World Courier announced the opening of its newest purpose-built, ISO-certified, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)- compliant investigational drug storage depot in Beijing (China), in what it said was a unique and proven one-stop logistical solution to biopharm companies with demanding clinical trial materials storage and distribution needs. This state-of-the-art temperaturecontrolled storage facility completes the company’s cold chain transportation network in China which now extends to … [Read more...] about China : World Courier opens China trial centre
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China : Asia-Pac airline association gives dire warning
Some airlines will not survive the global economic slump, an industry association has warned in Singapore, with the next 12 to 18 months being “extremely difficult” for Asia-Pacific carriers. Passenger numbers are falling as Americans and Europeans curtail travel plans in the fact of financial turmoil, according to the Kuala Lumpur-based Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. “The biggest challenges right now are weakening passenger demand, particularly for first- and … [Read more...] about China : Asia-Pac airline association gives dire warning
China : Cargo 2000 reaches into China
Cargo 2000 is increasing its presence in China following the decision of Tianjin AirCargo Terminal (TAT) to join its air cargo quality improvement program. TAT says joining Cargo 2000 will further support its close customer relationships through enhanced monitoring and reporting of each customer’s specific shipments and the ability to increase the reliability of freight movements. Ulrich Hùsson, Managing Director of TAT, said: “With proper measurement, we are able to … [Read more...] about China : Cargo 2000 reaches into China
China : Aeroflot and China Southern codeshare
From the launch of the winter flight schedule 2008/2009 SkyTeam alliance partners Aeroflot and China Southern are offering a new connection Urumqi – Moscow – Urumqi. China Southern operates the shared flights three times a week on a Boeing B737 (on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays … [Read more...] about China : Aeroflot and China Southern codeshare
China : China’s industrial output hits 6-year low
China’s industrial growth in September hit a six-year low at 11.4 per cent from a year ago, with economists anticipating further declines, the South China Morning Post reported. The figure, which was below the 12.8 per cent recorded in August, was a result of a manufacturing ban for factories near Beijing in the runup to the Olympic Games, as well as slackening global demand due to the US financial crisis. While industrial output may recover somewhat for the rest of the year, now that … [Read more...] about China : China’s industrial output hits 6-year low
China : Okay Air to be first carrier to operate MA60
The 50/60-seat turboprop’s other customers are from Latin America, Africa and elsewhere in Asia. The aircraft has received 136 orders so far. China’s first LCC, Okay has increased its focus on the regional market in recent years and last year it signed a lease deal with China Aviation Industrial Leasing Co. for 10 MA60s which will join its current fleet of eight B737s. Okay President Liu Jieyin said the first MA60 will operate from Tianjin to Dalian, Yantai and Jinzhou. Over the … [Read more...] about China : Okay Air to be first carrier to operate MA60
