Preliminary traffic figures for the month of June released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed some modest growth for air cargo demand for the first time since the start of the year while international air passenger demand continued to enjoy healthy growth. Air freight volumes for Asian airlines grew by 4.1 per cent as measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms. Offered freight capacity increased by 3.6 per cent, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in … [Read more...] about Modest growth in June first time this year for Asian carriers
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Cebu Pacific places order for two A330-300s
Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A330s flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in the Middle East and Australia, as well on selected domestic and regional routes. “The A330 has proven to be the right choice for our long haul low fare product,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific president and CEO. “The newly ordered aircraft will enable us to add more long haul routes, … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific places order for two A330-300s
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) pioneers RFID technology on ULDs in HK
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DHL invests $137m to exploit booming US e-commerce business
Deutsche Post DHL Group has announced a US$137 million investment plan for the US domestic and cross-border e-commerce market. DHL eCommerce said it is making the substantial investments to expand its capabilities to serve US businesses selling abroad as they are at the forefront of global e-commerce sales. DHL aims to exploit the global B2C e-commerce market for cross border shipments which are expected to grow from $400 billion today to a total global volume of $1 trillion in 2020, … [Read more...] about DHL invests $137m to exploit booming US e-commerce business
Panalpina partners 3D printing specialist Shapeways
Panalpina and US-based 3D printing company, Shapeways, have entered into a strategic partnership which will enable both companies to expand their digital manufacturing capabilities globally. Panalpina sees digital manufacturing and 3D printing specifically as a perfect complement to its Logistics Manufacturing Services (LMS) offering, giving customers the possibility to customise products and bring production closer to consumer demand. With the strategic partnership, Panalpina will benefit … [Read more...] about Panalpina partners 3D printing specialist Shapeways
FIATA announces regional winners of Young Int’l Freight Forwarders Award
FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, has announced the four Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award 2016 Regional Winners. Sponsored by FIATA and TT Club, this training and development award is now in its eighteenth year. With this award FIATA takes important steps toward identifying, recognising and encouraging young talent throughout the freight forwarding community around the world. The four regional finalists, selected this year from … [Read more...] about FIATA announces regional winners of Young Int’l Freight Forwarders Award
