MAG Property and Stoford have jointly submitted a planning application for a 260,000 sq ft logistics unit at Airport City Manchester, the enterprise zone development adjacent to the airport’s existing cargo centre. Stoford is working on behalf of an international investor to develop an 11-acre plot at Airport City South to create the logistics hub. Lynda Shillaw, MAG’s Divisional Property CEO, said: “In response to growing market demand for logistics and … [Read more...] about Plans submitted for Machester airport warehouse
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PACTL reports outstanding results in November
Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) has achieved tonnage growth of 13.84 per cent year-on-year, reaching a figure of 147,267 tonnes of freight in November. PACTL has thus reached the strongest monthly result in the company’s history. PACTL’s domestic cargo volume grew by 12.99 per cent year-on-year to 9,744 tonnes in November while its international cargo volumes rose by 13.90 per cent to 137,523 tonnes. Imports increased by 17.49 per cent … [Read more...] about PACTL reports outstanding results in November
October cargo on the up, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that the strong performance of air cargo in recent months is continuing. Demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK), rose 5.4 per cent in October compared to October 2013. This out-stripped capacity which grew by 4.4 per cent. Compared to September demand grew by 0.7 per cent bringing freight volumes to a new record monthly high. The good results reflect the improvements in … [Read more...] about October cargo on the up, says IATA
Xiamen Air to carry SF Express' goods
Xiamen Airlines, a carrier based in Xiamen, Fujian province, signed a contract with SF Express Group to carry the logistics company's goods on the carrier's routes from Beijing starting Thursday. The airline will carry 6,000 tons goods for SF Express in 2015 and the volume will increase by 20 per cent annually during the contract term, according to their agreement. It runs nine routes from Beijing and will open eight new routes from the capital in the next three to five … [Read more...] about Xiamen Air to carry SF Express' goods
Xiamen Air to carry SF Express’ goods
Xiamen Airlines, a carrier based in Xiamen, Fujian province, signed a contract with SF Express Group to carry the logistics company's goods on the carrier's routes from Beijing starting Thursday. The airline will carry 6,000 tons goods for SF Express in 2015 and the volume will increase by 20 per cent annually during the contract term, according to their agreement. It runs nine routes from Beijing and will open eight new routes from the capital in the next three to five … [Read more...] about Xiamen Air to carry SF Express’ goods
ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has filed an application with the Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for antitrust immunity to enable ANA and United Airlines to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific air cargo business network. ANA says the trans-Pacific cargo JV would generate substantial service benefits for freight consumers. Upon completion of the Japanese and United States regulatory processes, United and ANA will be able to jointly … [Read more...] about ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
