Being in the information business has both its advantages and disadvantages. Access to interesting and informed industry executives, a constant flow of information crossing my desk are among the stimulating perks. Information overload is the downside. But then again, news gathering, filtering, repackaging and building upon all this information is what I and my correspondents around the globe are paid for. Sometimes however a real gem of a story or other bit of information comes along that makes … [Read more...] about Shift happens
Air Freight Logistics
Who’s crazy for banana?
Who’s crazy for banana? The Belly Achers have once again buried themselves in a serious philosophical debate over an issue that, like a bad cough, just won’t seem to go away. Why, we ponder over and over, is the world seemingly losing its sense of humour? Maybe it’s the water. Whatever the case, being the funloving bunch we are, we just want to see a happier, funnier world. That would be our answer if we ever make it into the Miss Universe contest – forget that stupid … [Read more...] about Who’s crazy for banana?
SIA Cargo takes maindeck capacity to Brazil
SIA Cargo takes maindeck capacity to Brazil Singapore Airlines Cargo has launched its first scheduled freighter service to South America, to Sao Paulo in Brazil. The once weekly B747-400 freighter service from Singapore Changi Airport to Sao Paulo’s Viracopos-Campinas Airport was launched in mid-August, operating via Hong Kong, Anchorage (technical stop) and Dallas Fort Worth. The return trip to Singapore is routed via Dallas Fort Worth, Brussels and Sharjah. This new freighter … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo takes maindeck capacity to Brazil
Shift happens
Being in the information business has both its advantages and disadvantages. Access to interesting and informed industry executives, a constant flow of information crossing my desk are among the stimulating perks. Information overload is the downside. But then again, news gathering, filtering, repackaging and building upon all this information is what I and my correspondents around the globe are paid for. Sometimes however a real gem of a story or other bit of information comes along that makes … [Read more...] about Shift happens
Of fuel and emissions
With the dire news that the world’s airlines will eek out, at best a razor thin 0.5 per cent profit margin this year, the pressure to develop sustainable biofuel for the aviation industry will certainly increase. Recent research pointed out that in 2011, spending in the US on biofuel research actually contracted 10 per cent compared to 2010, partly due to the ending of US government stimulous money, which was partly put into biofuel research. Although lower oil prices earlier this … [Read more...] about Of fuel and emissions
Belly Achers wish
Before we start on this item the Belly Achers wish to issue a heartfelt apology to our readers for appearing overly shallow and somewhat sexist, because really, we’re all progressive, non-gender biased, metrosexual, sensitive and in touch with our feminine side. In fact, we suspect there may be a closet cross dresser in our midst, but that’s another story altogether. But, this indisputably eye-catching photo makes us wonder a couple of things…First, is this is what happens … [Read more...] about Belly Achers wish
