Air Cargo World articles from October 2003

Air Cargo World archives from October 2003

Shipped.(man ships himself in cargo container)
October 1, 2003... A man loaded himself in a box and traveled undetected aboard a cargo aircraft from New York to Dallas last month and nothing went wrong. That's at least as far as the air cargo industry is concerned. "Our employees did exactly what they...

Cargo's screening insecurity.(air cargo security regulations)
October 1, 2003... The U.S. Transportation Security Administration this month is writing specific and much-anticipated air cargo security regulations that industry experts believe will include demands for some physical screening of shipments and stricter...

747s dropped.(Lufthansa Cargo)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Lufthansa Cargo's move to shed its eight 747-200 freighters marks a sharp shift in capacity and fleet strategy at the world's largest international freight airline, The airline, which launched the 747-200 freighter program for Boeing more...

Uniting Europe.(aviation treaty talks between United States, Europe)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cargo airlines have high hopes for aviation treaty talks starting this month between the European Union and the United States but experts say they shouldn't count on new freedoms anytime soon. Airline industry observers say there is little...

Postal zip.(Postal Service cuts contracts to private airlines)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Santa Claus won't be flying this year, at least not as far as the United States airlines that count on the pre-Christmas postal rush are concerned. The U.S. Postal Service says it will sharply curtail the use of lucrative "C-Net" contracts...

Tech support.(positive outlook for technology sector)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The technology industry that fueled much of the air cargo roller-coaster ride of the past five years is offering faint hints of a recovery in key expedited shipping commodities. The Gartner Dataquest research firm says it found the "early...

Falling Atlas.(Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings files for bankruptcy)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Atlas Air is heading back to the gate for some financial repairs. The airline's parent Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December with what the company says will be the approval of its creditors....

Firing DHL.(DHL Express employees laid off)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Whatever Deutsche Post World Net effectively controls in the United States, the company moved to control fewer workers in the country as it laid off 2,870 DHL Express employees as DHL took over Airborne Express. The layoffs represented the...

Courting FedEx.(profits fall, receives funding from Internal Revenue Service suit)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... FedEx did better in court than it did on the ground last quarter. The company's net profit fell 19 percent to $128 million in the fiscal first quarter on lackluster traffic volumes but FedEx also saw gains elsewhere. The world's largest...

Expressly Asia.(air express carriers in Asia)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Air express carriers are jockeying for position in the air as they vie for better Asia-Pacific position, with new service rights to Hong Kong opening up new service possibilities and hub strategies. With new flight freedoms out of Hong...

Partners forward: Kuehne & Nagel says forwarding flexibility comes at all levels as it breaks new ground in partnerships.
October 1, 2003... Kuehne & Nagel workers in the United States don't have to go far to find their major air service provider, at least at one major gateway. In an air freight industry filled with partnerships, the Switzerland forwarding giant took synergy to...

Langham loads.(presidential appearance)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Indianapolis-based forwarder Langham took a step into presidential politics last month, serving as the backdrop for a presidential visit to promote the Bush administration's economic proposals. Cathy Langham, an ex chairperson of the...

The U.S. Postal Service signed World Airways to fly at least eight freighter flights.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The U.S. Postal Service signed World Airways to fly at least eight freighter flights to carry mail between Newark, N.J., and Bahrain for U.S. military forces in Iraq.

American Airlines cut its daily departures from St. Louis, inherited from TWA, by half as the airline cuts its fleet.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... American Airlines cut its daily departures from St. Louis, inherited from TWA, by half as the airline cuts its fleet. Southwest Airlines says it will add flights at St. Louis in response.

Newark Liberty International Airport.(new cargo facility)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Newark Liberty International Airport opened a 107,000-square-foot, $33.4 million multi-user cargo facility on the north side, bringing warehouse space at the airport to 1.45 million square feet....

Wesco Aircraft, a distributor of aerospace parts.(uses TRA/X International Trade Logistics )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Wesco Aircraft, a distributor of aerospace parts, will use Precision Software's TRA/X International Trade Logistics software to streamline its global logistics chains.

FedEx Ground.(new return service)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... FedEx Ground launched a Consolidated Return Service aimed at catalog and online retailers who need to manage returns from customers.

Hermes Aviation, a division of Mercury Air Cargo.(receives certification)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hermes Aviation, a division of Mercury Air Cargo, won certification under the IATA General Sales and Service Agent program.

Swissport Cargo Services.(Cargo Service Center changes name)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cargo Service Center in the United States changed its name to Swissport Cargo Services.

United Parcel Service.(new services for eBay users)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... United Parcel Service expanded its ties to eBay by introducing new shipping tools aimed at the online auction site's buyers and sellers.

Polar Air Cargo named Vizion Logistics.(general sales agent)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Polar Air Cargo named Vizion Logistics its general sales agent in San Francisco and several other cities in the western United States.

Pilot Air Freight.(opens Boise office)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Forwarder Pilot Air Freight opened an office and warehouse in Boise, Idaho, owned by Patrick Allen and Selden Daniels.

AIT Worldwide Logistics.(moves into larger Virginia facility)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... AIT Worldwide Logistics moved into a larger facility in Norfolk, Va.

Exel.(opens Toronto logistics center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Forwarder Exel opened a 52,000-square-foot logistics center in Toronto.

Air Courier Dispatch acquired Priority Xpress.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Georgia-based Air Courier Dispatch acquired Priority Xpress, a ground courier operating in Tennessee.

Target Logistics Services.(opens new station)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... California-based forwarder Target Logistics Services opened a station in Milwaukee in a 27,000-square-foot facility near Mitchell International Airport.

Odyssey Logistics & Technology, an outsourced logistics company.(acquires Nordstrom Freighting)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Odyssey Logistics & Technology, an outsourced logistics company, acquired freight forwarder Nordstrom Freighting.

ProLogis.(leases space to Dorcy International)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ProLogis leased 49,000 square feet of distribution space in Columbus, Ohio, to flash light manufacturer Dorcy International. The firm also acquired a 237,500-square-foot distribution facility occupied by third-party logistics provider The...

Southwest Airlines.(services)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Whether it's a passenger or a package, Southwest Airlines strives to provide exceptional value and positively outrageous customer service. Southwest Airlines Cargo continually seeks new ways to grow technologically and enhance our services...

Southwest Airlines started flying from Hartford.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Southwest Airlines started flying from Hartford, Conn.'s Bradley International Airport to Las Vegas.

The eastern region of the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association awarded British Airways World Cargo.(Carrier of Choice award )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The eastern region of the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association awarded British Airways World Cargo its Carrier of Choice award to Africa and to the Middle East based and forwarder in central Canada named BAWC its Air Carrier of...

Reno/Tahoe International Airport.(air cargo traffic increase spurs new jobs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Reno/Tahoe International Airport says a study of the airport showed that an increase of 244 tons of air cargo traffic a month equaled 1,000 more jobs in the manufacturing, wholesale trade and retail sectors of the local economy.

Menlo Worldwide Forwarding.(new logistics center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Menlo Worldwide Forwarding opened a logistics center in Nogales, Ariz., its sixth facility along the United States-Mexico border. Menlo also upgraded its facility at Otay Mesa near Tijuana.

Panalpina.(various news briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Forwarder Panalpina opened an apparel logistics center, dubbed the Fashion Center, in Secaucus, N.J.... AIT Worldwide Logistics opened its Southeast Logistics Center in Tampa, Fla.

Associated Global Systems.(new distribution center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Associated Global Systems opened a distribution center near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and expanded its Houston facility to 24-hour operations.

Phoenix International.(customs security certification)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Illinois-based forwarder Phoenix International was certified under the C-TPAT Customs security program.

Denver International Airport.(new runway)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Denver International Airport opened its sixth runway.

Quebecor Worldwide will participate in the U.S. Postal Service's co-palletization program.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Quebecor Worldwide will participate in the U.S. Postal Service's co-palletization program for periodicals at the Canadian company's Midland, Mich., facility.

Cargo 2003? The forwarder-airline group says it measures progress, but the quality of membership is what counts.
October 1, 2003... Please join. It won't cost you a cent and you will meet lots of nice new friends. And even if you joined once before, became disillusioned and left, why not try again? The plea is perhaps not quite that impassioned but it is not far from what...

AA Cargo.(American Airlines)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... As the world's largest airline makes its turnaround toward profitability in today's tricky-at-best environment, American Airlines Cargo is focused on delivering what the customer values. According to customers, it is access to shipment...

TNT Express.(adds Naples and Florence)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... TNT Express added Naples and Florence to its flight network out of the carrier's Liege hub, giving TNT six flights to six Italian cities. TNT says it wants to add five more stops to a European network of 62 cities by 2005.

Cargo traffic at Paris' two airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cargo traffic at Paris' two airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly, grew 4.8 percent in the first six months of 2003 over the same period a year ago.

Freighter operator AirRep took delivery of its third new TU-204.
October 1, 2003... Freighter operator AirRep took delivery of its third new TU-204 all-cargo aircraft from Russian manufacturer Aviastar.

Greece's parliament approved formation of a new airline.(Olympic Airlines)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Greece's parliament approved formation of a new airline, Olympic Airlines, to replace the financially-crippled Olympic Airways.

Swiss WorldCargo stepped up a relationship with Polar Air Cargo.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Swiss WorldCargo stepped up a relationship with Polar Air Cargo by signing as the freighter operator's general sales agent in Dubai, which Polar serves on routes between Amsterdam and India.

Fraport AG, the managers of Frankfurt Airport.(sets up maintenance station)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Fraport AG, the managers of Frankfurt Airport, set up a container and ULD repair station called Fraportainer that will that will handle maintenance of containers and pallets on the airport site and offer sales of second-hand equipment.

EADS EFW will make the lower deck cargo lining for the Airbus.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... EADS EFW will make the lower deck cargo lining for the Airbus A380 passenger and freighter jets.

CSA Czech Airlines started construction of a $26 million cargo terminal.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... CSA Czech Airlines started construction of a $26 million cargo terminal at the Prague-Ruzyne Airport that will include the airline, DHL and Czech Post as tenants.

Linser.(logistics businesses merge into Linser)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Five specialized logistics businesses in Spain merged into the existing Barcelona-based Linser company, a group expected to have some $50 million in revenue this year and perform a range of services from logistics outsourcing to home delivery.

Menzies Aviation Group.(receives ISO quality certification )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Menzies Aviation Group won ISO quality certification for its handling operations at Madrid Barajas International Airport.

Exel will occupy a 192,975-square-foot facility in Lille, France.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Exel will occupy a 192,97S-square-foot facility in Lille, France, managed by distribution facilities manager ProLogis.

Tasman tango: Qantas and Air New Zealand say they need to team up, but is that the combination to survival?
October 1, 2003... The Great Barrier Reef is notoriously treacherous for ships navigating the waters around Australia and the air at 35,000 feet isn't proving much safer for aircraft operators. The region's two major airlines are hoping to survive by navigating...

Taiwan opened the door to more direct air trade with China.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Taiwan opened the door to more direct air trade with China, saying it would allow cargo charters to operate directly to China without intermediate stops in Hong Kong or Macau.

Airport Authority of Hong Kong.(plans public offering)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Airport Authority of Hong Kong plans to have a public stock offering, privatizing the world's largest international freight airport to raise cash and reduce budget deficits. The sale of an unspecified share of the government-held authority...

Polar Air Cargo.(flights between Seoul and Liege, Belgium)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Polar Air Cargo started three-times-weekly 747-400 freighter flights between Seoul and Liege, Belgium.

Cathay Pacific launched weekly freighter service to Osaka.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cathay Pacific launched weekly freighter service to Osaka, saying the 747 frequency would complement seven weekly all-cargo services to Tokyo and the ongoing twice-weekly freighter flights by partner Air Hong Kong.

Baiyun International Airport.(exterior construction completed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Officials in Guangzho, China, said major exterior construction at Baiyun International Airport has been completed and the airport was on schedule to open in June 2004.

Dragonair.(cargo traffic increases)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cargo traffic at Dragonair was up 53 percent in the first seven months of the year, although year-over-year July traffic growth slipped to 25 percent as flights were cut back.

KLM added a sixth weekly 747 "combi" flight.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... KLM added a sixth weekly 747 "combi" flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Macau International Airport.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cargo traffic at Macau International Airport grew 17 percent in the first eight months of the year, including a 51.2 percent jump in August.

UTi Worldwide acquired Indair Carriers.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... UTi Worldwide acquired Indair Carriers, a Delhi-based forwarder that counted some $32.5 million in IATA revenue last year.

Cargo booked up? Three portals are competing for air cargo bookings, but forwarders may be looking in another direction.(Feature focus: technology)(Ezycargo)(Cargo Portal Services)(Global Freight Exchange)
October 1, 2003... There have never been so many avenues for forwarders to book shipments by air, but that hardly means there is more freight space available. Even in an age of diminished cargo capacity, however, the pathways to that space are growing in number,...

The 2003 air cargo quality survey: what do shippers think?--Industry trends and issues in intercontinental air freight.(Special report: shipper survey)(International Logistics Quality Institute)
October 1, 2003... The International Logistics Quality Institute, an independent, non-profit organization of cargo industry-related groups, recently conducted an in-depth survey of more than 800 shippers who use intercontinental air freight services. The survey...

Empire bites back: British Airways is facing dramatic changes in freight and passenger business, but BA insists growth is a solitary pursuit.(Region focus: United Kingdom)
October 1, 2003... Don't expect Gareth Kirkwood to talk at length about cargo alliances. And for that matter, don't expect the managing director of British Airways World Cargo to say anything too positive about them, if he is forced to discuss the issue. ...

Air Cargo World 2004 Airports Directory.(Directory)
October 1, 2003... The Air Cargo World 2004 World Airports Directory is divided into two sections: the first 23 pages list United States airports by states; the second section lists airports in Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East by country....

Polet Cargo Airlines.(Paid Advertisement)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Polet Cargo Airlines is a major aviation company that successfully operates a fleet of Antonov 124 aircraft, one of the largest cargo aircraft in the world. An important prayer in the air cargo market for many years, Polet Cargo Airlines has...

Cost vs. price: looking to cut costs from your supply chain? Start with compliance and go from there.
October 1, 2003... IF YOU CAN'T MEASURE IT, then you can't manage it. You can't see it, either. For Toto USA, visibility is the key to controlling the supply chain. "Our service needs high visibility. With products arriving in a semifinished state, they are...

APL Logistics.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... APL Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider offering a comprehensive range of supply chain management solutions through a network of 250 locations and 4,500 logistics professionals in 53 countries. Our heritage began more than 150...

Caterpillar Logistics Services: the know-how that helped build the legend.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... No matter what industry or region of the world you do business in, your supply chain is as integral to your success as your products, your services, and your people. Caterpillar Logistics Services helps clients solve their unique business...

The chicken and the egg: technology and genetic knowledge have helped poultry producer trim the fat from its supply chain.
October 1, 2003... ALLEN FAMILY FOODS is no second-rate business. Begin with 140 million eggs, lose some to attrition, and get 115 million birds. They eat about $100 million worth of feed per year. Dressed out for market, the chickens yield 640 million pounds of...

EGL Eagle Global Logistics.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... EGL, Inc. (EGL Eagle Global Logistics) has emerged as a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, demonstrating core competencies in transportation services, logistics management and information technology. Believing that these primary...

From 'just-in-time' to 'just-in-case': contingency plans don't always come cheap, but some view them as necessary in today's unstable environment.
October 1, 2003... THE TURBULENT EVENTS of the past two years have been a supply chain Armageddon for logistics managers. Starting with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the logistics industry has had to cope with a series of unexpected events: last fall's...

Vendor builder: transportation broker exploiting vendor relationships, technology to compete with asset-based providers.(AutoInfo Inc.)
October 1, 2003... A BOCA RATON, FLORIDA-BASED transportation intermediary is attempting to show that customer service can be just as important as company size when it comes to securing freight. "We go after the same business as an Allen Lund Co. or a C.H....

Saudi Arabian Airlines Cargo.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... In 1945, Saudi Arabian Airlines was launched with only one DC3 aircraft. Just a decade later the airline became the biggest carrier in the Middle East. Today it is a World-Class carrier flying to destinations in Europe, the USA, the Middle...

In a nutshell: vendors discuss how their technology can help you.
October 1, 2003... SHOPPING FOR TECHNOLOGY can be a daunting prospect. You know what you need to fix, but do you know what it takes to fix it? Here is a review of a few selected technologies available today, and how they can help you. Supply-Chain Management...

BNSF Logistics.(services)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... BNSF Logistics, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, offers logistics and transportation services that range from a single-shipment transaction to comprehensive network analysis, redesign, and ongoing...

SEKO Worldwide.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... SEKO Worldwide is a global provider of freight forwarding solution, offering transportation and logistics services 24/7. Founded in 1976, SEKO Worldwide's North American network of 48 offices and 350 international agents help customers manage...

How Yellow instantly makes you a better transportation manager.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... There are many online transportation solutions available, and guess what? They're not all the same. At MyYellow.com, you can take advantage of enhanced reporting and robust features within the online tools that will instantly enhance your...

More data, better service: Seko Worldwide hopes new CRM software will improve customer service, increase business.
October 1, 2003... A MONTH OF USING customer relationship management software isn't enough time for Seko Worldwide to quantify money it saves from its use, but it is enough time for its officials to extol the virtues of the technological upgrade. "I think as...

Remedying returns: outsourcing reverse logistics helps pharmaceutical companies keep better track of products, payments.
October 1, 2003... PHARMACEUTICAL RETURNS is a complex business that is getting more complicated. Staunching the flow of counterfeit drugs and state regulations covering drugs returns are just two of the challenges companies face. Many have turned to outsourcing...

Directory of logistics providers.(Directory)
October 1, 2003... DIRECTORY OF LOGISTICS PROVIDERS PROVIDER PHONE 3PF.COM 800-929-1308 A.N. DeringerInc. 800-523-4357 ABX Logistics Inc. 770-353-4200 Access Logistics ...

2004 International Airports directory.(Directory)
October 1, 2003... ARGENTINA AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL DE EZEIZA Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina, B180 2EZE. Contact: Fernando Grana. Phone: +54 11 80 2500 Fax: +54 11 5480 2597. Air Service: Total Carriers: 21, All-Cargo: 10, Non-Scheduled Charter: around 3....

Air cargo in the Americas: feeling the recovery.
October 1, 2003... The last time Air Cargo Americas International Congress was held, the bi-annual conference and exhibition was one of the first major air cargo events after September 11 and security and economic recovery dominated the event. Two years later,...

Emirates SkyCargo.(Advertising)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the airline, has recently started freighter operations between New York, Gothenburg (Sweden) and Dubai. SkyCargo satisfies its customers' demands across the Emirates network by providing bellyhold...