Airports

SINGAPORE: Jett8 Airlines Cargo to launch service in Q2

by

Jett8 Airlines Cargo, Singapore'sfirst all cargo airline, is to launchoperations in the second quarter of2007 with a fleet of five Boeing 747-200 freighters. Aside from services to Hong Kong,Indonesia, Dubai and United Kingdomduring the first year of operation, theairline plans its future network expansionto the rapidly growing Chinese andIndian markets, with potential onwardservices to Europe and the US. Japanese shipping conglomerateNYK Line, which has inked a deal expressingits … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: Jett8 Airlines Cargo to launch service in Q2

Black & Decker inks deal with K+N Thailand

by

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

Air Atlanta's freighter dilemma

by

Not so long ago it seemed as ACMIoperator Air Atlanta Icelandic wouldneed to make a rapid transition fromB747-200Fs to more modern freighters.Now, however, the picture is lessclear. True, the carrier is looking carefullyat the 12 -200Fs that form the bulk ofits fleet, and looks almost certain to sellthe two of them it actually owns whentheir leases expire in the middle of thisyear. But the future of the remainingten ¨C dry leased from their owners, andthen wet-leased to airlines ¨C remains … [Read more...] about Air Atlanta's freighter dilemma

Empost expands courier services

by

Empost has expanded its globalreach with the opening of a new serviceto North and South America. Withoperations in Asia, Africa, Europe andnow the Americas, Empost is positioningitself as a leading inter-continentalservice provider in the industry, thepostal organisation said in a statement. "As we expand by opening up businessin demanding markets, Empostwill make sure that we do not departfrom our core principle of providingonly the best service," said Sultan Al Midfa, CEO, … [Read more...] about Empost expands courier services

500 rural post offices may close

by

More than 10 percent of about4,400 privately run post offices undercontract with Japan Post mayclose, according to a survey by thepublic corporation. Of about 24,600post offices nation-wide, some 4,400are run privately mainly in ruralareas, commissioned by Japan Post. The survey found around 500 ofthe private post offices have closedor will do so because many agents areunwilling to renew contracts with JapanPost. Japan Post conducted the surveyof post offices, most of them in townsand … [Read more...] about 500 rural post offices may close