Cargolux presented its 2014 DGR Awareness Award to ground handling company Air Cargo Services Center – ACS in appreciation of the keen efforts of ACS DGR team in the area of dangerous goods compliance, handling and reporting during a ceremony in Hanoi. The Cargolux DGR Awareness Award is an annual recognition and is presented following a joint decision by the Aviation Safety and Ground Services departments on the basis of data from ground safety reports, air safety reports and any … [Read more...] about ACS receives award from Cargolux
Freight Forwarders
Steam Logistics expands to Atlanta
Tennessee-based Steam Logistics is opening a new office in Atlanta, Georgia to satisfy the airfreight demand of its customers and overseas agents. The office is located at 510 Plaza Drive on the south side of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, with convenient access to US customs, container freight stations (CFS), and the international air cargo community. “The opening of an Atlanta office underscores our ongoing commitment to offer service to our current and future customers,” said … [Read more...] about Steam Logistics expands to Atlanta
IATA: Prepare for growth challenges for APAC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified continuous safety enhancement, the availability of cost-efficient infrastructure and environmental responsibility as critical factors to ensure that Asia-Pacific continues to realise the enormous economic and social benefits of air connectivity. “It is no understatement to say that air connectivity underpins modern economies. Aviation and aviation-enabled tourism accounts for over 24 million jobs and over US$500 billion in … [Read more...] about IATA: Prepare for growth challenges for APAC
PIA cleared to transport cargo to EU
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has secured approval for cargo services to the European Union (EU) after being suspended over security fears. PIA found itself caught up in the tough regulation called Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the EU from a Third Country (ACC3), which required carriers to take certain security screening measures by 31 July 2014. The EU tightened security controls on air freight in the wake of a plot to smuggle a bomb hidden in printer toner cartridges on a … [Read more...] about PIA cleared to transport cargo to EU
ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has filed an application with the Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for antitrust immunity to enable ANA and United Airlines to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific air cargo business network. ANA says the trans-Pacific cargo JV would generate substantial service benefits for freight consumers. Upon completion of the Japanese and United States regulatory processes, United and ANA will be able to jointly … [Read more...] about ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
Menlo Logistics, the US$1.5 billion global logistics and supply chain management subsidiary of Con-way Inc., will increase its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, and adding to its portfolio supply chain services for two major new industries as key opportunities for 2015. These and other developments, including the company's recent rebranding initiative, were discussed in a briefing held last week in Singapore hosted by Robert Bassett, Menlo's vice president of marketing and sales, and … [Read more...] about Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
