The draft Sydney Airport Master Plan contains a number of proposals that have the potential to improve freight efficiency in and around the airport, according to the Australian Logistics Council.“ALC welcomes Sydney Airport's renewed focus on freight in its Master Plan and commends it for taking a proactive approach to meet rising demand over the coming decades,” said Michael Kilgariff, ALC managing director. “According to the NSW Government, freight at Australia's … [Read more...] about ALC welcomes Sydney Airport master plan
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Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin ’round-the-world’ service
Etihad Cargo has announced its first round-the-world freighter routing in conjunction with Atlas Air Worldwide. The jointly operated service began on 30 May 2013, connecting Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi hub with destinations in Asia, the US, South America and Europe. Miami (US), Viracopos (Brazil), and Quito (Ecuador) will become part the round-the-world Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong-Chicago-Miami-Viracopos-Quito-Amsterdam-Abu Dhabi freighter service offered with an Etihad Cargo-liveried B747-8 … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin ’round-the-world’ service
Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) must build on its achievements of the last two years and provide "clear pointers, direction and targets," said its new chairman, Oliver Evans. “GACAG is very much a collaborative effort and therefore each member carries equal responsibility and weight. It is a great honour for each of us to have the responsibility to speak on behalf of the entire air cargo industry, thanks to our efforts to form such a powerful coalition. We have achieved much in … [Read more...] about Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
FedEx announces early retirement of aircraft
FedEx has announced it has immediately removed eight aircraft from its fleet including A310 and MD10 aircraft. It is also accelerating the retirement of 66 further MD10 and A310s but has not indicated a time-line for this. Analysts have estimated this will reduce FedEx's capacity by nearly seven per cent. Although this represents a substantial proportion of FedEx's 368 large jet aircraft fleet, the move is, in part, a restructuring of the fleet renewal programme which will see the older … [Read more...] about FedEx announces early retirement of aircraft
UPS opens Hangzhou healthcare facility
UPS has announced the official opening of its new healthcare facility in Hangzhou, China. The move represents a major expansion of its Asia healthcare distribution network. "China represents one of the most important markets for UPS and our customers," said Jim Barber, UPS International president. "To capture this growth of consumer demand in healthcare, as well as increase presence in China, we are investing in bringing the best-in-class solutions to our customers." The Hangzhou facility … [Read more...] about UPS opens Hangzhou healthcare facility
Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin 'round-the-world' service
Etihad Cargo has announced its first round-the-world freighter routing in conjunction with Atlas Air Worldwide. The jointly operated service began on 30 May 2013, connecting Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi hub with destinations in Asia, the US, South America and Europe. Miami (US), Viracopos (Brazil), and Quito (Ecuador) will become part the round-the-world Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong-Chicago-Miami-Viracopos-Quito-Amsterdam-Abu Dhabi freighter service offered with an Etihad Cargo-liveried B747-8 … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin 'round-the-world' service