ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, announced an increase in general rates and charges effective 3 November 2014. Rates will increase by about 5.4 per cent, although the effect on specific lanes and shipments will vary. New rates will be available to customers through abf.com on or before 3 November. … [Read more...] about ABF Freight announces revised rates
GSA/GSSAs
Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
Transmile Air Services (TAS) will be renamed and rebranded as Raya Airways Sdn Bhd, operating as the designated national cargo carrier of Malaysia. Since completing the 100 per cent purchase of shares and assets of TAS and separating all business involvement from Transmile Group Bhd in July 2013, the airline has been busy reorganising its structure while continuing to operate domestic and regional freighter services. With a new management team in place, the announcement of the revised … [Read more...] about Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
Air freight recovery strengthens, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1 per cent in August, compared to August 2013. Capacity grew at a slower pace of 3.4 per cent from the previous year. This is the second strong month for cargo volumes in a row, following the 6.1 per cent year-on-year rise recorded in July. Carriers in all regions reported … [Read more...] about Air freight recovery strengthens, says IATA
China to press for air cargo liberalisation
China will push for further liberalisation of its air cargo market because it is vital to boosting trade flows and expand economic activity. “China, as the biggest exporting country in international trade, relies heavily on air cargo business. We are taking a proactive attitude towards air cargo liberalisation,” said Han Jun, director general, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). “We will follow the international trend of liberalisation, particularly for cargo … [Read more...] about China to press for air cargo liberalisation
Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed ECS Globe Air Cargo India as its sole general sales and services agent in India effective 16 September 2014. “We are pleased to announce that ECS Globe Air Cargo has been appointed as our exclusive general sales and services agent (EGSSA) in India. We look forward to working jointly with ECS to further develop our business in India. I am confident that together with their efforts, our clients in India will benefit from this exclusive … [Read more...] about Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
Globe Air Cargo has been appopinted by Royal Air Maroc as GSA for the UK Market with effect today, 15 September 2014. To assure a smooth transition, the current rates and AWBs Stock will continue to be in place until 31 October 2014. … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA