Hong Kong Int'l Airport Last week, Alibaba released plans to expand the network of its logistics arm, Cainiao, into Asia, Europe and the Middle East, underpinning its international e-commerce expansion effort. Yesterday, the company released its plans to drop US$1.5 billion on a logistics center project at China’s Southern-most hub, Hong Kong International
Month: June 2018
Air Namibia Flights to West Africa Reduce Travel Time By 60 Percent
Air Namibia Airbus A340-311 Windhoek - It is all systems to go, as Air Namibia gears up to launch the Windhoek-Lagos-Accra route, commencing on June 29, 2018. "This much-needed service gives our passengers a better alternative travel option, reducing travel times between Namibia and West Africa by more than 60 percent. We
Shippers’ Council, others to sign MOU on port charges
In a bid to sanitize the Nigerian port industry, the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, on port charges with foreign shipping companies operating in Nigeria and terminal operators. Disclosing this to Vanguard in Lagos yesterday, Executive Secretary of the Council, Mr. Hassan Bello
Peugeot’s Nigeria assembly plant Starts 2019
Peugeot 3008 SUV PSA Peugeot Citroen has revealed plans to start assembling cars in Nigeria by the first quarter of 2019 through a joint venture with the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and five state governments. An adviser to the Governor of Kaduna, Jimi Lawal, told Reuters on Tuesday that
American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Hail Storm Cracks Windscreen in ‘Scariest Flight’ Ever
An American Airlines plane carrying 130 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing after its windshield cracked in severe weather in what one passenger described as “the scariest flight of my life.” People on board vomited, and objects were dislodged in the turbulence caused by a hail storm that damaged the
United Airlines is trying to make boarding less of a nightmare
United premier access check-in Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: the gate agent announces it’s time to board and dozens of people swarm the gate waiting for their group to be called. United Airlines wants to streamline that process
Cargolux bans ‘hunting trophies,’ citing environmental sustainability
Today, Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux has banned the transportation of wild game, otherwise known as “hunting trophies,” to take effect immediately. “This practice does not align with the company’s ethical engagements and policies,” said Richard Forson, CEO of Cargolux, stating that the carrier is “committed to building a sustainable business model,”
Airlines more threatened by Air traffic strikes than fuel prices in 2018 – IAG
FILE PHOTO: Chennai airport. Air traffic strikes bigger threat than fuel prices in 2018, IAG says Sydney - Air traffic control strikes are more of a threat to European airlines this year than a rise in fuel prices, the chief executive of British Airways-owner IAG said on Tuesday. Global airlines have slashed their forecast
Every foot counts in warehousing
Storage warehouse As capacity tightens throughout the United States, shippers make best use of existing and future storage space. Escalating demand for freight storage in the United States is not expected to let up anytime soon, but industry analysts say various measures can be taken by warehouse operators and shippers to ensure
Kenya Airways eyes CSeries for short-haul order
Sydney (Reuters) - Kenya Airways is interested in the Bombardier CSeries or Embraer’s E2 jet for a short-haul order of 15-20 aircraft, with a decision possibly coming at the end of this year, its chief executive told Reuters on Monday. “The performance of the CSeries has to be studied,” Sebastian Mikosz