Charlee C. Delavin

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Associate Editor at Asia Cargo News

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Maastricht Aachen Airport seeks to boost china ties and Asian trade

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) aims to enhance its network connections with China and boost its overall Asia trade as the hub presents itself as an alternative air cargo gateway to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS).
United Cargo expects a good start to 2025 amid uncertainties

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

United Cargo is anticipating a positive start to the year, continuing the momentum of a successful 2024 and peak season despite potential market uncertainties under the new Trump administration. Jan Krems, president of United Cargo, said the carrier did “much better” in 2024 compared to its pre-pandemic performance despite a slow beginning of the year, and he signalled optimism that at least the first three months of 2025 would remain strong. “I think there’s no real peak.
Etihad Cargo eyes further Asia expansion

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Etihad Cargo is looking to further expand its footprint in Asia, citing growth in intra-Asia trade fueled by a surge in ecommerce and the region’s significant role as a major manufacturing and export hub. In 2025, Etihad plans to expand its bellyhold capacity in Asia with new flights to Hong Kong and Taipei, aiming to enhance both regional and global connectivity. Currently, Etihad Cargo operates seven dedicated freighter flights per week to Shanghai, two to Guangzhou and six to Hong Kong.
HKIA accelerates investments in infrastructure, digitalization

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is advancing its digitalization efforts and infrastructure developments to support future air cargo needs. The world’s busiest air cargo hub highlighted the importance of investing in digitalization to address the evolving requirements of the air cargo industry on the back of new trends and emerging technologies.
Hactl sees cargo boost from Hong Kong’s new three-runway system

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is anticipating Hong Kong’s new three-runway system to significantly enhance the city’s air cargo volumes and strengthen Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) status as a major international aviation hub. Wilson Kwong, chief executive of Hactl, HKIA’s largest independent air cargo handler, said the three-runway system will progressively raise capacity at the airport and present many opportunities for the Hong Kong air cargo sector.
Boeing: Freighter demand to continue despite bellyhold recovery

Jan 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Boeing said demand for freighters will remain strong, even as capacity from passenger’s belly holds increases, and that the share of cargo transported on the main deck is expected to surpass that carried in the bellies. Speaking at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2024 in Miami, Darren Hulst, vice president of commercial marketing at Boeing, said the current share of total cargo traffic carried by dedicated freighters is “slightly above” pre-pandemic levels.
Salt Lake City aims to be alternative cargo hub for U.S. West Coast

Jan 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is looking to develop its air cargo business through investments in infrastructure and technology as it seeks to establish itself as an air cargo gateway and an alternative hub for the U.S. West Coast, particularly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Aviation executives will ‘wait and see’ impact of Trump tariffs

Jan 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Aviation executives said the industry may have to “wait and see” how a new Trump presidency would impact air cargo amid fresh tariff threats from the incoming U.S. president and initiatives to tighten regulatory requirements for de minimis shipments.
DHL sees continued ecommerce boom despite possible restrictions

Jan 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

The outlook for ecommerce remains strong despite tighter rules that may slow its growth, as consumers are expected to continue favouring online platforms for convenience, extensive product selection and competitive pricing. Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific, said the emergence of “social commerce” – the practice of selling products and services directly on social media platforms, allowing customers to shop without leaving the app – will also continue to boost online purchases.
East, Gulf ports strike’s ripple effect could disrupt schedules into 2025

Nov 21, 2024 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Although the port strike at the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports may have ended in just 72 hours, the impact of the halt in the operation of 36 ports from Maine to Texas earlier this month is expected to linger, possibly into 2025. At midnight on October 1, around 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) launched its first coastwide strike since 1977.