FedEx is bolstering logistics support for cross-border trade and e-commerce growth in Korea with the launch of a new gateway facility located at Incheon International Airport (ICN). The new Incheon Gateway spans 23,395 square meters, more than double the size of the previous facility, and is equipped with 78 conveyor belts and an advanced automated sortation system that can sort up to 12,000 packages per hour, doubling the previous sorting capacity. It also includes a 15,207-sqm warehouse … [Read more...] about FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport
Airports
Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH
Cargo First, Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling service, is strengthening its fast-track ‘One Team’ operation by bringing its on-site customs bonded warehouse facilities fully in-house. The move further streamlines its ground handling operation which is geared towards providing a faster alternative to the congested London airport system for freight customers. Citing e-commerce growth as a catalyst, Bob Matharoo, Head of Cargo Development at Cargo First, said the … [Read more...] about Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH
Lödige Industries to modernize JFK’s cargo facility
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
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
