The Air Freight Asia 2007 Conference, which will take place in the AsiaWorld-Expo venue where Asian Aerospace and the Air Freight Asia Exhibition will be held, already has attracted several senior executives who have confi rmed their attendance as speakers and panel members during the two-day conference on September4 and September 5. As reported earlier, the AFA2007 keynote address on September 4 will be presented by the new chief executive offi cer of Hong Kong International Airport, Stanley … [Read more...] about AFA2007 Conference attracts key executives from the industry
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Survey predicts China will surpass US
A key segment of Asia’s business leaders believes their region’s economy will continue to enjoy strong growth in 2007, but many are more excited about the growth of India than they are China, a new survey shows. The survey of 1,200 leaders of small- and mid-sized business enterprises (SME) in Asia, which was commissioned by UPS, also found wide agreement that China will surpass the US as the world’s largest consumer economy in 10 years or less. Only fi ve percent of those … [Read more...] about Survey predicts China will surpass US
UPS to open US air hub in China
UPS and the Shanghai Airport Authority last month conducted a formal signing ceremony in another step towards construction of the UPS International Air Hub at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. The UPS International Air Hub, scheduled to open next year, will be the fi rst constructed by a US carrier and will link all of China via Shanghai to UPS international network with direct service to the Americas, Europe and Asia. It also will connect points served in China by UPS through a … [Read more...] about UPS to open US air hub in China
MIDDLE EAST: Etihad to boost India flights
Etihad is looking to double its fl ights to Mumbai and New Delhi, and has singled out Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad as potential new destinations as India moves up the agenda in the airline’s expansion plans, Arabian- Business.com reported. The Mumbai and New Delhi routes are already two of the airline’s most successful, at 80 percent capacity, compared to the carrier’s overall average of 67 percent, according to Gulf News. Extra New Delhi fl ights are set to begin in June. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad to boost India flights
AUSTRALIA: New cargo reporting system mooted
The benefits of reporting cargo destined for Australia 24 hours prior to loading overseas has become clearer as a result of a recently completed Customsledmultination investigation. “The conclusion from talking with many stakeholders in Europe and the US is that the current North American 24-hour prior reporting systems provide an excellent model if Australia eventually adopts this regime,” said Llew Russell, CEO of Shipping Australia. Discussions were held with Customs … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: New cargo reporting system mooted
VIETNAM: Logistics firms face plenty of woes
Most logistics services providers in Vietnam have been operating for just fi ve years, with limited capital of 1.5 billion Vietnamese dong (US$93,700) each, local newspaper Vietnam News reported, without naming any source. Many logistics fi rms have not established representative offi ces abroad, were short of professionals and had limited understanding of international laws, particularly those relating to logistics services. There are nearly 900 companies involved in logistics services, of … [Read more...] about VIETNAM: Logistics firms face plenty of woes
