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JAL seeks government bailout

: Latest News; Friday, 25 September 2009

With international carriers already negotiating for a share of Japan Airlines, the carrier now has asked the Japanese government for another injection of emergency funds –its fourth bailout since 2001 - to help it through its financial difficulties.

Shipowners launch emissions website

: Latest News; Friday, 25 September 2009

Shipowners’ trade association the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new website – www.shippingandco2.org to explain what the shipping industry is doing to deliver a reduction in shipping’s CO2 emissions.

DHL turns 40

: Latest News; Friday, 25 September 2009

Frank Appel, ceo of Deutsche Post DHL spoke earlier this week ahead of DHL’s 40th anniversary (September 25).

Mandatory dangerous goods handling training requirements out

: Latest News; Friday, 25 September 2009

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has stipulated mandatory training before 01 January 2010 under Chapter 1.3 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code for all shore-based personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods for sea.

China promotes local expansion

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 September 2009

Encouraged by Chinese government incentives, Air China Cargo has launched a new B747 Europe service even though the carrier doesn’t know when the route will become profitable.

DETA appoints Hactl

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 September 2009

Kazakhstan-based freighter carrier DETA Air has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) to handle cargo ground handling at Hong Kong International Airport, including physical cargo handling, air cargo documentation, ramp handling and crew bus services. DETA Air currently operates a twice-weekly DC-10 freighter service routing of Almaty - Hong Kong - Almaty – Istanbul.

IATA emissions plan goes to UN

: Latest News; Wednesday, 23 September 2009

British Airways’ ceo Willie Walsh is to front a presentation by International Air Transport Association (IATA) members as carriers world-wide seek ways to avoid higher taxes as well as European and US emissions trading schemes and penalties.

Mercury inks Red Orange deal

: Latest News; Wednesday, 23 September 2009

USA-based Mercury Air Group has inked an alliance with Dubai-based Red Orange to provide freight logistics services into Iraq and Afghanistan. The alliance combines Mercury's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Mercury Air Cargo and Maytag Aircraft Corporation with Red Orange to provide services into hostile regions in the Middle East and North Africa.