Air Cargo World articles from June 2007

Air Cargo World archives from June 2007

Supply Chains.
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Paul Page Panalpina President and Chief Executive Officer Monika Ribar used a provocative and perhaps even troublesome series of words in her opening keynote address last month at the annual Cargo Network Services Partnership...

Freedoms in Phases.(Cargo Network Services conference)(Global Freight Exchange Ltd. looking for finance)(Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. revenue)
June 1, 2007... The recent signing in Washington of a historic open skies agreement between the United States and the European Union liberalizing trans-Atlantic air service begs the question: Will phase two of the accord, for which negotiations will begin...

Slower Going.
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Robert Moorman A slowing American economy, high fuel prices, too much capacity and slackening demand may collectively account for why UPS''s first quarter results and FedEx''s fiscal third-quarter earnings were relatively flat,...

Mirage Images.
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Roger Turney As summer temperatures start to soar in the Arabian Gulf the searing desert heat can begin to play tricks on the mind. What seemed certain a short while ago, suddenly no longer seems so apparent. It is a little bit...

Trading Korea.(trade agreement negociation with European Union)
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Ian Putzger Notwithstanding fierce protests from South Korean farmers and somewhat less vocal opposition from U.S. interest groups, the free trade agreement the two governments signed in April after 11 months of tough haggling is...

Insulation Rules.
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Peter Conway In the shipment of perishables, air cargo has always been behind the technology curve when compared to other modes. In road or sea freight, continuous cool chains, logging of temperatures in transit, and even the use...

Chilly Venture.(Envirotainer Leasing Ltd. and Planzer Transport AG contract)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Switzerland isn''t known as a big force on world markets for perishables exports, but the country''s role in the healthcare field is changing that. Envirotainer recently struck a deal with Planzer to provide an additional handling station...

Capacity for Optimism.(air cargo capacity has reduced in Asia)
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Ian Putzger These days a telescope may well be an airline manager''s favorite tool to view the Pacific market. A closer perspective is far from pleasant. The traditional mini-peak associated with Chinese New Year was almost...

Leaders: Jens Tubbesing.(of Cargo Network Services Corp.)(Interview)
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Ian Putzger Jens Tubbesing is eager to stress that he continues in the path charted by his predecessor, Tony Calabrese, who retired last year after two decades at the helm of Cargo Network Services. Calabrese was a quiet,...

Cargo Security: Speaking of Leadership.
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Jens Tubbesing In recent months, I''ve seen comments by several people who complain about the lack of leadership on air cargo security issues and the need for "somebody" to step into the driver''s seat. Although these comments...

Airbus Makes a Civil Case.(Airbus Military S.L.'s new A400M)
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Robert W. Moorman Airbus may be taking some hits over its crippled A380 freighter program, but the manufacturer is making moves in another direction in the cargo market. Airbus is quietly talking with airlines about the civil...

People.
June 1, 2007... Airlines Etihad Airways: The United Arab Emirates airline named Des Vertannes executive vice president of cargo. A 37-year industry veteran, Vertannes recently left his post as cargo director at Gulf Air as that carrier began a...

Security.(Government Accountability Office report on international air cargo)
June 1, 2007... BYLINE: Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association The U.S. Government Accountability Office, in its recent assessment of federal efforts to secure U.S.-bound international air cargo, said there is still room for...