Hong Kong's daily express mail volume is expected to treble to 2.3 million items by 2015, said Postmaster General,Hongkong Post Mr Tam Wing-pong. Tam said as Mainland China was entering a new era of fast economic growth in the international platform, Hongkong Post was seeing rapid growth in international mail and parcel volume creating opportunities in the short/mediumterms for its transit service. Apart from conventional services, Hongkong Post can also serve as a“Value-added … [Read more...] about HK's daily express mail to treble by 2015
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FAPAA's 34th ECM to offer varied programme
The 34th Executive Council Meeting of the Federation of Asia-Pacifi c Aircargo Association (FAPAA), which will be hosted by the Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) and be held at the Hotel Nikko Hong Kong from August 31- September 1, will offer a varied programme for delegates and observersalike. Like in previous years, the programme, apart from the offi cial agenda, will include many presentation and discussions about topics that are of interest for the … [Read more...] about FAPAA's 34th ECM to offer varied programme
Boeing's blended wing makes first test flight
Boeing completed the fi rst test fl ight of its latest unmanned X-48B blendedwing- body research aircraft, designated the X-48B, when it climbed to 7,500 ft at Edwards Air Force Base in California last month. The unmanned test vehicle represents a possible future aircraft that replaces the traditional tube-and-wing design with a shape resembling a mantaray — essentially a fl ying wing. The prototype, which has a 21-foot wingspan and weighs 500 pounds, fl ew for a half-hour at … [Read more...] about Boeing's blended wing makes first test flight
Facing the challenges of China's fragmented distribution systems
The mammoth China market is facing huge distribution problems, because it is fragmented and lacks the necessary IT support and credit systems, while it also faces numerous hurdles due to lack of uniform rules and regulations among various provinces and districts, Eric Laborie, vice president business development at SITC Logistics, says. "SITC Logistics, which is one of the largest Chinese freight forwarders with 14 years experience in the high-tech industry, handles large multi-national … [Read more...] about Facing the challenges of China's fragmented distribution systems
Japan's Kansai airport to rely on cargo growth
With the scheduled August 2 opening of a second runway, fi nancially troubled Kansai International Airport is hoping to be revived as a major Asian freight hub, according to a Japan Times report. Since the offshore airport opened in 1994 with one runway, it has touted itself as, among others, a cargo gateway to Asia. Over the years, the number of fl ights to Asia, especially China, has increased as fl ights to Europe and North America were cut back. The volume of international freight is … [Read more...] about Japan's Kansai airport to rely on cargo growth
AFA 2007 exhibition offers broad spectrum of today's leading cargo players
Compared with the previous show in Shanghai, the used floor space of the 13th Air Freight Asia Exhibition has expanded by more than 20 percent, refl ecting continued interest from the international air cargo industry in displaying their products and services in Asia, the world's fastest growingeconomic region. Seventy exhibitors from Asia (including China), the Middle East, Europe (including Russia) and the US have confi rmed their participation in this year's event. The latest additions to … [Read more...] about AFA 2007 exhibition offers broad spectrum of today's leading cargo players