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
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Calgary launches transhipment mode
Calgary International Airport has launched an international air cargo transhipment programme, under which the Canadian government can authorise any Canadian or foreign air carrier to use Calgary International Airport as a transhipment point for cargo coming from and going to destinationsoutside Canada. In a statement, the airport said that the programme offers unprecedented fl exibility for both carriers and shippers to move goods through Calgary International Airport to third countries by … [Read more...] about Calgary launches transhipment mode
TIACA picks CPH, SAS Cargo for 2008 AGM
The International Air Cargo Association's (TIACA) has selected Copenhagen Airport and SAS Cargo as the co-hosts for the Association's next Executive Conference and AGM, which will take place on May 12-14,2008. In a statement, TIACA said the Danish airport is a major cargo hub in Northern Europe, handling annual freight volumes in excess of 380,000 tonnes. The airport processes some 259,000 operations a year carrying cargo of which 8,300 are freighter operations. TIACA chairman, Jack Boisen … [Read more...] about TIACA picks CPH, SAS Cargo for 2008 AGM
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
Auckland Airport backs Dubai offer
Government-backed Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has offered to pay up to NZ$2.6 billion (US$2.08 billion) for a controlling stake in New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport, which was backed by the airport’s board, Reuters reported. Under the offer, which values the whole of Auckland Airport at NZ$5.6 billion (US$4.5 billion), a new company will be created, in which DAE will have a stake of 51 to 60 percent. DAE was set up last year by the government of Dubai and other … [Read more...] about Auckland Airport backs Dubai offer
Changi Airport, Shenzhen Airport form jv
Changi Airports International has formed a strategic joint venture with the Shenzhen Airport Group to develop regional airports in China. The alliance will give CAI, a subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore which operates Changi Airport, further access to the aviation market in China. CAI started in China by providing technical consultancy services three years ago and followed that up with a 29 percent private equity stake in Nanjing Lukou International Airport in January. … [Read more...] about Changi Airport, Shenzhen Airport form jv
