Qatar Airways Cargo and Hong Kong ground handler Hactl have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo. The detection service is being provided by leading specialist MSA Security, which now operates a team of security experts and sniffer dogs within a dedicated area at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1 facility. The dogs are specially-trained to detect specific odours, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, Hactl deploy dogs for Li-batt search
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JD Airlines widens its presence in Beijing
On April 26, a fully loaded B737-800BCF aircraft landed in Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), marking the official launch of JD Airlines’ PKX-Shenzhen all-cargo route. The airline will be operating the route six days a week, with a daily transportation capacity of up to 20 tonnes, mainly transporting high-end goods including fresh produce, fashion and luxury products, medicine and medical products. The newly launched route will also offer charter capacity for seasonal cherries during … [Read more...] about JD Airlines widens its presence in Beijing
cargo.one enters China with Hongyuan Group
Hongyuan Group has partnered with cargo.one in a landmark deal to offer its available capacity for instant booking on the air cargo marketplace. With over 20 years of professional cargo logistics service experience, Hongyuan Group is well known to freight forwarders for its high-frequency air cargo flights between China, Europe and the United States. The company is rapidly becoming an important operator for air cargo services between destinations in China and across Europe and South … [Read more...] about cargo.one enters China with Hongyuan Group
ACI Asia-Pacific, China Civil Airports ink memo
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and the China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and promote excellence in airport operations and management. The MoU is expected to enhance the synergy between the two organisations to promote regular exchanges of information and economic data, assessment of airport service quality, customer service best practices and capacity building initiatives by establishing communication … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific, China Civil Airports ink memo
Hong Kong to host next World Cargo Symposium
Hong Kong will be the stage for next year’s annual World Cargo Symposium, IATA announced during the closing of the event’s 2023 edition, held in Istanbul. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will be the host airport, whilst Cathay Pacific will be the host airline for the 2024 edition of IATA's WCS, which is scheduled for 12 to 14 March at AsiaWorld-Expo The annual IATA meeting is expected to attract over 1,000 attendees from around the world, including together airlines, freight … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to host next World Cargo Symposium
Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
Texan airport Dallas Fort Worth International has started a comprehensive redevelopment of the airport’s 19th Street cargo facility, which will enhance the air hub’s ability to process international e-commerce and increase overall cargo capacity. The 19th Street Cargo Redevelopment Project is slated for completion in late 2024 and will add approximately 350,000 square feet of new warehouse space and seven ADG VI (large cargo aircraft) parking positions. The project will continue DFW’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
