Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed a new, 10-year extension of its handling franchise at the airport. The new agreement with Hong Kong’s Airport Authority runs from July 2018, when the current franchise expires. Hact chief executive Mark Whitehead said: “I don’t believe we can send a clearer signal about our total commitment both to the airport and to the future of our business. Hactl is here to stay. “We are also committed to on-going investment in … [Read more...] about Ten-year extension for Hactl
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AAT speeds up cargo handling by 3 hrs
Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has announced that it has set itself higher service standards to speed up the handling of general import cargo by up to three hours. The company said in a statement that it "has continuously invested in state-of-art facilities, developing well-trained and professional workforce to enhance the service standards for customers". Under the new service standards, the cargo breakdown time for passenger/combi flights has been reduced by two hours to … [Read more...] about AAT speeds up cargo handling by 3 hrs
SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports
SDV, a leader in the global supply chain management of pharmaceutical products, is set to become the first freight forwarder to implement IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification in 16 major airports worldwide. SDV has unveiled its plan to become the first company in the international transport and logistics industry to implement certified worldwide locations under IATA’s programme. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification programme aims to become … [Read more...] about SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports
dnata commences handling at Gatwick
Over the past 12 months, dnata has invested more than GBP20 million in facilities, equipment, training and technology to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom. The air services provider marked another milestone last month: commencement of passenger and ramp handling at London’s Gatwick airport (LGW). dnata UK has ground and cargo handling capabilities at London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports as well as cargo handling services at Birmingham, Glasgow, … [Read more...] about dnata commences handling at Gatwick
WFS is set for biggest EU expansion
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is set for the biggest expansion of its ground handling activities in Europe in over 40 years after being awarded full ground handling licenses to operate at Spain’s Madrid, Seville, Santiago, Oviedo and Vitoria airports. WFS expects to commence full passenger and ramp services in Madrid, alongside its existing cargo business, and Seville in October in addition to continuing its cargo operations in Barcelona and Valencia. Santiago and Oviedo will join the … [Read more...] about WFS is set for biggest EU expansion
Siemens carves out airport solutions business
Siemens has announced that from 1 June, its Logistics and Airport Solutions will become an independent company, called Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL), but still continue under the group umbrella. Siemens believes that the ‘carve-out’ will make it easier for the company to compete in a marketplace heavily populated by SMEs. CEO Michael Reichle said: “I am pleased that we now have the necessary flexibility to shape the future of the new Siemens … [Read more...] about Siemens carves out airport solutions business
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