Leading logistics provider Agility has named Essa Al-Saleh as president and chief executive offi cer of its Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) unit, which is the company’s private sector, core global logistics businesses. Previously, Al-Saleh was Agility’s managing director for corporate development. Royal Jordanian Airlines has inaugurated the first phase of a multi-million dinar investment programme to upgrade the Royal Jordanian Cargo Terminal at Queen Alia International … [Read more...] about shorthauls
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May 7-9 Asia Pacific Airports World 2007, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore. [email protected] May 7-9 SpeedNews 5th Annual Aerospace & Defense Industry Suppliers Conference, The Jonathan Town Club, Los Angeles, CA, USA. [email protected] May 14-16 IATA Ground Handling 2007, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada. www.iata.org/events May 14-17 Regional Air Cargo Carrier Association Spring Conference, Doubletree Paradise Resort, Scottsdale, AZ, USA. www.raccaonline.org May 15-17 … [Read more...] about 2007 Calendar
AMERICA: Continental implements new CRO system
Continental Airlines Cargo said that the latest version of JDA Software Group’s Cargo Revenue Optimizer (CRO) system, which was implemented L E T T E R S Re: Payload Asia Dec-January 2007 issue - The Secret Logistics of The Limited Correction: Payload Asia incorrectly reported that The Limited provides logistics services through third party (3PL) agreements for both Abercrombie& Fitch and The Limited. The Limiteddoes not provide these services.in 2006, will deliver more than a … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Continental implements new CRO system
AMERICA: NWA confirms subpoena in price-fix probe
Northwest Airlines Corp. has been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice in a probe of possible air cargo price-fixing, the carrier said. More than a dozen airlines have been the subject of an investigation initiated by US and European Union officials into suspected price-fixing in the air cargo industry on surcharges for fuel, security and insurance. Northwest, which runs the largest cargo business of any of the US passenger airlines, had not been publicly identifi ed as a target in the … [Read more...] about AMERICA: NWA confirms subpoena in price-fix probe
AMERICA: Global Aero Logistics buys World
World Air Holdings -- parent company to World Airways and North American Airlines -- announced this week that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Global Aero Logistics (GAL) for US$315m in an all-cash transaction. MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners II is the majority shareholder of Global Aero Logistics, which owns ATA Airlines. As a result of the transaction, Global Aero Logistics will operate all three independent airlines under one umbrella. Under the terms of … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Global Aero Logistics buys World
AMERICA: Macquarie to buy part of Mercury Air
Macquarie Infrastructure Company, which owns and operates US infrastructure businesses, has agreed to acquire the fi xed base operations business of Mercury Air Centers for $456.2 million. Mercury operates a network of 24 fi xed base operations, or FBOs, at 22 airports across the US. Mercury was founded in 1958 as a provider of refueling, baggage handling and ramp services at Los Angeles International Airport. The company grew to provide cargo handling and services to the military before … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Macquarie to buy part of Mercury Air