Airfreight Logistics Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The new decade is upon us and we here at Airfreight Logistics are celebrating our 15th anniversary in 2020 as well. From the very beginning, we have strived to deliver accurate and essential news for those interested in the world of air freight. Our location in Bangkok, Thailand offered us a unique opportunity to be one of the only Thai local language publications catering to the logistics industry. With our dual language operation, we have continually provided information to a market thirsting for quality information and news. Our monthly magazine still continues to this day, but it’s our online presence where we continue to grow. In order to continue offering the newest and most relevant news and features, we have revamped our online website. To learn more about all the new functions and features available, join us as we take a tour through the new digital face of Airfreight Logistics. The entire backend of the website was redone from scratch and revamped to be both faster to access and use as well as being more SEO friendly. This was critical, as while it’s possible to just make the website look different, we aimed to build it from the ground up with user experience in mind. The new interface was also designed to be even more accessible and includes many more functions compared to previous versions. We also continue to offer dual languages, so the website is comfortable for visitors whether they speak English, Thai, or both languages. When first visiting the website at www.airfreight-logistics.com above the fold on the home page the latest five news are visible. In a style reminiscent of websites such as www.mashable.com, we aimed to design the site with continuous scroll in mind while keeping the latest news at the top. From our research, a large majority of visits to our website start at the home page, so it was extremely important to make sure this was designed well. If the page is poorly designed, the chances of a user leaving are extremely high. That’s why it’s so important to leave a good first impression. Just below the fold is an area that holds more valuable information for the visitor to the site. There’s an area highlighting larger features stories or other important news that visitors should see. Accessible Anywhere A large percentage of users will continue to access the information on Airfreight Logistics through their desktop computers, but arguably one of the biggest upgrades for the new website was the responsive design built right into the system. This allows users to access the same information wherever they may be and on any device. Phones, tablets, laptops, desktops; it’s all readily accessible and able to easily navigate through the new website. More than Just News Beyond providing timely updates, news, and features, the online website also offers links to several important sections. On the top menu bar, there is a link to our online jobs section. Whether you’re looking to post a new opening in your company, or are a person looking for new opportunities elsewhere, check out our online jobs resource for timely updates in logistics focused jobs. The directory is a section focused on helping users find logistics-related services. From logistics providers, airlines, GSAs, to land transportation and IT providers, there is a wide range of services available for what you’re looking for. For those wishing to view the print edition of our magazine online, follow the back-issue link available on the top menu bar. For timely updates directly in your favorite social media feed, find links to Airfreight Logistics social media at the very top of the website. As we move into the new decade, we here at Airfreight Logistics would like to thank you for continuing to be a loyal follower and reader of our content. Be it in print, online, in English or in Thai, we look forward to delivering the latest logistics related news to you.

Qatar Airways Cargo Announces Freighters to Osaka

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the expansion of its cargo network in Asia Pacific with the launch of a twice weekly Boeing 777 freighter service to Osaka, Japan effective 14th January 2020. The Boeing 777 freighter will depart Doha on Tuesdays and Fridays each week, arriving in Osaka on the following day, and returning via Hong Kong. Approximately 200 tonnes of cargo capacity will be offered each way per week, benefiting importers and exporters with increased capacity on the route. Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, Mr. Guillaume Halleux said: “2019 has been a great year for Qatar Airways Cargo and we are glad to start 2020 with the announcement of freighters to Osaka, a major financial centre in Japan. Japan is an important part of our network where we already operate daily passenger flights to both Haneda and Narita airports in the capital city, Tokyo. With direct flights to Osaka, our customers are offered dedicated freighter capacity for their cargo to and from Japan.” The airline has a strong belly-hold presence in Asia Pacific with 35 destinations served by the Qatar Airways passenger network and a freighter network of 10 destinations. The new destination Osaka will increase the carrier’s freighter network in Asia Pacific to 11 destinations. Qatar Airways Cargo currently offers more than 250 tonnes of belly-hold cargo capacity each way to Haneda and Narita airports in Tokyo per week. The new freighters to Osaka will boost cargo capacity to over 450 tonnes weekly to and from Japan. General cargo, hi-tech goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals and perishables will form the majority of exports and imports on the route. Qatar Airways Cargo has an extensive scheduled road transport network offering alternative routes to over 290 airports around the world. Overnight truck routes are available connecting Osaka with Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Nagoya Chubu, six days a week. Focusing on customer centricity, the cargo carrier is expanding its network globally. It recently announced a major expansion in South America with four new freighter destinations Campinas (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Bogotá (Colombia) launching on 16th January 2020 and Lima (Peru) launching soon. Five more Boeing 777 freighters will join its fleet from April 2020 onwards making it one of the largest freighter operators globally.

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport Form Partnership

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport (AGWorld) have signed a strategic partnership to create new cross-border growth opportunities for shippers doing business between Asia and the United States as global trade disputes accelerate demand for broader geographic supply chain solutions. Working together, SEKO and AGWorld will offer clients a unique platform of services to develop new trade relationships, leveraging AGWorld’s network of offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Shenzhen, Guangzhou Manila and Ho Chi Minh City among other locations and SEKO Logistics’ more than 120 branches in 40 countries. Clients based in Asia or buying goods from suppliers in the region will gain immediate access to SEKO’s 60-branch network across North America as well as its award-winning demand chain solutions, including Last Mile across the United States, White Glove, Omni-Channel Logistics, Cross Border Parcel Consolidations and Domestic Expedite. The partnership between the two companies is timed to give customers greater access to countries which are rapidly increasing their importance in global supply chains as businesses look for new sales and supply channels. James Gagne, President & CEO, of SEKO Logistics, said: “We are excited to be partnering with AGWorld. We see this as a long-term relationship with outstanding potential to broaden our growth in the US, Asia and Europe. Both companies have a great deal to offer each other and our respective clients. SEKO customers will gain from greater access to the Southeast Asia market with AG World’s significant airfreight tonnage and scalable capacity platform, while AGWorld clients in the high-tech, retail, manufacturing, healthcare and other industries can plug into our coast-to-coast US network and SEKO’s proven value-added 3PL and forwarding expertise, cross-border parcel platform with Section 321 and Type 86 express clearance capabilities and portfolio of services bundled with its award-winning technology.” The new partnership supports SEKO’s program to accelerate its growth by creating the right types of strategic partnerships and undertaking acquisitions to enhance its technology, network and service capabilities. In 2018, SEKO also established a similar strategic partnership with Hermes Germany, one of the largest players on the European parcel and 2-man-handling market and a highly efficient provider of supply chain solutions. Shirley Yeung, Chief Operating Officer of AGWorld, said: “This partnership will provide numerous benefits to our clients who have grown with us as their global freight forwarding partner. They will now have access to SEKO’s focused service offerings in Omni-Channel Logistics, White Glove and other value-added services and locations to complement our best-in-class freight forwarding services. Additionally, we’re excited to offer our scope of services to SEKO’s clients and locations with focus on airfreight forwarding into the United States from Asia.” Terry Unrein, Chief Commercial Officer of SEKO Logistics, said: “The timing of our partnership is not only very significant to us but, most importantly, to our customers who can now expedite their growth in 2020 and beyond using our enhanced value-added forwarding solutions. We will now be able to offer additional services for our North American and European clients across more markets in Asia, allowing us both to leverage our complementary airfreight solutions bundled with our global omni-channel logistics network and white glove services.”

AOT Releases 2019 Results

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) have released their 2019 results, which showed a growth of 2.41% from a total 896,097 flights. International flights experienced a growth of 6.44% from a total of 491,994 flights, while domestic flights were met with a decline of 2.10% from 404,103 flights. A total of 1,470,615 tons of cargo and parcels (-10.70%) were handled, including 1,397,580 tons of international cargo and parcels (-10.07%) and 73,035 tons of domestic cargo and parcels (-21.17%). Effected by a trade war, global airfreight has experienced a decline, which correlates to a decrease in cargo volume with Thailand’s international and domestic airfreight. AOT are currently operating six airports in Thailand, including Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Don Mueang International Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, Hat Yai International Airport, Phuket International Airport and Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. In 2019, AOT had 135 scheduled airlines, including 124 combination airlines and 11 all-cargo only airlines. Suvarnabhumi International Airport has 115 scheduled airlines, including 104 combination airlines, and 11 all-cargo airlines. In the previous year, the Airport experienced a growth of 4.08% from 378,886 commercial flights, including 292,207 international flights (+5.14%) and 86,679 domestic flights (+0.65%). A total of 1,349,857 tons of cargo and parcels (-10.02%) were handled, including 1,316,886 tons of international cargo and parcels (-9.74%) and 32,971 tons of domestic cargo and parcels (-19.74%). Don Mueang International Airport has 14 scheduled airlines, which consists of 13 low-cost airlines. The Airport experienced a growth of 1.34% from 273,594 commercial flights, including 106,121 international flights (+10.36%) and 167,473 domestic flights (-3.64%). A total of 42,906 tons of cargo and parcels (-25.63%) were handled, including 36,747 tons of international cargo and parcels (-24.79%) and 6,159 tons of domestic cargo and parcels (-30.25%). Phuket International Airport currently has 53 scheduled airlines. The Airport experienced a decline of 0.82% from 115,527 flights, including 63,451 international flights (+1.43%) and 52,076 domestic flights (-3.44%). A total of 54,102 tons of cargo and parcels (-12.21%) were handled, including 41,972 tons of international cargo and parcels (-6.05%) and 12,130 tons of domestic cargo and parcels (-28.43%). Chiang Mai International Airport currently has 30 scheduled airlines. The Airport experienced a growth fo 6.54% from 80,534 flights, including 25,122 international flights (+22.36%) and 55,412 domestic flights (+0.64%). A total of 13,032 tons of cargo and parcels (-12.60%) were handled, including 1,900 tons of international cargo and parcels (+25.74 %) and 11,132 tons of domestic cargo and parcels (-16.93%). MORE STORIES Despite Record Passenger Numbers, KLM Cargo Slips in 2019 January 21, 2020 Etihad Airways and Easyjet Enter into New Partnership January 20, 2020 Etihad Targets Zero Net Carbon Emissions by 2050 January 17, 2020

ANA and Virgin Australia Sign Commercial Partnership Agreement

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Virgin Australia recently announced that the two carriers have signed a partnership agreement to enhance connectivity between Japan and Australia. Under the terms of their agreement, ANA and Virgin Australia will implement codeshare flights within Japan and Australia. The announcement of the new codeshare agreement comes as ANA expands its presence in Australia with the launch of its new service between Narita, Tokyo and Perth in September 2019, and it plans to increase the frequency of its flights between Haneda, Tokyo and Sydney in summer 2020. Virgin Australia has also just started promoting their brand-new flights between Haneda and Brisbane. Starting on January 30th, 2020, ANA and Virgin Australia will begin codeshare on six routes within Australia, between: – Sydney and Brisbane – Sydney and Melbourne – Sydney and Cairns – Sydney and Canberra – Sydney and Gold Coast – Sydney and Adelaide MORE STORIES Singapore Airlines to Boost Kolkata Services January 21, 2020 Airbus’s Giant Beluga XL Enters into Service January 17, 2020 IATA Forecasts Profit Growth In 2020 January 16, 2020

ANA to Receive Third FLYING HONU A380 from Airbus, Expanding Their Fleet for the Narita-Honolulu Route

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be launching the third in their series of specially designed “FLYING HONU” Airbus A380s, allowing them to offer daily flights between Narita and Honolulu on a unique aircraft. ANA currently provides two daily flights on the Narita-Honolulu route, with ten flights served by Airbus A380s and four operated by Boeing 777s. Starting on July 1st, 2020, ANA will begin simultaneously operating their three Airbus A380s to support the increase in round trips on these aircraft from ten to fourteen per week. “Combined with design cues from Hawaiian culture, the unparalleled capacity of the FLYING HONUs will allow ANA to provide unrivaled service and efficiency on this increasingly prominent route,” said Mr. Seiichi Takahashi, Senior Vice President of ANA. The first FLYING HONU entered service on the Narita-Honolulu route in May 2019, painted in blue to represent the Hawaiian blue sky. The second FLYING HONU is emerald green which is inspired by the crystal-clear water of the Hawaiian ocean. The third FLYING HONU features livery in orange inspired by the Hawaiian sunset. The final rollout of this plane will occur in late January 2020 and is planned to be received in April 2020. MORE STORIES THAI Cancels Flights Due to Eruption of Taal Volcano, Luzon Island January 14, 2020 Despite Record Passenger Numbers, KLM Cargo Slips in 2019 January 21, 2020 Boeing and SunExpress Sign Order for 10 Additional 737 MAX Airplanes January 13, 2020

The UPS Store Ranks Top 5 of Entrepreneur Franchise 500

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email The UPS Store, Inc. has been ranked as one of the top franchise brands, according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500. Ranked at No. 5 overall out of 1,000 companies, The UPS Store is also first in the postal and business services category and the only retail business service center brand in the top 10. This marks the 30th year the retail chain has appeared on the list, and its fourth consecutive year in the top five brands overall. To be included in the list, franchise brands are evaluated on over 150 data points, including size and growth of the system, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. “Once again, The UPS Store is grateful to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a leading franchise brand. The strength of The UPS Store network is driven by the passion and commitment that franchisees have for their business, their customers and their local communities across North America,” said Mr. Tim Davis, president of The UPS Store, Inc. For entrepreneurs looking to franchise, The UPS Store offers opportunities backed by an established business model, with a variety of franchise options including traditional and non-traditional locations, rural markets and multi-unit opportunities. MORE STORIES Rapiscan Systems Explosive Detection System Approved by TSA January 16, 2020 SF Airlines Sees Steady Increase of Freight Volumes January 9, 2020 NAIA TO RESUME PARTIAL OPERATIONS BY 10 AM FOR DEPARTURE AND... January 14, 2020

Paycargo, Atlanta Airport and Kale Logistics to Launch Air Cargo Community System

PayCargo, a financial platform for moving money and remittance information between payers and vendors, recently collaborated with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and IT business Kale Logistics Solutions to set up the first air cargo community system (ACCS) in the USA. The PayCargo platform underpins the ACCS, giving all stakeholders visibility of the payment status, eliminating delays or unproductive truck trips for shipment pick-up from the hub. The ACCS allows stakeholders to communicate electronically with each other, as well as shippers, airlines, trucking companies, customs brokers, freight forwarders and cargo handlers. The ACCS also facilitates and streamlines the transportation of goods and information, to, and from, the Georgia state airport, which is one of the busiest in the USA. It has been used to eliminate duplicate data entry work, and excessive documentation, and addresses truck congestion issues, enabling improved customer focus and expedited processes. “We are proud of partnering with PayCargo and happy that their payment platform is powering North America’s first community system. The integration of PayCargo with the community system, all relevant parties have the visibility of the payment status,” said Mr. Amar More, Director, Kale Logistics. Kale is also working with Microsoft to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the ACCS, enabling it to handle complex airfreight-related scenarios that could arise at the airport or elsewhere in the supply chain.

Liege Airport Achieves New Record Despite Global Economic Slowdown

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Despite a global economic slowdown, Liege Airport Liege Airport continues to develop, with a new record of 902.480 tonnes of transported goods in 2019. The growth can be shown in proportion of +3.6%, compared to 870.644 tonnes in 2018. “Our performance is significant in the context of a year that experienced many upheavals, with a double figure growth for the first three months, slowing down between April and July and then declined in August and September. We bounced back at the end of the year”, explained Mr. Luc Partoune, CEO of Liege Airport. “This year, 2020, will be a year of major works and projects including, in particular, the impact study for lengthening the contingency runway. We are also working on the implementation of Alibaba, the bypass road, the construction of a hydrogen station and on training personnel to meet the very high demand. It will be a busy year during which we shall have to provide quality services to our customers, as well as investing in infrastructure and innovative solutions,” he added. MORE STORIES Etihad Targets Zero Net Carbon Emissions by 2050 January 17, 2020 Paycargo, Atlanta Airport and Kale Logistics to Launch Air Cargo Community... January 21, 2020 SF Airlines Sees Steady Increase of Freight Volumes January 9, 2020

Despite Record Passenger Numbers, KLM Cargo Slips in 2019

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email KLM carried a record number of 35.1 million passengers in 2019. However, KLM Cargo traffic fell by 3.5% in 2019 as a whole, against a marginal capacity increase of 0.2%. Consequently, cargo load factor dipped by 2.5 percentage points. Cargo demand is strongly impacted by factors such as the US-China trade war, the general decrease in worldwide trade and dwindling economic growth. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, headquartered in Amstelveen, nearby Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. They are part of the Air France–KLM group. MORE STORIES SF Airlines Sees Steady Increase of Freight Volumes January 9, 2020 Boeing and SunExpress Sign Order for 10 Additional 737 MAX Airplanes January 13, 2020 THAI Cancels Flights Due to Eruption of Taal Volcano, Luzon Island January 14, 2020

Air France Airbus A350 to Add Bangkok Route in 2020

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Since its arrival on 27 September, the Air France Airbus A350 has been expanding its operations to six destinations on four continents from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Adding Cairo (Egypt) and Seoul (South Korea) from December 9th, 2019, and from the summer of 2020, the A350 will make its way to Bangkok. Now, Air France has committed themselves to reducing their environmental footprint by implementing a variety of concrete actions – reducing weight on board, reducing and recycling waste, promoting eco-piloting, reducing our noise footprint, reducing and offsetting carbon emissions, and eliminating single-use plastic. The main lever in reducing environmental footprint remains Air France’s fleet modernization program. Compared to previous generations of aircraft, the A350 consumes 25% less fuel by incorporating materials that are up to 67% lighter – 53% composites and 14% titanium. The new aircraft also reduces noise footprint by 40%. MORE STORIES Etihad Targets Zero Net Carbon Emissions by 2050 January 17, 2020 Liege Airport Achieves New Record Despite Global Economic Slowdown January 21, 2020 Despite Record Passenger Numbers, KLM Cargo Slips in 2019 January 21, 2020

DHL Express Appoints MD for Thailand and Head of Indochina

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email DHL Express recently announced that they have appointed Mr. Herbert Vongpusanachai as the Managing Director for Thailand and Head of Indochina, covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. He will be responsible for charting the company’s overall business growth driving revenue and shipment volume while introducing innovations to the services and improving international logistics experience to customers. “Herbert’s proven track record in successfully managing countries within the Asia Pacific region for the last 16 years, together with his strong local market experience in Thailand, makes him the ideal person to take over the leadership of DHL Express Thailand.” said Mr. Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific. Mr. Vongpusanachai began his career at DHL Express as a Managing Director in Thailand in 2003. In this role, he successfully oversaw the move of the Bangkok Hub from Don Mueang International Airport to its current location at Suvarnabhumi Airport. In 2007, his portfolio expanded when he was appointed Managing Director for Thailand and Indochina Region. He subsequently took on the role of Managing Director for DHL Express Singapore in 2008. In 2016, Mr. Vongpusanachai moved into his position as a Managing Director for DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau. Under his leadership, the team grew both revenue and volume in the B2C and technology sectors, leading to higher standards of productivity and efficiency at the Hong Kong Service Center and Kowloon West Service Center in 2019, which are both among the top three service centers worldwide within DHL Express in terms of volume handled. “I am delighted to return to Thailand and am committed to maintain DHL Express’ solid position as a leading international logistics partner for local businesses. I am fully ready to enable the business growth for our customers from SMEs to Global and Multi-National corporations,” said Mr. Vongpusanachai. MORE STORIES Airbus’s Giant Beluga XL Enters into Service January 17, 2020 The UPS Store Ranks Top 5 of Entrepreneur Franchise 500 January 21, 2020 Air France Airbus A350 to Add Bangkok Route in 2020 January 21, 2020

UPS Offers Plugins to Small Business E-Commerce Platforms

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email UPS recently announced that they are offering free plug-ins to make UPS tools and services seamlessly available within 4 popular e-commerce platforms: WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart and Magento. This offering is part of the recently announced UPS Digital Access Program, which natively integrates UPS’s services into popular e-commerce platforms. By offering these plug-ins, UPS helps merchants quickly and easily open a UPS account and manage multiple aspects of shipping and fulfillment inside their existing e-commerce platform. “As the retail industry rapidly transforms, UPS continues to find new ways to make its industry-leading services more accessible. With UPS’s Digital Access Program, we’re levelling the e-commerce playing field for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide, allowing them to offer many of the same services offered by the world’s largest brands,” said Mr. Kevin Warren, UPS chief marketing officer. The UPS e-commerce software plug-ins allow merchants with UPS accounts to access their negotiated rates and easily integrate a wide range of UPS delivery services into their favorite platform. Additionally, SMBs can open a UPS account within the plug-ins and get access to discounts of up to 55% off Daily rates. The Plug-ins featured includes: -Label printing within the e-commerce platforms, including for multi-order batches. -Full control over shipping rates displayed to e-shoppers. -Presentation of accurate, scheduled delivery times to e-shoppers during checkout. -Access to real-time tracking information. MORE STORIES Air France Airbus A350 to Add Bangkok Route in 2020 January 21, 2020 Etihad Airways and Easyjet Enter into New Partnership January 20, 2020 The UPS Store Ranks Top 5 of Entrepreneur Franchise 500 January 21, 2020

Boeing Donates $1 Million to Australian Bushfire Efforts

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email The Boeing Company recently announced AUD 1 million donations from the Boeing Charitable Trust for recovery and relief efforts associated with the ongoing Australian bushfires. The contributions will be directed through the Australian Red Cross and designated for Australian bushfires. “Boeing’s global team, including our 3,800 employees across Australia, are deeply saddened by the tragic impact of the Australian bushfires. Through our partnership with the Australian Red Cross, we are working quickly to bring recovery and relief efforts to those residents most impacted by these devastating fires,” said Mr. Greg Smith, Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim). Disaster relief efforts in the region align with Boeing’s ongoing commitment to the communities where the company has a presence. Australia is the company’s largest footprint outside the US. Boeing is active and engaged in Australian communities, contributing more than AU$800,000 in charitable contributions in 2019. MORE STORIES Airbus’s Giant Beluga XL Enters into Service January 17, 2020 THAI Cancels Flights Due to Eruption of Taal Volcano, Luzon Island January 14, 2020 Vietjet Expands Network to Northeast Asia with Da Lat – Seoul... January 17, 2020

Singapore Airlines to Boost Kolkata Services

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fifth weekly flight to Kolkata, India, from March 29th, 2020. On the same day, the Airline’s regional wing SilkAir will cease services to the city. Currently, SIA operates four weekly flights and SilkAir operates three weekly flights to Kolkata. SIA’s Kolkata services will continue to be operated by the Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft, which is equipped with the Airline’s latest regional cabin products for Business Class and Economy Class1. In addition to Kolkata, SIA operates to five other points in India – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, operates to seven points in India. These are Amritsar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Trivadrum, Tiruchirappalli and Visakhapatnam. After this change, SilkAir will continue to operate to four points in India – Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi. From 29 March 2020, the SIA Group airlines will operate more than 140 weekly flights to India. MORE STORIES It’s Showtime! Trans Air Cargo Handles it All for Famous Hollywood... November 22, 2019 Etihad Targets Zero Net Carbon Emissions by 2050 January 17, 2020 Airbus’s Giant Beluga XL Enters into Service January 17, 2020

Airport Authority Releases 2019 Air Traffic Figures for Hong Kong International Airport

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) recently announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 71.5 million passengers and 419,730 flight movements in 2019. The figures represent decreases of 4.2% in passenger volume and 1.9% in flight movements, respectively, compared to 2018. Total cargo throughput declined 6.1% year on year to 4.8 million tonnes. Despite the challenging business environment, HKIA continued to receive awards in recognition of their services, being named “Freighter Hub of the Year 2019” at the Cargo Airline of the Year awards organised by Air Cargo News. During the past year, HKIA’s extensive air network was expanded by 17 new destinations – including Beijing Daxing International Airport, Borg El Arab, Dover Cheswold, Doncaster, Guwahati, Hefei, Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Jieyang, Labuan, Nagasaki, Niigata, Phu Quoc, Puerto Princesa, Shimojishima, Yangzhou, Yekaterinburg and Yinchuan. HKIA registered 33,990 flight movements in December 2019, an 8.4% year-on-year decrease. Passenger volume declined 12.5% to 5.7 million while cargo throughput decreased slightly by 1% to 443,000 tonnes compared to December 2018. Exports saw a 3% year-on-year increase in December 2019 while imports and transshipments both remained weak. Amongst key trading regions, cargo exported to Europe, India and Japan contributed the most growth. MORE STORIES UPS Offers Plugins to Small Business E-Commerce Platforms January 21, 2020 Etihad Airways and Easyjet Enter into New Partnership January 20, 2020 AOT Releases Results for 2018 November 1, 2019

DHL Express Announces 2 New Appointments

DHL Express has announced the appointments of Mr. Tony Khan as President and Representative Director, DHL Express Japan effective January 1, 2020; and Mr. Chee Choong Ng as Managing Director of DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau. Mr. Khan has also become a member of the management board of DHL Express Asia Pacific. Mr. Khan takes the helm of the DHL Express Japan business with a track record of over 17 years in Operations and General Management. Prior to this latest appointment, Mr. Khan served as the General Manager of the Central Asia Hub (CAH) in Hong Kong, one of the three global hubs in DHL Express’ network. CAH handles more than 40% of the company’s total Asia Pacific shipment volumes. In that role, Mr. Khan oversaw the hub’s management and overall operations which included its expansion of capabilities, connectivity within the global network, cost control, as well as transit time performance. Mr. Khan has been involved in the air express industry since 1988, and possesses exceptional knowledge of the air express industry and deep familiarity with Asian markets. Mr. Tony Khan “We are proud to have Tony Khan lead the team in Japan, and I am confident that his deep-rooted experience with the country, as well as his proven track record will further strengthen our position in Japan,” said Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific. “Tony is a true motivator and believer in leadership by example, and he demonstrated his leadership and organizational skills during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, ensuring service continuity and the safety of employees throughout the disaster.” “I am honored and very excited to work with the amazing team in Japan again! My experience in  Operations and our continuous improvement program First Choice has taught me the importance of Kaizen, and I look forward to building on the good work of my predecessor, developing trusted relationships with our customers, employees and society, and strengthen our market-leader position in Japan,” said Mr. Khan. In his preceding role as Vice President of Operations, Mr. Chee Choong has been an integral part of DHL Express’ success in Hong Kong. He was instrumental in the expansion of the On-Demand Delivery service and recently managed the successful move of the Hong Kong Service Centre and the Kowloon West Service Centre, which are both among the top three DHL Express service centers worldwide in terms of volume handled. Mr. Chee Choong Ng Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific, said, “With Chee Choong at the helm, I am confident that DHL Express will further strengthen its status as the leader in express delivery in Hong Kong and Macau. His vast experience in the industry and knowledge of the competitive and strategically significant local market will contribute exponentially to the company’s growth.” Regarding his new role, Mr. Chee Choong remarked, “I truly look forward to taking on the responsibility of further reinforcing DHL Express as the leading logistics provider of choice in Hong Kong and Macau. I am honored to be able to lead such an amazing team, as we continue to improve our services while adapting to the evolving nature of our business.”

Nokscoot Cargo Appoints World Cargo Solutions as GSA

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Nokscoot Cargo has appointed World Cargo Solutions (WCS) as their new GSA. An event was held to commemorate the appointment and in attendance were WCS Managing Director Mr. Ralf Auslander, NokScoot Airlines Deputy CEO Mr. Toh Giam Ming & World Cargo Solutions Asia Pacific Managing Director Dato JJ Ong. Mr. Auslander in his speech, thanked the guests for their support over the years and provided an overview of the company’s involvement in the business in Thailand and announced the appointment of Preferred Air Cargo Co Limited as their GSA in Thailand. Nokscoot Cargo is the cargo division of NokScoot Airlines and is based at its hub in Don Mueang airport (DMK). The airline which commenced operations in 2014 operates a fleet of B777 aircraft to Taipei in Taiwan; Narita, Osaka, Sapporo in Japan; New Delhi in India & Nanking, Shenyang, Tianjin, Qingdao in China. World Cargo Solutions is one of the world’s leading companies in Total Cargo Management based in Dusseldorf, Germany. It provides complete and comprehensive management of an airline’s cargo division from cargo handling, contracting to cargo revenue accounting with a proper IT set-up and operational audits. MORE STORIES Top 9 Tips to Consider When Transporting Oversized Cargo November 14, 2019 cargo-partner Expands Land-Air Solutions from Asia to Europe and USA December 11, 2019 Emirates SkyCargo Operates Special Charters to Fly Cherries from Chile December 18, 2019

SEKO Logistics Acquires Air-City, Inc.

SEKO Logistics has completed its largest-ever acquisition with the purchase of New York-based freight forwarder and cross-border ecommerce experts, Air-City, Inc. Similar to the purchase of GoodShip International Inc., which added depth and expertise to SEKO’s corporate gateway operation in Chicago, Air-City will immediately add additional resources and growth to SEKO’s key New York region. The investment represents the latest phase of SEKO’s program to accelerate its strategic vision by expanding its global footprint, establishing more strategic partnerships, and making accretive acquisitions that expedite the growth of its three core services; Omni-Channel Logistics, White Glove Services and Value-Added Freight Forwarding. In the past 18 months, SEKO has also acquired a majority shareholding in its strategic partner Omni-Channel Logistics Australia to further solidify and grow its eCommerce and technology solutions for retailers, pure-play etailers, marketplaces and platforms. Air-City was established in 1984, expanding to 15 offices worldwide, with New York as its head office. Air-City was among the first group of freight agents authorized by the China Government in 1994 and holds a certificate of approval for the establishment of enterprises in China. Mr. James Gagne “Air-City will give us immediate depth in the growing westbound airfreight and cross-border ecommerce trade for goods going to China,” said SEKO’s President and CEO, James T. Gagne. “Air-City also gives us strategic airfreight volumes and expertise into China as the rising demand for US goods increases along with a rising middle class in China. We have also added strength to our U.S. import services with the all-important ‘Section 321’ and Type 86 entries for e-commerce capabilities that are so critical for cross-border ecommerce into the United States as well as a network of bonded warehouses in the United States. The outstanding Air-City team will not only assist our current clients with expanded and faster value-added forwarding and global ecommerce capabilities, they will also support our award-winning air product team and help our US and international network of strategic partner locations to grow their business faster.” The addition of Air-City will also build the capabilities of SEKO’s New York Gateway, which offers support to international shippers, by adding key facility infrastructure in the tight real estate market near JFK international airport. Further expansion of SEKO’s JFK operations will be announced in 2020. Mr. Chris Zheng Chris Zheng, Executive Vice President of Air-City, Inc, stated: “This partnership with SEKO will give a transformational boost to our rapidly growing cross-border ecommerce and freight forwarding businesses to better serve our clients. Our cultures are so aligned with the speed of ecommerce, growth of cross-border ecommerce expertise, focus on seamless technology and growing freight management capabilities. We are excited for our next phase of growth and the additional benefits we can deliver for our clients in Asia and the United States as part of the SEKO organization.”

Boeing and SunExpress Sign Order for 10 Additional 737 MAX Airplanes

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Boeing together with SunExpress, a Turkish airline recently announced at the Dubai Airshow, that the airline is exercising options for 10 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes to continue renewing its fleet and growing its position in the leisure travel industry. “We have a long standing, strong and trustful relationship with Boeing, and thus we decided to turn our option into an order. We stand behind our strategic decision to phase the 737 MAX into our fleet for all of its economic and ecological advantages, mid- and long-term,” said Mr. Jens Bischof, CEO of SunExpress about the USD 1.2 billion, which added to a previous SunExpress order for 32 MAX airplanes. The airline, which specializes in offering direct connections between Europe, Turkey and popular holiday destinations, has achieved significant growth in recent years as it steadily expanded its fleet of mainly Boeing 737 airplanes. Last year, SunExpress’ passenger count climbed to nearly 10 million across roughly 100 destinations. “We are honored and humbled by the trust that SunExpress has placed in our team at Boeing. They have been a wonderful partner over the years, demonstrating every day the efficiency and reliability of the Boeing 737 across their growing network,” said Mr. Stan Deal, president & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 737 MAX 8 is part of a family of airplanes that offer 130 to 230 seats and the ability to fly up to 3,850 nautical miles (7,130 kilometers). With improvements such as the CFM International LEAP-1B engine and Advanced Technology winglets, the 737 MAX provides operators a 14% improvement over today’s most efficient single-aisle airplanes and extended range to open up new destinations. MORE STORIES It’s Showtime! Trans Air Cargo Handles it All for Famous Hollywood... November 22, 2019 AOT Releases Results for 2018 November 1, 2019 NAIA TO RESUME PARTIAL OPERATIONS BY 10 AM FOR DEPARTURE AND... January 14, 2020

NAIA TO RESUME PARTIAL OPERATIONS BY 10 AM FOR DEPARTURE AND NOON FOR ARRIVAL

Following a joint inspection of the NAIA runways, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), recently announced the partial resumption of operations beginning 10:00 AM for departures, and arrivals by noon of January 13th. This, however, will be subject to terminal capacity of the four NAIA Terminals and airline consent. Under the sudden emergency, separation time between flights will be longer, in order to give MIAA and CAAP better capability to manage terminal and runway capacities. Priority will be given to departure flights, so that the NAIA ramps may be cleared of planes parked thereat since the night of January 12th. Second priority will be given to regular scheduled flights for January 13th. This arrangement will also give both MIAA and CAAP better capability to allocate slots. With the announcement, Mr. Arthur Tugade, Secretary of Department of Transportation (DOTr) gave guidance to MIAA and CAAP to consult airline operators for a workable and systematic schedule of recovery flights. The MIAA, through its independent slot coordinator, Airport Coordination Australia (ACA), requested airline operators to submit, as soon as possible, their flight cancellations for today to give the slotting committee more room to allocate slots to airlines wishing to mount recovery operations. CAAP Director General, Mr. Jim Sydiongco cautioned airlines to take into consideration the possible presence of ash clouds as monitored by the Volcanic Advisory of Japan. While GM Monreal, on the other hand, informed airline operators that there are still traces of ashfall on the NAIA ramps. MIAA began clearing the runways, taxiways and ramps of ashfall since 4:00 AM of January 13th and still on going.

THAI Cancels Flights Due to Eruption of Taal Volcano, Luzon Island

Sign in Log into your account Welcome! your username your password Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password your email Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently announced cancellation of Bangkok – Manila flights as the Taal Volcano on Luzon Island, located in the south of Manila, erupted causing ash and smoke in both airspace and ground. Manila International Airport announced its temporary closure since 7.00 PM local time of January 12th. As a result, the canceled THAI flights are as follow: Flight TG 625 Manila – Bangkok on 12 January 2020. Flight TG 620 and Flight TG 624 Bangkok – Manila on 13 January 2020. Flight TG 621 and Flight TG 625 Manila – Bangkok on 13 January 2020. THAI will closely monitor the situation and return to its regular operation of Bangkok – Manila flights after THAI receives permission from Manila International Airport. MORE STORIES AOT Releases Results for 2018 November 1, 2019 It’s Showtime! Trans Air Cargo Handles it All for Famous Hollywood... November 22, 2019 Boeing and SunExpress Sign Order for 10 Additional 737 MAX Airplanes January 13, 2020