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
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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
Anchorage readies cargo expansion
The oft-delayed, US$55 million aircargo expansion plan at Anchorage’s international airport is about to start. The project involves building a service ramp with spaces for seven aircraft and a 29,000-square-foot building to house de-icing rigs, cargo-loading and hauling gear, spare parts and other equipment used to service freighters that call at the airport. Anchorage Global Logistics Airpark Development Inc. has been planning the project for six years. The company, backed … [Read more...] about Anchorage readies cargo expansion
CSA sets up new cargo subsidiary
Air Cargo Terminal a.s. is one of two, new 100 percent-owned subsidiary companies of Czech Airlines (CSA), which were registered with the Czech Commercial Registry in early April. The subsidiary is the operator of the recently built cargo terminal at Prague’s airport and specialises in general air cargo handling services. The establishment of the new subsidiary entities was approved in January 2007 at a special shareholders’ meeting and the decision was the fi rst step in … [Read more...] about CSA sets up new cargo subsidiary
Asiana opts for CCN services
Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN), a leading provider of internet portal services to the airfreight industry, has boosted its network of airline connections with Asiana Airlines of South Korea being the latest global carrier to sign on for services of CCN. The airline will utilise CCN’s comprehensive range of services to comply with C2K Common Data Management Platform (CDMP) and to facilitate better communications electronically with their agents as well as customs … [Read more...] about Asiana opts for CCN services
