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Warren Jones appointed TIACA Director

Warren Jones has been appointed TIACA Director, reporting into Doug Brittin, Secretary General and based at the Association’s Miami headquarters, USA. Kenneth Gibson has been made Manager – Accounts and Business Development, also based in Miami. Jones, whose most recent role was President of Cargo Network Services (CNS) at IATA, will focus primarily on TIACA’s sales initiatives and will also manage other aspects of the Association’s commercial development programs and operations. “Warren’s extensive ... [+]

Hans Infomatic’s Software Solution Connects to +90 Airlines Through WIN

India-based Hans Infomatic has teamed up with the Worldwide Information Network (WIN) to offer customers a streamlined e-Customs process. Hans Infomatic’s web-based ‘AMS’ application enables customers to access one streamlined process for e-Customs filing as well as electronic Air Waybills (e-AWBs), and e-manifests to over 90 ... [+]

Tampa Pet Mover IDs International Corporate Officers

Air Animal Inc., an international pet mover based in Tampa, FL, announced new international leadership posts responding to double-digit revenue and business growth during the last three fiscal years. Walter Woolf, VMD, Air Animal's founder, continues leading the pet transportation service. Andrea Woolf Parker, accounts payable manager and former board ... [+]

ACI Releases 2014 Air Freight Results

Airports Council International (ACI) has released its latest edition of the World Airport Traffic Report. Here’s the scoop regarding air cargo during 2014: Worldwide airport cargo increased by 4.7% in 2014 to 102 million metric tonnes, with positive levels of growth across all six regions. Hong Kong ... [+]

Green Accolades to Hactl for its 12% Carbon Reduction

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), the largest cargo handler at Hong Kong International Airport, received a “Carbon Reduction Certificate” from the Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) on August 14. The certificate was awarded under the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence scheme, in recognition ... [+]

United Cargo Signs Global Rental Agreemeent with va-Q-tec

United Cargo today announced tthe signing of a global rental agreeement with va-Q-tec, a leading provider of high-performance units for temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceuticals. This agreement, signed by va-Q-tec Ltd. Managing Director Dominic Hyde and United Cargo President Jan Krems at a ceremony in Houston, ... [+]

Volga-Dnepr Gulf commences Boeing 747 MRO contract with Malaysia’s Eagle Express

Volga-Dnepr Gulf (VDG), which represents Volga-Dnepr Technics in the Middle East region, has signed a contract with Malaysian charter operator Eagle Express to provide maintenance services for the airline’s Boeing 747-400 fleet. Work under the contract will be carried out in Volga-Dnepr Gulf’s modern hangar complex ... [+]

Kalitta Air Chooses CHAMP Cargosystems

Michigan (USA) all-cargo carrier Kalitta Air has selected CHAMP Cargosystems for the provision of CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution. Kalitta Air will be the first US airline to benefit from CHAMP’s web-based load planning application across its fleet of 14 and growing B747 freighters. As one ... [+]

Schiphol “Milk Run” collaboration set to optimise supply chain and cut CO2

Optimizing the inbound supply chain and cutting C02 sounds like the perfect combination not only for business but the environment. That’s what an innovative partnership project between members of the Schiphol logistics community, organized by the steering committee forwarders of Air Cargo Netherlands, aims to do. Their ... [+]

Location, Location, Location for Logistics Venues in Houston

Premium office space is becoming available for the first time in more than a decade in the Greenspoint District of Houston. Located just 15 miles north of downtown Houston, the Greenspoint District serves a 12-square-mile area So far this year, the District has gained considerable growth ... [+]

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