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Editor’s Opinion
World
Improved profitability
but margins still low
Middle East & Africa
Dubai airport sees growth
in freight volume
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South Asia
Country Report - India
India Celebrates 100 Years of Aviation
Air Freight industry gaining lost ground
Early aviation promoters were always looking for practical uses for the airplane.
Air Cargo Update One idea was to use them as carriers of freight. Some say the first practical
Bi-monthly: Vol 10 | Issue 8 | No 63 demonstration of air freight occurred in November 1910 when a department store
Middle East, Africa and South Asia shipped a bolt of silk by air from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio.
Undeniably, the primitive stages of air freight business have made a remarkable
Air Cargo Update serves as a platform to share news and discuss critical growth since.
issues within the Air Cargo Industry from the Middle East, South Asia and But this has not come without challenges – the recent global slowdown in trade
African region. did affect the air cargo industry and the Middle East and other emerging markets
were no exception. However, things have started looking up now with reports of
• BAHRAIN • CYPRUS • IRAN • IRAQ • JORDAN • KUWAIT • LEBANON • OMAN • recovery.
QATAR • SAUDI ARABIA • SYRIA • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • YEMEN • ALGERIA
• ANGOLA • BENIN • BOTSWANA • BURKINA FASO • BURUNDI • CAMEROON • In fact, 2010 was, at least not as bad as 2009. Fair enough. 2009 was, in many
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC • CHAD • CONGO • COTE D’LVOIRE • DJIBOUTI • E. cases and instances, one to file and forget. If only it were that easy though.
GUINEA • EGYPT • ERITREA • ETHIOPIA • GABON • GHANA • GUINEA • GUINEA • 2010 was a year of peaks & troughs, and as many would say “good if not best”
BISSAU • KENYA • LESOTHO • LIBERIA • LIBYA • MADAGASCAR • MALAWI • MALI
• MAURITANIA • MAURITIUS • MOROCCO • MOZAMBIQUE • NAMIBIA • NIGER
at least. Though air freight recovery hit a peak in May 2010, in November last
• NIGERIA • RWANDA • SAO TOME & PRINCIPE • SENEGAL • SEYCHELLES • year volumes fell by 7%, compared to the peak. According to IATA, November’s
SIERRA LEONE • SOMALIA • SOUTH AFRICA • SUDAN • SWAZILAND • TANZANIA year-on-year growth of 5.4% is a significant shift from the 14.5% recorded in
• TOGO • TUNISIA • UGANDA • ZAIRE • ZAMBIA • ZIMBABWE • BANGLADESH • October. This was exaggerated by the exceptionally strong performance in
BHUTAN • INDIA • PAKISTAN • SRI LANKA • NEPAL
November 2009. In absolute terms, there was a 1.1% fall in freight volumes from
October to November. All regions, except Africa, showed dramatic drops in year-
on-year growth rates from October to November.
The Middle Eastern carriers on the contrary saw a 12.4% year-on-year growth
for November. The region’s carriers handled 14% more freight in November than
they did at the pre-recession peak in early 2008.
Secure Freight has taken on new relevance in the wake of the October 2010
security incidents.
PO Box: 9604, SAIF Zone, Sharjah - UAE Meanwhile, the UAE raced up the ladder to become one among the top
Tel: +971 6 557 9579, Fax: +971 6 579569, 25 countries worldwide as per the latest World Bank Group rankings (titled
info@7dimensionsmedia.com Connecting to Compete 2010) in trade logistics.
www.7dimensionsmedia.com The UAE did extremely well in terms of efficiency of customs clearance
processes, quality of trade and transport-related infrastructure, ease of arranging
Chief Editor competitively priced shipments, and competence and quality of logistics services.
Chandrima Dutta Gulf airlines and airport operators on the other hand are still investing for
chandrima@7dimensionsmedia.com growth and have every expectation of a return to healthy air cargo volumes.
Piggybacking on this, the air cargo insurance sector is also ready for takeoff
Creative Director after a quiet period. This edition’s cover story has Abdul Muttalib Mustafa Al
Yoosuf Hamid
Jaidi, CEO of Oman Insurance Company speak on what it takes to remain at the
yoosuf@7dimensionsmedia.com
forefront of its business.
Head - Sales & Marketing Of course as usual we have much more in the issue, including interviews
Israr Ahmad with Shashi Panicker, Head of Freight Centre at Sharjah Aviation Services, DHL
Israr@7dimensionsmedia.com UAE’s Country Head, Frank Ungerer and John Tansey, General Manager, UPS
UAE LLC.
Production Head Well, I could probably do this for hours, but I am capping it for now. I hope you
Zainul Abedeen had a good 2010 and wish you a great 2011. Thanks for reading Air Cargo Update.
zain@7dimensionsmedia.com
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06. World News 20. E-Fright 32. News - Middle East & Africa
Improved profitability but margins Forwarders need to see greater benefit Dubai airport sees growth in freight
still low before they embrace E-commerce with air volume
carriers, says FIATA/TIACA survey
13. Cover Story 46. News - South Asia
Always Ahead 22. Interview Country Report - India
Right place, right time
16. Airport 50. News - Technology
Sharjah Aviation Services at 29. Security Etihad Crystal Cargo selects CHAMP
Sharjah Airport Vision for Intelligent Aviation Security - as its Advance Cargo Information filing
Coordinated Response on Cargo Security partner
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free-trade zone of Manaus, Brazil, in and the pending court decision over night
January next year in response to a high bans at Frankfurt airport was delaying a
demand for capacity from Asia. decision to build a new cargo terminal.
With India and South Asia bellyhold He added that a decision is now expected
versus freighter capacity remaining by the autumn of 2011.
constant for the next three years, With a spectacular turnaround from a
LH Cargo is planning to develop a loss of €171 million ($223 million) in
major pharmaceutical products hub at 2009 to a profit of €229 million ($299
Hyderabad in partnership with GMR million) by the end of the third quarter
Lufthansa Cargo Group board member Andreas Otto
Hyderabad International Airport, the this year, LH Cargo said it expects to
In the next three years, the airline airport manager. At the same time, continue to focus on growing its ground
expects to increase its all-cargo capacity the airline will open a new facility in and air-related operations in the next
to North Asia from 74 percent to 77 Frankfurt for temperature-controlled three years.
percent of total availability, while shipments in late 2011 and introduce In addition to its airline network,
bellyhold capacity to South America is its new fleet of Opticooler containers to group cargo brands include the cargo
expected to increase from 28 percent to handle traffic between the two hubs. community system Traxon; the Time
30 percent. Speaking in Frankfurt, LH Cargo board Matters courier operator; container lessor
The company said it will begin flying member Andreas Otto said harmonization Jettainer; and a specialist in temperature-
an MD-11 freighter twice a week to the of security procedures “is still far away” controlled transportation, LifeConEx.
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Always Ahead
In an exclusive interview with Chandrima Dutta,
Abdul Muttalib Mustafa Al Jaidi, CEO of Oman
Insurance Company talks on what it takes to
remain at the forefront of air cargo insurance
business.
Abdul Muttalib Mustafa Al Jaidi, CEO of Oman Insurance Co. (OIC), the UAE’s largest in terms
of gross premium written believes that ultimately, it is sheer consistency that wins the race. I can
certainly understand his point of view as he has always focused on maximising OIC’s business
opportunities and increasing efficiencies to remain higher on the growth curve.
For Al Jaidi, the thirst for challenges and quest for greater heights drew him to this industry.
Though he is the man who has been credited with the burgeoning growth of the insurance company
since he took over, he comes across as someone who has his feet firmly placed on the ground and
says humbly, “this industry still fascinates me.”
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In his 36 years tenure in the company Al Jaidi has taken OIC “While we haven’t changed our plans very much, in the short-
to great heights with his deft management and interpersonal term we had to modify our approach to ensure that we retain our
skills. And, this is indeed a proven fact as OIC has managed market share and also find ways to stimulate new business even
a 6 per cent increase in its overall revenue in 2010 over in these tough conditions,” said Al Jaidi.
the previous year. Considering the overall scenario in the “Before recession, we were experiencing fairly buoyant
insurance sector most would agree that this is no mean conditions. Much like everyone else in the industry I envisaged
achievement. that these conditions would continue for some time. It was
In a climate where transparency with regard to the media
when it comes to anything but good news has been traditionally
resisted, it was heartening to see a change when he disclosed
the figure.
This made me more inquisitive to know the inside story of
their air cargo business, as that was the whole purpose of my
visit. According to Al Jaidi, “Air cargo insurance is a specialised
line of business. It requires adequate industry knowledge &
experience, and we have it all. This makes us the market leader
once again (in the UAE).”
“OIC’s years of experience and wide knowledge of the cargo
industry will be tremendous assets as we continue to enhance
products and services in this market.”
Challenges
“The regional airfreight market in general is going through
some tough times now,” he said. “The Gulf’s airfreight market
is heavily influenced by re-exports. The global meltdown has bit of a rude awakening when the market started tumbling and
lead to the recent decline which again has affected the ancillary our growth plans in the air cargo division which looked very
industries of which we are one.” realistic at that time started looking very optimistic,” he said.
“But, the air cargo business has always been very fluid and “Currently, our air cargo business contributes about 8 per cent
we have had to deal with the ‘peaks and troughs’ over the years. to our overall revenue,” he added.
However, turn of events in the recent past has changed the way But does this mean the current figures could not stand up to
we do business for the better, and has highlighted the need to your financial projections?
innovate.” “Well, the market is down and we cannot expect anything
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better, so we gave “I think that is the time when a customer needs special
ourselves a more realistic care as he is already vexed with the problem on hand.
target and we’re happy And that is the differentiating factor for a company
we’ve successfully to market itself and to make a
achieved permanent mark.”
that,” “Besides, we have adopted
the approach of improving
said quality rather than
Al Jaidi. reducing cost for cost
‘But I’m optimistic that this sake,” stated Al Jaidi.
region will come out of recession “Plus, we
quicker than others. We are already conduct seminars
seeing signs of recovery here and I and conferences
think that will continue.” regularly to
“Having said that one must also keep our
realise that OIC is a hot performer,
our challenge will be staying
ahead of the game as we face new
competition, of both high and low
quality. We need to perform so we
can create opportunities rather than
waiting for opportunity to come,” he
remarked.
existing
as well
as potential
customers well
informed of our
latest product/service
offerings. Actually, insurance
Strategies is a concept that everyone of this
The straight talking man is clear about his region have started to leverage on recently,
mandate – maintain healthy margins, expand reach and keep but it will be a while before they realise the full potential,”
business as usual. he explained.
But what does it take to achieve all this? A major reason for
his company’s success, says Al Jaidi, is the belief ingrained in Marching ahead
the staff to be empathetic to customers. “We want our employees It is said that an organisation must constantly be on the
to rise to the expectations of our clients. Your body language, move to remain successful. History is replete with examples
facial expression, everything count.” of companies that struggled to stay apace with the market,
We know that though it is important to get more new which made promises they could not deliver and which failed
customers each day, the majority of a company’s success is due to capitalise on opportunities available.
to repeat business. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once said that a brand image for a
A company captures a larger market share by understanding company is like a reputation for a person. You earn a reputation
its customers and providing them with a consistent positive by trying to do hard things well.
experience. Through a customer’s interaction with the company And much like some people, some companies start out with
a relationship can be formed which may develop into high good enough intentions, but run out of steam owing to many
loyalty to a brand and its organization. The more uniquely a reasons: they can’t stay faithful to their image, send confusing
company positions itself and its product offering the better or irrelevant messages to others, cannot reinvent themselves or
chance there is for the firm to make an impression on the simply end up folding under pressure.
marketplace. However, Al Jaidi understands the tricks of his trade too well
He explained that the company constantly endeavours – he knows to sustain and manage a company’s reputation, one
to orient young employees who later go on to represent the has to manage the experience it offers. And the first element
organisation. of that experience is the product/(s) – after all, one cannot sell
“When you train people, you teach and reinforce your bad products or services for long. To this add OIC’s unmatched
standards and values and processes and procedures so that service levels.
people are reminded about it and are enabled to deliver a better Therefore, one cannot but agree that ultimately, it is sheer
experience to your customers,” he reflected. consistency that wins the race.
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of our organization, we seek to improve continuously in this area. Recession has hit us all. But we have adjusted to the market
Plus, we operate relief cargo flights carrying medical trend in understanding today’s customer requirement both at
and humanitarian supplies to disaster-stricken areas price and service. This has enabled us to sustain our position
around the world. and performance.
Are you investing in technology/solutions to stay on Are you reviewing security policies to avert the
top of the game? recent incidents? Does this have massive financial
We have an in house smart cargo solution system, which implications?
supports our auditable activities in every/all areas of our As a company we are conscious and very vigilant to all
operation. The solution is C2K and EDI compliant and includes security matters that come up and we follow instructions
all industry improvements that are brought forward offering given to us by the governing authorities that are very keen on
total system solution to all our customers. investments and improvements on security measures.
How do you defend your position with neighbours What are your plans for Sharjah Aviation Services
who are market heavy-weights such as Dubai and Abu going forward?
Dhabi Airports? Sharjah has been successful in maintaining its reputation for
The sheer number of Airports in close proximity offering efficient handling and on-time deliveries. The biggest challenge
somewhat similar services and facilities is something we have this year would be to maintain and improve our service
to deal with regularly. commitment to existing customers.
However, we pursue and service a niche market and our Undoubtedly, infrastructure and resources will also need to
facilities and operational advantages are there for the industry grow to cope with the continual increase in tonnage handled,
to recognise. We focus on value creation and not on costs. and we have a growth plan in place for that. Plus, this year would
Your assessment of the impact of the global see us investing more on our staff - our most important asset is
slowdown on the air cargo industry and how can its our employees – their knowledge and expertise contributes to
effects be minimised? growth and success of our organization.
Fact File
Jointly owned by Sharjah Airport Authority and Air
Arabia, Sharjah Aviation Services is the one-stop-shop
for all cargo, ramp and passenger needs. No matter how
big, small or specific the requirement – from transporting
perishable or hazardous goods to vulnerable cargo such
as equine or marine life, from warehousing to track and
trace – or ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers
with the dedicated Hala ‘Welcome’ Service and luxury
Lounges, Sharjah Aviation Services has it covered and is
working hard to propel its growth as a preferred destination
by airlines, cargo operators and investors worldwide.
To cope with increasing pressures of growing passenger
and freight volumes, Sharjah Aviation Services has made
substantial investments in purchasing new equipments
across all its operations including 35 tonne state-of-the-
art hi-loaders. New warehouse racking, increasing import
capacity by 35% and export capacity by 12% has been times in the region - for both passenger and cargo
installed, providing a dedicated dangerous goods storage operations – during 2010, Sharjah Aviation Services
area in addition to a new customs delivery facility. handled 360,094,718k of cargo for major customers such
Sharjah Aviation Services has 1,950 highly competent as Singapore Airlines, Martinair, Cargolux, Lufthansa,
staff on hand 24/7/365 and the regions’ newest Ground Maximus and Egyptair Cargo.
Support Equipment fleet of more than 200 specialised Throughout 2010 Sharjah Aviation Services was an
vehicles. active supporter of a number of relief efforts. Last year, it
Perfectly situated for easy access to Port Khor Fakkan waived the handling costs, including all landside and airside
on the Gulf of Oman and Port Khalid on the Arabian Gulf, charges, on two Martin air and one Atlas Air humanitarian
Sharjah Aviation Services operates its own Cargo Trucking flights from Sharjah to Haiti and donations were also made
business and provides a fully intermodal air, land and sea to the Red Crescent Society.
service – globally. Work has commenced on a new AED 500 million CAT II
Boasting the fastest turnarounds and shortest connection runway at Sharjah.
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Benefits:
• Industry cost savings of up to $4.9 billion annually
• Speed: reduction in transfer time by 24 hours
• Accuracy: Electronic documents eliminate manual entry errors
• Visibility: Electronic messages allow for online tracking and tracing
• Better for the environment: IATA e-freight will eliminate more than 7,800 tonnes of paper documents, the equivalent
of 80 Boeing 747 freighters filled with paper.
Status:
• The project is aligned with WCO’s and UN’s global e-customs initiatives
• IATA e-freight business process, standards, and documents developed
• 39 live IATA e-freight locations
• Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai, Egypt,
Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UK and USA
• 894 live major airports
• A commercial vendor community has been established to support the IATA e-freight vision, pilots, and e-messaging
quality measurement
• IATA e-freight Handbook, the comprehensive guide to IATA e-freight, now published and available online
• 20 documents have been replaced by electronic messaging standards
Savings:
• Up to $4.9 billion per year when fully implemented
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towards making airfreight movements and more presence in retail outlets. to not only inform them of our products
safer today and in the future. Suffice to “Listening and responding to the needs of and services that will ultimately help
say, in this regard we are fully compliant our customers is a critical success factor for grow their businesses, but also make
with all global screening and reporting DHL in the UAE,” stated Ungerer. them aware of important customs and
protocols with regards to moving freight In October 2010, DHL partnered industry related news that may impact
either on our own fleet of aircraft, or with Dubai Customs to launch a new their businesses.
when using commercial carriers to move and improved programme aimed at
freight.” modernizing customs procedures in In addition, we will also continue to
Talent crisis remains to be a major Dubai. The new customs clearance look at ways in which to improve our
challenge even during the worst of economic platform, called Mirsal 2, will create a service offering, offering our customers
times. Though market conditions are such simplified and more transparent customs with the choice and convenience they
where the jobs are almost not available, clearance process for customers, and expect, and deserve. DHL has been
attracting and retaining qualified personnel will reduce costs as well as the time a leader in the Middle East logistics
remains to be a major issue. According spent processing shipments in and out of industry for the past 30 years through
to Ungerer, “There may be fewer jobs Dubai. our innovation, service excellence and
currently so employees are perhaps pleased DHL has also expanded its presence commitment to providing customers with
with the status quo, but not necessary loyal in the UAE with the opening of a retail superior logistics solutions.
and engaged. That will not last long and the service point in Mirdif City Centre. The Middle East’s freight growth trends
moment the economy sees a slight upturn new service point ensures that DHL have returned to pre-recession patterns
(which we are already seeing in the Asia continues to meet the growing logistics and the region is likely to enjoy freight
Pacific region), it is these employees that needs in the UAE by offering increased growth through 2011, albeit at levels
will be in high demand. Employers that accessibility for its customers. DHL lower than at the initial stage of economic
are seeing positive growth indicators currently operates 23 service points recovery in 2010.
are recruiting ahead of the curve and across the UAE. Additionally, the Middle East
using this opportunity of not having to and North Africa (MENA) region is
compete for talent to get key employees Going Forward forecasted to grow 4.3% in 2011 while
into their business.” GCC states are expected to grow nearly
“Organizations that have been complacent
and ignored retention strategies in tough
times will have a high cost to pay in the long
run. As leaders, we can’t be thinking only
of the current situation. If a company has
to come out of this recession stronger and
ready for the future – they will only be able
to do it with their best people. Therefore the
retention and recruitment talent challenges
should be top of mind for all managers.
You always hear of companies saying that
employees are their most important asset.
But how many companies actually ‘walk
the talk’ and more importantly value and
nurture the talent in their organizations. I am
very proud that one of the pillars of DHL’s
strategy focuses on ‘Motivated Employees’
which encompasses retention, attraction and
development of talent within the network.
This will give us the leverage and skills
needed to take us into the future.”
Customer service
In 2011 we will offer more services 5%. As more Middle Eastern countries
at its best and solutions for the SME sector. We continue to focus on non-oil industries
On the other hand, customer needs have have recently partnered with the Dubai and develop export-oriented economies,
become increasingly sophisticated over Government Export Council, which has we can expect air freight growth in the
the last three decades. DHL has invested allowed us to communicate and build region to remain strong.
significantly in the development of wide more effective relationships with the
range of service offerings, facility expansions SME sector across the UAE. Our aim is *FTK – freight tonne kilometer
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By close of last year, the International Yemen have put cargo security at the industry cooperation on investment,
Air Transport Association (IATA) top of our agenda. Air freight drives processes, technology and risk
called on security regulators around the world economy. The products that assessment. Many countries, including
the world to work together to make we carry represent 35% of the total the UK and the US, have advanced
the skies more secure by addressing value of goods traded internationally. supply chain solutions. The industry
the challenges related to cargo In 2009, airlines carried 26 million is committed. IATA’s Secure Freight
security and data collection. IATA tonnes of international cargo. By 2014, program is helping to promote this
also unveiled plans to lead a global that will increase to 38 million tonnes. critical component of our cargo security
effort to build an airport checkpoint of Transporting these goods safely, securely efforts,” said Bisignani.
the future, which will tighten security and efficiently is critical,” said Bisignani
and ease passenger hassle. who commended all the governments Technology: “Airport screening
“We are much more secure than for their swift, coordinated and targeted cannot be our first line of defense but it
in 2001, but there is room for response. Bisignani noted four principles is an effective complement to intelligence
improvement,” said Giovanni Bisignani, to drive air cargo security programs. and supply chain solutions. Currently, there
IATA’s Director General and CEO. is no government certified technology to
Bisignani identified several areas where Supply Chain Approach: “The screen standard size pallets and large items.
more progress is needed to further entire supply chain, from manufacturer There is some promising technology but
improve aviation security: to airport, has a responsibility for secure it is taking far too long to move from the
shipments. The supply chain approach laboratory to the airport. We must speed up
Cargo Security: “The events in must be driven by government and the process,” said Bisignani.
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Emirates to
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Aleppo, Syria, will be Qatar Airways’ 100th destination when it begins service on April 6.
Copenhagen
The deal includes three cargo flights a Qatar air relations.” Commenting on the Emirates Airline has said it is set to
week from Doha to Canada. Destinations need to increase bilateral trade between launch new non-stop, daily flights to
and a service start date have not been the two countries, Qatar Airways’ chief Copenhagen, Denmark on August 1.
disclosed. executive Akbar Al Baker reportedly The new destination is the carrier’s
A statement on behalf of Canada’s noted: “We have Canadian companies third new route for 2011, following
transport minister Chuck Stahl said, “This trying to sell us equipment. But trade Basra on February 2, and Geneva on
agreement responds to the needs of the is a two-way street. We will give them June 1. Emirates will be operating an
Canada-Qatar travel market and is a first trade; in return we want to access their Airbus A330-200 on the Copenhagen
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ahead of the start of the 4 p.m. to 8 a.m.
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A flydubai aircraft
Flydubai has announced that it will to the Bangladeshi capital begin on I am very pleased that the addition of
add to its growing network of service Monday, February 14. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Dhaka to our route network is our first
to Bangladesh. Dhaka will become the CEO, Flydubai, said, “2010 was a hugely announcement of 2011 - a year that is set
airline’s 32nd destination when flights eventful and significant year for Flydubai. to be even busier than 2010.”
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Currency Chart
Country Report - India 1US$ - United States Dollar
Conversion to Major AFRICA Currencies
ALGERIA Dinars
1 USD = 73.0300 DZD
EGYPT Pounds
1 USD = 5.66000 EGP
ETHIOPIA Birr
1 USD = 13.4000 ETB
GHANA Cedis
1 USD = 1.42000 GHS
KENYA Shillings
1 USD = 79.7000 KES
NAMIBIA Dollars
1 USD = 7.62455 NAD
NIGERIA Nairas
1 USD = 151.500 NGN
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ASSOCIATIONS
Associations Middle East the first airplane (heavier than air) in the
world to carry a payload other than a
• NAFL (Dubai)-National Association of
passenger (express cargo) moved above
Freight Logistics
India, not Ohio, USA.
• SCLG - Supply Chain Logistics Group
As the story goes, a Wright-built
• International Transport Co. Association of airplane piloted by Philip O. Parmelee
Iran carried a bolt of silk cloth from Dayton to
Columbus, Ohio on November 7, 1911.
Associations Indian Sub Continent
The fact is that Henri Pequet, a 23-year
• ACAAI - Air Cargo Agents Association of
old French pilot (he lived until 1974),
India
Although the weather is carried more than 6,000 letters between
• Air Cargo Club of Delhi Allahabad.
uncharacteristically cold now in New
• Federation of Freight Forwarders Delhi, plans are heating up to celebrate The point here is that we need to get this
Association in India a century of aviation, as Indian Civil history correct, because in 2011 all kinds
• Freight Forwarders Association of Nepal Aviation will complete its first 100 years of claims will come forward as companies
• ACAAP -Air Cargo Agents Association of on February 18, 2011. and nations ramp up stories of their first
Pakistan The year 2011-12 has now been declared flights and the role they played during
• Pakistan International Freight Forwarders as the India Civil Aviation Centenary Year. this important Centennial Year in global
Council The story of February 18, 1911 is one aviation.
• Association of Cargo Agents of Bangladesh of high adventure and aviation pioneering In early December 1910, the SS
• SLFFA- Sri Lankan Freight Forwarders that set a global record, an air cargo first. Persia arrived in Bombay with big cases
Association Despite some claims to the contrary, containing plane parts.
• FAPAA - Federation of Asia Pacific Air
Cargo Agents
Associations Africa
• SAAFF- South African Association of
China Cargo Airlines Aims
Freight Forwarders
• SAICA -South Africa International Courier For Global Player Status
Association
• KIFWA- Kenya International Freight & Shanghai-based China Cargo Airlines
Warehousing Association is on its way to becoming a major
• Kenya Clearing Forwarding & global player. The road for reaching
Warehousing Association new heights was paved by a changed
• Egyptian Int’l Freight Forwarders ownership structure that enabled the
Association carrier to swallow the local competitors,
Great Wall Airlines and Shanghai Cargo
• Namibia Association of Freight Forwarders
Airlines, thus consolidating the market
and upping its influence substantially.
Associations International The new partners that bought into
• TIACA - The International Air cargo the carrier financed the costly double now signed in Shanghai, the stakeholders
Association acquisition with €236 million euros. seek approval by the authorities for
• CCA- Cool Chain Association Singapore Air and Concord Pacific, both China Cargo Airlines to be reorganized
affiliates of Taiwanese EVA Air, each into a limited liability Chinese-foreign
Name acquired 16 percent of China Cargo equity joint venture firm.
Designation Airlines. Currently, China Cargo Airlines
Organisation Now the new shareholder structure possesses a mixed fleet of 13 freighters
Primary Business Activity reads as follows: China Eastern Airlines, comprised of five MD-11Fs, three
51 percent; China Ocean Shipping B777Fs, three A300Fs, and two B747-
Company (COSCO), 17 percent; 400Fs. The air freight carrier is serving
Address Singapore Air, 16 percent; and Concord 26 different destinations in Asia, Europe,
Tel Pacific, 16 percent. Formerly, parent North America, and domestic China.
China Eastern Airlines held 70 percent According to aviation analysts
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with COSCO owning the remaining 30 China Cargo Airlines is on the brink of
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percent. becoming a major national rival of the
Following the investment agreement newly formed Air China Cargo.
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