Nippon Cargo Airlines will go livewith iCargo, the new generation cargosystem being developed by IBS, by theend of year, and Larry Mays, seniorvice president cargo for IBS, says heis very hopeful that the other carrierswho have advised on the developmentof the system, will also adopt it. Apart from NCA, the other airlinesin IBS' so-called Core Group of Influenceare Qantas, Air New Zealand,South African Airways,Gulf Air and Australian AirExpress. "We are finalising negotiationswith them … [Read more...] about IBS optimistic of signing core carriers
Air & Cargo Services
TAPA to unveil ground handling standard
TAPA, the Transported AssetProtection Association, is preparingto unveil a new security standard forcargo warehouses that was developedby HACTL in Hong Kong, accordingto chairman EMEA ThorstenNeumann. "I have spoken to airlines andthey are ready to pressure groundhandlers to adopt it," he told delegatesat the World Air Cargo Eventin Dubai. Neumann said TAPA wasalso pressing IATA and the EU torecognise its standards, which havealready been endorsed by the USC-TPAT … [Read more...] about TAPA to unveil ground handling standard
Cargolux warns of falling rates to Gulf
Cargolux has noticed some downwardpressure on routes from Europe toDubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, accordingto Pierre Wesner, the carriers' vicepresident sales and marketing EMEA,which suggests that these routes mightbe in danger of over-capacity. That is of particular concern to Europeanfreighter operators, who oftenuse stops in the Middle East to counterpoor or low yielding eastbound loads onflights from Europe to Asia. In Cargolux's case, for example,around half of eastbound capacity … [Read more...] about Cargolux warns of falling rates to Gulf
Still regional shortcomings, despite massive investment
The air cargo industry in the Gulfshould not be complacent despite itssoaring growth, Des Vertannes, who lastmonth joined Etihad as head of cargofrom his previous employer Gulf Air,told the recent World Air Cargo Eventin Dubai. Despite eye-popping levels of investments- some $30bn in aviation-relatedinfrastructure and a world-leading$60billion in outstanding aircraft orders- the region still faced significantchallenges if it was to sustain the opportunitiesand benefits from the currentgrowth … [Read more...] about Still regional shortcomings, despite massive investment
UPS to promote US exports
The U.S. Department ofCommerce has announceda new initiative with UPSInc. to boost exports fromUS-based small- and medium-sizedenterprises. The agreement is designedto provide firms withpublic- and private-sectorresources to make exportingeven simpler, accordingto DOC's U.S. CommercialService. The US Commercial Service'sexport services networkextends around the worldto more than 250 branchesin 78 countries. The Servicehelps companies enterinternational markets withservices including … [Read more...] about UPS to promote US exports
TNT offers China trade programme
TNT launched last monthits "Picking the Best for China" programme in Indonesiato promote its capabilities,competitiveness and efficiencyof import and exportservices to and from China. "Through this programme,TNT serves as import-exportfacilitator, particularly forcompanies that are lookingfor an air express partnerthat truly understands theirbusiness needs," TNT Indonesiacountry manager PeterLangley said. He added "the fact is thatas more foreign companieschannel … [Read more...] about TNT offers China trade programme
