The keynote address at this year's Air Freight Asia Conference will be delivered by the recently-appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Stanley Hui. "As chief executive of Dragonair Airlines for many years, Stanley has been at the forefront of promoting the air cargo industry in general and the role of Hong Kong as a crucial air cargo hub in North Asia in particular," said Air Freight Asia 2007 organiser, Nol van Fenema. "With his background and … [Read more...] about Airport CEO to deliver AFA 2007 keynote address
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General Atlantic withdraws from EGL deal
General Atlantic has pulled out of a proposed equity purchase deal with EGL due to an expected shortfall in EGL's fourth quarter 2006 results. General Atlantic has withdrawn as an equity sponsor from the offer made to acquire all outstanding equity interests in EGL by James Crane, the company's largest shareholder, CEO & chairman of the board, and General Atlantic. EGL expects to release its Q4 results on February 28, 2007. Although the company has not completed the preparation of … [Read more...] about General Atlantic withdraws from EGL deal
Black & Decker inks deal with K+N Thailand
Kuehne + Nagel in Thailand has been awarded a three-year contract by Black & Decker (Thailand) Ltd. Under the new agreement, K+N is responsible for the receipt of inbound shipments, warehousing and national distribution. In addition, a wide range of value-added services, including spares part management, are provided. To meet the sophisticated logistics requirements of Black & Decker, K+N has taken a new 4,200 sqm warehousing facility in Bangkok into operation. "Kuehne + … [Read more...] about Black & Decker inks deal with K+N Thailand
TGL reorganises North Asia structure
Trans Global Logistics (TGL), a Hong Kong-based logistics company, has reorganised its operations in North Asia. The move will complement the company's country-by-country management, operations and sales organisation with a new structure, which focuses on building business and delivering customer service on a region-wide basis. The realignment places five countries within the Trans Global Logistics network under the North Asia region: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Vietnam. Donald … [Read more...] about TGL reorganises North Asia structure
Australian govt to fund new logistics strategy
The Australian government has announced it will provide the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) with $1.6 million over the next four years ($400,000 per year) to develop and lead a new strategy for the Australian transport and logistics industry. The acting prime minister and minister for transport and regional services, Mark Vaile, made the announcement at the ALC's fourth annual forum. The continued funding was recommended by an independent review of the current Australian Logistics … [Read more...] about Australian govt to fund new logistics strategy
Pemco redelivers B737 Combi conversion
Pemco Aviation Group, Inc. said that its Dothan, Alabama subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc., has redelivered to Alaska Airlines its combi conversion, which provides both passenger and freight capability simultaneously. The conversion is the first ever B737- 400 combi to be accomplished in the world. Kevin Casey, vice president business development, said: "This aircraft represents a significant technical advancement in terms of performance and efficiency with its ability to … [Read more...] about Pemco redelivers B737 Combi conversion
