Almost 25 per cent of the total warehousing/logistics space uptake across the country in 2014 was by e-retail players, while the uptake of logistics space rose by more than seven times over that of 2013. India’s online retail sector saw exponential growth, as a number of local market-specific services—such as cash on delivery (COD), multiple payment options, and EMI options—assisted in developing the growth curve of e-commerce in the country, according to the findings of … [Read more...] about E-retail drives India’s demand for warehousing space
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Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its expansion programme in India with the launch of the seventh freighter destination in the country. Starting 3rd February, 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will commence freighter services to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The twice weekly A330 freighter service will depart Doha on Tuesdays and Fridays with a stop in Mumbai before heading to Ahmedabad. Departure from Ahmedabad to Doha is scheduled on the same day. Qatar Airways Cargo will … [Read more...] about Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Govt unveils draft civil aviation policy
Terming UPA's aviation policy as "opaque", government on Monday brought in a fresh draft recommending listing of state-run Airports Authority of India and chopper firm Pawan Hans on stock exchanges and steps to beef up Air India operations, hinting at its stake sale too. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju unveiled the draft civil aviation policy which also proposes to enhance regional air connectivity, develop six major metro airports as international hubs, create more airports … [Read more...] about Govt unveils draft civil aviation policy
India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
India’s MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India’s MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Turkish Cargo boosts capacity to India
Turkish Cargo is enhancing its cargo penetration with the launch of weekly A330 freighter flights to Hyderabad, India on 28th August 2014. The existing IST-IKA-DAC-IST cargo flights will be replaced by IST -Tahran (IKA)-Hyderabad (HYD)- IST cargo flights with the opening of Hydarabad cargo destination. With the launch of Hyderabad cargo flight, now Turkish Cargo freighter network reaches 49. … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo boosts capacity to India