Cathay Pacific Airways and CHEP Aerospace Solutions, an independent provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) and galley cart services, have signed a five-year renewable agreement for the supply and management of ULDs and pallet accessories. CHEP will acquire Cathay Pacific's fleet of 25,000 ULDs, convert the majority of their containers to modern composite units weighing 58 kg, and supply a fleet of lightweight containers. This fast transition to a lightweight container fleet will … [Read more...] about Cathay, CHEP Aerospace sign ULD deal
Freight Forwarders
Manila to impose fine on overstaying cargo
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has given an 8 September deadline for importers and brokers to withdraw their overstaying customs-cleared cargo in Manila ports. After the deadline, unclaimed cargos will be transferred to the Subic and Batangas ports, or any other location identified by the government, and all costs associated with the transfer will be borne by the cargo owner, the PPA said in a statement. Overstaying cargoes will be also charged PhP5,000 (US$114.50) per day starting October … [Read more...] about Manila to impose fine on overstaying cargo
UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers is encouraging its members to object to a Paper Air Waybill (AWB) Surcharge that airlines are planning for export AWBs that are not filed electronically. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA supports e-Commerce and e-Air Waybill implementation in the air cargo supply chain. “However, we believe that implementation should … [Read more...] about UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
Lufthansa, ANA confirm freight JV
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Lufthansa Cargo AG will launch a strategic air cargo joint venture on routes between Japan and Europe and vice versa. This is the first worldwide cargo joint venture of its kind. ANA has received antitrust immunity, i. e. approval for the joint venture from the Japanese Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport after filing for it in spring 2014. In addition, the joint venture has been positively assessed by external counsel for compliance with relevant EU … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA confirm freight JV
China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
China Southern Airlines has launched a new B777F freighter service between Los Angeles International Airport and Tianjin, China. The 13-hour direct service marks the only dedicated cargo route linking Tianjin and North America. China Southern Cargo, a proud member of SkyTeam Cargo, will also launch Los Angeles-Tianjin-Shanghai cargo service, starting 5 September. China Southern can now offer 135 tonnes of cargo capacity from Los Angeles to Tianjin per week. Approximately 200 … [Read more...] about China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
Cargolux offers third weekly frequency to Zhengzhou
Cargolux Airlines International S.A. today announced the launch of a third scheduled flight from Luxembourg to Zhengzhou, China, effective from 3 September 2014. Caargolux will doubles its Zhengzhou service to six weekly flights by the end of 2014 in a bid to offer its customers shortest transit times between Europe and any city in Central China. Zhhengzhou is ideally located in central China with daily road feeder services to coastal cities such as Beijing and Shanghai and reaches far … [Read more...] about Cargolux offers third weekly frequency to Zhengzhou