The air cargo community in the UK would be far better at influencing government aviation policy if it collaborated more closely, says Nick Platts, head of cargo, Heathrow Airport. “I think that a community speaking with one voice would be an enormous benefit to the UK,” he told the audience at the Future of UK Airports seminar at Multimodal 2016. “Unfortunately I can’t see it happening as no one talks to each other.” He cited Schiphol as an example of a community that had worked together to … [Read more...] about Collaboration crucial if UK air cargo is to compete and grow
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Schiphol Cargo posts solid year after 5 months of growth
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol finished 2015 with a total throughput of 1,621,097 tonnes of air cargo – only marginally (0.7 per cent) down on the all-time record set in 2014. A strong fourth quarter saw the Q3 year-on-year deficit of 1.44 per cent after Q3 halved. Q4 was Schiphol’s strongest of 2015, and its first quarter of consistent growth (+1.3 per cent against 2014 Q4); it also marked the culmination of five consecutive months of growth. For 2015 as a whole, North America showed the best … [Read more...] about Schiphol Cargo posts solid year after 5 months of growth
Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
Pharma logistics professionals who succeed in transforming their supply chain will have a major impact on their organisation’s success and those who innovate best will position themselves to transform logistics from a cost centre to a true source of competitive advantage, is one of the main conclusions of a new book by Schiphol Cargo. The eBook, Vision Pharma Logistics 2020: Insights and practical advice, published by the dedicated cargo department of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and features … [Read more...] about Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
Schiphol cargo closes gap in Q3
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo tonnage trends moved closer to those of 2014 in the third quarter of 2015, narrowing the deficit to 1.44 per cent year to date. Q3 saw a total of 409,034 tonnes of cargo handled through the airport, fractionally (0.08 per cent) down on the same period of 2014. Weakness in Asia (down 5.0 per cent) and Europe (down ten per cent) business was counteracted by stronger performances in North America (up 2.3 per cent), Middle East (up eight per cent), Africa (up … [Read more...] about Schiphol cargo closes gap in Q3
Skylink Handling appointed IAG cargo handler at Schiphol
Skylink Handling Services B.V., the ground handling division of the Rhenus Group, has been appointed by IAG Cargo as its air cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Skylink was awarded the three year contract, effective from 1 August 2015. Frans Meerens, branch manager Skylink said: "We have worked hard to win the three year contract with IAG Cargo and are excited to welcome them to our expanding portfolio of customers. In August, our dedicated team of employees started work with IAG … [Read more...] about Skylink Handling appointed IAG cargo handler at Schiphol
Qatar commences Doha-Amsterdam flights
Qatar Airways has commenced services between Amsterdam and Doha with the inaugural flight landing at Schiphol Airport on 16 June, welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Amsterdam is the airline’s first destination in The Netherlands and its 34th in Europe and will be operated six times per week between with the B787 aircraft. Marwan Koleilat, Qatar Airways chief commercial officer, who led a delegation to celebrate the inaugural flight and was welcomed by Maarten de … [Read more...] about Qatar commences Doha-Amsterdam flights
