Pudong Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) is about to set a new record for freight volumes in 2015. It has achieved tonnage growth of 6.82 per cent year-on-year, having processed 1.46 million tonnes of freight overall during the first eleven months of the year. Th e company handled more than 1.5 million tonnes of air freight for the very first time in 2014. PACTL’s domestic cargo volume grew by 8.47 per cent year-on-year to 94,707 tonnes during the first eleven months of 2015, while its … [Read more...] about PACTL looks set for another record-setting year
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UK freight sector slams gov’t over Heathrow waffle
Th e UK freight, logistics and business community have slammed the UK government’s decision to delay a decision until next summer – at the earliest - on whether a third runway will be built at Heathrow Airport. Prime Minister David Cameron had pledged to make a final decision by the end of this year on a $34.5 billion plan to build a third runway at Heathrow, which had been recommended by a governmentappointed commission. But the government in early December said it needs to undertake more … [Read more...] about UK freight sector slams gov’t over Heathrow waffle
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Int’l welcomes Ethiopian
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB) recently welcomed Ethiopian Cargo’s inaugural flight to the airport which operates a twice a week schedule between Adis Abba and KIAB. Formal celebrations took place in front of the aircraft involving ET’s crew Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore Pvt. Ltd. (MABB) the cargo partner for Ethiopian Cargo at KIAB and Globe Ground India which is the airline’s ground handling partner. … [Read more...] about Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Int’l welcomes Ethiopian
DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
DHL launched its Asia Pacific Innovation Centre (APIC) in Singapore to off er a visionary view of the logistics world, and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving supply chain needs. The multi-million dollar facility is DHL’s first innovation centre outside of Germany and the first dedicated centre for innovative logistics services in the Asia Pacific region. The centre is located within the S$160 million (US$113 million) DHL Supply Chain Advanced Regional Centre (ARC) building at … [Read more...] about DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
Pharma logistics professionals who succeed in transforming their supply chain will have a major impact on their organisation’s success and those who innovate best will position themselves to transform logistics from a cost centre to a true source of competitive advantage, is one of the main conclusions of a new book by Schiphol Cargo. Th e eBook, Vision Pharma Logistics 2020: Insights and practical advice, published by the dedicated cargo department of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and features … [Read more...] about Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
UTi establishes three new hubs in SE Asia
UTi Worldwide has introduced new multimodal hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City to handle growing business in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, which in turn has led to three new routings out of Southeast Asiafor UTi. “Our new routes will allow clients to benefit from improved transit times and the elimination of split shipments, as well as the knowledge that their goods are being delivered quicker, safer and more reliably all year round,” UTI said. Utilising … [Read more...] about UTi establishes three new hubs in SE Asia
