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Manara buys ACT stake

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Thursday, 14 February 2008

Saudi-backed Manara Investments -- a new investment group -- has taken a 21 per cent equity stake in Turkish cargo carrier ACT Airlines.  Adeeb Ahmad, representing Manara said: "ACT is well positioned to take advantage of emerging opportunities. We expect ACT Airlines to become a leading regional and international player."

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Shanghai Airlines to fly Shanghai-Bangkok

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Thursday, 14 February 2008

Following the introduction of a direct Chongqing-Bangkok service using a 184-seat B737-800 in January, China’s Shanghai Airlines now plans to offer a direct service between Shanghai and Bangkok by year-end. The route is already served by Thai Airways International, Air India and China Eastern.

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Expeditors sets aside US$4m for cartel probe

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Thursday, 14 February 2008

Seattle, US-based logistics company Expeditors International says it earmarked nearly US$4 million in costs in the last quarter of 2007 to co-operate with the Department of Justice in its investigation of the international air freight forwarding industry.

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Etihad adds mobile cargo tracking

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Thursday, 14 February 2008

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Crystal Cargo has added SMS (short message service) tracking, enabling customers to follow the status of freight shipments worldwide via a mobile phone.

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New regional manager for ACI

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Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Nalin Rodrigo has been appointed regional manager Asia Pacific for Air Charter International. He previously was air cargo manager for SriLankan Cargo in Colombo. Sydney-based Rodrigo will be responsible for charter sales, both passenger and cargo, for ACI. The group also operates a 'sea-wing’ (float plane operation) in Dubai.  Rodrigo’s email contact is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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BALtrans deal key to Asia growth plan for Toll

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Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Australia’s Toll Holdings says its acquisition of Hong Kong-based BALtrans Holdings will strengthen the group’s global freight forwarding network – and is a key element of its Asian growth strategy.

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United

Manara buys ACT stake

Latest News
Thursday, 14 February 2008

Saudi-backed Manara Investments -- a new investment group -- has taken a 21 per cent equity stake in Turkish cargo carrier ACT Airlines.  Adeeb Ahmad, representing Manara said: "ACT is well positioned to take advantage of emerging opportunities. We expect ACT Airlines to become a leading regional and international player."

Read more ...

Shanghai Airlines to fly Shanghai-Bangkok

Latest News
Thursday, 14 February 2008

Following the introduction of a direct Chongqing-Bangkok service using a 184-seat B737-800 in January, China’s Shanghai Airlines now plans to offer a direct service between Shanghai and Bangkok by year-end. The route is already served by Thai Airways International, Air India and China Eastern.

Read more ...

Expeditors sets aside US$4m for cartel probe

Latest News
Thursday, 14 February 2008

Seattle, US-based logistics company Expeditors International says it earmarked nearly US$4 million in costs in the last quarter of 2007 to co-operate with the Department of Justice in its investigation of the international air freight forwarding industry.

Read more ...

Etihad adds mobile cargo tracking

Latest News
Thursday, 14 February 2008

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Crystal Cargo has added SMS (short message service) tracking, enabling customers to follow the status of freight shipments worldwide via a mobile phone.

Read more ...

New regional manager for ACI

Latest News
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Nalin Rodrigo has been appointed regional manager Asia Pacific for Air Charter International. He previously was air cargo manager for SriLankan Cargo in Colombo. Sydney-based Rodrigo will be responsible for charter sales, both passenger and cargo, for ACI. The group also operates a 'sea-wing’ (float plane operation) in Dubai.  Rodrigo’s email contact is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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BALtrans deal key to Asia growth plan for Toll

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Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Australia’s Toll Holdings says its acquisition of Hong Kong-based BALtrans Holdings will strengthen the group’s global freight forwarding network – and is a key element of its Asian growth strategy.

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