Express integrator TNT has opened a new Philippines-based depot in San Fernando, Pampanga province north of Manila. Th e PHP15 million (US$312.7 million) depot is expected to significantly increase TNT’s connectivity and presence in Pampanga, particularly in the special economic zones of Subic and Clark, as well as the rest of Northern Luzon. TNT said the new depot is part of its continued investment in Southeast Asia and is integral to the company’s plans to build its … [Read more...] about TNT opens PHP15 million Philippines depot
Air Freight Logistics
UK’s BAA airport group sees slowing decline
UK airports group BAA – which owns London airports Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted as well as Southampton in Southern England and Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in Scotland – said cargo traffic showed a slower rate of decline in July, but was still down 11.7 per cent on the year. Cargo volumes at its airports are down 17 per cent for the first seven months of 2009 compared with a year earlier. Its airports also handled 14.5 million passengers in July, down just 2.4 per … [Read more...] about UK’s BAA airport group sees slowing decline
Fraport traffic points to continued recovery trend
Fraport’s July cargo figures continue to suggest a recovery with Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) rate of decline in airfreight moving into the single-figure range for the first time this year. Freight throughput fell only 9.4 per cent year-on-year to 156,000 tonnes; in June the drop was still 16.5 per cent. “An early indicator of general economic development, airfreight continues its rise from the economic trough,†the airport operator said. With 40,462 takeoffs … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic points to continued recovery trend
American gets ok for own RNP approaches
American Airlines has begun developing its own Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approaches, after being certified by the FAA to design its own procedures for selected airports. The airline has already designed and demonstrated RNP approaches at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, where American has one of its major maintenance facilities. RNP approaches have significant safety and efficiency benefits for carriers. Some airlines, such as Southwest, are contracting with third parties to … [Read more...] about American gets ok for own RNP approaches
Haneda may play more important cargo role
Transportation companies including Yusen Air & Sea Service and All Nippon Airways and government officials are looking at joint transfer services for air freight between Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports, Nikkei English News reported. Also participating in the talks are Nippon Express Co., Kintetsu World Express and Japan Airlines, Nikkei said. An expansion at Haneda in October 2010 is projected to see more cargo passing through the airport. … [Read more...] about Haneda may play more important cargo role
AFIF Board acknowledges Lovell’s efforts
Long-serving Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) chief Brian Lovell has been acknowledged by the AFIF Board of Directors for 15 years of service. The Board congratulated Lovell for his “tireless efforts†in co-ordinating the daily running of AFIF as well as acting as secretary general to the Federation of Asia Pacific Air Cargo Association (FAPAA). Originally from the UK, Lovell spent his early years in the industry with the Thomas Meadows group at … [Read more...] about AFIF Board acknowledges Lovell’s efforts
