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
Freight Forwarders
BAE Systems extends freighter programmes
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft expanded its freighter operations portfolio during 2006 and brought in more than US$350 million of new business overall, managing director Alan Fraser said. The ATP freighter programme secured further leases from lead operator West Air Sweden as well as business from new customers Atlantic Airlines, First Flight Couriers and Magic Bird. Regional Aircraft secured six further new customers covering the BAe 146/ Avro RJ, ATP passenger turboprop, and Jetstream … [Read more...] about BAE Systems extends freighter programmes
Envirotainer launches new data service
Envirotainer has launched a new service that records crucial shipment data for customers transporting temperature- sensitive healthcare and life science products. RAPID (Rapid Access to Product Integrity Data) is available to users of Envirotainer's RKN e1 compressor cooling and electrical heating air cargo container, and is compatible with the most frequently used data logger software from Elpro and Sensitech. While Elpro is already live with its latest "RAPID-able" software … [Read more...] about Envirotainer launches new data service
Los Angeles reports airfreight decline
Los Angeles World Airports reported a 1.6 percent drop in cargo and mail handled during 2006 to 2,103,082 tonnes compared to the previous year. International passenger traffic experienced its first decline since 2003, dropping 3.3 percent year on year to 16,911,092 in 2006 owing to high fuel costs, a failure to add capacity and a desire to increase profitability. The volume of air cargo transported via LAX/Ontario International (ONT) airport totalled 544,600 tonnes, a drop of 5.6 … [Read more...] about Los Angeles reports airfreight decline
BRUFA chief upbeat on Asean pacts
Freight forwarders should take full advantage of three recently signed regional transport agreements, which will further develop their businesses in the Asean region and improve their chances of establishing partnerships with China and Japan, The Brunei Times quoted a senior official of the Brunei Freight Forwarders Association (BRUFA) as saying. BRUFA president, Hj Abd Saman Hj Ahmad, said the Asean agreements could lead to more efforts geared towards making Brunei an air cargo … [Read more...] about BRUFA chief upbeat on Asean pacts
Airlines oppose ground handling policy
The new ground handling policy proposed by the Indian government for the six airports in the country has been opposed by sections of the domestic airline industry. Air Sahara, SpiceJet and Jet Airways have all expressed apprehensions on the new policy being implemented. "We would like to wait till the policy is out to make a formal comment. However, we feel that the Government should look at a policy that allows airlines that have spent at least 10 years to continue doing their … [Read more...] about Airlines oppose ground handling policy
