UPS has launched a new service from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (BKK) to its intra-Asia Hub in China’s Shenzhen airport (SZX), which will operate five times each week. The move comes as the logistics integrator foresees growing cross-border trade between Thailand and other major markets in the region, which it says could double to over US$550 billion by 2030. Data from the company, which look at key opportunities to unleash intra-Asia trade potential, show a strong manufacturing sector … [Read more...] about UPS adds capacity in Asia with BKK-SZX service
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Vietnam Airlines taps WFS as cargo handler in Bangkok
Vietnam Airlines has selected WFS subsidiary Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) as its new cargo handler at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). BFS, established as a joint venture in 2004 between WFS and Bangkok Airways, will handle around 12,000 tonnes of cargo per year for the airline, which operates Airbus A321, A350 and Boeing 787 flights ex Bangkok to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The cargo handler, which also offers full passenger and ramp services at BKK, will handle cargo for Vietnam Airlines’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines taps WFS as cargo handler in Bangkok
SpiceJet’s cargo services return to Bangkok
SpiceXpress, the cargo arm of SpiceJet, has launched scheduled cargo flights connecting Mumbai and Delhi with Bangkok and will deploy its B737-800F aircraft on the said routes. SpiceJet’s scheduled cargo services will operate twice a week to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with the first flight carrying eight tonnes of cargo last week. The Indian airline said it expects regular transport of auto parts, electronics and perishables items. Also read: SpiceJet expands cargo fleet as vaccine drive … [Read more...] about SpiceJet’s cargo services return to Bangkok
Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States. The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide Etihad Cargo with warehouse and cargo handling services at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington DC’s Dulles … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements
