Swissport International has promoted Nils Pries Knudsen to executive vice president Global Cargo Services with immediate effect. He will continue to directly report to Per H. Utnegaard, group president & CEO Swissport International. Nils Pries Knudsen joined Swissport International in January 2009. Before this new appointment, he held the position of senior vice president and head of Global Cargo Services. With his promotion to executive vice president, Nils P. Knudsen is becoming a … [Read more...] about Swissport promotes Knudsen to EVP of Cargo
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World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the 9th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Shanghai with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural Air Cargo Innovation Awards. In a public vote on three finalists – all from the Netherlands coinicidently according to IATA - by WCS delegates, Floris Kleijn from CHEP Aerospace Solutions, was declared the winner for his CanTrack idea to bring smart technology to the ULD environment, harnessing solar energy and implementing smart … [Read more...] about World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia’s stakeholders to partner in the development of an aviation masterplan based on global standards to ensure that the country is served by an aviation industry performing at its best. IATA identified three potential elements to be addressed in the masterplan: Improving safety, ensuring capacity and a smart regulation framework. “Indonesia’s aviation potential is huge,” said Tony Tyler, … [Read more...] about IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
Guangzhou sees strong cargo growth in Feb
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) reported a 28.2 per cent year-on-year growth in cargo volume in February. The airport handled up to 93,982 tonnes of cargo and mail in the month, jumping 28.2 per cent over a year earlier. Some 4.7 million passengers traveled through the airport in Feburary, up 3.3 per cent year-on-year. The airport handled up to 33,272 aircraft movements, an increase of 3.7 per cent compared with the same period last year. … [Read more...] about Guangzhou sees strong cargo growth in Feb
HKIA sees robust growth in cargo volumes
Air cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered growth of 10.3 per cent to 659,000 tonnes during the first two months of the year. The combined growth of cargo throughput for the first two months was mainly attributed to 12 per cent year-on-year growth in exports and 10 per cent growth in transshipments. Traffic to/from North America and Southeast Asia increased most significantly compared to other key regions. Taking into consideration the fact that Chinese … [Read more...] about HKIA sees robust growth in cargo volumes
Cathay reports 28.8% growth in Feb cargo tonnage
Cathay Pacific Airways recorded double-digit growth in cargo in February. The company’s two airlines, Cathay Pacific and Dragonair, together carried 130,467 tonnes of cargo last month, a year-on-year increase of 28.8 per cent, though less than the 147,275 tonnes carried in January. Mark Sutch, general manager of cargo sales and marketing, attributed the high year-on-year tonnage growth to “the overall improvement in the world’s air cargo markets compared to early 2014, … [Read more...] about Cathay reports 28.8% growth in Feb cargo tonnage
