UPS and the Shenzhen Customs authority have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to seal the terms of their partnership at the soon-to-becompleted UPS intra-Asia hub, located at China’s Shenzhen International Airport. “We believe the new hub will greatly boost export developments in the Pearl River Delta region and increase the total volume of freight transportation and employment level,†said Shi Fushen, deputy director general, Shenzhen Customs Provincial HQ. … [Read more...] about UPS, Shenzhen Customs MOU for 24/7 ops
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Asian Express Supplement for October
The Asian express industry has experienced substantial growth in the past two decades led in the Asian region by a surging Chinese economy. Deregulation in Asia is rapidly changing the express market, with major players continuing to expandtheir presence across the region. With the Chinese economy continuing to grow leaps and bounds, express players have been rushing to establish their network across thecountry and recent opening up throughout the Indo-China region has sparked a race to … [Read more...] about Asian Express Supplement for October
Beijing Capital Airport faces cargo litmus test
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) is China’s largest passenger airport, and cargo-wise, it is in a leading position in the country, second only to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SPIA), which holds the pole position. BCIA is the world’s 18th busiest airport in terms of cargo, while SPIA is ranked third busiest freight airport globally. At present, BCIA has four cargo terminals in operation, and two more cargo terminals are under construction for … [Read more...] about Beijing Capital Airport faces cargo litmus test
EUROPE & CIS: Aeroflot-Cargo maintains steady July volumes
Aeroflot-Cargo has reported relatively stable July volumes, down 1.6 per cent from July 2008, at 12,992 tonnes of which 7,104 tonnes were uplifted on flights of Aerofl ot passenger network – down 5.7 per cent – while Aeroflot-Cargo’s three MD-11 freighters carried 5,888 tonnes exceeding July 2008’s volumes by four per cent. Earlier Aerofl ot-Cargo’s parent, Aeroflot-Russian Airlines, had said it was considering re-absorbing the cargo … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Aeroflot-Cargo maintains steady July volumes
EUROPE & CIS: Euro airline chiefs appeal to EC
A delegation of chief executives representing Europe’s major airlines met with European Commission transport commissioner and commission VP Antonio Tajani in July to emphasise the depth of the crisis facing European air transport. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) chairman for 2009, Ivan Misetic of Croatia Airlines, was accompanied by Jean-Cyril Spinetta of Air France/ KLM, Willie Walsh of British Airways, Wolfgang Mayrhuber of Lufthansa and Steve Ridgway of Virgin … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Euro airline chiefs appeal to EC
EUROPE & CIS: Outlook uncertain says British Airways
UK carrier British Airways says total traffic for the month of July was up one per cent, capacity was down 2.7 per cent from a year ago and passenger load factor was up 3.1 per cent compared to last year. The remaining northern summer holiday months are expected to help all European carriers loads and yields, but BA added that yields will be under pressure from the year-on-year impact of lower fuel surcharges, exchange movements andmix. BA cargo business has been hit even harder, with … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Outlook uncertain says British Airways