DHL has launched two new direct flights from its hub in Hong Kong to Chengdu, China and from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as the latest enhancements to its Asia air network. DHL’s new Hong Kong to Chengdu route promises evening pick-up and next-day delivery for shipments to Chengdu and other economic centers in Southwestern China, such as Chongqing, Kunming and Guiyang, the express operator said. This route is operated in cooperation with Yangtze River Express Ltd., a … [Read more...] about DHL launches direct Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh
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TNT accepts sweetened UPS acquisition offer
TNT has accepted a sweetened offer by United Parcel Service (UPS) for TNT’s Express unit, making the US-based express delivery company the largest express package-shipper in Europe with €45 billion in global sales. UPS upped its offer by 5.6 per cent to €5.16 billion in a deal that both companies said is a 53.7 per cent premium over TNT’s closing price the day before the companies announced they were in talks. If a third party makes a binding counter offer exceeding the … [Read more...] about TNT accepts sweetened UPS acquisition offer
Bahrain Int’l welcomes BAWC’s B747-8F
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) recently welcomed IAG Cargo, through its brand British Airways World Cargo who began a weekly service through Bahrain with its new B747-8F. “This is great news for our airport, adding to many other memorable occasions experienced at the region’s first airport. Cargo volumes are a lead indicator of business growth and having BA’s B747- 8F landing in Bahrain on its weekly route is a great sign of confidence,” said Gordon Dewar, Bahrain … [Read more...] about Bahrain Int’l welcomes BAWC’s B747-8F
The Maldives’ main Male airport gets an upgrade
Male’s Ibrahim Nasir International Airport plays an important cargo role for the island nation, but will forever remain insignificant in terms of global air cargo hubs because of the tiny volumes it handles. But this hasn’t stopped it from continuing to expand and modernise. Capacity will be increased with a new cargo terminal, turning pad and holding loop as well as the relocation and enlargement of the fuel farm. There are no plans to extend the 3.2 km runway although … [Read more...] about The Maldives’ main Male airport gets an upgrade
Cargo and pax up at Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi Cargo movements at Singapore Changi Airport, which decreased 7.1 per cent in January 2012 due to the Lunar New Year holidays, rebounded in February 2012 with Changi handling 143,900 tonnes of cargo, an increase of 12.4 per cent over the same month last year. Disregarding the impact of the Lunar New Year holidays, airfreight movements grew two per cent year-on-year during the January-February 2012 period. As at 1 March 2012, Changi Airport serves some 100 airlines operating … [Read more...] about Cargo and pax up at Singapore Changi
ULD & Perhisables Supplement in May issue
Although ULDs have and continue to play a vital role in boosting the efficiency of air cargo their value is often overlooked by carriers and ground handlers alike. But work within IATA has driven new initiatives designed to improve operating practices, implement training standards and ensure only airworthy ULDs are uplifted on aircraft. At the same time technological advances and changing industry needs have led to lighter and more sophisticated containers, including temperature … [Read more...] about ULD & Perhisables Supplement in May issue
