Network Airline Services (NAS) has signed a two-year extension to its contract for Africa Flight Services Kenya (AFS Kenya) to provide cargo handling for its four flights a week into Nairobi. AFS Kenya will handle some 11,500 tonnes of cargo a year for NAS’ MD-11 and Boeing 747 freighter operations, which arrive in Nairobi from Liege, Belgium, carrying general cargo and then continue onto Doncaster Sheffield Airport in the United Kingdom with shipments of fresh … [Read more...] about NAS adds additional freighter services into Nairobi
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
DHL’s €335 million Central Asia Hub expansion
DHL Express announced a €335 million expansion plan for its Central Asia Hub (CAH), in partnership with the Airport Authority Hong Kong. This expansion brings DHL's commitment to this strategic hub to over €520 million, making it the largest infrastructural investment by DHL Express in Asia Pacific to date. The expansion is timely as the CAH has recorded an average 12% year-on-year growth in its shipping volume in the past decade. As one of three global hubs for DHL, … [Read more...] about DHL’s €335 million Central Asia Hub expansion
Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
In March 2017, it was announced that Hong Kong Airlines and its cargo subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier will be moving their cargo operations to Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT). The move was finally completed on 8th November 2017 and the cargo for both airlines are now handled by AAT. Hong Kong Airlines was established in 2006 and is based in Hong Kong. Its network has expanded rapidly over the years to more than 40 destinations in the Asia Pacific region. In 2017, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
Asia Airfreight Terminal announces partnerships with Cambodia carriers
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) announced that it has been appointed by Cambodia Angkor Air as its cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong, where the former will handle the latter's newly-launched services to Cambodia. AAT has also been appointed as cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong International Airport by JC (Cambodia) International Airlines, where the latter has commence direct services from Hong Kong to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Beginning 29 October 2017, Cambodia Angkor Air will … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal announces partnerships with Cambodia carriers
WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling for its new twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter services to Pittsburgh International Airport. The launch of the new route, which took place earlier this month, makes Qatar Airways the first international airline to commence a scheduled freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It becomes the airline’s fifth freighter destination in the Americas to be launched in 2017. With the … [Read more...] about WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
Oman Air Cargo signs with Jettainer for ULD management
With Oman Air’s endeavour to “become the best”, and its continuing commitment to a lower environmental footprint, Oman Air Cargo will be utilizing lightweight ULDs, constructed of carbon fibre as well as partly recycled composite materials. This significant change will result in the reduction of CO2 emissions, improved payload, as well as an increase in fuel efficiency. Jettainer’s highly efficient management solutions will allow the reduction of the existing container … [Read more...] about Oman Air Cargo signs with Jettainer for ULD management