Asia's maritime leaders have called for the industry to adapt more quickly to changing market conditions in order to effectively capture opportunities and ensure its long-term future across the region. Speaking at a Sea Asia 2015 industry insights briefing ahead of the conference later this month, the leaders highlighted volatile commodity prices as well as fluctuating supply and demand as key drivers behind the changing conditions. Sea Asia 2015 will take place in Singapore from 21-23 April … [Read more...] about Maritime leaders call for agility
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Emirates SkyCargo launches Bali service
Emirates SkyCargo will soon be adding the popular Indonesian Island of Bali to its Asia Pacific network, opening up a new trade lane between the island and the cargo carrier’s network of more than 140 destinations. Bali will become Emirates SkyCargo’ s 2nd gateway in Indonesia and 24th Asia Pacific point in its global network. With the launch of its daily service to Bali, Emirates SkyCargo will offer 294 tonnes of cargo capacity per week both ways in the belly hold of a B777-300 … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches Bali service
CAL begins CEIV Pharma at Liege
Tel Aviv-based CAL Group has announced it has joined IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) programme. Once completed, CAL will be the first group to have a certified pharmaceutical logistics programme throughout its logistics hub at Liege Airport. The programme, carried out in cooperation with Liege Airport, begins in April and continues through June, with full certification expected in July 2015. "Completion … [Read more...] about CAL begins CEIV Pharma at Liege
AirAsia X eyes London, Hawaii
AirAsia X, the long-haul arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, will spread its wings to the US for the first time later this year. The low-cost airline said in a regulatory filing Monday that it plans to begin four weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu International Airport on 1 November. Group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun announced that plans are also underway to resume flights to Europe, a route the airline operated in 2012 but cancelled due to high fuel costs. He also said that the … [Read more...] about AirAsia X eyes London, Hawaii
Saudia takes delivery of B777 freighter
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) took delivery of its first B777-F, HZ-AK71 (msn 60337), in Jeddah on 2 April, following a delivery flight from Everett. The carrier has four of the type on order from Boeing, with the remaining three due to be delivered by the end of December. The move is in line with Saudi Arabian regulations set to outlaw the operation of aircraft older than 20 years of age. At present, Saudia's freighter fleet consists of eleven B747-400(F)s (eight leased from Air Atlanta … [Read more...] about Saudia takes delivery of B777 freighter
AA Cargo adds three European destinations
American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new mainland European cities - Athens, Lisbon and Venice - to its summer schedule for 2015. Cargo service between Lisbon and Philadelphia as well as Venice and Philadelphia commenced on 29 March. Service between the Greek capital, Athens and Philadelphia will start on 15 April. Lisbon and Athens will be served using a B757 aircraft, and Venice will see an A330-300. “These are three great additions … [Read more...] about AA Cargo adds three European destinations