Japan Airlines Group (JAL) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui) have announced a new logistics business alliance. Under the partnership JAL will offer its air cargo services with Mitsui offering logistics solution services centering on sea freight. The two companies said the move represents the first of its kind cooperation between an airline and a general trading company in Japan. The two are aiming to offer a one-stop service solution to give customers an enhanced value chain with wider options in … [Read more...] about JAL and Mitsui agree to logistics cooperation
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Kingfisher to lease A340s to Arik Air
Kingfisher Airlines plans to lease out two of its five long-haul aircraft to Nigerian carrier Arik Air for two years from the third quarter, Dow Jones reported. "At present we are confirmed taking two of the Kingfisher A340s. We are still considering buying the third aircraft," a spokesman for Arik Air said. … [Read more...] about Kingfisher to lease A340s to Arik Air
Penang pushing for air cargo hub
Government officials from the Malaysian island of Penang have urged Malaysia Airport Berhad (MAB) to push for federal government funding to build an integrated air cargo terminal to accommodate future air cargo growth on the island. Penang’s Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the terminal is a worthwhile investment as it will bring in more cargo flights to Penang. "We really need an air cargo hub here so that we will be ready for a bigger market share of the cargo industry when the … [Read more...] about Penang pushing for air cargo hub
ANA Cargo feels the pinch and scales back
As the global economic crunch continues to depress the air cargo industry, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has moved to scale back its freighter operations. The Japanese carrier has cancelled a wet-lease contract for two B767-300 freighters with the Air Transport Services Group, leaving ANA with four 767-300 freighters plus one 767-300BCF. The carrier has six more 767-300BCFs on order. The carrier has, like virtually all its competitors, has seen volumes decline nearly 20 per cent since late last year, … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo feels the pinch and scales back
Deccan 360 to take flight this week
GR Gopinath, who revolutionised India's aviation industry with the country’s first low-fare carrier Air Deccan, will begin operation of his new express delivery and logistics service this week, pitting him against global heavyweights DHL, TNT and FedEx. Gopinath’s new cargo and express logistics company, Deccan Express Logistics, will operate under the brand Deccan 360 and aims to offer end-to-end express logistics services within India, and between India and some … [Read more...] about Deccan 360 to take flight this week
Singapore Airlines Cargo off the hook, for now
Australia's federal court has dismissed a case against Singapore Airlines Cargo brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC has alleged that SIA Cargo was involved in illegal price-fixing over the carriage of air cargo, an investigation that is simultaneously being carried out by competition authorities around the globe, primarily in the US and Europe. Federal Court judge Peter Jacobson ruled that the ACCC had failed to properly specify material facts to … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines Cargo off the hook, for now
