The US Eximbank will lend US$400 million to help Vietnam Airlines purchase four Boeing 787 aircraft, state media said, in what would be the first US loan to Vietnam after Hanoi secured its WTO membership. Vietnam won a formal approval from the World Trade Organisation to become its 150th member in early 2007. In June 2005, the airlines signed a contract to buy four 787 ¡°Dreamliner¡± aircraft worth around $500 million at list prices for delivery in 2009 and 2010. Vietnam Airlines … [Read more...] about VIETNAM: Exim loan for Vietnam
Air Cargo Asia
THAILAND: Bangkok cargo cost warning
Logistics operators in Thailand have warned that operating costs will soar 80 percent if cargo handling is to be duplicated across two airports with the reopening of Bangkok¡¯s Don Muang Airport. A spokesman for the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association, Kovit Thanyarattakul, was reported saying that the move late last year to the new Suvarnabhumi Airport had already resulted in 50 percent added costs for operators. He said that processing times at Suvarnabhumi ranged from four to … [Read more...] about THAILAND: Bangkok cargo cost warning
PHILIPPINES: Schenker completes BAX integration
A new logistics company has started its operations in the Philippines that will provide a full suite of services such as multi-modal freight, logistics, and supply chain management. Schenker Philippines, Inc. led by its managing director Reiner Allgeier, was an offshoot of the merger of BAX Global, Inc., CPI Transport, Inc., and Star Trans International, according to a Bulletin report. The company has about 500 employees over nine locations throughout the Philippines. Schenker and BAX … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Schenker completes BAX integration
PHILIPPINES: Gulf Air to boost cargo capability
Gulf Air is ordering nine new wide-bodied aircraft to boost its cargo capability. A report by the Bulletin quoted Roberto Hukom, Gulf Air Philippines country manager that the new aircraft will boost not only the airline's cargo capacity but also its ability to transport more passengers through its network. Hukom said the new aircraft will have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities which translate into more convenience and service efficiency for Gulf Air passengers. The order … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Gulf Air to boost cargo capability
JAPAN: JAL appoints new cargo chief
The Japan Airlines (JAL) Group has announced the appointment of Takao Fukuchi as executive officer, cargo and mail from April 1. He will also take on the role of senior vice president, cargo and mail subject to the approval of the shareholders AGM which is to take place in late-June this year. He will succeed Yutaka Yoshino who is retiring from March 31. … [Read more...] about JAPAN: JAL appoints new cargo chief
JAPAN: Kansai Airport planning to double cargo capacity
Kansai Airport said it will double the capacity of its air cargo terminal in plans made by the airport operating firm for the second phase of construction, The Yomiuri Shimbun reported. The airport, located on an artificial island in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, is set to open its second runway on Aug. 2. Second phase construction plans were first drawn up in December 1995 and revised in July 2001 to reduce construction costs due to Kansai International Airport Co.'s massive deficits … [Read more...] about JAPAN: Kansai Airport planning to double cargo capacity
