According to the chairman of the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA), Kovit Thanyarattakul, the problems affecting the cargo operations at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport and its Free Zone are similar to the ones faced by other new airports around the world. “Although all parties had prepared themselves for months before the move to the new airport, we forecasted all possible problems that could arise and used the problems experienced by other big … [Read more...] about TAFA-Thai wants Suvarnabhumi to become Asia¡¯s new air cargo hub
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FAPAA 2007 ECM/AGM to move to HKG
Following the decision by the board of the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA), that they are not able to host the FAPAA ECM/AGM meeting this year and have asked to be excused, the FAPAA secretariat has started work on fi nding a new venue for the ECM/AGM. For legal reasons this year’s AGM must be held by September 10, 2007 at the very latest. The secretariat, in close co-operation with the Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics (HAFFA) and the Macau Air … [Read more...] about FAPAA 2007 ECM/AGM to move to HKG
HACTL boosts operational efficiency
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) said it has implemented a new phase of its Vehicle Information System by providing added functions to the existing system to enhance in-terminal handling effi ciency, heighten terminal security and add convenience to cargo agents and trucking companies. Phase two of the Vehicle Information System, which is an on-line, instant electronic platform that monitors the in-terminal activities of trucks on a daily basis, offers added convenience to … [Read more...] about HACTL boosts operational efficiency
AAT installs new handling system
A new hi-tech material handling system, which Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) installed at its recently opened terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport, enables automated storage and retrieval of cargo from up to 13 levels of steel racking, a company spokesman said. Nelson Lee Yiu-wing, AAT’s general manager for planning and services, said by using the latest computer applications, the terminal will be able to handle the equivalent of 20 tonnes of cargo per square metre per year, … [Read more...] about AAT installs new handling system
Air NZ to keep handling in-house
Air New Zealand has announced it is no longer proceeding with its intention to outsource ground handling operations to the joint venture established between Swissport International and Transfi eld Services New Zealand, opting for an in-house solution instead. In October 2006, the Swissport/ Transfi eld joint venture was selected as ‘Preferred Tenderer’ to take on Air New Zealand’s outsourced passenger and ramp services at Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington international … [Read more...] about Air NZ to keep handling in-house
AP II starts groundhandling training
Amidst the heated issue of safety and security at all Indonesian airports, Kijang Airport, which is managed by state-run airport operator PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II, recently held ground handling training for all staff and airport related individuals. Manager of Kijang Airport, H. Basuki said that the training which was organised by Koperasi Griya Wiyata, the partner of AP II, is aimed at improving the skills of all staff. “Since ground handling is pivotal to fl ight safety and … [Read more...] about AP II starts groundhandling training