Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has hosted the 105th meeting of IATA Dangerous Goods Board (DGB). The three-day event took place in Hactl's in-house conference facility, and was attended by the 11 members of the Dangerous Goods Board, together with some 50 additional observers including dangerous goods experts from airlines and representatives of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA). Hactl's operation training services manager, Simon Yap, also … [Read more...] about Hactl hosts IATA Dangerous Goods Board meeting
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BEUMER to exhibit at Inter Airport China
BEUMER Group, a manufacturer of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution, will be exhibiting at Inter Airport China, being held at the China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, on 15-17 October 2014. One of BEUMER Group’s main areas of activity is servicing growing airport hubs where passenger numbers have risen sharply, employing baggage handling technology solutions to fulfil the airports' needs. Recent projects include a … [Read more...] about BEUMER to exhibit at Inter Airport China
APAC will form one-third of contract logistics market
Asia-Pacific is expected to account for over one-third of global contract logistics activity by 2017, according to a new report by consultants Transport Intelligence (Ti). The region is now more than just a major export region and now offers a variety of opportunities for shippers and logistics providers. While China remains the focal point for much of the region’s logistics activities, infrastructure projects – port and airport expansion, road and rail extension and … [Read more...] about APAC will form one-third of contract logistics market
Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
Blue Dart, a Mumbai-based express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company and part of the DP DHL Group, has opened an office in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Sukhwinder Singh, regional head (North), Blue Dart Express Ltd, inaugurated the office located at 14-17 S K Plaza, B Block, Pur Road, Bhilwara. Speaking at the launch, Singh said, “Bhilwara’s large textile industry has helped it earn the sobriquet of the ‘Manchester of Rajasthan’. With a … [Read more...] about Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
UPS expands Incheon air hub in Korea
UPS officially opened its newly expanded hub at Incheon International Airport. Situated within the airport's cargo terminal area, the newly expanded hub occupies over 9,000 square metres, more than 60 per cent increase in size. The increased capacity allows UPS to increase import, export and transshipment capability by around 50 per cent. Setting new standards in Korea, the expanded hub is equipped with new technologies and infrastructure which will strengthen UPS's capability to support … [Read more...] about UPS expands Incheon air hub in Korea
Jettainer to manage ULDs for AA Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has selected Jettainer to manage the fleet of containers and pallets across the American network. Jettainer will equip the airline with eco-friendly lightweight containers for the next five years and therefore make a significant contribution to reducing the airline’s carbon dioxide emissions and provide fuel cost savings. American currently uses more than 15,000 ULDs (unit load devices) to transport both air cargo and baggage on board its aircraft. Lightweight … [Read more...] about Jettainer to manage ULDs for AA Cargo