Western Sydney Airport looks to capitalise on air freight as it opened up for registrations of interest for companies looking to set up cargo operations in Australia’s soon-to-be air hub. Registrations of interest are sought specifically from existing cargo terminal operators, the airport noted. Cargo operators or handlers at major airports that need a standalone facility are also welcome to apply. Chief executive Simon Hickey is eyeing to become one of Australia’s most important air cargo … [Read more...] about Western Sydney Airport opens up to air cargo operators
Air & Cargo Services
ST Engineering, EFW sign A321P2F orders for Irish lessor
ST Engineering and Airbus’ joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), announced an order for four Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions from Dublin-based leasing company GTLK Europe. The aircraft lessor says the single-aisle converted freighter, is an important complement to its portfolio as it looks to meet the increasing demand in the express and e-commerce cargo market. According to its website, GTLK Europe has more than a dozen Airbus narrowbody jets in its sea and air … [Read more...] about ST Engineering, EFW sign A321P2F orders for Irish lessor
Boeing eyes Latin America for B737 freighter conversions
Boeing has announced a new partnership with MRO provider COOPESA (Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales) to add more freighter conversion capacity for the 737-800 in Latin America over the next few years. The US-based aircraft manufacturer predicts demand to reach 1,500 freighter conversions over the next 20 years thanks to growing demand from express and e-commerce markets. Boeing forecasts nearly 30 percent of that demand coming from North and Latin America, with around … [Read more...] about Boeing eyes Latin America for B737 freighter conversions
HAFFA elects Jet-Speed’s Gary Lau as new chairman
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Limited (HAFFA) last week elected Gary Lau of Jet-Speed Air Cargo Forwarders (HK) Limited as chairman for a two-year term at its annual general meeting, held on 27 April. HAFFA said it has been an ‘extraordinarily busy' year for what has been an unprecedented time: "When COVID-19 vaccines became available at the end of 2020, the group immediately called on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAD) to prioritise the facilitation of … [Read more...] about HAFFA elects Jet-Speed’s Gary Lau as new chairman
Qatar Cargo returns captive lions to South Africa
Qatar Airways Cargo kept its promise to fly wildlife for free, and this time it worked with Warriors of Wildlife (WOW) to bring home lions to South Africa as part of its “rewild the planet” initiative. On 29 April, the three lions, one lioness and three cubs transported by Qatar set foot on grass for the first time at the Kouga and Swinburne nature reserves in South Africa after a three-day trip from Kiev to Doha and Johannesburg---all in good health. Also read: QR Cargo hopes for ripple … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo returns captive lions to South Africa
YCH: Pushing Asia’s supply chains to new frontiers
Technologies like AI, data analytics, IoT and blockchain are pushing the boundaries of what supply chain and logistics companies can do to significantly improve their operations. As supply chain management continues to increase in complexity, more industry players will depend on new technologies to better understand where their business stands. Singapore-based YCH Group knows its business and is putting innovation at the heart of its development and growth. Located at Supply Chain City, … [Read more...] about YCH: Pushing Asia’s supply chains to new frontiers