Etihad Cargo moved record volume in April and May, propelling it into the list of top 10 performing global air cargo operators, based on monthly WorldACD carrier rankings. In April, Etihad Cargo moved 44,730 tonnes of cargo, 30 per cent more than the 34,352 tonnes carried in the same period last year. In May, too, Etihad Cargo lifted 48,869 tonnes of freight, up 31 per cent in May last year and an increase of nine per cent on the previous month. The carrier said it plans to … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo moves into cargo top 10
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Cebu Pacific, Tiger Phils set sights on Myanmar
Philippine-based budget carrier Cebu Pacific and unit Tiger Airways Philippines are seeking approval from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to launch flights to Myanmar. Cebu Pacific is seeking 1,260 weekly seats for flights between Manila and Yangon, while Tigerair Philippines has filed a separate application with CAB seeking 1,260 weekly seats for the route. Cebu Pacific is now seeking government approval after getting the nod of the CAB for the US$15 million 100% … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific, Tiger Phils set sights on Myanmar
UPS names Canavan new president of UPS Airlines.
UPS has named Brendan Canavan, a 33-year UPS veteran, the new president of UPS Airlines. Canavan replaces Mitch Nichols, who was promoted to senior vice president of transportation and engineering. Most recently, Canavan served as president of UPS Asia Pacific for the past two years. Based in Singapore, Canavan was responsible for all UPS operations in the region. … [Read more...] about UPS names Canavan new president of UPS Airlines.
New TAPA security standards as cargo crime rises
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has launched what it says is, "the most comprehensive supply chain security standards for facilities and trucking in its 17-year history". The initiative was driven by the need to combat increasingly sophisticated thefts by organised criminal gangs across the globe and to prevent substantial losses being incurred by global manufacturers and logistics service providers, it said. The new 2014 versions of the Association’s Facility … [Read more...] about New TAPA security standards as cargo crime rises
Jan Krems named president of United Cargo
United Airlines today announced the appointment of Jan Krems as president of United Cargo and vice president United Airlines. Krems takes over the role held by Robbie Anderson who was president of United Cargo since 2010. Anderson's departure came as surprise to much of the industry and the reasons for his departure have been the subject of much conjecture. In his new role, Krems will be responsible for all aspects of United Cargo's sales, revenue management, operations, … [Read more...] about Jan Krems named president of United Cargo
Alibaba reveals sales figures in latest IPO filing
Venture Beat reported that Alibaba revealed sales figures for its two main shopping sites, Taobao and Tmall, as well as a list of the 27 people who control more than half of the company’s board nominations. This is the first time the Hangzhou, China-based company has released sales figures for Taobao and Tmall. Taobao, a marketplace selling everything from children’s clothing to a trip to space, managed $177 billion in … [Read more...] about Alibaba reveals sales figures in latest IPO filing
