Vietnam’s transport ministry has sought approval from the prime minister to issue a licence to the country’s first all-cargo airline, Reuters reported last week. The airline, IPP Air Cargo, owned by luxury retailer Imex Pan Pacific Group, had met all necessary requirements for the licence, according to a statement posted on the government website. The move comes as air cargo volumes climb steadily in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub. Vietnam’s air cargo transport is currently handled … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s first local cargo airline awaits PM approval
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UPS appoints new director for Singapore, Malaysia
UPS has announced the appointment of Chika Imakita as its managing director for Singapore and Malaysia, who will lead the company’s express delivery, logistics operations and strategic growth initiatives across both markets. The former marketing director for south Asia Pacific joined UPS as an intern at the company’s global headquarters in Atlanta in 1999. She has since accumulated experience in international marketing, business planning, revenue management, pricing, product development, … [Read more...] about UPS appoints new director for Singapore, Malaysia
Qatar Airways, WiseTech team up for faster cargo bookings
Qatar Airways Cargo and logistics software provider WiseTech Global, have launched a direct online cargo booking solution connecting both companies’ operating systems. This connection is now available live and will further enhance the flight schedule and operational data exchange that were implemented by the airline last year. The integration between WiseTech’s flagship platform CargoWise and Qatar’s cargo management system, CROAMIS, will allow freight forwarders to choose their flight and … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, WiseTech team up for faster cargo bookings
Hong Kong airport assumes ownership of AsiaWorld Expo
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has become the sole shareholder of AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) after the government transferred its entire interests in the conference facility, a press release announced last week. The airport group said it is moving forward with phase 2 development of the AsiaWorld-Expo which will see Hong Kong's largest indoor arena for events and conferences upon completion. The Phase 2 expansion will increase the total exhibition space to 100,000 square metres, with over … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport assumes ownership of AsiaWorld Expo
Fraport divests stake in China’s Xi’an airport
Fraport AG is selling its stake in Xi’an Airport (XIY) in central China after 14 years, the group announced last week. Under an agreement signed on March 31, Fraport is letting go of its entire 24.5 percent stake in Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (the airport’s operating company) to Chang’an Huitong for RMB1.11 billion or around US$174.4 million. Fraport chief Dr. Stefan Schulte expressed satisfaction on the good work done with the airport but also some disappointment at the move to … [Read more...] about Fraport divests stake in China’s Xi’an airport
DHL names new Head of Asia Pacific Innovation Centre
DHL has named Lau Tian Chen as the new Head of its Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) in Singapore as the company looks to enable businesses by coming up with new tech solutions. Coming from his role as vice president and head of business development at APIC, Chen has worked for over 2 decades at DHL.He will now be in charge of leading and mentoring colleagues at APIC where he will work with like-minded innovators to explore and test emerging logistics-related technologies that could … [Read more...] about DHL names new Head of Asia Pacific Innovation Centre
