This new technology has suddenly exploded into mainstream consciousness thanks to a gun proponent in the US. It was quite simply a ‘shot that was heard around the world’ – but this time it was not the start of a world war, nor of colonial rebellion, but perhaps the starting gun for a different kind of revolution. With the successful creation and firing of the world’s first 3D printed plastic gun, the average global citizen suddenly became aware of this seemingly … [Read more...] about 3D Printing: A new Industrial Revolution dawns
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ANA Cargo stays lean and focused
While its profile is certainly much lower than many international cargo players, one suspects that ANA Cargo prefers its ‘under-the-radar’ style as it quietly and persistently solidifies its position in the Asian marketplace. This position took a further positive turn in early August when it shifted its Asian regional headquarters (excluding China which is run out of Shanghai) from Hong Kong to Singapore, which marks the start of a new focus on expansion in Southeast Asia and India, … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo stays lean and focused
Cold comfort?
As the air cargo industry continues along its level plain there appears an ever brighter light of optimism among many industry players. While there’s no cause for outright celebration yet, there are positive signs that the sector is gradually recovering. The problem, as Swiss WorldCargo’s Oliver Evans clearly points out – “we don’t have a demand crisis in the industry, we have a supply issue”. Most in the industry would concur that the massive influx of … [Read more...] about Cold comfort?
Challenging times: Aberration or ‘new norm’?
It’s not the first time and not the last time,” said Emirates SkyCargo divisional Sr. VP, Ram Menen, of the industry challenges that range from rapid boom and bust cycles, sustained high fuel prices, flat demand, overcapacity exacerbated by a global surge of wide-body passenger aircraft, shifting manufacturing consumption patterns, new security challenges, modal shift and ongoing regulatory issues that have stalled efforts to modernise and move the industry forward. “These … [Read more...] about Challenging times: Aberration or ‘new norm’?
Challenging times: Aberration or ‘new norm’?
It’s not the first time and not the last time,” said Emirates SkyCargo divisional Sr. VP, Ram Menen, of the industry challenges that range from rapid boom and bust cycles, sustained high fuel prices, flat demand, overcapacity exacerbated by a global surge of wide-body passenger aircraft, shifting manufacturing consumption patterns, new security challenges, modal shift and ongoing regulatory issues that have stalled efforts to modernise and move the industry forward. “These … [Read more...] about Challenging times: Aberration or ‘new norm’?
Hartsfield-Jackson: Atlanta’s ‘economic engine’
Ranking 33rd in Airports Council International’s 2012 ranking, Atlanta saw 663,162 tonnes of cargo move through the airport in 2011. But with aggressive promotion of not just the airport but the surrounding catchment area by airport officials, local chamber of commerce and enthusiastically probusiness Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed, more and more cargo operators have chosen to make Hartsfield-Jackson part of their global network. And its not hard to see why. As an airport … [Read more...] about Hartsfield-Jackson: Atlanta’s ‘economic engine’