Well here we go again... high tech gadget launches by Apple, Samsung, Sony and others are once again bringing momentary cheer to the air cargo sector. With so much excess capacity in the market, picking up some of this gadget cargo translates into welcome relief for many carriers. But as the carriers themselves know all too well, this bonanza is nothing but a temporary blip on the radar and indeed a blip that is getting ever shorter with each passing year. More efficient supply chain … [Read more...] about Innovate, invent and transform
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Dunkin’ Dumbnuts
Dunkin’ Dumbnuts. Not to be confused as related to Homer Simpson, but this item attracted our attention because it involves one of two of our favourite food groups – donuts! The other of course being beer. American junk food chain Dunkin’ Donuts recently caught flak for running an ad campaign in Thailand that US human rights group Human Rights Watch said was “bizarre and racist”. The ad promotes Dunkin’ Donuts’ “Charcoal Donut,” featuring … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ Dumbnuts
Logistics 101: A case study in thinking out of the bucket!
Now we’re not sure about you, but here at Belly Ache Central, if you mention the Gaza Strip we tend to think conflict, human suffering, war, guns, bombs and all that sordid stuff. Well, this latest little snippet just goes to show how wrong even we can be. Next time you hear Gaza mentioned, you’ll surely be thinking of good ole Colonel Sanders after this! Come to think of it, he could be related to Yasser Arafat…they do look a little bit alike and they both have military … [Read more...] about Logistics 101: A case study in thinking out of the bucket!
Oz forwarders warn of ill-conceived security plan
The plan, put forward by Australia’s Office of Transport Security (OTS) along with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), is to have a three tier security scheme. The first tier will see a Regulated Shipper Scheme implemented where cargo belonging to registered shippers will not require any security screening from the point cargo leaves their warehouse to the time it’s loaded on the aircraft. The second tier will involve cargo not originating from a known shipper being … [Read more...] about Oz forwarders warn of ill-conceived security plan
ANA Cargo stays lean and focused
While its profile is certainly much lower than many international cargo players, one suspects that ANA Cargo prefers its ‘under-the-radar’ style as it quietly and persistently solidifies its position in the Asian marketplace. This position took a further positive turn in early August when it shifted its Asian regional headquarters (excluding China which is run out of Shanghai) from Hong Kong to Singapore, which marks the start of a new focus on expansion in Southeast Asia and India, … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo stays lean and focused
SIA and Tata to start new Indian airline
Singapore Airlines and India's holding conglomerate Tata Sons, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and applied for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to establish a new full-service airline in India to based in New Delhi following regulatory approvals. The two say the creation of the new airline "will help further stimulate demand for air travel" in the country. Tata Sons will own 51 per cent and Singapore Airlines will own 49 per cent. Details of the … [Read more...] about SIA and Tata to start new Indian airline
