The first shipment to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as part of a pilot programme to streamline and secure Customs procedures between China and the European Union (EU) has arrived from Shanghai. The WCO Customs to Customs pilot project, called Smart and Secure Trade Lanes (SSTL) aims to reduce lead times and Customs procedures, and increase security in the supply chain through data sharing between Customs. Schiphol is the only European airport chosen to take part in the pilot, … [Read more...] about China-EU trade lane pilot boosts trade between China and Schiphol
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Sistership agreement between airports of Thailand and Liege Airport
Airports of Thailand and Liege Airport signed a Sistership Agreement between Liege Airport and Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi airport. This Sistership Agreement between both airports, major cargo players in Asia and Europe, is a pledge to exchange expertise and knowhow, with focus on cargo development. The signing ceremony took place at Asia Air Cargo Summit, where the international cargo community is gathering. The Sistership Agreement is a first step towards a … [Read more...] about Sistership agreement between airports of Thailand and Liege Airport
Exports to Asia boost Schiphol Cargo to 1.75 million tonnes in 2017
Schiphol Cargo reported an increase of 5.4 per cent on yearly tonnage in 2017 with strong demand in the Far East for European goods boosting total figures to 1,752,498 tonnes. Europe’s third largest air cargo hub experienced an uptick in cargo throughput of 7.4 per cent year-on-year between January and October 2017, with total figures for January to December 2017 reaching 1.75 million tonnes. Imports to Schiphol from the Far East in 2017 increased by 3.1 per cent to … [Read more...] about Exports to Asia boost Schiphol Cargo to 1.75 million tonnes in 2017
Lanmei Airlines becomes latest addition to AAT
Effective from 20 December 2017, Lanmei Airlines became the latest Cambodia-based carrier to operate direct air services to Hong Kong. In particular, the carrier is the first airline to launch a new air link between Sihanoukville in Cambodia and Hong Kong. Sihanoukville is a coastal city renowned for its beaches and a rapidly developing tourism industry. It also has a vibrant logistics sector due to its deep water port and designated industrial zone. Asia Airfreight Terminal is pleased to be … [Read more...] about Lanmei Airlines becomes latest addition to AAT
Positive trends continue at Fraport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 200,827 metric tons. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) also climbed by 12.7 per cent to about 2.5 million metric tons. Aircraft movements rose by 16.6 per cent to 39,124 takeoffs and landings. Taking into account the number of strike-related flight cancellations in November 2016, aircraft movements in the reporting month saw an underlying increase of 8.2 … [Read more...] about Positive trends continue at Fraport (FRA)
Budapest Airport signs cooperation agreement with STO Express and EKOL
Budapest Airport has signed a cooperation agreement with STO Express from China, and EKOL, the European 3PL company with a strong presence in Hungary. The agreement establishes a cargo transportation network to deliver e-commerce products arriving from China to European customers. STO Express will operate scheduled cargo flights to Budapest Airport, which is likely to generate a significant increase not only in total cargo traffic, but also in the field of e-commerce, the main … [Read more...] about Budapest Airport signs cooperation agreement with STO Express and EKOL