In his address at the ceremony, Ulrich Huesson, managing director of Tianjin AirCargo Terminal (TAT) noted, that the new airfreight terminal has been in operation since 12 April and has already handled around 4,000 tonnes of cargo, principally for Jade Cargo International and Lufthansa Cargo. Included in the tonnage are some 500 tonnes of reliefsupplies for the earthquake victims inChina's Sichuan region. Speaking at the event, Lufthansa Cargo chairman Carsten Spohr emphasised the major … [Read more...] about Tianjin's AirCargo Terminal open for business
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China's belly capacities under utilised
Speaking on the sidelines of the Transport Logistic Conference in Shanghai, Oliver Evans, chief cargo officer of Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) said unlike much of the China domestic market, Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of Swiss, focused itself entirely on marketing the belly-hold cargo capacity of the Swiss fleet and also truck transportation between two ormore airports in the country. "We focus on high yield items plus special needs of customers, including providing … [Read more...] about China's belly capacities under utilised
Emirates rides out the ‘perfect storm'
“The coming year will not be easy, all carriers will have to refine their operating practices and airlines operating fuel ineffi cient aircraft will not survive,” said the ordinarily sanguine Ram Menen, divisional senior VP for Emirates Sky- Cargo addressing a meeting of nearly 100 of Emirates’ cargo station-managers recently. “We’re not the prophets of doom,” Menen tells Payload at an interview in Shanghai. “We are just acknowledging that there … [Read more...] about Emirates rides out the ‘perfect storm'
Cargo GSA’s in Asia Supplement~ Leisure Cargo sets foot in China
Both routes originating in Duesseldorf are offered five times a week each by deploying A330 equipment. Responsible for filling up the airline’s belly-hold compartments is Leisure Cargo GmbH, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Air Berlin since the beginning of this year. Formerly, Leisure belonged to German LTU that was acquired by Air Berlin in August 2007. “The Air Berlin group is by far our biggest customer”, says Ralf-Rainer Auslaender, general manager of Duesseldorf-based … [Read more...] about Cargo GSA’s in Asia Supplement~ Leisure Cargo sets foot in China
Cargo GSA’s in Asia Supplement~ Globe Air Cargo content with ME business
“To us the import driven Gulf region is of high and growing interest because there is a lot of demand for German and European products in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the neighbouring places,” says Globe’s commercial manager Mark Grinsted – a comment that does not, however, apply for Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In those locations, the prices per kilogram meanwhile, are pretty much spoiled due to the comparatively aggressive fares the local contenders Emirates and Etihad … [Read more...] about Cargo GSA’s in Asia Supplement~ Globe Air Cargo content with ME business
Cargo GSA’s in Asia Supplement~ Air Logistics moves into Asia via Hong Kong
The group started its Hong Kong office in the later part of 2007, during which time it also launched its Turkey office. In February this year, it opened its Israeli office, the third leg of its focus. “These are three key territories that enhance the Company’s growth strategy and we look forward to developing business from these regions,” Stephen J Dawkins, founder and group commercial director of Air Logistics Group, says. “We continue to invest in quality local … [Read more...] about Cargo GSA’s in Asia Supplement~ Air Logistics moves into Asia via Hong Kong
