One year on from IAG Cargo’s Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route launch, the service has exceeded expectations, the carrier said, proving itself a valuable gateway for manufacturers and high-tech shippers into this important Asian trade hub. Demand from pharmaceutical customers has also been high, IAG said. Since the launch in May last year, IAG Cargo has seen weekly tonnage volumes of Constant Climate shipments out of Asia Pacific increase by an average of 50 per cent compared to the previous … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo enjoying strong pharma, tech traffic on Kuala Lumpur service
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ABC sees 31% surge in volumes over first five months of ‘16
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is continuing its steady path of growth by reporting a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in tonnage for both the month of May and for the first five months of 2016, carrying 50,482 tonnes and 238,154 tonnes respectively throughout its expanded international network. The airline's FTK performance reinforced its secure foothold in the global air cargo market by increasing 21 per cent in May and 24 per cent for the opening five months of 2016. ABC’s growth in … [Read more...] about ABC sees 31% surge in volumes over first five months of ‘16
Qatar aims to be “major player” on transpac within 9mos
Qatar Airways - the world’s third largest international cargo carrier - has said it plans to become a major player in three new markets: Transpacific, Australia and South America in the next nine months. This major enhancement of the carrier’s network is made possible by the constant growth of its fleet, which now includes nine B777F, eight A3330F and two B747F aircraft, as well as the opening of its new European hub in Luxembourg. The cargo carrier projects that its pure cargo fleet will … [Read more...] about Qatar aims to be “major player” on transpac within 9mos
Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich. The carrier and two ground handlers have synchronised their cargo handling facilities and procedures between Singapore and Zurich, to deliver the most accurate, reliable handling on the ground and in the air, with full paperless cargo acceptance processes that enhance visibility and transparency for shippers. The primary target for this initiative is the … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
European Union governments have given EU transport chief Violeta Bulc the go-ahead to negotiate aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey. An agreement with ASEAN will be historic as it will be the first European Union (EU) bloc-to-bloc aviation agreement. Agreements with the Arabian Gulf states are more controversial and set up a potential clash over alleged unfair subsidies to airlines based in the UAE and … [Read more...] about EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
European Union governments have given EU transport chief Violeta Bulc the go-ahead to negotiate aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey. An agreement with ASEAN will be historic as it will be the first European Union (EU) bloc-to-bloc aviation agreement. Agreements with the Arabian Gulf states are more controversial and set up a potential clash over alleged unfair subsidies to airlines based in the UAE and … [Read more...] about EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
