Siemens said it has won orders worth more than 16 million euros for the supply of baggage and cargo handling systems in the United Arab Emirates. The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) has been awarded the contract for the equipment in three airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and the Al Dhafra Airbase in Abu Dhabi. The projects cover the supply of baggage and cargo handling systems, as … [Read more...] about Siemens wins handling systems orders
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Lufthansa to provide cargo handling
Lufthansa Cargo said it has set up a company to provide freight handling services for itself as well as for airfreight forwarders. The new Handling Counts GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo, will begin operating initially at the Frankfurt base but intends to extend its activities later across the whole of Germany. "We have founded this company in consultation with our collective bargaining partners' and, in the physical cargo handling area, we will be absolutely … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to provide cargo handling
Air NZ outsourcing dispute continues
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has described claims from the EPMU union that it did not offer a credible blueprint to avoid outsourcing its Airport Services work as "grossly incorrect." The airline's group general manager people, Vanessa Stoddart, said in a statement that the EPMU was supplied last month with a detailed blueprint of what its members would have to endorse to avoid work being outsourced. "In fact, we challenge the union to lift the veil of secrecy it has put … [Read more...] about Air NZ outsourcing dispute continues
German air cargo handling body formed
German air cargo handling companies have formed an association to represent common interests toward policy, public authorities and the media. Called VACAD, which stands for the German "Verband der Aircargo Abfertiger Deutschlands" or German air cargo handling agents association ¨C the new body has 14 founder members, who provide air cargo handling at airports throughout the country. The VACAD executive board includes Dr J¨¹rgen Vogt, managing director of LHU in Hamburg who has … [Read more...] about German air cargo handling body formed
FedEx launches global trade advisory services
FedEx Express Canada said it will launch a service that will provide support and advice to businesses seeking certification or approval in various cross-border security programs, such as Free and Secure Trade (FAST), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Partners in Protection (PIP), and Customs Self Assessment (CSA). FedEx Global Trade Advisory service will help businesses navigate through the application process by examining their facilities, procedures, and suppliers, … [Read more...] about FedEx launches global trade advisory services
Blue Dart offers ‘Import Express’ solution in India
Blue Dart in alliance with DHL has announced the introduction of 'Import Express,' a one-stop-shop solution that allows imports with one invoice, one currency, one account and one bill. Blue Dart, which is also expanding the fleet of its dedicated airline Blue Dart Aviation, plans to provide in time deliveries from "envelopes to charter loads" to its customers. Anil Khanna, senior vicepresident, western region, Blue Dart Express said that Blue Dart had inaugurated two new … [Read more...] about Blue Dart offers ‘Import Express’ solution in India