Incheon International Airport is set to start operations at its newest cool cargo center this year as it aims to improve the airport’s hub competitiveness, particularly in the perishables sector. The airport said ‘necessary procedures are under way’ for the completion of the construction project, which is scheduled to enter service this September. The new center, to be operated by Korean Air, is expected to reduce transshipment times and costs, and can be used alternately as a vaccine … [Read more...] about Incheon Airport to open ‘cool cargo center’ this year
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ANA to draft B767 freighters for Hangzhou-Tokyo
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to operate scheduled freighter flights connecting Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) this month as it aims to capture the growth in e-commerce. The airline will draft its B767 freighter for the route, with maximum load capacity of 50 tonnes, on two round trip flights in June. ANA says the move comes from increased demand for cargo transport given the growth in cross-border e-commerce. The airline is … [Read more...] about ANA to draft B767 freighters for Hangzhou-Tokyo
Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
Air China has extended its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at two key airports in Europe as the airline tries to capitalise on key trade lanes connected to the mainland. The Chinese airline has renewed its cargo handling contract at London Heathrow (LHR) to three more years, whilst it signed a 12-month extension with WFS over at Frankfurt (FRA). Flights from London are currently operated by both B777 and A330 aircraft. Ex Frankfurt, the carrier offers both … [Read more...] about Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
The emergence of ecommerce is spreading through out the supply chain as air and ground services provider dnata has partnered with Kale Logistics Solutions to develop an e-commerce platform for the Dubai air cargo community. dnata is investing in upgrading its slot booking platform Calogi, launched in 2008, with appointment and customs services management through Kale Logistics’s digital solutions. The online portal, built mainly for small and medium enterprises, can be used by general … [Read more...] about dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
PLA Global Wrap: Week 22
In week 22's global wrap, we end the month of May as Dimerco US steps up to assist India by donating and delivering medical supplies free of charge from Philadelphia to Bangalore. We also feature updates from new partnerships, including Saudia and Liege Airport, TCS and Neutral Air Partner as well as CHI Aviation and Air India. Finally we wrap up with announcements from PharmaAero and Volga-Dnepr's MRO unit. For week 21, click here. Dimerco makes vital aid effort for Covid-hit India Dimerco … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 22
Asean, EU seal region-to-region aviation agreement
Asean or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the EU have successfully concluded negotiations last week on the world’s first region-to-region aviation agreement in the form of the Asean-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA). The AE CATA will enhance air connectivity between Asean and Europe and support economic development in both regions. In addition, the agreement provides for cooperation in aviation safety, air traffic management, consumer protection, and … [Read more...] about Asean, EU seal region-to-region aviation agreement