Air cargo management must "strip the veils of illusion from their eyes" in combating the worst recession since the industry began 60 years ago, according to industry stalwart Julian Keeling. Keeling said these illusions included the near obsession with China as the primary engine of growth. They also included offering complicated, expensive supply chain "solutions" to the shipper rather than concentrating on fast, reliable transportation of cargo. "Let's stop adding layers of outside management … [Read more...] about Cargo exec says industry kidding itself
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Lufthansa Cargo opts for Swissport in Amsterdam
Airport ground and handling company, Swissport International has signed a cooperation agreement with Lufthansa Cargo to provide airfreight handling services for the partner airlines of the Lufthansa Cargo Group - including Jade Cargo - at Amsterdam Airport for the next three years. Swissport Cargo Services was selected following an extensive tender process, and should commence its new operations - including all of Lufthansa Cargo¡¯s airfreight and ramp handling needs - on 1 March. The annual … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo opts for Swissport in Amsterdam
Major Saudi ground support deal for Cavotec
Global engineering group, Cavotec MSL, has secured an order for the delivery of 53 integrated ground support systems and associated equipment with Saudi Oger, one of the major construction companies in Saudi Arabia. The order includes 53 in-ground pit systems, of which five are pop-up pits ¨C units that emerge from the tarmac when required, and retract flush with the apron surface after use ¨C and 24 converters, and associated material. "Cavotec's range of ground support equipment offers … [Read more...] about Major Saudi ground support deal for Cavotec
Swissport pulls out of Changi
Airport ground handling firm Swissport International, a unit of Spain's Grupo Ferrovial is pulling out of Singapore's Changi Airport after chalking up losses of more than S$50 million (US$33.6 million) since starting up operations at Changi in 2005, has chalked up , The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said Swissport's airline clients will continue to receive the same level of service through new agreements with either of the two other ground handlers at Changi Airport - Singapore Airport … [Read more...] about Swissport pulls out of Changi
Indian ground handling policy may be deferred
India’s new ground handling policy, which was vehemently opposed by carriers, is likely to be deferred by six months according to Indian media reports. The Civil Aviation Ministry has reportedly sought Cabinet permission to advance the date of implementation from 1 January 2009 by six months. Some modifications have also been sought “inthe scope of work”. The present policy seeks to eliminate all but three parties from ground handling: airport operator or a joint venture; … [Read more...] about Indian ground handling policy may be deferred
Menzies Aviation axes 600 staff, closes HK office
Menzies Aviation has cut hundreds of jobs in its airport ground handling and cargo business to cope with turbulence in the airline industry. Some 600-staff have been cut across Menzies Aviation’s global operations in 118 airports. The Edinburgh-based company said the move was in response to weaker cargo volumes and cuts in passenger flights. The staff cuts will be spread across the company’s 14,000-strong global workforce with one office, Hong Kong, closing completely. … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation axes 600 staff, closes HK office
