Oman Air has appointed Air Cargo Logistics as its exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France. Air Cargo Logistics will provide the Omani national carrier with full cargo sales, marketing and customer service activities across France. Oman Air currently operates four A330 flights a week from Paris Charles De Gaulle to Muscat, with onward connections across the Middle East and Asia. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Oman Air in France and look … [Read more...] about Oman Air appoints Air Cargo Logistics in France
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IATA: US and Asia Pacific lead revival of 5.4%
Freight tonne kilometres (FTK) in October have seen a year-on-year rise of 5.4 per cent because of improving economic conditions in the US and strong trade in Asia Pacific, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airlines financial monitor. The region seeing the largest rise in FTK in October was the Middle East, up 13 per cent. Africa saw the next highest rise of 9.6 per cent, followed by Asia Pacific at 6.7 per cent. Latin America was up 4.1 per cent, followed by North … [Read more...] about IATA: US and Asia Pacific lead revival of 5.4%
IATA: Tonnage up but rates to shrink in 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air Transport Industry report. Airlines are expected to post a collective global net profit in 2014 of some US$19.9 billion (up from the US$18.0 billion projected in June). This looks set to rise to US$25.0 billion in 2015. Lower oil prices and stronger worldwide GDP growth are the main drivers behind the improved profitability. Consumers will … [Read more...] about IATA: Tonnage up but rates to shrink in 2015
Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
Pudong Airport (PVG), Shanghai Customs, have implemented Customs e-Release for both export and import for general cargo (not including express cargo). As a consequence, a stamp on the paper AWB for Customs clearance is no longer required, hence removing the requirement of paper Master AWB. PVG Customs confirmed that all e-AWB capable airlines are now able to do e-AWB for both import and export. How to do e-AWB at Shanghai (PVG)? Airlines are advised to work with their respective freight … [Read more...] about Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
ECS acquires Scandinavian GSSA
ECS Group has acquired Heavyweight Freight (HWF Group), a GSSA with offices throughout the Nordic region. HWF was established in 2006 by its current managing director, Sören Björkman. Prior to forming HWF, Björkman worked for companies including SAS and Panalpina, while co-owner Torbjörn Lundblad held senior roles with DHL Aviation and Martinair. In Denmark, Nicolaj Mariegaard, managing director and co-owner, also has a strong background in the industry gained with DHL … [Read more...] about ECS acquires Scandinavian GSSA
BIAL becomes India’s first e-freight compliant airport
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced that the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has been rated as an e-freight compliant airport by IATA for its cargo operations. This project reiterates the airport’s efforts in sustaining the long-term well-being of the environment. The e-freight concept was launched by IATA in 2006 as part of the StB (simplifying the business) programme and became an industry-wide initiative. "IATA would like to congratulate … [Read more...] about BIAL becomes India’s first e-freight compliant airport