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TIME SAVINGS WITH NEW IMPORT DEUTIES OPTION

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Customers subject to import duties and taxes in New Zealand can reduce their customs clearance and delivery time by taking advantage of the option to pay import duties to New Zealand Customs directly through a new service from FedEx.
To access the scheme a customer needs to apply to New Zealand Customs for “Deferred Payment Scheme” (DPS) approval and advise FedEx of their DPS account number. Deferred Payment customers can then settle duties and taxes payable on their entire month's transactions with a single payment.

GERMAN TRANSPORT MINISTER TO OPEN FIATA CONGRESS

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

The German minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, will deliver the opening speech at the main forum of the FIATA World Congress 2006 at Shanghai, China.

INDUSTRY MOVES IN AUSTRALIA

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Sisca Tedjokusumo has been appointed national product development manager for GSA Australia. Ms Tedjokusumo, who will be based in Sydney, will be responsible for MASkargo.
Paul Jacobson has resigned as New South Wales sales manager for ACP Worldwide. A replacement for Jacobson is expected to be announced soon.

CHINA EASTERN ADDS FIFTH FREQUENCY TO UK

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

China Eastern Airlines will add a fifth frequency direct from Shanghai Pudong into London Heathrow Airport from 26 March. Flight Number: MU552 – London to Shanghai will operate on Sundays. Days of operation are now Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

GAC SHANGHAI SETS THE STANDARD

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

GAC Shanghai has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 certification in quality management system for its logistics and shipping operations.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES CUTS ROUTES IN BID TO GET BACK TO PROFIT

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Troubled Malaysia Airlines will cease operating to seven international routes by June in a bid to reduce losses and return to profitability. The carrier will no longer fly from Kuala Lumpur to Manchester and Vienna, Ahmedabad and Kolkata in India, Xian in China and Padang in Indonesia.

FALL TO HEAD CARGO SALES FOR UNITED IN ASIA

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Rick Fall has been appointed general manager- Pacific, for United Airlines Cargo. In his new position, Fall will be responsible for cargo sales in the North and South Pacific and will have a reporting relationship with the carrier’s cargo operations in the Pacific to ensure service is fully aligned with customer needs.

PATRICK WINS UNITED AIRLINES CONTRACT EXTENSION

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Patrick Air Services, still puzzled at the shock loss of Thai International handling to rival CTO Menzies Aviation, was all smiles again pleased today with the confirmation that United Airlines (UA) had extended its contract for ramp handling to include passenger and cargo handling in Melbourne and Sydney effective 01 May. "This compliments the work we already do for Singapore Airlines (SQ) on the passenger and ramp side," said Nigel Blow, commercial and marketing manager for Patrick Air Services.

TIACA HONOURS THREE TO HALL OF FAME

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) will enroll three more industry stalwarts into its prestigious ‘Hall of Fame’ at its 2006 Executive Conference and AGM in Beijing, China, in April.

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TIME SAVINGS WITH NEW IMPORT DEUTIES OPTION

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

INDUSTRY MOVES IN AUSTRALIA

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

TIACA HONOURS THREE TO HALL OF FAME

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) will enroll three more industry stalwarts into its prestigious ‘Hall of Fame’ at its 2006 Executive Conference and AGM in Beijing, China, in April.