Preliminary figures for the month of May released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed further gains in air cargo markets. Air cargo demand, in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, increased by 2.9 per cent, whilst offered freight capacity grew by 5.1 per cent, leading to a 1.4 percentage point decrease in the average international freight load factor to 63.5 per cent for the month. Commenting on the results, Andrew Herdman, AAPA director general said: "International … [Read more...] about May cargo demand up 2.9% for Asian carriers
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THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
Thai Aiways received its 25th direct 777 delivery, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), from the Boeing delivery centre in Everett, Wash. Charamporn Jotikasthira, president of Thai Airways, said: "This is a very special delivery for us – our 25th 777 delivery from Boeing. The flexibility of the 777 family has played a significant role in our continued success and our latest 777-300ER will ensure we continue to expand our long haul markets efficiently and … [Read more...] about THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain operations for Kate Spade, the global lifestyle brand, in Japan. Under the new agreement, DHL is responsible for the storage and distribution of Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade products to its retail network of over 80 stores across the country; and manages e-commerce operations for customers purchasing via www.katespade.jp and other online shopping sites. Gavin Murdoch, president and … [Read more...] about DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
Etihad Cargo launches AUH-BZV service
Etihad Cargo has increased its freighter services to Africa with the launch of a cargo only service from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville (BZV), in the Republic of Congo. Operating twice weekly using a B777F freighter aircraft, the new service will fly from Abu Dhabi to Brazzaville via Lagos airport (LOS) in Nigeria. The freighter has a capacity of 100 metric tonnes and will transports tools, machinery, general cargo, electronics and project … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches AUH-BZV service
SWISS appoints new head of cargo
SWISS has appointed Ashwin Bhat as its new head of cargo. He will assume his new duties on 1 October. Bhat, who is currently head of global area management at SWISS’s Swiss WorldCargo division, succeeds Oliver Evans, who has decided to step down from the post after some 13 years. Bhat, who is 46 and an Indian national, joined Swiss WorldCargo in 2002. After several years serving in various capacities within pricing, revenue management and controlling, he was appointed head of area … [Read more...] about SWISS appoints new head of cargo
Virgin Australia to launch own cargo business
Virgin Australia will launch its own cargo service from 1 July following the end of its current contract with the Toll Group on 30 June. The move is a part of the Group's Virgin Vision 2017 strategy. The launch of Virgin's own cargo service will bring it in direct competition with Toll and Qantas in the air-freight market. Virgin has a strategy team in its Sydney office that concentrates on freight. The company is currently targeting revenue between US$150 million and US$200 million from its … [Read more...] about Virgin Australia to launch own cargo business
