Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) saw cargo tonnage continue to grow strongly during the first half of 2016 by a full 20.3 per cent year-on-year, totalling 817,792 tonnes, further strengthening HIA’s position as one of the world’s major cargo hubs. Passenger numbers also grew, by a similar 20 per cent in the same period to 17.6 million. HIA also saw a significant increase in aircraft operations from January to June with a total of 118,069 movements, which represents a 17 per cent … [Read more...] about Hamad Int’l sees 20% cargo growth in 1H
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Hamad Int'l sees 20% cargo growth in 1H
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) saw cargo tonnage continue to grow strongly during the first half of 2016 by a full 20.3 per cent year-on-year, totalling 817,792 tonnes, further strengthening HIA’s position as one of the world’s major cargo hubs. Passenger numbers also grew, by a similar 20 per cent in the same period to 17.6 million. HIA also saw a significant increase in aircraft operations from January to June with a total of 118,069 movements, which represents a 17 per cent increase … [Read more...] about Hamad Int'l sees 20% cargo growth in 1H
Shenyang airport eyes pharma with Hactl
Liaoning Airport Management Group Co., Ltd – the owner of Shenyang Taoxian International Airport in northeast China – has entered into a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with HACTL Development Holdings Ltd (HDHL - the business development arm of Hactl Group) as a first step in developing the airport as a major regional cargo hub. Shenyang Airport currently has one runway and one cargo terminal which is a joint venture between the airport, China Southern Airlines and Sinotrans. It … [Read more...] about Shenyang airport eyes pharma with Hactl
New declaration speeds e-commerce at Schiphol
Dutch Customs has teamed up with the Schiphol cargo community to launch a new simplified e-commerce declaration called VENUE. The new declaration has been designed to help shippers import and export items that are being purchased via e-commerce platforms - such as fashion, personal care, and homeware - throughout the Union Customs Code transition period, which ends in January 2021. “Together with Dutch Customs we are engaged in cooperating with stakeholders at the airport to find new ways of … [Read more...] about New declaration speeds e-commerce at Schiphol
Brussels’ Polman joins TIACA board of directors
Steven Polmans, head of cargo at Brussels Airport Company (BAC), has been appointed to TIACA’s board of directors. Polmans pledged to continue encouraging greater collaboration across the supply chain to cope with a rapidly changing industry, starting with TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Paris next month. Polmans, who has over 15 years’ experience in the aviation industry and is widely respected for passionate work in pushing the air cargo industry to realise its new reality, is also the chairman … [Read more...] about Brussels’ Polman joins TIACA board of directors
IAG Cargo gives advanced animal care at Madrid
IAG Cargo has announced the launch of its enhanced animal handling capabilities at Madrid-Barajas Airport. From this month, every pet travelling through Madrid will benefit from a full veterinary check-up and a new 25-strong care team dedicated to ensuring the safe transit of each animal. The veterinary check-up, undertaken by qualified staff from the Hospital Veterinario Alberto Alcocer will take place every two hours with staff continuously monitoring food and water intake. In addition, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo gives advanced animal care at Madrid