Air cargo can emerge from the global economic crisis in a stronger position than other transport modes as manufacturers rethink their production and supply chain strategies, says the chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), UlrichOgiermann. Manufacturers and other businesses will be more reluctant than ever to tie up vast investment in stock, taking them back to the principle of ‘just-in-time’ production, he said. “This”, he added … [Read more...] about TIACA chairman says air cargo well positioned

Although the air freight industry appears to be on track for a recovery, a new report by Datamonitor warns of “significant challenges for long-term profitability,” including the possibility of a ‘double-dip’ recession. The report titled, ‘Global Air Freight through the Economic Downturn’ warns that despite the improvements in the closing months of 2009, air freight’s recovery in 2010 is expected to be modest. Datamonitor forecasts a growth … [Read more...] about Datamonitor report paints bleak air cargo picture

Damco has announced the appointment of Willie van Heusden as managing director for its New Zealand operations. In this role, van Heusden will oversee all aspects of the logistics and freight forwarding business. Van Heusden joins Damco from Schenker NZ Ltd where he was general manager of its Auckland operations from 2000-2007. Since then he has been active in supply chain consultancy. He is also the current president of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association in New Zealand. … [Read more...] about Damco

Global air cargo sales and service provider, Air Logistics Group has announced with immediate effect, that Stephen Dawkins will become chief operating officer (COO) responsible for worldwide operations of the group. “During 2009, one of the toughest years in aviation history, Steve has proven that he has the strength of character, enthusiasm and commitment required to continue to drive this business forward”, said Helmut Mair, head of Air Logistics Group. “It is … [Read more...] about Air Logistics Group

Effective 1 February, AirBridgeCargo appointed Tatyana Arslanova as the new CEO of the airline. Arslanova will be responsible for the development strategy of scheduled air cargo service and operational business management of scheduled air cargo service, qualityoriented development of the company and its staff. She will be in charge of the strategy development of the company as a whole, implementation of marketing organisation principles in the key lines of route network development, sales … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo

Jörg Eberhart has been appointed as the new managing director of AeroLogic GmbH. He succeeds Dr. Thomas Papke, who is moving to a new post in charge of procurement at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines, effective 15 March. Dr. Papke has been managing director of AeroLogic with responsibility for the entire operations division since 2007. During his tenure, he played a key part in the establishment and successful start-up of the cargo carrier. Jörg Eberhart is currently VP commercial, … [Read more...] about AeroLogic