Preliminary traffic figures for the month of October released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that growth in international air passenger demand remained encouraging, whilst soft air cargo market conditions persisted. Demand for air cargo shipments fell slightly in October, on the back of continued weakness in export-import activities in major regional economies, including China, India and Japan. Measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, air cargo demand edged … [Read more...] about Oct sees more of same in air cargo markets: AAPA
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Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years
For the sixth successive month, the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index has declined again in November, falling to the lowest registered in three years. The monthly decline registered in air freight was more moderate than that witnessed in sea freight, however, with the former was down by 0.4 points to 48.9, while sea freight dropped 2.8 points, amounting to 46.1. The continuation of negative macroeconomic trends at the global level, primarily a result of the lethargic Chinese economy, … [Read more...] about Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years
China Southern to begin Shenzhen-Sydney service in Jan
China Southern Airlines will launch a new three times weekly service connecting Shenzhen with Sydney early next year using A330 aircraft. Commencing from 20 January 2016, the new service will mark the first direct link between the two cities, and China Southern’s second long-haul service from Shenzhen’s Baoan International Airport, following an existing route to Mauritius. In addition, the Chinese carrier will increase the frequency of its flights from Guangzhou to Melbourne and Sydney from 5 … [Read more...] about China Southern to begin Shenzhen-Sydney service in Jan
CSafe, Lufthansa partner for dedicated RKN fleet
Lufthansa and CSafe Global have reached a deal which will result in a dedicated fleet of CSafe RKN containers being made available to the carrier for lease via their Cool/td-Active service offering. Cool/td-Active is a special service from Lufthansa Cargo that supports the maintenance of an unbroken cool chain for temperature-sensitive goods throughout all the steps of air transportation, from their place of origin up to delivery at their destination. Alexis von Hoensbroech, member of the … [Read more...] about CSafe, Lufthansa partner for dedicated RKN fleet
Cebu Pacific announces Guam service
Philippine low cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air is slated to launch a four times weekly A320 service between Manila and Guam on 15 March 2016 making it the airline’s first US destination. CEB will be the only low-cost carrier flying direct between the Philippines and Guam. This expansion will see the airline serving the sizeable Filipino community in Guam, which currently comprises about 26 per cent of the island’s population. “Having Guam in our network sets us off on another expansion path … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific announces Guam service
Cargo demand slips again in Oct
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of October released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed that growth in international air passenger demand remained encouraging, whilst soft air cargo market conditions persisted. Demand for air cargo shipments fell slightly in October, on the back of continued weakness in export-import activities in major regional economies, including China, India and Japan. Measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, air cargo … [Read more...] about Cargo demand slips again in Oct