Rostov-on-Don Airport handled 2,338 tonnes of cargo and mail in the first half of 2008, an increase of over 30 per cent while its international airfreight service totaled 597 tonnes representing a jump of nearly 54 per cent. Domestic airfreight service rose nearly 24 per cent to 1,741 tonnes. The airport provided 8513 take off and landing operations in the first half of 2008, up 25 per cent year-on-year. Rostov also handled 570,723 people in the first half of 2008, up 39 per cent. … [Read more...] about Rostov-on-Don sees 30% rise for H1 2008
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Incheon acts on logistics hub ambition
ASML Holding NV headquartered in the Netherlands has chosen Incheo nAirport as the site of a new warehouse to store parts for semi conductor manufacturing machines which will be shipped globally. ASML is the world's third largest manufacturer of advanced technology systems for the semi conductor industry and the leader in sales of lithography systems.ASML chose to locate its new Asian distribution hub at Incheon Airport in2007 in order to better serve its Asian customers by minimising service … [Read more...] about Incheon acts on logistics hub ambition
Cavotec Dabico clinches HK deal
US and UK-based airport equipment supplier, Cavotec Dabico, has won a deal to supply ten refueling pit systems and related material to Hong Kong International airport. The deal includes ten fuel hydrants and three vault access pit assemblies with deliveries expected to be made in September."We are especially pleased to secure this order, having done so in the face of some fierce local competition. Proof, we feel, that our systems are safe, reliable, easy to use, and represent the best value on … [Read more...] about Cavotec Dabico clinches HK deal
Munich and Lufthansa Cargo in MOU
FMG, the Munich Airport operating company, and Lufthansa Cargo AG have signed a memorandum of understanding in which both parties have reaffirmed their resolve to "work together to take Munich Airport to the top of the rankings among its competitors in the European cargo segments."Key to this strategic growth are joint development, design and utilisation as well as expansion of the freight facilities at Munich Airport, including the regular integration of Munich into the cargo flight network of … [Read more...] about Munich and Lufthansa Cargo in MOU
China Post expands across Asia-Pac
China Post, via its logistics unit,China Post Logistics, is a prime example of this development, having expanded in the Asia Pacific region to support its customers investing outside the Mainland.Speaking at the 4th China 3PL Summit 2008 in Shanghai recently, Tian Xuejun,business director at China Post Logistics said some of China Post's customers extended their businesses to Hong Kong, Macau and other countries in the AsiaPacific region. "So, we set up warehouses in Hong Kong and Vietnam, among … [Read more...] about China Post expands across Asia-Pac
More South African business for Swissport
Swissport International, a leading supplier of ground handling services to the air transport sector, has been awarded a contract to provide services at 10 airports in South Africa. Effective from 1 September and valid for five years (with the option of a subsequent five-year renewal), the new contract adds to Swissport's activity in the South African market where it has had ground handling contracts at four airports in the country.Swissport South Africa also undertakes all ground handling … [Read more...] about More South African business for Swissport
