Total liberalisation in Europe’s postal services will mean the end of universal and affordable postal services, warned Philippos Thomas, president of the Greek postal union. The only way to guarantee a universal postal service is to retain the current, limited monopoly, which allows operators to cross subsidise services to customers in rural areas. UNI general secretary Philip Jennings attacked postal regulators for being “postal wreckers” and promised UNI’s full … [Read more...] about Postal services at risk, Athens meeting warned
air freighting
Empost selects Al Ain as main hub
The Emirates Corporation for Commercial Postal Services (Empost) has selected Al Ain International Airport as the main hub for its international cargo business. Scheduled freighter operations from the airport started last month. Khalifa Al Mazrouei, chairman and managing director of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) said; “This operation will take advantage of Al Ain Airport’s strategic location with easy road access to the entire UAE and international air and sea … [Read more...] about Empost selects Al Ain as main hub
Japan Post’s mail delivery unit to enter direct mail service
The Japan Post group, to be born via privatisation in October, will consist of five companies, including the mail delivery company that plans to enter the direct mail service sector, which is the turf of private home delivery companies. The mail delivery company, which have more than 100,000 employees, expects to record modest profits. Japan Post’s privatisation plan, sent for approval on Friday to internal affairs minister Yoshihide Suga by Japan Post Corp., a privatization … [Read more...] about Japan Post’s mail delivery unit to enter direct mail service
HAFFA chairman reelect
The Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Limited (HAFFA), has elected Kelvin Leung as association chairman for a third term. Leung, who is currently the vice president South China, Hong Kong & Macau of DHL Global Forwarding, said the association will continue working closely with members and the government to further freight forwarding and logistics industry development, improve the territory’s competitiveness and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as the … [Read more...] about HAFFA chairman reelect
HAFFA urges common stand on confusing ACISP rules
The All Cargo International Security Programme (ACISP), which was unilaterally imposed by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in March, is causing confusion in the air cargo community and has increased the administrative burden for the forwarders, the Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics (HAFFA) has claimed. According to HAFFA, one of the ACISP rules stipulates that any shipment over 68 kg bound for the US on board a cargo carrier must be packed in … [Read more...] about HAFFA urges common stand on confusing ACISP rules
Venue change for ECM/AGM
The 34th Executive Council Meeting (ECM) of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Aircargo Associations (FAPAA), this year hosted by the Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics (HAFFA) has changed the venue in Hong Kong. The ECM will now take place in Hotel Nikko Hong Kong, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The event will be from August 30 to September, 1, with a tentative golf tournament scheduled for August 30 and a gala dinner to be held in the Hong Kong area on September 1. … [Read more...] about Venue change for ECM/AGM