DHL adds Bangalore, Leipzig B777F service DHL Express has announced the launch of a B777F freighter service between Bangalore and Leipzig, in response to what it says is the growing air cargo demand into and out of South India. The freighter originates from Bangkok and Singapore, with the new service operating five times a week between Bangalore and DHL’s European hub in Leipzig, Germany. The freighter is operated by AeroLogic, the joint venture cargo airline of DHL Express and … [Read more...] about DHL adds Bangalore, Leipzig B777F service
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Lufthansa, Frankfurt reel from night ban
Lufthansa, Frankfurt reel from night ban Should the ban become permanent the German cargo carrier may even face the possibility of having to relocate its air cargo hub to neighbouring airports like Frankfurt-Hahn, Cologne Bonn, or Liepzig where it already operates its joint venture cargo airline Aerologic with partner DHL Express. But with the need to coordinate cargo movements between the bellies of Lufthansa’s passenger fleet and its freighters, this would involve large scale road … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, Frankfurt reel from night ban
Changi Airport sees slight 2% cargo growth
Changi Airport sees slight 2% cargo growth Singapore Changi Airport handled 154,400 tonnes of cargo in September, an increase of 2.2 per cent year-on-year, while the first nine months of 2011 saw airfreight volumes reach 1.38 million tonnes, representing a growth of 2.5 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Aircraft movements grew 16.4 per cent to 25,500 movements during the month of September while the first nine months saw a 13.8 rise with Changi Airport handling 221,900 … [Read more...] about Changi Airport sees slight 2% cargo growth
Dubai follows declining cargo trend
Dubai follows declining cargo trend While passenger numbers continue to soar at the United Arab Emirates with air traffic movements closing in on 2,000 movements per day, with 57,773 flights handled across the country in September – an increase of 9.7 per cent year-on-year – air cargo has not been as fortunate. Following the trend visible at other cargo hubs around the world, cargo performance has weakened noticeably in the second half of the year. For the year to August, Dubai … [Read more...] about Dubai follows declining cargo trend
Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6%
Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6% Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the world’s busiest air cargo hub, posted a 6.1 per cent decline in September cargo volumes as the European and US economic slowdown dampens consumer demand for high-value exports from Asia, especially China. Total air cargo volume handled at HKIA fell to 325,000 tonnes in September. Consumer confidence in the euro zone fell sharply in September while US consumer sentiment unexpectedly slumped in early October … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6%
ATS, WFS team up to handle China Cargo Airlines
ATS, WFS team up to handle China Cargo Airlines Airport Terminal Services (ATS) in partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won the aircraft ground handling and cargo warehouse handling contract for China Cargo Airlines’ historic launch of direct cargo services between Lambertâ€St. Louis International Airport in the US and Shanghai, China. The new contract commenced with the launch of air services on 23 September which the Chinese all-cargo carrier is operating using B777 … [Read more...] about ATS, WFS team up to handle China Cargo Airlines
