Singapore has launched the first ever safety charter for the aviation sector with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) taking the lead at the annual Aviation Safety Forum held on 7 March. Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS, said aviation safety is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be the top priority of the aviation sector as it tries to ‘rebuild and reclaim’ the city-state’s position as a global air hub this year. CAAS said the safety charter is the ‘first ever’ safety for the … [Read more...] about ‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
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GSSAs share winning form to achieving cargo success
“To each his own” an old saying goes, and this rings true for every business model across the myriad of airlines and aircraft operators across the globe. For GSSAs, the need to customize and be flexible with their clientele’s needs come along with the ever-changing rules and regulations that could have an impact on the flow of cargo and the continuity of supply chains. If you want to know the overview of the air cargo in a specific territory, you can ask a GSSA and they will tell … [Read more...] about GSSAs share winning form to achieving cargo success
Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
Here’s a must-read interview with Scan Global Logistics, together with its CEO for Asia Rickard Ingvarsson, as we learn more about the forwarder’s goal to uncomplicate the world of transport and logistics. Can you give us a brief background of your air freight network in Asia Pacific? Which country is your biggest market and what are your major plans to expand in the region? Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has a very strong and expansive presence across Asia Pacific, with its own offices in 11 … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
An ‘air cargo tale’ of two regional carriers
2021 looked like a repeat of 2020 with new variants, transport curbs and supply chain disruptions settling in with the new norm. For aviation, air cargo continued to run the show, with passenger demand still taking a back seat on the road to recovery. As combination carriers found creative ways to add cargo capacity and enjoy the elevated yields, pure cargo operators like Raya Airways saw the situation as a ‘big opportunity’. 2021 highlights The Malaysian cargo airline has been operating … [Read more...] about An ‘air cargo tale’ of two regional carriers
Sri Lankan forwarders group gives rundown of the market
Here’s an interview to give you an idea of Sri Lanka’s freight market from the words of Dinesh Sri Chandrasekara, chairman of the Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association. Which trade routes does Sri Lanka connect by air or sea? What makes the country ideal for such cargo connections? Sri Lanka’s strategic position off the Southern tip of India places it within twenty nautical miles of the major East-West shipping route that connects major ports. The Colombo Port is viewed as … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan forwarders group gives rundown of the market
HAFFA hosts successful grand luncheon in Hong Kong
HAFFA recently held its first 21st luncheon for senior executives on 9 December which gathered member forwarders and other air cargo stakeholders in Hong Kong for a day of networking and camaraderie. The Hong Kong forwarder group said the luncheon was a ‘record-breaking event on many levels’ with sold-out seats and an impressive list of representatives from forwarders, airlines, cargo terminal operators, Hong Kong airport and non-member forwarding agents, showing a ‘strong and united’ … [Read more...] about HAFFA hosts successful grand luncheon in Hong Kong