Calgary International Airport (YYC) has announced that DHL Express, a market leader in the logistics industry, as the initial, anchor tenant in its newest cargo and logistics facility. DHL Express, a YYC partner since 2002, will expand its current facilities at YYC, taking almost 3,530 sqm of space – nearly tripling the size of its operation at YYC. “This investment in our Calgary facility is being made to support current growth, but also the significant mid- to long-term potential we see in … [Read more...] about DHL Express triples operations at Calgary International
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DB Schenker sets up 100% owned logistics entity in Myanmar
In a move to strengthen its foothold in Myanmar, DB Schenker announced the opening of its new company, Schenker Myanmar Company Limited, effective 1 June 2016. Schenker Myanmar will manage contract logistics business operations for customers in the telecommunications, and consumer goods industries, it said. The new Myanmar entity will have over 80 employees operating the contract logistics & warehousing business, while the Yangon Branch of Schenker Thailand will continue to handle … [Read more...] about DB Schenker sets up 100% owned logistics entity in Myanmar
Brussels, Miami Airports launch new pharma org
Brussels Airport and Miami Airport announced they will set up a new global organisation focussing on improved pharma handling and quality in the air cargo industry. The ultimate goal of the organisation is to realise, together with the pharma manufacturers, lane certification for pharma transportation by air, increasing quality and transparency. The new organisation, pharma.aero, will focus on airport communities that embraced the IATA CEIV programme and that are looking to further build on … [Read more...] about Brussels, Miami Airports launch new pharma org
Airline industry pledges to fight wildlife trafficking
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to partner with government authorities and conservation organisations in the fight against the traffickers of endangered animals. "The illegal wildlife trade threatens the survival of many endangered species, the local communities and businesses that depend on them, and poses a risk to health and … [Read more...] about Airline industry pledges to fight wildlife trafficking
AirAsia Japan v2.0 to make 3Q debut: Fernandes
AirAsia Japan will launch during the third quarter of this year Tony Fernandes has said, marking the airline's second attempt to enter the Japanese low-cost carrier market. "I was just in Nagoya. It looks...we don’t control the regulators but it’s looking good, feeling good. I’m really feeling good about AirAsia Japan," he told reporters after AirAsia Bhd's 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AirAsia Group founder and CEO's comments come against the backdrop of several reports in the … [Read more...] about AirAsia Japan v2.0 to make 3Q debut: Fernandes
IATA announces leadership changes at 72nd AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG) succeeds Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG). Walsh, who represents British Airways (BA) on the IATA BoG, takes up his duties immediately for a one-year term until the conclusion of IATA’s 73rd AGM. Alexandre de Juniac, … [Read more...] about IATA announces leadership changes at 72nd AGM
