Once again another year has come to a close. While it’s tempting to gripe about another year best forgotten, it’s getting to be a well-worn, if not patently overused phrase. Undeniably it was another bad year for air cargo and sadly, a situation that the air cargo industry is quite simply starting to get used to. Although there surely isn’t an air cargo exec in the world that isn’t aware of the pit-falls of complacency! But on a rosier note, there are some very real, … [Read more...] about A rosier 2014
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ALL THE NEWS THAT’S (UN)FIT TO PRINT.
ALL THE NEWS THAT’S (UN)FIT TO PRINT. We were a bit perplexed the other day – even more so than on a normal day… you see, one of our fellow Belly Achers came into the office singing. It was a bit out of the ordinary even for him and it has to be said, he’s really not very good at it, but we could make out that he was singing a song by 1970’s British rock band, Queen. Bicycle bicycle bicycle/ I want to ride my/ bicycle bicycle bicycle/ I want to ride my … [Read more...] about ALL THE NEWS THAT’S (UN)FIT TO PRINT.
Payload Awards 2014, mark it on your calendar!
Another year’s awards have successfully come to a heady conclusion and a huge thank you is due to a great many people and organisations for making the event an even bigger success than last year! For all those that were present on the Gala evening – who clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves, I might add! – the kind sponsors for the evening – AirAsia Cargo and Etihad Cargo – and of course all the great and deserving companies who entered the awards and who will … [Read more...] about Payload Awards 2014, mark it on your calendar!
Agility boosts trucking shuttles in Malaysia
Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has increased the frequency of its trucking shuttle service to a daily frequency, linking key warehouses and cities in Malaysia. The daily shuttle will connect the company’s warehouses in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Malacca and the service is supported by a fleet of trucks, including Agility’s own plus other selected partners. “This is part of our ongoing investment to further develop our capabilities and improve our customer … [Read more...] about Agility boosts trucking shuttles in Malaysia
Air Partner sees encouraging business recovery
Global chartering company Air Partner said its freight business is recovering significantly, albeit from a low base. There was significant activity related to aid agency work associated with relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, it noted. "Although this specific work will not repeat, all of the group's business is mostly one-off in nature, but with customers and underlying drivers of activity recurring," the company said in a statement. Meanwhile the largest … [Read more...] about Air Partner sees encouraging business recovery
AAR aquires cargo loading assets of PFW Aerospace
AAR Corp. announced that its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Telair International has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the cargo loading system assets of Speyer, Germany-based PFW Aerospace. AAR said the acquisition will enhance Telair's market position as one of the leading suppliers globally of cargo loading and baggage handling systems. Upon completion of a transition period after closing, Telair will transfer the assets to, and perform operations at, its Miesbach, Germany … [Read more...] about AAR aquires cargo loading assets of PFW Aerospace
