Swissport International has said it is revising its relationship with local partners in India and the Philippines for strategic and operating reasons. Swissport is disposing of its minor shareholding activities in the Philippines and is parting company with its present cooperation partner in India to evaluate new collaborations. In view of its basic policy of concentrating on majority-owned operations, Swissport has resolved to sell its 40 per cent holding in current partner Citadel. … [Read more...] about Swissport cuts in India & Philippines
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Cargo carriers may get ground handling freedom
India’s civil aviation ministry might look at allowing cargo carriers to do their own ground handling at airports within the country. This is a result of a recent representation by Blue Dart, the country’s largest operating cargo carrier, against the new ground handling policy which will come into effect in airports from January 1, 2009. Blue Dart criticised the proposed policy, saying it ignores the needs of express cargo services which require special handling and would only be … [Read more...] about Cargo carriers may get ground handling freedom
Fraport starts up at China’s Xi’an Airport
German airport group Fraport AG announced, last month, the official launch of its Chinese joint venture Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Co Ltd. Holding a 24.5 per cent share in the venture, Fraport claims to be the first foreign airport operator to invest in a non-listed airport in China. In a speech at today’s official launch, Fraport AG executive board chairman Wilhelm Bender stressed that the Xi’an participation was an essential building block in Fraport’s … [Read more...] about Fraport starts up at China’s Xi’an Airport
Fraport starts up at China's Xi'an Airport
German airport group Fraport AG announced, last month, the official launch of its Chinese joint venture Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Co Ltd. Holding a 24.5 per cent share in the venture, Fraport claims to be the first foreign airport operator to invest in a non-listed airport in China. In a speech at today’s official launch, Fraport AG executive board chairman Wilhelm Bender stressed that the Xi’an participation was an essential building block in Fraport’s … [Read more...] about Fraport starts up at China's Xi'an Airport
RFID sensors monitor pharma shipments
DHL in partnership with Microlise and AeroScout, has developed a dynamic new system for the pharmaceutical industry that enables real-time monitoring of shipment temperatures throughout an extended supply chainusing RFID sensors. The three companies partnered with a leading healthcare company to develop a system that will help customers better meet temperature compliance regulations set within the pharmaceutical industry. Through a web browser linked to the Microlise Transport Management … [Read more...] about RFID sensors monitor pharma shipments
THAI Cargo
THAI Cargo has announced that Vorapravat Suebsaeng will be become the new managing director of the cargo and mail commercial department, replacing Chanchai Singtoroj, who has been promoted to the position of executive vice president of human resources development and management department. In a statement, Thai Cargo said that Vorapravat has been tasked with increasing inbound cargo sales from overseas sales offices by 10 percent as well as ensure the smooth cargo handling services at the … [Read more...] about THAI Cargo