With the city-state of Singapore enveloped in a thick smokey haze from burning forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has closed the island's second airport - Seletar Airport which operates under visual meteorological conditions - to all departing and arriving flights as a result of prolonged poor visibility caused by the haze.The closure on Thursday from 11AM to 11PM was subsequently extended to 2PM Friday as the Runway Visual Range (RVR) … [Read more...] about Prolonged smoke haze forces Singapore Seletar Airport closure and visibility concerns at Changi
Logistics
ALC welcomes Sydney Airport master plan
The draft Sydney Airport Master Plan contains a number of proposals that have the potential to improve freight efficiency in and around the airport, according to the Australian Logistics Council.“ALC welcomes Sydney Airport's renewed focus on freight in its Master Plan and commends it for taking a proactive approach to meet rising demand over the coming decades,” said Michael Kilgariff, ALC managing director. “According to the NSW Government, freight at Australia's … [Read more...] about ALC welcomes Sydney Airport master plan
Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin ’round-the-world’ service
Etihad Cargo has announced its first round-the-world freighter routing in conjunction with Atlas Air Worldwide. The jointly operated service began on 30 May 2013, connecting Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi hub with destinations in Asia, the US, South America and Europe. Miami (US), Viracopos (Brazil), and Quito (Ecuador) will become part the round-the-world Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong-Chicago-Miami-Viracopos-Quito-Amsterdam-Abu Dhabi freighter service offered with an Etihad Cargo-liveried B747-8 … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin ’round-the-world’ service
Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) must build on its achievements of the last two years and provide "clear pointers, direction and targets," said its new chairman, Oliver Evans. “GACAG is very much a collaborative effort and therefore each member carries equal responsibility and weight. It is a great honour for each of us to have the responsibility to speak on behalf of the entire air cargo industry, thanks to our efforts to form such a powerful coalition. We have achieved much in … [Read more...] about Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
India’s Tiruchi Airport seeing rapid cargo growth
Cargo exports from Tiruchi Airport continue to climb steadily with the Airports Authority of India expecting over 50 per cent growth during the current financial year after registering a high of 410 tonnes of cargo in May, according to The Hindu. Vegetables and fruit accounted for a major portion of the volumes despite the slump in production owing to drought conditions. Cargo exports from the airport had registered 44 per cent growth in 2012-13 with the cargo terminal handling 2,920 … [Read more...] about India’s Tiruchi Airport seeing rapid cargo growth
UPS opens Hangzhou healthcare facility
UPS has announced the official opening of its new healthcare facility in Hangzhou, China. The move represents a major expansion of its Asia healthcare distribution network. "China represents one of the most important markets for UPS and our customers," said Jim Barber, UPS International president. "To capture this growth of consumer demand in healthcare, as well as increase presence in China, we are investing in bringing the best-in-class solutions to our customers." The Hangzhou facility … [Read more...] about UPS opens Hangzhou healthcare facility
