2014 was another solid year for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol‘s cargo traffic, beating 2013 by 6.7 per cent. The final quarter of the year was once again its strongest, maintaining the classic last-quarter-peak pattern which was the norm before the 2008 global recession. Total tonnage in October-December 2014 was 422,112 – an increase of 3 per cent on the same period in 2013. Contributing to the strong showing, Europe was up 11.6 per cent, Latin America was up 7 per cent, … [Read more...] about Schiphol cargo up 6.7% in 2014
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Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
Pudong Airport (PVG), Shanghai Customs, have implemented Customs e-Release for both export and import for general cargo (not including express cargo). As a consequence, a stamp on the paper AWB for Customs clearance is no longer required, hence removing the requirement of paper Master AWB. PVG Customs confirmed that all e-AWB capable airlines are now able to do e-AWB for both import and export. How to do e-AWB at Shanghai (PVG)? Airlines are advised to work with their respective freight … [Read more...] about Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
Abu Dhabi aiport cargo grew by 9.6%
Cargo activity handling in Abu Dhabi International Airport rose to 67,881 tonnes during the month of September, representing a 9.6 per cent increase when compared to 61,913 tonnes in September 2013. The airport has also reported a 23.9 per cent increase in passenger traffic as compared to last year. Aircraft movements increased to 13,070 in September 2014, recording 14.9 per cent growth when compared with 11,379 movements logged in September 2013. Commenting on the latest figures, Ahmad Al … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi aiport cargo grew by 9.6%
Abu Dhabi airport cargo up 5.7%
Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 5.7 per cent increase in cargo tonnage handled in July 2014 when compared to July 2013, reaching 67,456 tonnes. Aircraft movements reached 13,188, representing a 16.1 per cent increase over the 11,355 movements reported in July 2013 and the airport also recorded a 21.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport for the month of July. A total of 1.7 million passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2014. In July … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi airport cargo up 5.7%
Hactl deploys electric patrol vehicles
Hong Kong Cargo handler Hactl has deployed two electric vehicles to enable security staff to increase the frequency of patrols, and respond to any incidents more quickly. Security for the massive Hactl SuperTerminal 1 facility – the largest single cargo terminal in the world – is a major task involving some 260 staff deployed in various duties, including perimeter and premises patrols and guarding, and cargo scanning. The environmentally-friendly electric vehicles are limited … [Read more...] about Hactl deploys electric patrol vehicles
Changi cargo drops
Singapore Changi Airport handled 155,000 tonnes of cargo in July 2014, a decline of 2.4 per cent from a year ago. Flight movements dipped 2.6 per cent to 28,200 during the month. For the period of January to July 2014, aircraft landings and takeoffs grew by 2.1 per cent to 199,900. Cargo shipments were stable at 1,065,000 tonnes for the same period. … [Read more...] about Changi cargo drops
