The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016. This was the strongest first half-year performance since air cargo’s rebound from the Global Financial Crisis in 2010 and nearly triple the industry’s average growth rate of 3.9% over the last five years. Freight capacity, measured in available … [Read more...] about Air cargo experiences strongest first half year growth since 2010
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Delta Cargo’s new Cargo Control Centre
Delta Cargo announced the official opening of its Cargo Control Centre (CCC), which will support daily cargo operations across the globe. The new Atlanta facility provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cargo transportation and management, with the ability to track air shipments, trucks, mail, and freight – domestically and internationally. “The new Cargo Control Center is the culmination of our significant investment in technology systems and operation reliability, all … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo’s new Cargo Control Centre
Hactl achieves a staggering 16.6% growth in first half of 2017
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), has achieved a 16.6% increase in handled tonnage during the first half of 2017. The total of 860,242 tonnes represents growth in exports, imports, transhipments and mail/express. Hactl has now outperformed the Hong Kong market every month since September 2016. At the same time, the number of charter flights handled by Hactl grew from 100 (January-May 2016) to 602 in the same period of 2017. Hactl attributes the results to a … [Read more...] about Hactl achieves a staggering 16.6% growth in first half of 2017
Tigers gears up for Brexit with AEO certification
Tigers Global Logistics Limited has been certified as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the United Kingdom (UK), and has opened a new office in Leeds, UK. Customers of the supply chain specialist will benefit from a lower rate of compliance inspections, a reduction in the number of Customs control checks, and simplified documentation for imports and exports, thanks to the AEO certification. Global brands entering the European market will be able to take … [Read more...] about Tigers gears up for Brexit with AEO certification
Blue Dart Q2 sales at Rs 667 crores
Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics Company, declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, at its Board Meeting held in Mumbai. The company posted Rs. 21 crores profit after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 667 crores. Anil Khanna, managing director, Blue Dart said, "As leaders in the express logistics industry and … [Read more...] about Blue Dart Q2 sales at Rs 667 crores
Flydubai receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing and flydubai celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX 8, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing's newest single-aisle airplane. The delivery is the first of 75 737 MAX airplanes the airline will be adding to their all-Boeing fleet of Next-Generation 737s. "We are delighted to receive our first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from our order made at the Dubai Airshow in 2013," said Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief … [Read more...] about Flydubai receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8
