In the wake of the implementationof the Customs - Trade PartnershipAgainst Terrorism (C-TPAT) in the US,and in keeping with the World CustomsOrganisation's Framework of Standardsfor Security and Safety in the SupplyChain, the European Union (EU) hasintroduced the Authorised EconomicOperator (AEO) status. The AEO is part of the WCO's commitmentto secure international supplychains. The Bureau of Customs andBorder Protection (Customs, CBP) andthe European Commission (EC) haveagreed in principle … [Read more...] about EUROPE: European Union plans AEO implementation
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Biggest beneficiaries of EU-US Open Skies are the US integrators
On the surface, the proposed Open Skies deal between the EuropeanUnion and the United States, which was approved unanimously by Europe'stransport ministers last month, looks like a tremendous agreement withimmediate benefits for almost all parties concerned. The pact, agreed after four years of talks, will allow any EU airline tofly from any city in the 27-nation bloc to any city in the United States andvice versa. The treaty will also facilitate EU airline consolidation by allowing … [Read more...] about Biggest beneficiaries of EU-US Open Skies are the US integrators
More networking at AFA2007 Conference
The format of the Air Freight Asia Conference, which was previously structured on two full days of five sessions each, has undergone some changes to give delegates more time for networking. "Based on feedback, which we received after the event in Shanghai last year, we felt that the original format of the conference, which included cocktail receptions and buffet dinners in the evening, was no longer appropriate," said Air Freight Asia organiser Nol van Fenema. … [Read more...] about More networking at AFA2007 Conference
Cargo volumes to triple at world’s airports
A new Airports Council International (ACI) forecast, which highlights future traffic development from the perspective of the airport industry, predicts a tripling of current cargo volumes within the next 20 years. Releasing the ACI Global Traffic Forecast 2006 ¨C 2025 last month, ACI director general Robert J Aaronson said: "Freight operations will see a tripling of freight tonnage carried world-wide and an average growth of 5.4 percent annually over the next 20 years. Asia will show … [Read more...] about Cargo volumes to triple at world’s airports
Calendar
Mar 5-8 IATA World Cargo Symposium, Centro banamex, Mexico City, Mexico. www.iata.org/events Mar 11-13 Air Cargo 2007 Conference & Exhibition, The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ, USA. www.aircargoconference.com Mar 13-15 Eyefortransport 3rd China Logistics Summit 2007, Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, Shanghai, China. [email protected] Mar 14-16 SCMLogistics India 2007, New Delhi, India. [email protected] Mar 19-21 Aviation Procurement Expo (APEX), Abu … [Read more...] about Calendar
PHILIPPINES: Gulf Air to boost cargo capability
Gulf Air is ordering nine new wide-bodied aircraft to boost its cargo capability. A report by the Bulletin quoted Roberto Hukom, Gulf Air Philippines country manager that the new aircraft will boost not only the airline's cargo capacity but also its ability to transport more passengers through its network. Hukom said the new aircraft will have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities which translate into more convenience and service efficiency for Gulf Air passengers. The order … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Gulf Air to boost cargo capability
