THAI Cargo

THAI Cargo joins carriers banning shark fin cargo

by Payload Asia

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has announced that the carrier has implemented a strict cargo policy prohibiting the shipment of shark fins on THAI Cargo, effective from 15 July 2014. Poonsak Chumchuay, managing director of the carrier's Cargo and Commercial Mail Department, said the company has communicated and implemented an official policy that prohibits the shipment of shark fin onboard THAI Cargo.  The internal announcement was sent to all THAI … [Read more...] about THAI Cargo joins carriers banning shark fin cargo

First B777 freighter for Southern Air

by Payload Asia

Wet-lease operator Southern Air Holdings has taken delivery of its first B777 freighter, which will provide capacity under a block-space agreement for Thai Cargo. The second, also for use by Thai, will be delivered on 2 March. CEO Daniel McHugh said: “The addition of these two B777s is a defining moment in the history of Southern Air that begins the next phase of the company’s growth. The combination of the B777s and our 16 B747s makes Southern Air the first ACMI operator to … [Read more...] about First B777 freighter for Southern Air