Air Cargo World articles from September 2002

Air Cargo World archives from September 2002

Recovery. (Editor's Note).(air cargo industry recovering from last year's decline)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
September 1, 2002... The biennial gathering of the international air cargo industry usually is a good occasion to step back and take a broad look at the state of the business, never more so than this month, the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist...

Seeking smaller airlines. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The next stage in a potentially painful restructuring of the United States airline industry may be played out in bankruptcy court as troubled combination carriers struggle to stay afloat and their cargo customers nervously watch capacity shrink...

Air coverage. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Airline operations should get a little less risky soon, at least from an insurance standpoint. With many governments around the world still providing war risk coverage to airlines still reeling from last year's terrorist attacks, the...

Tech savvy. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The high-tech industry, a critical part of the 1998-2000 air shipping boom, is showing all the life of an out of date server heading into the fall peak shipping season. Although there were some modest signs of life in the air freight-heavy...

Raising rates. (News Updates).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... If stronger pricing is a measure of economic recovery, airlines appear to be gearing up for a cargo recovery. With its announcement last month of rate hikes of 5 to 10 percent starting Nov. 1, KLM Cargo sought to set a new standard for...

Leasing Atlas. (News Updates).(Atlas Air Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... After offering fresh evidence of declines in its core "wet lease" business, freighter operator Atlas Air took new steps to broaden its business model with a new contract with EVA Air that breaks away from the airline's standard deals with air...

DHL challenged. (News Updates).(DHL Worldwide Express)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... American express carriers say Deutsche Post World Net's moves to consolidate control of DHL Worldwide Express violate airline citizenship rules in the United States, where DHL hopes to use backing from the German postal authority to expand its...

Eagle profits. (News Updates).(Eagle Global Logistics)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Eagle Global Logistics' profit in the second quarter didn't even reach $1 million unless you round the numbers up liberally, but the troubled forwarder is happy enough to be measuring any profits at all. The $938,000 in net earnings in the...

Backing Volga. (News Updates).(Volga-Dnepr Airlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The moves toward independence that cost Volga-Dnepr Airlines some of its project cargo business last year appear to be showing some payoffs. The Russian project cargo specialist says it almost doubled its An-124 sales in the first half of this...

Charging UPS: labor peace is spreading across the transport landscape, but expect the bill by express delivery. (Regional Reports).(United Parcel Service of America Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... By most measures, the labor contract United Parcel Service signed with the Teamsters union is expensive, but American shippers should expect to bear the costs. That's because, say experts, UPS is in the driver's seat in setting prices across a...

New Era Training, a Web-based training company, signed agreements with the Airforwarders Association and Air Cargo Inc. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... New Era Training, a Web-based training company, signed agreements with the Airforwarders Association and Air Cargo Inc. to provide government-mandated security training.

United Airlines. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... United Airlines launched a small package international express service, Global SP, and extended its TD.Guaranteed service to all its air operations.

VG Airlines. (Briefly).(daily cargo service announced)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Belgian startup VG Airlines announced daily cargo service out of New York's Kennedy Airport and Boston through general sales agent Air Logistics America.

The Logistics Company, a Michigan-based air charter operator. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Logistics Company, a Michigan-based air charter operator, took delivery of its second 727-100 freighter, a former Purolator Courier jet.

Meridian IQ the logistics business owned by Yellow Corp. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Meridian IQ the logistics business owned by Yellow Corp., bought MegaSys, an Indiana-based transport management specialist.

FedEx Express. (Briefly).(727 freighter accident, Tallahassee, Florida)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Three FedEx Express crewmembers suffered minor injuries when their 727 freighter landed short of the runway at Tallahassee, Fla., last month.

NextLinx. (Briefly).(launched Web-based solution Trade Documents)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2002... NextLinx launched Trade Documents, an automated Web-based solution that simplifies and accelerates the preparation and filing of all documents, licenses and permits required for international shipping.

BAX Global. (Briefly).(air freight and customs service contract to Subaru of America Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Subaru of America chose BAX Global as its air freight and customs provider for auto parts coming into the United States from Japan.

Exel. (Briefly).(Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. logistics contract)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Goodyear Tire Co. named Exel its lead logistics provider in North America.

USCO Logistics, a division of Kuehne & Nagel. (Briefly).(retailer J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. contracts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Retailer JC Penney picked USCO Logistics, a division of Kuehne & Nagel, to operate four new regional distribution centers.

AirNet Express. (Briefly).(specialty express carrier finance)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Specialty express carrier AirNet Express reported a $1.1 million net profit in the second quarter compared to a small loss last year as net revenue grew 5.8 percent, to $37.4 million.

Florida based cargo airline Amerijet struck a business alliance with Crowley Logistics. (Briefly).(Amerijet International Inc. contract)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Florida-based cargo airline Amerijet struck a business alliance with Crowley Logistics for logistics and transport services.

Associated Global Systems. (Briefly).(Supply Chain Management software made available)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2002... Forwarder Associated Global Systems made its Supply Chain Management software program available free to customers and in every Zip Code in the United States.

The Gadsden, Ala., Municipal Airport. (Briefly).(aviation facilities being remodeled Gadsden, Alabama)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Gadsden, Ala., Municipal Airport is overhauling its general aviation facilities to lure cargo flights.

North American Logistics. (Briefly).(adds consulting services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... northAmerican Logistics added consulting to its supply chain management services.

Arrow Air. (Briefly).(dedicates plane)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Miami-based Arrow Air dedicated one of its DC-8 freighters to the judge who oversaw the company's bankruptcy proceedings as Fine Air.

FedEx Express. (Briefly).(services for Orbis International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... FedEx Express will fly goods for ORBIS, a non-profit organization operating the world's only "flying eye. hospital," including shipping urgently needed medical supplies to program sites all over the world at no charge.

USCO Logistics. (Briefly).(contract; includes other news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... USCO Logistics signed a three-year contract to provide a warehousing and distribution network for Pioneer Electronics in North America...Electronics retailer Circuit City bought a software license for Manugistics revenue and pricing...

Aero Union. (Briefly).(acquisition of cargo roller business)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Aero Union acquired the cargo roller business of Koehler Aerospace and will incorporate this business into their aircraft payload systems division.

Con-Way Transportation Services. (Briefly).(uses e-mail for invoices)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... LTL carrier Con-Way Transportation Services started providing invoices to its customers via e-mail.

ARINC. (Briefly).(Boeing approves product)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Air communications provider ARINC received approval of its manufacturing quality systems from Boeing.

American Trans Air. (Briefly).(contract)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... ARINC signed a seven-year contract to provide Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System for American Trans Air.

Freightgate. (Briefly).(meets standards)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Internet applications provider Freightgate says it completed requirements for ISO quality certification.

American Airlines. (Briefly).(upgrades services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Restoring capacity downgraded last year, American Airlines put a 777 back onto a route between Raleigh/Durham and London Gatwick that had been served by a 767-300.

Kamino International Transport. (Briefly).(increases space)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Kamino International Transport doubled its logistics space in Redondo Beach, Calif.

USCO Logistics. (Briefly).(meets standards)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... USCO Logistics' distribution centers in Cerritos and Ontario, Calif., were ISO 9002 quality certified.

GeoLogistics. (Briefly).(contract with Canadian Olympic Assn.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Canadian Olympic Association named GeoLogistics to manage the logistics movement of team equipment, uniforms, sponsor supplies and medical equipment for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Edmonton International Airport. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... FedEx moved into the new Cargo Park at Edmonton International Airport.

Emery Worldwide. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Magnetic Corp., a Swiss high-tech manufacturer, will use Emery Worldwide as its heavyfreight air carrier in the United States and Canada.

Transportation Intermediaries Association became a member of FIATA. (Briefly).(International Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Transportation Intermediaries Association became a member of FIATA, the international association of forwarder groups.

Quel bruit! the sound of creeping environmental restrictions at Paris is disturbing freighter operators. (Regional Reports).(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... It has been a long hot summer in Paris. Not that you'd notice along the boulevards and sidewalk cafes that line the Champs Elysees. But out at Paris Charles Do Gaulle Airport they have been sweating hard on a decision which could have a serious...

American Airlines. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... American Airlines extended its flight specific Expeditefs service to European exporters.

TNT Post Group. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... TNT Post Group net profit grew 18 percent in the second quarter, to US$ 144 million on a 4 percent gain in revenue. TPG said revenue and profits from express business accelerated from the first quarter to the second.

Deutsche Post World Net revenue grew by 15 percent in the first half of 2002 but that continuing profit problems at DHL. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Deutsche Post World Net revenue grew by 15 percent in the first half of 2002 but that continuing profit problems at DHL, particularly in the United States, helped drag overall profit down 6 percent, to US$1.26 billion. France plans to reduce...

Frankfurt Airport. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport grew 5.7 percent in June over the same month a year ago, including a 23 percent jump in traffic from Hong Kong.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... KLM Royal Dutch Airlines chose TRW Aeronautical Systems to provide new main deck and belly cargo systems for the three new 747-400 freighters KLM will have delivered next year.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Cargo traffic at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol grew 2.6 percent in the first six months of 2002 and was up 10.7 percent in June, even though total aircraft movements were down 4.7 percent in the month.

Martinair Holland. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Martinair Holland lost $5.9 million in the first half of 2002, an improvement on the $16.7 million loss the Dutch carrier reported in the same period last year.

ABX Logistics. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Brussels-based ABX Logistics says gross revenue grew 1.4 percent in the first half of the year, to US$1.4 billion, as growth in the Asia-Pacific market offset depressed transport and logistics business in the Americas.

Qatar Airways. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Qatar Airways will add its first freighter next May, an A300-600 the airline will have EADS convert from passenger configuration.

Cameroon Airlines. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Cameroon Airlines started weekly 757 freighter flights to France's Vatry International Airport.

West Air Sweden. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Claiming new success in Europe's short-haul air freight market, West Air Sweden said it will add four ATP freighters this year, bringing its fleet of the regional turboprops to 10, and will add up to four more a year by converting passenger...

TNT Post Group. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Adding to Europe's postal competition, TNT Post Group applied for a license to carry bulk mail on the United Kingdom.

Yusen Air & Sea Service. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Japanese forwarder Yusen Air & Sea Service expects a 15,000-square-meter distribution center at the CargoCity South area of Frankfurt Airport, being built mainly to handle auto parts trade, to open at the end of the year.

Ciudad Real Airport. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Private developers in Spain hope to start construction of Ciudad Real Airport, which they hope will relieve congestion at Madrid Barajas Airport.

BDP International. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... U.S. forwarder BDP International bought ocean-focused TI, based in Antwerp, Belgium.

United Services. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... United Services will provide ground handling for Scandinavian Airline System at London Heathrow.

Kim Johansen International. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Kim Johansen International will handle some truck traffic for SAS Cargo on lanes between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.

Panalpina. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Forwarder Panalpina opened companyowned offices in Budapest and Prague.

KLM Cargo. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... KLM Cargo will be the European Union-approved handling agent to operate animal quarantine facilities at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

China Eastern Airlines selected SFS. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... China Eastern Airlines selected SFS to handle its cargo at its new airside warehouse and office complex in Madrid Cargo Village.

Edelweiss, a Swiss vacation airline. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Edelweiss, a Swiss vacation airline, named Tristar as its cargo general sales agent.

Scandinavia's Pan Nordic Logistics implemented an Internet-based logistics and information management solution. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Scandinavia's Pan Nordic Logistics implemented an Internet-based logistics and information management solution from Tradevision so customers can book and track shipments in 56 countries over the world.

Lyon-St. Exupery Airport. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Freight traffic at France's Lyon-St. Exupery Airport was down 17.8 percent in the first six months of the year.

Polar Air II? it's starting to look like the old days in Hong Kong, in more ways than one. (Regional Reports).(Pacific Air Services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... There is a strange sense of deja vu hovering over the trans-Pacific market, and it's not only from the renewed strength in the air cargo trade. When Ned Wallace retired from Polar Air Cargo in December 1998, some folks reckoned they'd seen the...

Singapore and the United Arab Emirates signed an "open skies" air services agreement. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Singapore and the United Arab Emirates signed an "open skies" air services agreement, creating vast new route possibilities for carriers operating through the key trade and transit points.

Air China. (Briefly).(to begin direct flights to New York)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Air China said it would start the first direct service between Beijing and New York this month with a 747-400.

China Airlines. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Taiwan's China Airlines returned two 747-200 freighters to service, weeks after grounding the planes following the crash of a 747 passenger plane in May.

Hong Kong International Airport. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Surging exports helped accelerate the air cargo recovery at Hong Kong International Airport in July as total cargo handled grew 28.8 percent over the same month in 2001 and freighter operations increased by nearly 30 percent.

Taiwan's EVA Air took a fourth 747-400 freighter on dry lease from Atlas Air. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Taiwan's EVA Air took a fourth 747-400 freighter on dry lease from Atlas Air and said it would use the plane to add lift on routes within Asia and to Europe and North America.

Bolero.net, an ocean-focused e-commerce company. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Bolero.net, an ocean-focused e-commerce company, completed its first air freight shipment, using Hong Kong-based forwarder Jetspeed to move a textile shipment on Cathay Pacific for a German online retailer.

Malaysia Airline System. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Financially-ailing Malaysia Airline System restructured its business, turning over its aircraft to state-owned entity that will lease the planes back to MAS.

SDV and GEIS. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Forwarders SDV and GEIS entered into a partnership in Germany and Asia that integrates their forwarding and logistics activities.

Dragonair. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... With the addition of a new 747-400 freighter, cargo traffic at Dragonair grew 64 percent in the first six months of the year and 68 percent in July.

Thai Airways Cargo. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Thai Airways Cargo won ISO 9001 quality certification for its Bangkok station and three of its regional handling centers.

United Parcel Service. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... United Parcel Service says its Asia exports grew 17 percent in the second quarter, including a 32 percent gain in volume out of China.

Trade fabric: with trade barriers lower, South American textile exporters may have a duty to load more northbound goods. (Regional Reports).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Experts in Latin air trade say that new trade rules and negotiating powers granted by U.S. Congress to the president under the Trade Promotion Act should boost the flow of textiles between the Andean region of South America and the United...

Varig Brazilian Airways. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Debt-burdened yang Brazilian Airways, its staff and fleet already cut back, reorganized its business units in hopes of gaining a $300 million bailout after four straight years of losses.

Sol Air. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Sol Air launched service out of Honduras with 737s and 727s eight years after the country's only other carrier, SAHSA, folded.

TNT Express struck a co-operation agreement with the Chilean Post Office. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... TNT Express struck a cooperation agreement with the Chilean Post Office to provide new international and domestic service.

Tampa Airlines transferred over 70 employees to its new corporate offices last month in Rionegro. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Tampa Airlines transferred over 70 employees to its new corporate offices last month in Rionegro, Colombia, coinciding with the scheduled completion of the company's hangar at the cargo zone of the Jose Maria Cordoba International Airport.

Customs agents in Brazil staged a series of 24-hour strikes through last month. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Customs agents in Brazil staged a series of 24-hour strikes through last month, backing up imported goods for several days.

Shipments of printers to Argentina plunged 93.4 percent in the first quarter. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Shipments of printers to Argentina plunged 93.4 percent in the first quarter, according to Gartner Dataquest, the steepest drop in a declining market for technology shipments.

United Airlines will shift departures to Sao Paulo and to Buenos Aires from New York. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... United Airlines will shift departures to Sao Paulo and to Buenos Aires from New York to its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport Oct. 29, giving Washington its only nonstop service to South America.