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
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
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
FAPAA
The Federation of Asia-Pacific Aircargo Associations comprises 17 organisations: Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics, Japan Aircargo Forwarders Association, Korea International Freight Forwarders Association, Aircargo Forwarders of the Philippines Inc, Taiwan Airfreight Forwarders Association, Singapore Aircargo Agents Association, Thailand Airfreight Forwarders Association, Indonesian Forwarders Association, Macau Air Freight Forwarding (Logistics) Association, Federation … [Read more...] about FAPAA
Hactl renews deal with SkyTeam Cargo
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has renewed its standard ground handling agreement with the SkyTeam Cargo alliance. Under the renewed agreement, SkyTeam Cargo member carriers, including Air France Cargo, Alitalia Cargo, KLM Cargo, Korean Air Cargo and Northwest Airlines Cargo have jointly renewed their appointment of Hactl as the cargo terminal operator at Hong Kong International Airport. Air France Cargo and Korean Air Cargo continue to task Hactl with the provision of air … [Read more...] about Hactl renews deal with SkyTeam Cargo
