The global anti-trust investigation that continues to rock the air cargo industry as carrier after carrier is hauled up for their alleged roles in what is being portrayed as a global price fixing cartel, has found its first individual player. Bruce McCaffrey, who was formerly the vice-president in charge of freight operations in the US for Qantas, has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and fi ned US$21,000 by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for his involvement in the price fixing … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Global price-fixing scandal claims first victim
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The global witch hunt
As the global air cargo anti-trust investigation broadens, its hardto ignore its increasingly witch hunt-like tenor. Call me naïve, but it strikes me that the issue is largely not one of purposeful wrongdoing and sinister intentions, but rather a case of somewhat unwittingly crossing the legal grey zone. With anti-trust investigators around the globe scrounging about like hard-nosed murder detectives, it's hard not to come away with the impression that the transgressions of a fair … [Read more...] about The global witch hunt
Boeing rolls out its first 777 Freighter
Raindrops from an earlier passing shower were still glistening on the immaculately polished skin of the freshly painted twin-engine freighter as Boeing unveiled, in grandiose style, its newest and most advanced freighter to customers, suppliers, employees and themedia. "We are excited to debut the newest member of our 777 and freighter families," a jubilant Larry Loftis, VP of the 777 programme told the assembled audience of a few hundred people at its Everett, Washington facility on 21 … [Read more...] about Boeing rolls out its first 777 Freighter
Cargo GSA's in Asia Supplement~ Leisure Cargo sets foot in China
Both routes originating in Duesseldorf are offered five times a week each by deploying A330 equipment. Responsible for filling up the airline’s belly-hold compartments is Leisure Cargo GmbH, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Air Berlin since the beginning of this year. Formerly, Leisure belonged to German LTU that was acquired by Air Berlin in August 2007. “The Air Berlin group is by far our biggest customer”, says Ralf-Rainer Auslaender, general manager of Duesseldorf-based … [Read more...] about Cargo GSA's in Asia Supplement~ Leisure Cargo sets foot in China
Cargo GSA's in Asia Supplement~ Globe Air Cargo content with ME business
“To us the import driven Gulf region is of high and growing interest because there is a lot of demand for German and European products in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the neighbouring places,” says Globe’s commercial manager Mark Grinsted – a comment that does not, however, apply for Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In those locations, the prices per kilogram meanwhile, are pretty much spoiled due to the comparatively aggressive fares the local contenders Emirates and Etihad … [Read more...] about Cargo GSA's in Asia Supplement~ Globe Air Cargo content with ME business
Cargo GSA's in Asia Supplement~ Air Logistics moves into Asia via Hong Kong
The group started its Hong Kong office in the later part of 2007, during which time it also launched its Turkey office. In February this year, it opened its Israeli office, the third leg of its focus. “These are three key territories that enhance the Company’s growth strategy and we look forward to developing business from these regions,” Stephen J Dawkins, founder and group commercial director of Air Logistics Group, says. “We continue to invest in quality local … [Read more...] about Cargo GSA's in Asia Supplement~ Air Logistics moves into Asia via Hong Kong
