Brussels airport, one of the largest airports in Europe, has grown into a multimodal transport hub. Considered as an economic power house, the airport industry is considered to play a key role in the Belgian Economy. With an annual 495,000 tonnes of cargo, Brucargo, the air cargo hub of Brussels Airport, plays an important role in international logistics and in the success of specific industries, such as the pharmaceutical industry for example. The first half of the … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport: Belgium’s economic power house
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Taking a walk down memory lane – the story of FAPAA
On a mission to find out more about other air cargo associations in Asia, the Air Cargo Association of Korea (ACAK), with the support of their government, went on an expedition to Singapore to meet with the Singapore Air-cargo Agents Association (SAAA). It was April 1985 when this happened. During the meeting, both sides exchanged ideas and discovered that they were facing the same types of issues. One was that the relationship between the airlines and air cargo agents … [Read more...] about Taking a walk down memory lane – the story of FAPAA
Have you cast your vote?
If you haven’t already, mark the dates on your calendar. The 6th edition of the Payload Asia Awards and Conference are coming up on the 11th and 12th of October 2017. The annual event will be held in Singapore at the Crowne Plaza, and promises not to disappoint. The conference website (conference.payloadasia.com) holds all the information regarding the two day event, as well as a registration link and an updated list of all the great speakers. Moving onto the awards, as … [Read more...] about Have you cast your vote?
Air Cargo Europe Supplement
ACE 2017: Opening Day As with every industry specific conference or exhibition, the opening address sets the tone for the days to come. Th is was no diff erent at Air Cargo Europe 2017, where from the word go, the introduction, opening address and panel discussion started the ball rolling on some of the hottest topics in the industry. Already in its eighth year, the opening address for the exhibition and conference was delivered by Alexander Dobrindt, MP – Federal Minister of Transport and … [Read more...] about Air Cargo Europe Supplement
Fraport sets new climate protection targets
Fraport AG has set new climate protection targets for 2030 modeled on the German government’s Climate Action Plan. Th e new climate protection targets are presented in the latest combined fi nancial and sustainability report for business year 2016, titled: “2016 Compact – Gute Reise! We Make It Happen”, which was issued by the Fraport Group. By 2030, Fraport AG is aiming to cut CO2 emissions produced by operational activities at Frankfurt Airport to 80,000 metric tons. Compared with … [Read more...] about Fraport sets new climate protection targets
Lufthansa Cargo launches liveSensor
Lufthansa Cargo has launched liveSensor, an optional tracking service that allows cargo airline customers to keep an eye on their shipments over the course of the entire transport route in real time. liveSensor can also be used to determine where a shipment is and whether transport conditions agreed are complied with. Th e tracking device also detects factors such as temperature, humidity, and pressure, and also records data such as alignment and vibration. Light sensors determine … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo launches liveSensor
