Korean Air has announced the appointment of James Jin-Ho Yoon as the company’s regional general manager, passenger & cargo sales of the carrier’s Hong Kong and Macau region. Yoon, 44, has served Korean Air since January 1989 as the load controller of cargo freighter, where he has spent his 4-year career in a range of cargo operation management. He was transferred to the safety administration department in 1993 and was responsible for safety planning before he was seconded to … [Read more...] about Korean Air
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Thio Tiong Wah 1929-2007
Cargo veteran and former chairman of the Singapore Aircargo Agents Association (SAAA), Tio Tiong Wah passed away peacefully on August 9. He was 78 years old. Apart from being chairman, Thio actively served in several functions of the SAAA during his long career, including the position of deputy chairman and honorary treasurer, when he was in charge of air freight of the Singapore operations of Schenker. … [Read more...] about Thio Tiong Wah 1929-2007
JAFA to host 2008 ECM in Tokyo
The 35th Executive Council Meeting will be held in Tokyo in 2008. Representatives of the Japan Airfreight Forwarders Association (JAFA), which will host this annual event, will soon present details of the arrangements including venue, dates and other matters. … [Read more...] about JAFA to host 2008 ECM in Tokyo
HAFFA chairman named DHL COO
DHL has announced the appointment of Kelvin Leung as the chief operating offi cer of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacifi c, and a member of the company’s Asia Pacifi c management board. He assumes the newly-created position with immediate effect and will report to Peter Landsiedel, CEO, AsiaPacifi c, DHL Global Forwarding. Leung is responsible for managing and directing the business unit’s activities in the region, in collaboration with the sub-regional and functional leaders. Prior … [Read more...] about HAFFA chairman named DHL COO
AFIF raises issue of mis-delivered freight
The Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) and the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc. (CBFCA) recently meet with the CTO of Sydney airport to discuss proposals to increasethe security of freight collections. As part of these discussions the subject of mis-delivered freight was raised and the CTO has agreed to have this measured by AFIF and the result sent back to them for analysis. As a result, AFIF has asked its members to advise the secretariat … [Read more...] about AFIF raises issue of mis-delivered freight
NEFFA celebrates 13th Cargo Day in Kathmandu
The Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) celebrated its thirteenth Cargo Day on July 29 at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu. His Excellency Shree Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, Ambassador to Nepal from the Republic of India, graced the inaugural function. Other dignitaries attending the event were Purushottam Ojha, acting secretary of industry, commerce and supply; special guest Ram Menen, senior vice president Emirates Sky- Cargo; Azad Shrestha, vice president of Federation of … [Read more...] about NEFFA celebrates 13th Cargo Day in Kathmandu