Heathrow Cargo launched a new load consolidation app that is part of the new Heathrow CargoCloud. Th e new app is the UK’s fi rst of its kind, and a key part of the airport’s plan to reduce the impact of airport-related traffi c on the community. With the app, cargo operators will be able to consolidate freight loads coming into and out of Heathrow, improving efficiency and reducing the number of trucks and emissions on the roads surrounding the airport. Companies that subscribe to … [Read more...] about Heathrow Cargo launches new tool to reduce freight emissions
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Hactl: Maintaining a global presence
For six straight years, Hong Kong has led the air cargo world as a top cargo hub – producing enviable volumes that challenge most other airports to attain. Hong Kong’s location certainly provides major advantages – such as being central to the buoyant economies of Asia, and also the bilingual and well-served gateway to China. Th e presence of the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is also an added advantage – the company has a proud 40-year history of investment and innovation and is … [Read more...] about Hactl: Maintaining a global presence
Living in uncertain times
Let’s move away from aviation for a moment as we ponder upon living in uncertain times – economic turmoil, political unress, terrorism, racial intolerance, natural catastrophe and what have you. Its almost certain to read or view such unpleasant news daily these days. The tragedy that struck UK last month when a home-made explosive went off at the Manchester Arena during a music concert, injured over 100 people and killed 22, of whom included an innocent eight year old. Speculation in the … [Read more...] about Living in uncertain times
Bellyache
The election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States of America shocked a lot of people. But love him or hate him, one can’t ignore some of the memes that surfaced in relation to his hair – a topic that’s been discussed for years now. Needless to say, the fact that he is now president hasn’t stopped meme-generators and skilled Photoshop users from coming up with pure gold (no pun intended). It’s both strange and fascinating, which is probably why people can’t get enough of it. Comb … [Read more...] about Bellyache
East Asian Cities top new globalization giants index
East Asian nations have deepened and broadened their global connections even as international trade remained weak, according to the fourth Global Connectedness Index (GCI) released by DHL. Th e new report, a detailed analysis of 140 countries, measures depth and breadth of connectedness by cross-border flows of trade, capital, information and people. The GCI identified Singapore as the world’s most deeply-connected economy, followed closely by Hong Kong, while South Korea and Japan ranked … [Read more...] about East Asian Cities top new globalization giants index
Impact of crude prices on airline’s profitability
The airline industry is operational on miniscule profits and even the slenderest change in its operational costs can affect its overall profitability. Th e highest share of its operating cost (ranging from 20 – 50%) is accounted by fuel cost. Thus, crude price volatility becomes a cause of huge concern for all the airlines. The Analytics & Consulting team of Accelya have presented a report “Th e Crude Catastrophe – Impact of crude prices on an airline’s profitability”, which provides an … [Read more...] about Impact of crude prices on airline’s profitability
