US-based FastShip, Inc., in partnership with industry consultants Triangle Management Services, has issued an open invitation to bid on cargo capacity on a planned new cargo service between the ports of Philadelphia and Cherbourg in France. In a statement, the company said that its JetShip service will fill the untapped middle market in the shipping industry between air and sea freight, enabling door-to-door delivery time that is comparable to standard air freight at half the cost. … [Read more...] about EUROPE: FastShip issues tender for cargo capacity
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MIDDLE EAST: SkyCargo launches cargo service to Djibouti
Emirates SkyCargo last month introduced an once-weekly A310-300F freighter service from Dubai to Djibouti, which is Emirates' 15th African destination. The A310-300F offers a gross payload of 39 tonnes. To Djibouti, Emirates SkyCargo is expecting to carry manufactured and consumer goods, machinery and IT equipment from around its network, particularly from the Indian Subcontinent and the Far East. Djibouti exports will include personal effects. The route may expand to include … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: SkyCargo launches cargo service to Djibouti
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai DCA starts restructuring
The Dubai Department of Civil Aviation has commenced implementation of a project to restructure its organisational set up, the Khaleej Times reported. The proposal, which is linked to the Dubai Strategic Plan 2007-2015, was approved late last year by Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of DCA and chairman of Emirates Group. The implementation of the restructuring project began late last year under an internal project team and will be completed over the next three months. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Dubai DCA starts restructuring
AUSTRALIA: Qantas take-over $91m for executives
Qantas executives will reportedly receive a A$91 million pay-out, including $8 million for chief executive Geoff Dixon, on their last day of employment with the ¡°old¡± airline if the controversial $11.1 million Airline Partners Australia take-over goes ahead. The executives will cash into the new airline with cash and share incentives from the new private equity owners, including bonuses of up to 200 percent of their cash salaries; a stake in the new company of up to 4.5 percent; and a … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas take-over $91m for executives
PHILIPPINES: Schenker completes BAX integration
A new logistics company has started its operations in the Philippines that will provide a full suite of services such as multi-modal freight, logistics, and supply chain management. Schenker Philippines, Inc. led by its managing director Reiner Allgeier, was an offshoot of the merger of BAX Global, Inc., CPI Transport, Inc., and Star Trans International, according to a Bulletin report. The company has about 500 employees over nine locations throughout the Philippines. Schenker and BAX … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Schenker completes BAX integration
JAPAN: JAL to launch new routes with B767Fs
Japan Air Lines (JAL) has announced that following the introduction of new B767 freighters this summer, it will launch cargo flights to Tianjin and Qingdao from July 2007 and to Jakarta from October 2007. During the coming year JAL will also retire older B747 freighters and increase the number of B747-400Fs in its fleet. By operating B747-400F aircraft on US West Coast routes, JAL will discontinue stopovers at Anchorage, Alaska and will fly non-stop in order to shorten time and reduce … [Read more...] about JAPAN: JAL to launch new routes with B767Fs
