Aiming to further tap the Pearl River Delta region, HACTL Development Holdings Ltd (HDHL) – the business development arm of the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd (Hactl) Group - has entered into a unique cargo logistics agreement with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKS). The objective of the Memorandam of Understanding (MoU) is to explore the joint development of logistics links and infrastructure in and around Hong Kong International Airport and the Pearl River Delta region, supporting the … [Read more...] about Hactl, CKS join forces to further tap Pearl River Delta cargo
Airports
FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility
FedEx Express has opened a new facility at Copenhagen airport for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It marks the company's ninth facility in the Nordic region in the last five years. Between June 2014 and May 2015 FedEx says shipments from the region increased 24 per cent overall compared to the previous period with North America increasing 22 per cent. “The Nordic gateway will bring our Nordic customers even closer to the rest of the world. By … [Read more...] about FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility
Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
While passenger traffic and aircraft movements set new records at Singapore Changi Airport, ‘stability’ was the word of the year for airfreight movements which held steady at 1.85 million tonnes for 2015. While Changi Airport’s total cargo throughput was little changed from a year earlier, there were pockets of growth in niche cargo segments and investment in new cargo infrastructure is expected to drive further growth in some of these niche sectors. For instance, there was strong … [Read more...] about Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
AeroGround Berlin acquires ground handler Acciona, HSD Flughafen
AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH, a ground handling subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH (FMG), has acquired the established ground handling companies Acciona Airport Services, Berlin GmbH and HSD Flughafen GmbH, effective 1 January 2016. The new subsidiary AeroGround Berlin purchased 100 per cent of the shares in Acciona Airport Services Berlin from the Spanish parent company Acciona S.A. The two subsidiaries AeroGround Berlin and Acciona Berlin will be merged in the coming months, the … [Read more...] about AeroGround Berlin acquires ground handler Acciona, HSD Flughafen
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
Liege Airport enjoys a 10% cargo growth in 2015
Liege Airport has concluded a banner year with with 10 per cent growth in cargo volumes to 650 000 tonnes transiting through the airport. An investment to the tune of €16 million will help underpin development in 2016, the airport said. "The new airlines – Qatar Airways and ANA Aviation – have boosted our activity", explains Luc Partoune, general manager of Liege Airport. "And TNT has also shown very strong growth. CAL, El Al and Icelandair are also on the up." The number of aircraft … [Read more...] about Liege Airport enjoys a 10% cargo growth in 2015