a rundown of the airport group’s cargo and passenger business. Can you tell us more about the Houston Airport System? Where does IAH stand in relation to the other airports? The Houston Airport System is a … [Read more...] about A look at Houston’s three-hub airport system
Changi knows it takes a community to be sustainable
Lim Ching Kiat, managing director for air hub development at Changi Airport Group, shares his insights on sustainability as the airport looks to renew its commitment to making a sustainable Changi a reality. Can you share how the Changi Airport Group is contributing in making sustainable air transport a reality? Although airports account for only about 2 percent of global aviation emissions, we form the common platform upon which a multitude of aviation partners operate—from airlines and … [Read more...] about Changi knows it takes a community to be sustainable
Samsung joins consortium for $11b Sangley project
Plans to ease the congestion in Manila’s main international airport NAIA could see a more positive direction as the SPIA Development Consortium was officially awarded the US$11-billion Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) project in Cavite province, Philippines, on September 14. Led by Cavitex Holdings and the Yuchengco Group of Companies, the consortium will see foreign support from Samsung C&T Corporation, the construction arm of the Samsung Group and builder of the Burj Khalifa … [Read more...] about Samsung joins consortium for $11b Sangley project
Zhengzhou airport opens new cargo terminal
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in China’s Henan province opened its new north cargo terminal for business on 16 August. The 160,000-sqm facility will add 600,000 tonnes of freight capacity at the Chinese airport, bringing the air hub’s total air cargo capacity to 1.1 million tonnes. Freight forwarder Dimerco Express declared that it worked with Cathay Pacific to arrange its first flight to the new cargo terminal at the Zhengzhou air hub. The new high-tech facility … [Read more...] about Zhengzhou airport opens new cargo terminal