Cargo exports from Tiruchi Airport continue to climb steadily with the Airports Authority of India expecting over 50 per cent growth during the current financial year after registering a high of 410 tonnes of cargo in May, according to The Hindu. Vegetables and fruit accounted for a major portion of the volumes despite the slump in production owing to drought conditions. Cargo exports from the airport had registered 44 per cent growth in 2012-13 with the cargo terminal handling 2,920 … [Read more...] about India’s Tiruchi Airport seeing rapid cargo growth
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China Airlines Cargo signs Envirotainer deal
Seeing the potential of the cold chain market, China Airlines (CI) recently signed a contract with Envirotainer,a world-leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions. The cooperation between these two parties allows them to offer logistical services to clients in the healthcare market, said China Airlines Cargo. As part of the agreement, Envirotainer will provide the CI team with a series of training and operational courses on the different types of active temperature-controlled air … [Read more...] about China Airlines Cargo signs Envirotainer deal
Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin 'round-the-world' service
Etihad Cargo has announced its first round-the-world freighter routing in conjunction with Atlas Air Worldwide. The jointly operated service began on 30 May 2013, connecting Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi hub with destinations in Asia, the US, South America and Europe. Miami (US), Viracopos (Brazil), and Quito (Ecuador) will become part the round-the-world Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong-Chicago-Miami-Viracopos-Quito-Amsterdam-Abu Dhabi freighter service offered with an Etihad Cargo-liveried B747-8 … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin 'round-the-world' service
India's Tiruchi Airport seeing rapid cargo growth
Cargo exports from Tiruchi Airport continue to climb steadily with the Airports Authority of India expecting over 50 per cent growth during the current financial year after registering a high of 410 tonnes of cargo in May, according to The Hindu. Vegetables and fruit accounted for a major portion of the volumes despite the slump in production owing to drought conditions. Cargo exports from the airport had registered 44 per cent growth in 2012-13 with the cargo terminal handling 2,920 … [Read more...] about India's Tiruchi Airport seeing rapid cargo growth
Forwarders raise concerns over MASKargo fees
Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and Ministry of Transport (MoT) are working with freight industry to resolve issues over Malaysia Airlines Cargo's (MASKargo) raising of its shipping and handling fees. The Airfreight Forwarders Association of Malaysia (AFAM) has complained to the government over MASKargo’s intention to raise its fees beginning 1 June. MITI secretary general Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria said she has written a letter to AFAM and requested that the … [Read more...] about Forwarders raise concerns over MASKargo fees
Swiss restarts direct Singapore-Zurich service
We’re very proud to reconnect our global network to one of Asia’s most vibrant economic powerhouses,” said Oliver Evans, chief cargo officer. “Like Switzerland, Singapore is known for its quality, reliability and productivity. And our customers on this new route can be sure of receiving all the tailor-made airfreight solutions and high-grade service that they have come to expect from Swiss WorldCargo.” Cargo ex-Singapore will consist primarily of electronics, … [Read more...] about Swiss restarts direct Singapore-Zurich service
