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Joint Customs deal sets precedent

: Latest News; Friday, 24 August 2007

The signing of a joint trade security agreement between the United States and New Zealand has been described by Ralph Basham, commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection, as a major step toward implementing the Customs-to-business pillar of the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework of Standards.

Budding business takes off in Chengdu

: Latest News; Friday, 24 August 2007

Possibly the first company to send flowers to Australia from central China has begun exporting carnations to Sydney.

World Courier extends China network

: Latest News; Wednesday, 22 August 2007

The US-based World Courier, a specialist in cold chain transport services, has extended its network within China to 36 major cities.

ANA simplifies fuel charge structure for international cargo

: Latest News; Tuesday, 21 August 2007

Japanese carrier ANA has revised its fuel surcharge* on international cargo effective 01 October this year. The revision comes in response to the rise in the price of Singapore kerosene since February.

SIA Cargo reports ‘modest’ growth in July

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Singapore Airlines Cargo reports overall cargo traffic (measured in freight tonne kilometres) has continued upwards, registering growth of 4.9 per cent, which outpaced its system-wide capacity growth of 4.5 per cent. Capacity M tonne-km was 1,087.6 in 2007 compared to 1,040.8 (2006).

Nominations called for ‘Hall of Fame’

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Which air cargo industry leaders, past or present, have played a pivotal role in the development of the industry through their foresight, performance and dedication?

Asia bright spot for BAWC

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Exchange rate movements, the weakened US dollar and falling demand for US-destined freight have all impacted on British Airways World Cargo revenue for the first quarter. The carrier reported a reduction in commercial revenues (flown revenues plus fuel surcharges) of 11.5 per cent to GBP146 million for the first quarter, down 7.3 per cent after the effects of exchange rate movements are removed.

Record profit for Qantas

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Qantas has confirmed a record profit before tax of AU$1,032 million for the year ended 30 June 2007, a 53.8 per cent increase on the prior year to 30 June 2006. The profit includes provision of AU$47 million announced on Monday, 13 August, against liabilities the carrier may incur in the United States for involvement in an alleged freight cartel.

Funeral arrangements for Mel Bristow

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Perth freight forwarder Mel Bristow (58), who died suddenly Sunday August 12, will be buried at Karrakatta Cemetery on Saturday 18 August. The service will start at 09.30hrs. Bristow was managing director of Powerhouse Clearances (WA).