Dubai Industrial City said it establisheda partnership with Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) the parentcompany of DHL, Danzas and Exel,to support its 20 million square feetlogistics facility - transPARK. Dubai Industrial City's proximity toJebel Ali Port - the world's third largestre-export hub - and Dubai Central- the largest airport in the world - willallow transPARK to deliver a flexiblerange of multi-model supply chainservices from DHL, Danzas and Exel,officials said. That will include … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Deutsche Post signs logistics pact
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INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
The Indian government is consideringa proposal to increase the foreigndirect investment (FDI) limit in scheduleddomestic carriers to 74 percentfrom 49 percent, the Economic Timesreported. The idea is being mootedto increase the funding options fordomestic airlines, which have drawnup huge expansion plans. Domesticcarriers are expected to buy close to480 aircraft in five years involving aninvestment of $30 billion. The proposed increase in FDI indomestic carriers would, however, comewith a … [Read more...] about INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
INDIA: First Flight adds Bangalore to network
First Flight Couriers has announcedthe addition of Bangalore to its recentlystarted aviation operations. With this,the company will be offering direct connectivitybetween the main trade hubsof the country -- Chennai, Bangalore,Mumbai and Delhi. First Flight is also now able to provideairlift capacity for heavy machineryand large consignments. Bangalore and Chennai are criticaltrade destinations in the southern partof India, the triggers coming from therevived manufacturing activity in … [Read more...] about INDIA: First Flight adds Bangalore to network
INDIA: Air India may resume freighter service
Air India is likely to re-launchfreighter service around June thisyear with two converted A310s. Theairline plans to tap Paris-Frankfurtand Shanghai-Bangkok via Mumbaiand Bangalore respectively. The airlinehalted its loss-making freighter servicein the mid-90s. With the resumption of a dedicatedfreighter service, (with a 38.5-tonnepayload) the airline now wants to be aserious player in the segment, aimingat trebling its 10 percent market sharein the coming years, according to itschairman and … [Read more...] about INDIA: Air India may resume freighter service
HONG KONG: AAT’s Terminal 2 opens for business
Asia Airfreight Terminal's (AAT)state-of-the-art Terminal 2 facility, builtat a cost of HK$1.75 billion, received itsoccupational permit and was declaredpractically completed at the end ofDecember. AAT general manager – planning &services, Nelson Lee said the new truckpark at the four-level facility, which hasbeen built adjacent to Terminal 1, wasput to use immediately after the RFIDbasedtruck control system was readyon December 26, 2006. "From mid-night of December 27,2006, … [Read more...] about HONG KONG: AAT’s Terminal 2 opens for business
HONG KONG: HKG must review transhipments
Hong Kong can attract more air cargobusiness if its transhipment processescan be reviewed quickly, Asia AirfreightTerminal (AAT) general manager, planning& services, Nelson Lee said. He said as Hong Kong did not havea transhipment ordinance, the customswere using a combination of the existingimport and export ordinances toregulate the territory's transfer of aircargo making it unattractive to shippersand cargo agents. "Shippers and cargo agents have topay a declaration charge for … [Read more...] about HONG KONG: HKG must review transhipments
