Vietnam and the US have agreed to the terms of an Open Skies agreement that will effectively eliminate restrictions on air cargo routes linking the two countries. The new pact will give air carriers from both countries the go-ahead to carry cargo to or from third countries. The agreement was signed recently in Hanoi, where members of the Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Administration and the US Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs held meetings over the past several weeks at the US … [Read more...] about Vietnam : Vietnam, US open cargo skies a bright spot
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Qantas Freight rolls out new business strategy
As part of its business reorganisation last year, Qantas Freight Enterprises (QFE) was created to encompass the activities of Qantas Cargo and Express Freighters Australia, alongwith the Group’s equity investments in Star Track Express Holdings Pty Limitedand Australian Air Express Pty Limited. The airline said that the move was aimed to position its portfolio businesses for greater growth and diversity outside their traditional aviation areas, and also provide alternative ownership … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight rolls out new business strategy
Toll forges ahead, focuses on Asian acquisitions
Headquartered in Australia, the Toll business has come a long way since it started in 1888 in Newcastle hauling coal with horse and cart and is Australia’s largest transport company with operations in road, rail,sea and air. In 1986, Toll was sold to a management buyout team, and in 1993 the company was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Since the listing, Toll has progressively grown into a leading ‘integrated total logistics provider’ locally and … [Read more...] about Toll forges ahead, focuses on Asian acquisitions
Australia’s air cargo gateway nears capacity
Sydney Airport (also known as Kingsford Smith International Airport) is both the major passenger airport serving Sydney, the main hub for Qantas and Australia’s keycargo gateway. The airport – managed by Sydney Airport Corporation Limited (SACL) – also has the honour of being one of the oldest continually operated airports in the world and the busiest airport in Australia, handling 31.9 million passengers and 290,346 aircraft movements in 2007. It was the 28th busiest … [Read more...] about Australia’s air cargo gateway nears capacity
Nordam
Due to continued growth and expanded focus on OEM business development and engineering, The Nordam Group has promoted three directors to vice presidents. Terry Gray of Nordam’s Interiors and Structures (INS) division has been promoted to vice president and general manager of INS. Gray, who began his career with Nordam in 2006, most recently held the position of director of engineering and program management at INS. Prior to joining Nordam , Gray was the director of military programs at … [Read more...] about Nordam
CEVA Logistics
CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, today announced the appointment of Charles Wellins to the position of Vice President of the Ocean Freight division for the Asia Pacific region. In his new position, Charles will spearhead the strategic development of ocean freight operations, services and sales for the Asia Pacific region, and will be based in Hong Kong. He will also build and lead a robust ocean organisation structure for Asia Pacific, with further … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics
