Liaoning Airport Management Group Co., Ltd – the owner of Shenyang Taoxian International Airport in northeast China – has entered into a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with HACTL Development Holdings Ltd (HDHL - the business development arm of Hactl Group) as a first step in developing the airport as a major regional cargo hub. Shenyang Airport currently has one runway and one cargo terminal which is a joint venture between the airport, China Southern Airlines and Sinotrans. It … [Read more...] about Shenyang airport eyes pharma with Hactl
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
IAG Cargo gives advanced animal care at Madrid
IAG Cargo has announced the launch of its enhanced animal handling capabilities at Madrid-Barajas Airport. From this month, every pet travelling through Madrid will benefit from a full veterinary check-up and a new 25-strong care team dedicated to ensuring the safe transit of each animal. The veterinary check-up, undertaken by qualified staff from the Hospital Veterinario Alberto Alcocer will take place every two hours with staff continuously monitoring food and water intake. In addition, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo gives advanced animal care at Madrid
Payload conference shaping up to be best yet
This year’s highly anticipated Payload Asia Conference and Awards in Hong Kong on 28-29 September – now in its fifth year – is shaping up to the best event to date. Two days of hot topics in the air cargo supply chain will be discussed in six roundtables – Hub or Hubris, Disruption, E-commerce, Dangerous Goods, One Belt – One Road and Maindeck. A facility tour hosted by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd (HACTL) will also be a key event on the first afternoon. Networking will also be a key … [Read more...] about Payload conference shaping up to be best yet
TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Doug Brittin, secretary general of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) since 2013, has advised the Board of Directors that he will retire at the end of this year. A selection committee, under the direction of TIACA vice-chairman Sebastiaan Scholte of Jan de Rijk Logistics has been established and has commenced the process to review and recruit candidates. Brittin will stay with TIACA in an advisory capacity once the new secretary general has been appointed to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Cathay Pacific Cargo sees cargo revenue drop 17% in 1H
Fierce competition, excess capacity and suspended fuel surcharges saw cargo revenue at Cathay Pacific falling 17.2 per cent in the first half to US$1.2 billion. The decline occured despite a marginal increase in the tonnage carried in the first six months of 0.2 per cent, which was offset by a 0.6 per cent increase in capacity of both Cathay Pacific and Dragonair that pulled the load factors down to 62.2 per cent, the carrier said. But for the airline overall, the situation was far worse with … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific Cargo sees cargo revenue drop 17% in 1H
Lufthansa Cargo becomes an official Premium Partner of the German Equestrian Federation (FN)
On the back of 30 years of experience in the transportation of jumpers, dressage horses and racehorses, Lufthansa Cargo has announced it will by a Premium Partner of the German Equestrian Federation (FN), the umbrella organisation of all breeders, riders, drivers and vaulters in Germany. The partnership is for a longer-term cooperation and, from now onwards, will cover joint marketing activities, projects and synergies connected with equestrian sport. “For us, the new partnership with the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo becomes an official Premium Partner of the German Equestrian Federation (FN)