Fast expanding Vietnamese new-generation carrier VietJet has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler to provide cargo terminal operations for its newly-launched flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong. The daily services are operated with the A320 aircraft from the airline’s young fleet of 42 A320 and A321 aircraft. In the first nine months of 2016, Vietnam was Hong Kong’s fifth largest export market, and major … [Read more...] about VietJet appoints Hactl for freight handling operations
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Hactl ends 2016 on a strong note
Hong Kong’s largest air cargo terminal operator, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), enjoyed a strong finish to 2016, beating 2015 tonnages by 1.7 percent and setting new terminal and ramp handling records. The total tonnage for 2016 was 1,653,938, up 1.7 percent on 2015. Strongest performance was on transshipments, which were up 29.6 percent on 2015. Mail, courier and other express traffic meanwhile grew 8.4 percent, while exports grew 2.1 percent. From January to … [Read more...] about Hactl ends 2016 on a strong note
ECS Group announces change of guard at Globe Air Cargo Germany
ECS Group has announced the appointment of Martin Bittner as its new managing director of Globe Air Cargo, Germany. Bittner assumed the role on 1 January 2017, taking over from Mark Grinsted who will retire on 31 March after serving 14 long years with the group. An industry veteran with a wealth of experience spanning nearly 50 years, Grinsted has agreed to put his rich knowledge to good use in the coming years in special projects for ECS Group. Grinsted was … [Read more...] about ECS Group announces change of guard at Globe Air Cargo Germany
ECS Group wins Finnair contract for six Asian markets
ECS Group is very proud to have been chosen by FINNAIR as its new General Sales and Services Agent in six leading Asian air cargo markets. These include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia as well as extending the current main contract for Singapore. This new contract will consolidate ECS Group global position as a leading cargo GSSA in Asia. Finnair is the flag carrier of Finland, with its headquarters in Vantaa and its main hub at Helsinki-Vantaa … [Read more...] about ECS Group wins Finnair contract for six Asian markets
Ethiopian cargo terminal set for operation by April ‘17
Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Terminal, which is under construction currently, has reached 82 per cent completion and it is scheduled to be operation by April 2017, the African carrier said. The first phase of the Addis Ababa terminal cost around US$150 million, according to a report by Ethiopian News Agency. The terminal will have an capacity of 1.2 million tonnes of cargo including facilities for perishable goods. The facility can also handle up to eight B747-400 freighters at one time. … [Read more...] about Ethiopian cargo terminal set for operation by April ‘17
Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced its new secretary general, will be Vladimir Zubkov, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires at the end of the year. Zubkov has more than 40 years’ experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and, most recently, as vice president of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and is the chairman of the Industry … [Read more...] about Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general