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Contents Singapore launches paperless scheme
Singapore has launched a paperless scheme, thanks to electronic data transfer, in an effort to boost efficiency in the air cargo industry.
Dragonair to rein in plans for expansion
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines, a fully owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways, has reduced its recruitment and fleet expansion plans this year because of the slowdown in the mainland economy and air traffic growth.
BA $927m bond issue uses planes as collateral
British Airways has launched a US$927 million publicly-traded bond issue, using aircraft as collateral, reported Reuters.
Evergreen adds two new services
With the launch of two new services – the ISC-Bangladesh Service and the Intra-Gulf Service, Evergreen Line will enhance its service network in the Indian-subcontinent and the Gulf.
INTTRA and Vanguard offer E-commerce solution
INTTRA, the largest multi-carrier e-commerce network for ocean shipping and Vanguard Logistics Services, the largest neutral global sea freight consolidator, announced an expanded agreement in which Vanguard has joined INTTRA's NVOCC network.
Gabon gorillas home in special DHL delivery
Global logistics operator DHL, in partnership with The Aspinall Foundation, has delivered a family of nine silverback gorillas from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent to the Batéké Plateau National Park in the African state of Gabon.
Air NZ wants to lift stake in Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand confirmed it was considering increasing its stake in Virgin Australia Holdings by up to three percent, reported Reuters.
Brazil airline Azul postpones IPO plans
Brazilian airline company Azul, the third largest in Brazil in terms of market share, has postponed its plans for an initial public offering of shares due to negative capital market conditions, according to a banker close to the process, reported Dow
Ryanair may buy 200 more Boeing planes
In a bold show of strength for budget airlines, European budget carrier Ryanair Holdings may buy 200 more jetliners from Boeing Co, chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
| | New routes help lift Gatwick profit
London's Gatwick Airport posted a 2.5 percent rise in full year profit, helped by the addition of new routes to countries such as China and Russia and moderate traffic growth, reported Reuters.
Waves sink ship at Brazil's Paranagua port
A gust of wind brought strong waves to Brazil's port of Paranagua over the weekend, knocking over a ship working on the expansion of a container terminal but not affecting exports, a port spokeswoman said, reported Reuters.
AMI gets heavy with online express business
AMI – the trade-only air freight and express wholesaler – has enhanced its online click2Ship express services with the addition of a heavyweight economy service to the US for shipments from 71 to 1,000 kilos per piece.
Singapore firm bags $21m Viet project
Yusen Logistics (Singapore) has got a licence to set up Yusen Haiphong to carry out a US$21.1 million project to build workshops, warehouses and container areas in Vietnam's northern province of Haiphong.
Chennai-Bangalore corridor to link four ports, three airports
The proposed extension of the Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor to Krishnapatnam Port will benefit traders in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, according to Anil Yendluri, Krishnapatnam Port chief executive officer, reported The Hindu.
Jepson re-elected GPA chairman
The Board of Directors of the Georgia Ports Authority have elected Robert Jepson of Savannah to serve a second term as chairman of the board. Jepson was first appointed to the Board of Directors in 2008 and previously served as vice-chairman.
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