The Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Asia has announced it has launched its Incident Information Service (IIS) marking the start of its freight crime database for members within the region. “This is a major step in providing our members with real time alerts of incidents, hijacks and crime trends,†said TAPA Asia chairman Jason Teo. The Incident Information Service (IIS) is a database of freight crimes occurring against the industry and TAPA members. The database … [Read more...] about CHINA: TAPA Asia launches new crime database
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CHINA: China gets another new cargo airline
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced this week that it will issue an air operator’s certificate to Shunfeng Airways. Based in Shenzhen International Airport, the carrier will operate about 20 flights per week with two Boeing 757-200 freighters. Approved by the CAAC in February 2009, Shunfeng Airways was jointly set up by China’s largest privately owned express delivery company, SF Express and Shenzhen Tai Hai Investment Co with a total initial … [Read more...] about CHINA: China gets another new cargo airline
CHINA: China Eastern, Sinotrans to cooperate on air cargo
China’s air cargo market looks set for more change with China Eastern and Sinotrans announcing their intention to cooperate on a new air cargo venture. China Eastern Airlines and Sinotrans Ltd. plan to cooperate in providing air cargo services, according to China Business News. The two are currently each running their own air cargo enterprises – China Eastern is the controlling shareholder of China Cargo Airlines Ltd. while Sinotrans has a 51 per cent stake in the joint … [Read more...] about CHINA: China Eastern, Sinotrans to cooperate on air cargo
Changi tries again for a third ground handler
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is calling for tender for a third ground handling licence at Singapore Changi Airport. This follows expressions of interest received from several parties and changing industry dynamics in the last three to six months, the airport managementcompany said. The tender covers the provision of passenger handling, apron handling and cargo handling services. These services are presently provided by two agents – Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (SATS) … [Read more...] about Changi tries again for a third ground handler
GlobeGround readies Brandenburg with the Airport Visualiser
Zebra Enterprise Solutions, formerly known as proveo, a software provider addressing the real-time requirements of ground handlers, airlines and other aviation service providers, has announced the implementation of the ZES Airport Visualiser at GlobeGround Berlin, the largest ground handling service provider at Berlin’s airports Schönefeld and Tegel. In a first step of the pilot project, GlobeGround Berlin has commissioned ZES to equip 21 ground power units at Schönefeld and … [Read more...] about GlobeGround readies Brandenburg with the Airport Visualiser
HK’s AAT volumes down only 3% in Oct
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) has announced it handled 51,380 tonnes of cargo in October, down 3 per cent year-on-year. Export cargo registered 36,093 tonnes, a decline of 3 per cent against same period last year. Import cargo volume for October was 14,930 tonnes, recording a decrease of 4 per cent from last year. Trans-shipment cargo volume was 357 tonnes, down 2 per cent. The cumulative tonnage throughput from January to October 2009 was 403,106 tonnes, representing a year-on-year … [Read more...] about HK’s AAT volumes down only 3% in Oct