Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has introduced a new programme to provide incentives for airlines to open more routes and increase frequency of flights connecting to Hong Kong, with a view to further strengthening the position of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as an international aviation hub. Following the Early Bird Guaranteed Landing Charge Rebate Scheme which ended in March this year, AAHK launched the new Airport Network Development Programme (the Programme) in June 2024 after … [Read more...] about Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport
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SATS and SF Group sign MoU to expand supply chain optimisation and drive global expansion
Singapore-headquartered SATS Ltd, the world’s largest provider of air cargo handling services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SF Group, the leading express delivery and logistics service provider in China and globally, to expand their strategic collaboration and supply chain optimisation into a global footprint. The partnership agreement between the market leaders was formally signed at SF Group’s headquarters in Shenzhen … [Read more...] about SATS and SF Group sign MoU to expand supply chain optimisation and drive global expansion
Freightos posts new records for transactions and gross booking value for Q2 2024
Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, reported preliminary second quarter 2024 Key Performance Indicators. In Q2 2024, Freightos continued to progress toward its long-term growth objectives. The company facilitated 316.5 thousand transactions, representing a year-over-year growth of 32%, surpassing management expectations for the quarter and exceeding the long-term target of 20-30% annual transaction growth rate. … [Read more...] about Freightos posts new records for transactions and gross booking value for Q2 2024
SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, reinforcing the airport’s infrastructure as it became the … [Read more...] about SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions
MASkargo and CargoAi revolutionises airfreight transactions with CargoWALLET
CargoAi, a leader in digital freight solutions, announces a strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. This collaboration aims to revolutionize airfreight booking and payment processes across nearly 100 countries worldwide through CargoWALLET, CargoAi’s innovative payment solution. This partnership integrates MASkargo’s extensive airfreight services into CargoAi’s ecosystem, arming freight forwarders with the ability to book and pay for … [Read more...] about MASkargo and CargoAi revolutionises airfreight transactions with CargoWALLET
Swissport appoints new cargo leaders for North America to drive growth
Swissport has appointed Ajay Barolia as Senior Vice President Cargo, and Peter Weir as Senior Vice President Cargo Commercial, both for the United States and Canada. Together with the cargo team, they will drive the expansion of Swissport’s service portfolio in a strategic market for the air cargo industry. Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has named Ajay Barolia as its new Senior Vice President for Cargo in North America. He will join … [Read more...] about Swissport appoints new cargo leaders for North America to drive growth