Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has achieved 10.1 per cent growth in tonnage through its SuperTerminal 1 base in the first nine months of 2014, compared to the same period of 2013. Total cargo handled in the period was 1,323,250 tonnes. Imports in January-September increased 11.2 per cent YoY, to a total of 367,137 tonnes. Exports also grew by 7.6 per cent over 2013, reaching 748,443 tonnes. Transshipments continued to show the largest percentage growth, up 35.3 per cent on the … [Read more...] about Hactl up 10.1% in third quarter
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Jettainer sets up new company in the US
Jettainer has set up a new company, Jettainer Americas Inc., in Delaware. Just last month, Jettainer took over the global management and maintenance of containers and pallets on behalf of American Airlines. New branches will be opened in central locations in the US as part of the expansion. This will include a presence at Dallas/Fort Worth, the largest hub of new customer American Airlines. Jettainer has already been managing US Airways’ ULDs since 2005. The new offices will also be in … [Read more...] about Jettainer sets up new company in the US
IAG upgrades Heathrow freight handling facility
IAG Cargo has completed a number of significant infrastructure upgrades to Premia, its London Heathrow-based premium freight handling facility. According to IAG, customers using relevant their cargo premium products, including Constant Climate and Prioritise, will benefit from an even higher standard of customer service, helping to ensure that shipments get to their markets on time and in perfect condition. Some of the key enhancements include over 50 per cent improvement in loose handling … [Read more...] about IAG upgrades Heathrow freight handling facility
MASkargo transports Canada’s art projects to KL
MASkargo has transported Canada’s art projects from Montreal to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) in Kuala Lumpur. Working in collaboration with Air Canada to bring the Quilt of Belonging (QoB) to Malaysia, the precious cargo was loaded on to flight AC874 on 11 October and thereafter on to Malaysia Airlines flight MH5 which flew from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur. Weighing at a total of 1.2 tonnes, the QoB was carefully handled by MASkargo staff in Frankfurt and Kuala … [Read more...] about MASkargo transports Canada’s art projects to KL
MASkargo transports Canada’s art projects to KL
MASkargo has transported Canada’s art projects from Montreal to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) in Kuala Lumpur. Working in collaboration with Air Canada to bring the Quilt of Belonging (QoB) to Malaysia, the precious cargo was loaded on to flight AC874 on 11 October and thereafter on to Malaysia Airlines flight MH5 which flew from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur. Weighing at a total of 1.2 tonnes, the QoB was carefully handled by MASkargo staff in Frankfurt and Kuala … [Read more...] about MASkargo transports Canada’s art projects to KL
E-freight champion joins TIACA board
John DeBenedette, managing director, WIN, has joined the TIACA Board. DeBenedette, who has 25 years of experience in the forwarding sector, will work with the TIACA team to push for wider adoption of e-freight and to support the Association’s membership drive. “TIACA achieves a level of intimacy, vibrancy, and action-orientation to move the ball down the field that is unique and valuable in my experience,” said DeBenedette. “It draws a diverse and committed group … [Read more...] about E-freight champion joins TIACA board
