Western Australia's Perth international airport was brought to a standstill in mid-May for 12 hours after a suspicious package was found on the tarmac. Incoming flights were diverted and eight international flights were cancelled.A package, which was among unaccompanied freight on a Malaysia Airlines flight, was found on the tarmac underneath an aircraft by baggage handlers who identified the package as suspicious.The package, eventually deemed safe, was one of four boxes consigned to a Perth … [Read more...] about Perth airport closed for 12 hours
Air Freight Logistics
HACTL invest in Hong Kong upgrades
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) has announced new investments in additional facility enhancement projects to further upgrade its facilities, as it aims to maintain Hong Kong's pre-eminent cargo hub position.HACTL is now constructing three canopies, with a total investment of HK$21 million, to enhance protection of cargoes in adverse weather conditions. These three linked canopies, covering 2,192 square metres in total, will be built at the northeastern corner of SuperTerminal 1. … [Read more...] about HACTL invest in Hong Kong upgrades
Xiamen eyes partnership with Taiwan carriers
China's Xiamen International Airport Group Co. Ltd. said recently it was eyeing partnerships with Taiwan carriers amid hopes that the two sides would soon establish regular weekly flights. The airport, located in southeast China's Fujian province on the Taiwan Strait, is looking at various options, including transforming itself into an air cargo hub for flights to Taiwan, according to an AFP report. Although no firm negotiations were underway the state-owned airport has been handling … [Read more...] about Xiamen eyes partnership with Taiwan carriers
Mandatory cargo facilities in Indian airports
Indian airport developers like GMR, GVK and CIAL will now have to provide comprehensive cargo facilities at all new greenfield airports when the Indian government finalises its air cargo policy within the coming months. Developers of greenfield airports like Hyderabad are building cargo facilities as they see business potential in this segment, but currently are not required to. The situation will change with the new policy stipulating building of cargo facilities with specified capacities. … [Read more...] about Mandatory cargo facilities in Indian airports
DHL achieves Cargo 2000 Phase 2 cert
DHL Global Forwarding has achieved Phase 2 certification for Cargo 2000's quality management system that covers the planning, control and measurement of the door-to-door process for air cargo shipments at house air waybill level. The certification is for all DHL Global Forwarding sites worldwide. The company has been working toward global Phase 2 accreditation since gaining certification of its initial pilot stations five years ago. Lothar Moehle, Program Director of Cargo 2000, stated: … [Read more...] about DHL achieves Cargo 2000 Phase 2 cert
New Panalpina air freight service to LA
Swiss international forwarder and logistics provider Panalpina has recently started a new weekly air freight service to link its worldwide network with Latin America. Called Palmair, the service is being operated via Miami, Florida as its gateway to offer direct transhipment for destinations in Latin America in cooperation with longstanding partner Centurion Air Cargo. "Miami serves as Centurion’s base as well as Panalpina’s gateway to Latin America for freight originating … [Read more...] about New Panalpina air freight service to LA
