In this double-week recap, we look back at weeks 34 and 35, as new coronavirus cases halted ground handling operations at Shanghai airport, causing cargo delays and further aggrevating supply chain disruptions. In the same week in late August, Colombia’s former aviation chief, Juan Carlos Salazar, stepped in for his first mandate as new ICAO director general. We also feature French forwarder Geodis as it enhanced its air charter services with the addition of its own leased freighter. The double … [Read more...] about PLA Double Wrap: Week 34 & 35
Air Cargo Asia
Meet the new VP of HAECO’s commercial team for EMEA
HAECO announced in early September that its newly formed commercial division is now up and running. Four regional commercial teams are now in place in Asia Pacific, China, EMEA (or Europe, Middle East and Africa) and the Americas, who will market and sell the company's full range of products and services covering air frames, cabin, components and engines. Completing the list of commercial vice presidents to lead the different regions is Klaus-Peter Leinauer, who will be in charge of EMEA. … [Read more...] about Meet the new VP of HAECO’s commercial team for EMEA
Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
Australia Post last week announced record group revenue of $8.27 billion for FY21, up 10.3 percent, and a profit before tax of $100.7 million. The company's revenue was boosted by continued growth in e-commerce, with strong parcel growth. Parcels & Services revenue grew 17.7 percent to $6.48 billion, on the back of a 27.1 percent increase in Australia Post branded parcels, with StarTrack volumes up 12.1 percent. AP Global continued to grow the company's cross-border e-commerce … [Read more...] about Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
Atlas Air forms JV to open freighter MRO facility in Korea
Atlas Air and Korean MRO services provider Sharp Technics K have signed a memorandum of agreement to form a joint venture and develop a dedicated MRO facility at Incheon airport for widebody cargo aircraft. The move comes amidst rapid growth in air cargo and e-commerce on a global scale, which has created a demand for converting planes for cargo. The planned custom freighter aircraft maintenance facility at ICN will be able to accommodate multiple wide-body jets at the same time and will be … [Read more...] about Atlas Air forms JV to open freighter MRO facility in Korea
MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling
MASkargo, the cargo business arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has become the first airline and cargo terminal operator in Malaysia to adopt IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. DG AutoCheck is a digital tool that enables airlines, ground handlers and freight forwarders to automatically check the compliance of the shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods or DGD against all relevant provisions of the IATA Dangerous Goods … [Read more...] about MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling
DHL Express adds intra-Asia capacity with new B737-800F
DHL Express is adding more airfreight capacity within Asia with a newly converted B737-800 freighter, which will be operated by Thai airline partner K-Mile Asia. The move comes as the express operator expects orders and sales to rise significantly during the upcoming peak season and amidst ‘increased activity in cross-border trade and e-commerce within the region due to improved logistics, enhanced connectedness as well as reduced trade barriers.’ The new aircraft will offer weekly payload … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds intra-Asia capacity with new B737-800F
