Australia's minister for infrastructure and regional development Warren Truss has approved Canberra Airport’s new Master Plan, setting out the gateway’s strategic direction for the next 20 years. The new plan includes an intention to use its 24-hour status to become Sydney's freight airport. The airport is expected to release the Master Plan to the public within 50 days. … [Read more...] about Canberra 24-hour freight hub plan approved
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Hactl makes strong Q4 impression
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) ended 2014 with its strongest quarter of the year, handling 491,476 tonnes (up 4.9 per cent on the same period of 2013). The last quarter was also the best of the year for exports, which totalled 287,456 tonnes (up 4.2 per cent on 2013), for imports, which totalled 131,202 tonnes (up 7.7 per cent) and for mail and express, which totalled 41,558 tonnes (down 2.2 per cent). Transshipments totalled 31,261 tonnes (up 11.1 per cent, but only the third … [Read more...] about Hactl makes strong Q4 impression
Abu Dhabi airport sees 12.8% cargo growth
Abu Dhabi International Airport handled 797,069 million tonnes of cargo in 2014, representing a 12.8 per cent on the previous year. Th airport also welcomed 20 million passengers during 2014, which is 20 per cent more than in 2013 and a record year for the airport. Commenting on these numbers, H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “Abu Dhabi Airports is playing a fundamental role in supporting the drive by the emirate of Abu Dhabi to grow its global … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi airport sees 12.8% cargo growth
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry The air cargo sector has been caught off-guard by a sudden announcement by the United States Transport Security Administration (TSA), who on 29 December issued a notice that updates to Security Programs for all US and non US-based freighters flying within, into and out of the US, must be implemented by 16 February. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period … [Read more...] about Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Lilian Chan takes new role at Hactl
Lilian Chan, executive director of Hactl – Hong Kong’s largest cargo handler – is taking up a new role as Global Ambassador for the company, commencing 1st February 2015. In her new position, Lilian – for many years the commercial head of Hactl – will dispense with all office-based duties and administration, to focus on maintaining and developing customer relationships on a global basis. She will continue to represent Hactl at key industry conferences and … [Read more...] about Lilian Chan takes new role at Hactl
CPSL welcomes new customer EVA Air
Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) has commenced its cargo operations and documentation services for EVA Air at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal on 5th January 2015. CPSL chief executive officer Kelvin Ko said, “The transition went extremely well. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the teams over the past six months. Apart from standards and quality, CPSL also shares the same vision with EVA in customer services. EVA has an outstanding reputation providing made-to-order solutions … [Read more...] about CPSL welcomes new customer EVA Air