US-based Precision Conversions, LLC (Precision) said that Corporación Ygnus Air, S.A. (Cygnus Air – Spain) has exercised one option for an additional 757-200PCF freighter conversion. The aircraft is expected to commence modifi cation in August of 2007. Details of the specifi c aircraft to be converted; including a redelivery date will be made available this month. Cygnus Air is currently operating one Precision Conversions 757-200PCF. Gary Warner, Precision Conversions’ … [Read more...] about Cygnus Air orders one more 757-200PCF
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DHL claims top spot
The global freight forwarding market saw another year of stellar growth in 2006, according to the latest report published by leading logistics research organisation, Transport Intelligence. The research, contained in Global Freight Forwarding 2007, indicates that although the rate of growth was not quite as fast as the year before, it confounded many experts’ expectations of slowingtrade volumes. Steady economic growth in Europe supported Asia Pacifi c trades, whilst the US economy did … [Read more...] about DHL claims top spot
DHL inks deal with university
PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Express has concluded a partnership programme with the University of Indonesia (UI) to provide a curriculum for the undergraduates of the Industrial Engineering Faculty. The course “DHL Express and Logistics Class” aims to enhance student knowledge of the express and logistics industry from both a domestic as well as an international perspective. Through the course, students will learn about export- import processes and fl ows, network … [Read more...] about DHL inks deal with university
PHILIPPINES: Aboitiz logistics subsidiaries merge
Aboitiz One, Inc. has merged with Aboitiz, Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Transport Systems Corp. to consolidate and strengthen its operations. Aboitiz One is a leading one-stop shop logistics solution and transportation services provider in the Philippines. Aboitiz Logistics provides various supply chain management and logistics services such as freight forwarding, container yard management, warehousing and distribution and trucking. – Edu Lopez … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Aboitiz logistics subsidiaries merge
CHINA: Air China details cargo venture with Cathay
Air China has disclosed details of the new cargo airline it plans to operate in partnership with Cathay Pacifi c Airways, which will be based on the existing services of China Cargo Airlineswhich operate out of Beijing. The new carrier, in which Air China will hold a 51-percent majority stake, is scheduled to start in June and will hub in Shanghai. Air China currently holds a stake of 51 percent in China Cargo Airlines (CCA), while Citic Pacifi c and Beijing Capital Airport Group have stakes … [Read more...] about CHINA: Air China details cargo venture with Cathay
Cargo grows 4% at world's airports
The Airports Council International said that airports worldwide reported that 2006 cargo traffi c increased by 4 percent, while passenger traffi c rose 5 percent, as compared to 2005. International passenger and freight results rose even more fi rmly by 7 percent and6 percent respectively. Beijing was a top performer in the Asia Pacifi c region with increases of 18 percent in passenger traffi c, 32 percent in cargo and 10 percent in aircraft movements. Several major hubs across Asia Pacifi c … [Read more...] about Cargo grows 4% at world's airports
