Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska is the fourth busiest air cargo in the world, and a new cargo terminal at the airport is set to provide a boost in transpacific shipments. Investment management firm Tiger Infrastructure Partners in early November announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in ANC operator IC Alaska Airport LLC, which has leased a 120-acre land at the Alaskan airport for 55 years. Also read: DFW stays cool and ahead in the cold chain As … [Read more...] about New cargo hub at ANC to boost transpacific shipments
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Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Hong Kong’s airport authority has announced that all airport staff belonging to the targeted groups are required to receive the third dose of vaccination, in view of new recommendation from the government and health experts. The airport authority urged staff under the targeted groups to receive the third jab as soon as possible. The third dose of vaccine should be administered at least six months after the second dose. The targeted groups include those handling high-risk cargo or having … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Airport construction drives business into Western Sydney
The construction of Sydney’s new airport is directly injecting more than $100 million into businesses in Western Sydney, as new vision shows the incredible transformation of the site since earthworks began. Western Sydney Airport (WSA) chief executive Simon Hickey said more than 20 million cubic metres of earth has been moved to date in what is one of the biggest earthmoving challenges in Australian history. “Construction of Western Sydney International has already led to … [Read more...] about Airport construction drives business into Western Sydney
Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
The primary runway at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) was opened last week after completing upgrades that will better accomodate larger freighters like the Boeing 747-8F regularly flown by Cathay Pacific and Cargolux, amongst others. At over 12,000 feet in length, runway 5R-23L will serve as the primary runway of Ohio’s premier cargo airport. The improvements, supported by Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, include asphalt resurfacing to an advanced aircraft … [Read more...] about Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
Dubai bans cargo imports at DXB to clear backlog
Dubai will restrict imports of cargo into its international airport for six days from Tuesday to clear a backlog caused by “extraordinarily high” volumes of inbound shipments. Cargo handler dnata told the Financial Times that restrictions would include cargo in transit to other destinations in the UAE with only certain essential items exempted from the ban. “We are currently working around the clock to clear the backlog of unprocessed cargo at Dubai International Airport, caused by … [Read more...] about Dubai bans cargo imports at DXB to clear backlog
Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) last week welcomed Chief Executive Lam’s support in her policy address as the airport looks to further uphold Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub. The airport is pushing forward multiple plans related to the ‘airport city’ development, including the recently completed pavement works of a third runway which is expected to be commissioned next year. The airport authority is also developing a logistics centre and a commercial attraction, along … [Read more...] about Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future