There really isn’t a ’sweet spot’ to be in, in the air cargo industry right now. Sure there are companies out there doing reasonably ok, but really none that can claim to be doing great and certainly far more that are just doing badly. It makes one wonder what the future holds for this industry. Sure yes, it’s cyclical and it will grow over the long term and yes this current downturn will recover – but really is it an industry that can survive on half-a-dozen … [Read more...] about The world is speeding up
Air & Cargo Services
Just look at those happy, helpful, smiling faces! It’s gonna be a great trip!!
Just look at those happy, helpful, smiling faces! It’s gonna be a great trip!! We’re all very excited here at Belly Ache, because now we can book our weekend getaways on our favorite airline from the convenience of our desktop! Air Koryo, the self-described “unique national flag carrier” of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (that would be NORTH Korea in case you’re confused about the ‘Democratic’ part of the name) has launched a new … [Read more...] about Just look at those happy, helpful, smiling faces! It’s gonna be a great trip!!
Hartsfield-Jackson: Atlanta’s ‘economic engine’
Ranking 33rd in Airports Council International’s 2012 ranking, Atlanta saw 663,162 tonnes of cargo move through the airport in 2011. But with aggressive promotion of not just the airport but the surrounding catchment area by airport officials, local chamber of commerce and enthusiastically probusiness Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed, more and more cargo operators have chosen to make Hartsfield-Jackson part of their global network. And its not hard to see why. As an airport … [Read more...] about Hartsfield-Jackson: Atlanta’s ‘economic engine’
Sea freight… vroom, vroom!
Sea freight… vroom, vroom! This next story should bring some cheer to the doom and gloom of the air cargo industry as it clearly shows the, ahem, inferior nature of ocean shipping. Wharf inspectors in Brisbane recently discovered a stolen 1968 Chevrolet Corvette V8 convertible after prying open the doors of a shipping container that had been sitting on the dock for… drum roll please… ten years! Woohoo! This clearly brings new meaning to terms like ‘lay away’, … [Read more...] about Sea freight… vroom, vroom!
A shifting cargo paradigm?
But for Andrew Herdman director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), the current industry problems are market driven and it’s important to look at the demand side of the equation. “What’s happened in the last five years we’ve been through a period unlike any other in the history of the industry where we had a global recession and if we look at demand curves over last 5-6 years the passenger business peaked before the recession at about 2008, … [Read more...] about A shifting cargo paradigm?
Envirotainer sharpens Asia focus
With the Asia Pacific expected to grow by 97 per cent and account for 29 per cent of global pharma sales by 2016, Envirotainer’s increased investment in Asia is part of its strategy to lead the market and to build on its already-strong partnerships with healthcare companies and their airline and logistics partners across the region, said Gustaf Ljunggren, CEO of Envirotainer. “The Singapore office will improve access to Envirotainer’s active temperature-controlled air cargo … [Read more...] about Envirotainer sharpens Asia focus
