The Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) has expressed serious concerns over problems related to land transportation due to the rise of politicaldisturbances in the region. It said that exports by land transport have totally collapsed, which has caused a great loss to exporters as well as the freight forwarders. The export sector of Nepal, which contributes immensely to the national budget with huge foreign exchange earnings, has been hit hard over the past one year due to increased … [Read more...] about NEFFA urges government to act over export problems
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ACAAI sub region to lift cargo business
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) sub region in Coimbatore/ Tiupur said it will promote growth, development and professionalism in the air cargo business. The association recently elected its offi ce bearers with P. Shanmugam (Shaan’s Cargo) becoming chairman and I. A. J. Prabu (La Freightlift) and E. Kathiresan (DHL Danzas Lemuir) taking up the posts of secretaryand treasurer respectively. ACAAI functions as a regular medium for dialogue with the members, principals, … [Read more...] about ACAAI sub region to lift cargo business
FAPAA
The Federation of Asia-Pacifi c Aircargo Associations comprises 17 organisations: HongkongAssociation of Freight Forwarding and Logistics, Japan Aircargo Forwarders Association,Korea International Freight Forwarders Association, Aircargo Forwarders of thePhilippines Inc, Taiwan Airfreight Forwarders Association, Singapore Aircargo AgentsAssociation, Thailand Airfreight Forwarders Association, Indonesian Forwarders Association,Macau Air Freight Forwarding (Logistics) Association, Federation of … [Read more...] about FAPAA
Do we still need Air Waybills?
Cargo carried internationally by air is generally subject to one of the followinginternational conventions: • Warsaw Convention of 1929 ("WC"); • Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol (also known as the Amended Convention) of 1955 ("AWC"); • Montreal IV Protocol to the Warsaw Convention of 1975 ("MAP4") • Montreal Convention of 1999 ("MC99"). These conventions all impose duties and responsibilities on air carriers. One of the most critical duties is to … [Read more...] about Do we still need Air Waybills?
Air China, Shenzhen ink air cargo deal
Air China said it has signed agreements with the Shenzhen city government and Shenzhen Airport Group in preparation for the establishment of an air cargo facility by Air China parent China National Aviation Holding Co. No further details were provided. … [Read more...] about Air China, Shenzhen ink air cargo deal
Emirates, FCS ink cargo handling deal
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has extended its cooperation with Fraport Cargo Services (FCS). The subsidiary of the Fraport Group will continue handling Emirates SkyCargo for the next fi ve years. The handling of the cargo of the Dubaibased carrier is provided by FCS since 20 years, and Emirates SkyCargo is the second-largest customer of the cargo handling company. In 2006, Emirates achieved the second highest increase in cargo tonnage among the 60 airlineswhich are … [Read more...] about Emirates, FCS ink cargo handling deal