Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and the China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and promote excellence in airport operations and management. The MoU is expected to enhance the synergy between the two organisations to promote regular exchanges of information and economic data, assessment of airport service quality, customer service best practices and capacity building initiatives by establishing communication … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific, China Civil Airports ink memo
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Hong Kong to host next World Cargo Symposium
Hong Kong will be the stage for next year’s annual World Cargo Symposium, IATA announced during the closing of the event’s 2023 edition, held in Istanbul. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will be the host airport, whilst Cathay Pacific will be the host airline for the 2024 edition of IATA's WCS, which is scheduled for 12 to 14 March at AsiaWorld-Expo The annual IATA meeting is expected to attract over 1,000 attendees from around the world, including together airlines, freight … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to host next World Cargo Symposium
Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
Texan airport Dallas Fort Worth International has started a comprehensive redevelopment of the airport’s 19th Street cargo facility, which will enhance the air hub’s ability to process international e-commerce and increase overall cargo capacity. The 19th Street Cargo Redevelopment Project is slated for completion in late 2024 and will add approximately 350,000 square feet of new warehouse space and seven ADG VI (large cargo aircraft) parking positions. The project will continue DFW’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
UK’s newest all-cargo airline is One Air
The United Kingdom has a new British cargo airline with the launch of Boeing 747-400 freighter operator, One Air. The new airline has been awarded its Air Operators’ Certificate by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. After successfully completing its proving flight in July 2022 and following a rigorous application process for an Operating Licence, the new airline is now fully approved to commence operations. One Air expects initial demand for flights from the UK to Europe, the Middle East and … [Read more...] about UK’s newest all-cargo airline is One Air
Qatar Airways boosts offering for pharma sector
Press release Qatar Airways Cargo on 24 April announced the relaunch of its Pharma product in line, which includes several enhancements and streamlines the handling of different categories of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, including animal healthcare items. “In less than a decade, Qatar Airways Cargo has grown to become an acknowledged carrier of choice when it comes to pharmaceutical products,” says Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways. “Since we first … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways boosts offering for pharma sector
GEODIS gains foothold in China
French transport and logistics player GEODIS is steadily establishing its foothold in China and has achieved certifications and performance recognition from its main locations in the Chinese mainland. In March, the company’s Shanghai headquarters was one of 20 that were certified as ‘regional headquarters of a multinational company’ by the local government. This status, the only one in the Jing’an district, will provide GEODIS local government assistance in terms of trade facilitation, talent … [Read more...] about GEODIS gains foothold in China