The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
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AIR CARGO INDIA: Cargo ‘making it in India’
India’s air cargo sector is expected to grow by more than 180 per cent within the next 15 years, in a large part boosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Make in India’ campaign focusing on growing manufacturing from its present 15 per cent of GDP to a full 25 per cent by 2022, according to Dr Renu Singh Parmar, senior adviser for India’s ministry of civil aviation. She also estimated that India's air cargo throughput would rise from 2.6 million tonnes in 2015 to nearly 8.7 million … [Read more...] about AIR CARGO INDIA: Cargo ‘making it in India’
AIR CARGO INDIA: Cargo ‘making it in India'
India’s air cargo sector is expected to grow by more than 180 per cent within the next 15 years, in a large part boosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Make in India’ campaign focusing on growing manufacturing from its present 15 per cent of GDP to a full 25 per cent by 2022, according to Dr Renu Singh Parmar, senior adviser for India’s ministry of civil aviation. She also estimated that India's air cargo throughput would rise from 2.6 million tonnes in 2015 to nearly 8.7 million … [Read more...] about AIR CARGO INDIA: Cargo ‘making it in India'
Air Logistics Group celebrates decade in the Czech Republic
Air Logistics Czech Republic celebrated 10 years of providing GSSA services across the Czech market on 1 January 2016. Air Logistics in the Czech Republic was established in January 2006 together with offices in Poland and Hungary, two other Air Logistics Group strongholds in Eastern Europe. The expansion of the Eastern European network continued with the opening of offices in Slovakia, Serbia, Albania, Georgia and Turkey. “Reaching this significant milestone makes you reflect on the years … [Read more...] about Air Logistics Group celebrates decade in the Czech Republic
ECS signs GSSA deal with Italian leisure airline Meridiana
The ECS Group has begun representing Meridiana as worldwide general sales and service agent (GSSA), servicing the airline with total cargo management throughout its whole supply chain. ECS sells the complete Meridiana product from all its numerous stations around the globe. Meridiana offers capacity via its scheduled services from Italy to cargo destinations with wide-body services, including: Dominican Republic, Cancun, Cuba, New York JFK, Mauritius, Dakar, Mombasa and Zanzibar. The new … [Read more...] about ECS signs GSSA deal with Italian leisure airline Meridiana
Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years
For the sixth successive month, the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index has declined again in November, falling to the lowest registered in three years. The monthly decline registered in air freight was more moderate than that witnessed in sea freight, however, with the former was down by 0.4 points to 48.9, while sea freight dropped 2.8 points, amounting to 46.1. The continuation of negative macroeconomic trends at the global level, primarily a result of the lethargic Chinese economy, … [Read more...] about Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years