Marking 10Th Anniversary, Centrair Shows Potential As Cargo Flight

特集 Special Issue Daily CARGO English Edition 2014 Autumn （4）特集２０１４年９月２４日（水曜日）（第三種郵便物認可） 2014年（平成26年） CONTENTS Page 1 CHUBU CENTRAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 9月24日第2部 Marking 10th Anniversary, Centrair shows potential as cargo fl ight increases 水曜日 INTERNATIONAL AIR CARGO TERMINAL Page 2-3 Daily Cargo’s Special Report “ASEAN LOGISTICS” September 24, 2014（Wed.）発行所：株式会社海事プレス社 Part 1 Frontline of ASEAN automobile logistics Part 2 Strategies of Japan on Logistics in ASEAN KAIJI PRESS CO.,LTD. 第10366号 http：//www.kaiji-press.co.jp. Page 4 INTERNATIONAL AIR CARGO TERMINAL （昭和44年9月30日第三種郵便物認可） ©海事プレス社2014 禁無断転載 Providing total handling services at Providing total handling services at Narita and other airports http：//www.daily-cargo.com Copyright © 2014 KAIJI PRESS. All rights reserved. Narita and other airports CHUBU CENTRAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Pursuing quality improvement through renewal of operation Marking 10th Anniversary, Centrair shows system and other innovations potential as cargo flight increases International Air Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (IACT) represents Japan as the independent airport warehouse operator as well as the ground handling service provider. In addition to the main business of import warehouse operation at Narita International Airport (NRT) for 36 years, the company has entered Japan's number one industrial into new business of export warehouse operation, airport ramp handling, and passenger handling since 2010. The facility specialized for temperature-controlled container was established in 2012 while the main deck loader for ULD with maximum weight of 35t was introduced by IACT for the fi rst time in Japan in agglomeration situating in the hinterland 2013. The new operation system started in operation from March 2014. With the history for nearly a half century, IACT has contributed to the development of air cargo industry in Japan and will be moving on, The volume of international cargo at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO/Centrair) shows steep increase. The Chubu area, where Centrair is lo- responding to the trend of air cargo industry around the world. cated, is not only geographically being known as the center of Japan but also known as Japan's core area for Monozukuri ("manufacturing" in Japanese) of such products as automobile and aircraft. In 2013 air freight services kicked off one after another, which brought chances to regain those air cargoes that Chubu Centrair International Airport fl owed out to the other airports. In February 2015, Centrair will mark the 10th anniversary of its operation. port (Haneda Airport, HND) in 1966. In Common Import Warehouse (IACT A Building, Narita International Airport) IACT Expands temp-controlled service the dawn of air cargo industry with rapid Ltd.(CJIAC) and DHL signed a contract for 2013 in consideration of establishing a win- demand boom along with high economic the long-term strategic partnership on April 9, win relationship going forward. Schedule of Dreamlifter's fl ights is secured ibility of supply chain. Hiroshi Kawakami, as the operation for LCAG starts growth, IACT established its business as 1978 and continues to be the main common The aircraft Spring Airlines Japan fl ies is per day from Narita, as a hub airport, to Growth led by automobile and regardless of the weather condition, for ex- president of Chubu Centrair International Since January 2013, IACT has started air-conditioned common import warehouse operator and import warehouse operator of NRT for 36 Boeing 737-800 and it provides fi ve fl ights Takamatsu, Saga and Hiroshima. ample, if the cargo of parts are brought in Airport said, "I am confi dent that the full the warehouse operation for Lufthansa space with the contributed to development of the indus- years. IACT has led the industry as the pio- aircraft industry Directly connecting to ANA's to DOC the previous day, the system is en- scale operation of DOC will be a propulsive Cargo AG (LCAG). The operation includes fl oor area of 180 try. The company has been in operation neer of common import warehouse. Value of the product shipments from ernment has designated the "Special Zone abling to keep the delivery date with its fl ex- force to promote the Chubu area." services for Austrian Airlines (AUA) and sqm. The facil- at NRT since the airport's opening in May Join in IATA, act in the world Aichi prefecture, home of Centrair, posted to Create Asia's No.1 Aerospace Industrial Okinawa Cargo Hub Swiss International Air Lines (SWR) as ity gathered such IACT makes efforts to gain recognition Also in January 2013, IACT joined the Y40,033.2 billion in 2012, up 8.1% in com- Cluster" promoted by the Chubu region as the On August 28, 2013, ANA started an air vious year to 146,923 ton on account of eco- well. LCAG has the reputation for its qual- function, once in abroad. competition hosted by Hong Kong Air Car- parison to that of 2011. It was 13.9% of the "Comprehensive Special Zone for Interna- cargo service with Boeing 767 Freighter nomic recovery. Of the total, loading cargo at More charter freighters ity service in temp-controlled transporta- dispersed across Logistics center in vicinity of NRT For example, the company became a go Terminals Limited (HACTL) at Hong nationwide products that year, increased tional Competitiveness" in December 2011. for Narita-Centrair-Naha (ANA's Okinawa the airport was 67,131 ton, 41% increase year- tion. Preparing for the commencement of each building IACT has proceeded with diversifi cation entered into ramp handling business. member of IGHC (IATA Ground handling Kong International Airport and won the 0.9% year-on-year. In fact, Aichi took the Initially 47 zones were the subject to apply for Cargo Hub) route six fl ights per week. ANA on-year while the unloading cargo was 79,792 for large-size-cargo fl y in service for Lufthansa Group, IACT in- at NRT, in one of business in the shift of business environ- Business domain of IACT is not limited Council) and also takes part in World Car- best prize in "Pallet-building" sector. number one position in the product share for the designation, however, 20 zones in Nagano resumed freighter operation at Centrair after ton, up 36% y-o-y. Volume of the international Increasing number of charter airplanes for berth. The airport has a number of proven stalled in its own facility at NRT the bat- place, and al- ment. inside of airports. "IACT Narita Logistics go Symposium (WCS) which is held every Without doubt, the airlines fl ying in NRT 36 consecutive years after 1977. Needless and Shizuoka were newly added after turn of a hiatus since 2008. Centrair functions as a air cargo in the Chubu area fl owed out from ultra-large and heavy cargo fl y in to Centrair track records for such cargo including an earth Osamu Tsukahara tery charging facility for temp-controlled lowed IACT to In September 2010, the company ac- Center," which is located within a few spring around in the world. It expands the should look at IACT as the possible agent to say, automobile-related industry includ- the year. Of the designated zones hitherto, 11 hub for the fl ights connecting to such cities Centrair to the other airports because the num- lately. Land transportation of ultra-large and satellite, factory equipment, turbine generator containers made by Envirotainer in the end expand the capability of temp-control op- quired Skyport Service Corporation (SPS), minutes from NRT by car, started 6 years area of business outside of Japan by visit- for ground handling. ing Toyota Motor Corp. concentrates in this have applied for an approval of area expan- as Shanghai/Pudong, Hong Kong, Qingdao, ber of freighter fl ights it operated decreased. heavy cargo from local areas in Japan to the and screw propellers. As an offshore airport of 2012. Located at the 2nd fl oor of IACT eration which led to the quality improve- a company providing warehouse operation ago. The site area of facility is 12,000 sqm. ing the headquarters of customer airlines. area, and in late years, the aircraft industry is sion. And 99 bodies of enterprises/organiza- Taipei/Taoyuan, Seoul/Incheon, Bangkok, However, forwarders and shippers changed the airport is occasionally physically impossible equipped with marine cargo berth and func- A building, the new facility is a part of ment in service for airlines. and ground handling at Chubu Centrair The total fl oor area in the 2-story building growing up as well centering production of tions/local governments have additionally ap- and Singapore. High speed overnight trans- course to positively utilize Centrair after PAC and therefore marine transport is inevitable in tioning round the clock, Centrair plans to exert International Airport (NGO), by purchas- is 10,700 sqm, half of which is air condi- ■ IACT USER AIRLINES (As of Sep. 1 2014) Boeing 787. plied for designation of special zone. If they portation is a strong point to attract transport and ANA were commissioned there. Export such cases. Some airports are equipped with its utmost efforts from now on with its strong ing majority stakes previously owned by tioned for the storage of temperature sensi- AIRLINE IMPORT EXPORT GROUND PASSENGER BY TRK Five prefectures in the Chubu area, namely are approved, a total number of bodies will demand of Asia-bound cargo. air cargo from the largest industrial center in port function for marine transport but Centrair strength for handling large and special cargo 50th Anniversary since establishment HANDLING Mitsubishi Corporation. By this acquisi- tive cargo. The same building is used for AF Air France ● Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Mie and Nagano, pro- make 239. In the midst of globally expanding Handling volume for the international Japan has become able to be directly shipped is the only airport that has a full-fl edged cargo including sea and air transport. IACT celebrated the 50th anniversary The company changed its name in 1964 tion, IACT started operation at NGO and warehouse as well as offi ce rooms. AZ Alitalia - Compagnia Aerea Italiana S.p.A. ● ● duce about 50% of aircraft and its parts in needs for aircrafts, Chubu area is expected to cargo at Centrair in the fi scal 2013 (April out to overseas, proving its potentiality in re- of establishment since start of the busi- and started operation of the common im- BA British Airways ● ● terms of value, as well as more than 70% of grow further as the center of supply-chain in 2013-March 2014) surged 36% from the pre- sponding demands for international cargo. Switching to Centrair ness of its predecessor, Fujii Air Service. port warehouse at Tokyo International Air- Introduced new operation system CX Cathay Pacifi c Cargo ● ● aircraft parts production in Japan. The gov- Asia for aircraft manufacturers. C8 Cargolux Italia S.p.A. ● ● Since its start, the promotional strategy fi scal year. With the backdrop of launching IACT introduced new business pro- while responding fl exibly to the need for new DL Delta Air Lines ● Dreamlifter fl ies in Centrair "Fly Centrair Cargo" for the usage of cargo of freighter services, the number of propos- cessing system in March 2014 in order business by introducing the system equipped FX Federal Express ● ● Centrair marks 10th anniversary of A typical character of Centrair is its capa- size structural parts produced at each fac- transport has been pushed by Centrair, which als in fi scal 2013 for the plan doubled from to streamline warehouse operation as the with latest IT (information technology) and GA Garuda Indonesia ● ● ● bility to handle large and irregular cargo by tory are hauled via marine transport to the is situated in the center of Japan's leading the 15 shippers for 58 routes in fi scal 2012. main business. The system has been devel- standard platform in the industry. Also, in- HY Uzbekistan Airways ● establishment in February 2015 utilizing the underpass named "787 aircraft Centrair pier, then they are loaded in a spe- manufacturing industry, with a support from Total number of partners with the "Fly Cen- oped by IBS Software Services in India. troduction of the new system allows IACT to HZ Aurora Airlines ● ● ● Centrair opened on February 17, 2005 and (23 in 2013), comprising fi ve fl ights by Air body parts passage way" situated in south- cialized freighter airplane "Dreamlifter". the local members. One of the plans is for en- trair Cargo" operation is 275, comprising IACT aims to enhance business quality provide cargo handling service more quickly IJ Spring japan ● ● will mark the 10th anniversary of establish- Hong Kong (Hong Kong route), two fl ights ern tip of the airport. Major suppliers such Dreamlifter is capable of transporting car- couraging shippers to switch the loading air- 207 shippers, 36 forwarders and 32 truck- by reducing maintenance and operation cost, and effi ciently than before. KL KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ● ment next February. The airport has a single by Asiana Airlines (Seoul/Incheon route), as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki goes by a short transit time (T/T) to the des- port to Centrair, and proposals to 25 shippers ing companies at the end of last fi scal year LD AHK Air Hong Kong Limited. ● runway of 3,500 meters in length and 60 15 fl ights by Polar Air Cargo (Cincinnati, Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries tinations in North America where Boeing's for 125 routes were made during the previous (March 31, 2014). LH Lufthansa Cargo AG ● ● meters in width, and under an advantage of Shanghai and Seoul/Incheon-Taipei/Taoyuan are concentrated in the Chubu area. Large- fi nishing factories are located Spring Airlines starts handling LX Swiss International Air Lines ● ● NX Air Macau ● ● its location at off the coast, it is capable of routes), and six fl ights by All Nippon Airways. operating 24 hours a day. As it is located in Polar Air Cargo (PAC) inaugurated its op- Discounting landing fee for cargo fl ight services for passenger carriers OZ Asiana Airlines ● Full scale operation of Boeing's DOC PO Polar Air Cargo ● ● ● the center of Honshu, accesses both to the eration at Centrair on April 22, 2013, as a part Centrair has been carrying out a landing in plural routes, 80% discount of the land- IACT has started ground-handling for a wide range of services including; crew QR Qatar Airways ● ● Tokyo metropolitan to the east and the Kan- of the program that DHL, one of investors to Production rate for 787 is currently 10 er will be increased from the current 16-18 fee discount system as an original supporting ing fee will also be applied as "promotion to Spring Airlines Japan and Aurora Airlines transport, loading/unloading cargo, taxiing OS Austrian Airlines ● ● sai urban area to the west are good, that is PAC, to expand its intra-Asia network. PAC units per month. The rate will be increased fl ights per month to more than 20 along with policy for the customers. One of the discount make Centrair a core base for the internation- on July 31 and August 1, respectively, and support, lavatory service, water service, SB Air Caledonie International ● convenient and optimum for land transport provides services which connect Centrair with to 12 units/month in 2016 and further to 14 the increasing frequency of production rate, programs is for the international cargo ar- al airline cargo fl ight". Specifi cally an appli- added up the number of customer carri- luggage handling, air passenger services SK Scandinavian Airlines System ● within Japan. According to international Cincinnati (a/c=Boeing 747F) and Shanghai units/month in 2019. Streamlined and effi - making the cargo volume to increase by rived/departed to/from Centrair; if the maxi- cable case is for newly established services in ers to 28 that IACT conducts the service (accompanied luggage, check-in coun- TK Turkish Airlines Inc. ● ● ● fl ight service schedule as of July 2014, 297 (747F), and also connect Seoul/Incheon with cient supply chain was essential to be set up. 2,500-4,000 tons on a yearly base. Nonethe- mum takeoff/landing weight (MTOW/MLW) two routes or more and two fl ights per week operations for. Of the two new carriers, ter, information/guide services, air-ticket TN Air Tahiti Nui ● ● fl ights for passenger planes per week (289 Taipei/Taoyuan (Boeing 767F). For Centrair Eventually in March 2014, a storage facility less, diffi culties will remain in matching the exceeded that of the previous year, 80% dis- or more. The regular landing fee for a 747- Spring Airlines Japan, a low cost car- booking/issuing). IACT shows its ability UL SriLankan Airlines Ltd. ● ● ● ● in July 2013) and connecting 27 cities (26). the Cincinnati route is its fi rst North America for the aircraft's parts "Dreamlifter Opera- fl ight schedule with marine transport which count of the landing fee will be applied for the 400F, for example, is Y656,000 (equivalent rier (LCC) becoming popular in Japan, to the fullest as a comprehensive ground- Y8 Yanqtze River Express ● ● International fl ight service schedule for air cargo service to offer in three and half years. tions Center" (DOC) started full scale oper- is vulnerable to weather condition. In order exceeded weight. Another program is avail- to Y1,660/ton). But it becomes Y131,000 35 t class MDL signed an agreement with IACT to receive handling service provider. ※ In alphabetical order air cargo is 28 fl ights per week in July 2014 Central Japan International Airport Company, ation. Freight fl ight frequency of Dreamlift- to solve this problem DOC was established. able for the newly established fl ight services (Y332/ton) if the discount program is applied.

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Japanese Automobile Manufacturer must be carried out on the issues such as de- port related procedures because they have Interview velopment of seamless Sea & Air transporta- not got enough knowledge on rules and tech- Daily Cargo’s Special Report ❷ talks on ASEAN strategy tion network by RO-RO ships, streamlining nologies for simplifi cation and computeriza- transportation by standardizing logistic de- tion of port related procedures.” Kyoji Miwa donesia also holds high share in sales, and vices such as pallet and its returnable use, de- By leading ASEAN’s computerization of currently we are strengthening the foun- velopment of cold chain, and so on. Issues on port related procedures (introduction of port Part 1 Frontline of ASEAN automobile logistics “ASEAN LOGISTICS” General Manager dation in the Philippines as the third core logistics related rules (such as custom clear- EDI), Japan intends to diffuse the country’s Export Operations Department market. Recently, Mitsubishi Motors Philip- ance) clarifi ed by researches and tests should port EDI as the standard system in ASEAN Overseas Business Management Office be discussed through policy dialogues. -- countries, which should allow Japanese logis- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) pines Corporation (MMPC), local subsidiary for production and sales in the Philippines, As for streamlining of logistics through dif- tic companies to simplify procedures while ─ Could you has acquired the land previously owned by fusion of standardized pallet and increase of the implemented countries’ companies and tell us the specific Ford for its factory use. country using it, review has been made be- governments could streamline their works. Founding of AEC makes a change strategy on produc- Current plant is capable of producing tween China, South Korea and Japan in the Additionally, ASEAN has adopted the tion and sales in 30,000 units per year, but issues such as ministerial conference on Transport and Logis- master plan toward establishment of com- ASEAN area as the superannuating and future expandability of tics, and now ASEAN is encouraged to join it. munity by 2015 at the summit meeting in core market of busi- the facility have been pointed out. In Janu- The program suggests to promote imple- 2010, referring to “ASEAN connectivity” to ness for MMC? ary next year, current head quarter and fac- menting port EDI of Japan to ASEAN coun- enhance the oneness of economy within the to automobile logistics A. As we have de- tory (Cainta, Province of Rizal) of MMPC tries, pointing out as follows; “Many of area by developing seamless fl ow of goods clared in the mid- will be moved to new location, and we are ASEAN countries have not computerized as well as people. term management plan, we aim to strength- going to raise production capacity to the en our business by positioning ASEAN as level of 100,000 units per year in the future. Productions likely to be consolidated the core market. However, that doesn’t Our current share of sales in the Philippines Implementing pilot project Outline of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) mean that we take less care of production is about 20%, the second position following Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the In terms of relation development, ASEAN fi scal budget such as “implementation of Member and sales in Japan. We have large plants in Toyota but it should be increased further on. Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Countries and Japan have built “ASEAN Japan Lo- dialogue on logistic policy and pilot project Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam Japan as well, one in Okazaki and the other As for the positions of five ASEAN coun- in Thailand and Indonesia in Mizushima. While maintaining produc- tries at present, Thailand is the production gistics Partnership” as a part of cooperation for logistics in Asia,” “review on implemen- Amount of About $2 trillion activities in logistics at the 9th ASEAN and tation of NEAL-NET in ASEAN and other Trade tion and sales level in Japan, we intend to base for both domestic sales and export invest in ASEAN, where we find potential while the rest of countries are the produc- Japan Transport Ministers Meeting held countries and on other issues.” Imagine how the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), coming into being in 2015, makes a change to the production, sales and logistics of auto- Population About 600 million for growth, and expand market share for tion bases for domestic sales. However, I in December 2011. The meeting was con- The circumstances behind “implementa- mobile industry in the community. Target date increase of revenue and profit for the future. think that the possibility of the Philippines cluded with agreements on several issues to tion of dialogue on logistic policy and pilot The world pays attention to the birth of mega market with 600 million people. The principle of tariff elimination is planned in force by the end of for closing of End of 2015 ─ In ASEAN area, MMC strengthens as export base must be taken into consider- develop smooth logistic network in ASEAN project for logistics in Asia” are as follows; negotiation such as diffusion and standardization of pal- (1) it is urgent for Japanese industries to con- 2015, when Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam join 6 countries including Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia which have already removed business in five countries: Thailand, In- ation in terms of logistics in the future. Not ❖ Tariffs are eliminated in principle donesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and only MMPC but also Asian Transmission let, researches on sophistication of logistic struct the high quality international logistic tariffs among them. These new members are the fast growing countries in Indochina Peninsular welcoming the shift of production from Thailand by the end of 2015. system such as network for RO-RO ships, system so as to maintain and improve inter- ❖(1) single market and production Malaysia. At present, the sales share in Corporation (ATC), a transmission manu- where the labor cost keeps hiking. Implementation of the principle of tariff elimination as well as development of land transport network, along base these countries in average is 8%, and facturer, is located in the Philippines. The discussion on improvement of rules in each national competitiveness before economic (2) competitive economic area Features country to support advancement of Japanese integration of ASEAN in 2015, (2) to take with founding of AEC, are likely to accelerate the production division of automobile industry and activate parts distribution within the area. (3) fair economic growth MMC intends to raise it further. company currently exports transmissions (4) promoting liberalization and A. The plant in Thailand has the largest to Thailand. Depending on future circum- logistics companies to ASEAN, and so on. in the market in Asia is the essential issue to Meanwhile, the division of production panies in logistics business are moving on eral Japanese logistic companies have been equal footing of various issues, Also, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, address for Japanese logistic companies so while setting the target for annual production capacity among MMC’s stances, export from the Philippines may activity is possibly accelerated in the Indo- for development of large-scale logistic hubs shifting their business to domestic logistics integration into global economy manufacturing bases around the world. In- be further increased. Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has recently that they maintain and enhance international Japanese Automobile Manufacturer china Peninsular, mainly led by Thailand. and expansion of land transport network. including routes between small islands. announced specifi c measures in the 2014 competitiveness. Interview ASEAN as the core market Implementation of the principle of tariff Indonesia, detached from the Indochina ❶ talks on ASEAN strategy elimination will give a boost to the shift of Peninsular, is becoming a complex of parts for car sales labor-intensive process from Thailand to manufacturers as domestic production gets Part 2 Strategies of Japan on Logistics in ASEAN to facilitate parts between factories. According to the report of ASEAN Auto- However, let’s see what’s undermined in Cambodia, Laos and other countries in the intensifi ed. While domestic production ─Could you tell us the present condition Signing Multilateral Air Masato Yoshimoto motive Federation, the record of production these records, by shifting our attention to vicinity where labor cost is relatively low. As structure is likely to be formed for fi naliz- of automobile market in Thailand and its Vice President Logistics Division and sales of vehicles in Asian countries in the number of sales of Japanese car in Chi- the distribution of parts between Thailand ing assembly, not only the domestic sales prospect in 2014? Agreement with ASEAN Toyota Motor Asia 2013 highlighted the scale and growth of na as well as ASEAN. In China, where the and other countries gets active, not only the expected to grow but also the demand for Japanese logistic system to advance abroad A. The domestic sales of automobile in Pacific Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd. China as the world’s largest market, with total sales amounts to 18.08 million units, new services for land transport but also the export of fi nished vehicles and common Japan’s MLIT is preparing for signing December last year, both countries and (TMAP-EM) Thailand this year had been expected to about 22 million units both in production the share of Japanese car was 16.4% with investment in logistic hub facilities are likely parts could be boosted. Following the the multilateral air agreement and region- Japan confi rmed to start negotiations shrink to 1 million units in total because and sales, exceeding 20 million units for the units sold falling to below 3 million. to occur to the logistic industry in the coun- growth of the sales in regional cities as well al air agreement with ASEAN. Expected for signing on bilateral air agreements. ─Could you tell of political instability since the end of last Open Skies air agreement with ASEAN the fi rst time. Then, looking into 5 ASEAN countries, to- tries like Thailand. Not a few Japanese com- as the sophistication of parts logistics, sev- advantages are (1) the agreements with As the results of exchanging opinions us about TMAP-EM’s year. We are now reviewing the previous To the contrary, main 5 countries manu- tal number of sales of Japanese car amount- The Comprehensive Distribution Policy Principles (2013-2017) de- economy - development of optimized logis- logistics to support industrial activities as ASEAN as one unit will allow Japan to between aviation departments of both current structure of forecast, considering the result in January- facturing vehicles in ASEAN nations, led ed to nearly 3 million units; taking share of tics internationally and domestically without well as citizen life, (2) measures for further respond faster on new issues in aviation countries and Japan, the agreements production and parts April 2014. We wish the recovery of political Record of Automobile Production and cided by the cabinet of the government of Japan in June 2013 aims at by Thailand, so-called “Detroit in Asia” over 90% in Thailand and Indonesia, 50% Sales in fi ve ASEAN countries in 2013 stress, waste, and unevenness.” Main direc- lowering environmental stress, (3) measures policy (2) signing on the fi rst regional were made on setting up the frameworks distribution in Thai- stability at early stage. The sales may get the development of logistics in Asia. The country intends to contribute after its recent remarkable development of in Vietnam, 30% Malaysia, and 80% in the (P=Production S=Sales) tions are (1) measures for building effi cient for ensuring safety and relief, and so on. agreement will demonstrate the priority for inauguration of schedule fl ights be- land, the core mar- increase again in the latter half of this year automobile industry, sold 3.5 million units Philippines. These facts mean that ASEAN to the economic growth of Asia by introducing high quality logistics of ASEAN market for Japan internation- tween Cambodia and Japan, Laos and ket within ASEAN if the condition is stabilized in the first half. Vietnam and produced 4.4 million units in total. The has become a market comparable to China system in Asia and raising the standard of logistics in entire Asia. The ally and domestically, etc. Japan, as well as for liberalization of area? Especially, the sales of passenger car has potential for growth is high as Indonesia re- in terms of Japanese car, and also the devel- P S ASEAN is moving forward to the cre- transportation between both countries A. At present in Thailand, we operate been affected significantly, while Hiace, other purpose is to support various industries advancing from Japan Expanding NEAL-NET in Asia corded a signifi cant increase in 2013, but oping countries in the Indochina Peninsular P 94,000 units ation of single aviation market by 2015. and Japan including Narita Airport. Samrong Factory, Gateway Plant, Ban Pho that is a type of commercial vehicle, has to Asia and strengthen their international competitiveness. Along with the reality is that the current market size is are expected to grow as future markets. The S 99,000 units Among those directions, “measures for East Asia Logistics Information Service Watching over the process of ASEAN These agreements are tentative frame- Plant, and STM (Siam Toyota Manufactur- also declined. Hiace is used as a vehicle for one fi fth of China in terms of both produc- focus of Japanese car manufacturers is like- The Philippines these policies, the government is making efforts to develop Open Skies building effi cient logistics to support indus- Network), being developed by China, South single aviation market, MLIT declared works until signing on the air agree- ing Co.,) for the production of engine. Also, sightseeing as well as a government vehicle tion and sales. ly to shift further on to the ASEAN region. Thailand status of the aviation industry between ASEAN area and Japan. trial activities as well as citizen life” includes Korea and Japan, into the countries in Asia in December 2013 its intention to sign ments. MLIT intends to take procedures Toyota Auto Works Co., Ltd., subsidiary of in Thailand. The demand has been low be- the international development of Japanese will optimize status of cargo and contribute on the regional aviation agreement with for concluding the air agreement with Toyota Auto Body in Thailand, produces cause the number of tourist decreased by P S logistic system. to streamlining of logistics in Asia. ASEAN. ASEAN as a whole while moving on Hiace. Current production capability has in- a series of political instability, whereas the P 79,000 units Streamlining logistics by forming For example, it is possible, by the policy Also, technical support to Asian countries Japan has already signed with eight for signing on the air agreements with creased to 770,000 units per year after the current government is interim and cannot AEC stimulates automobile logistics S 182,000 units dialogues between Asian countries, to pro- in the area of customs will not only promote ASEAN countries (Singapore, Malay- Cambodia and Laos. Air traffi c between expansion of Gateway Plant. Further expan- execute national budget for ordering ve- Founding of AEC is expected not only to likely to expand following implementation “Asia Logistic Zone” mote improvement of rules of the counter- modernization and sophistication of the rules sia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, Thai- sion plan has not been fixed yet. hicles. ASEAN and Japan is also expected to expand the production and sales but also to Also, we have packaging factories in 5 lo- There is a move in the market to make up of the principle of tariff elimination by the part related to logistics, to standardize logis- and environments related to trading in devel- land, the Philippines, and Myanmar) on become more seamless. cations. These factories are connected for for decline by increasing export, but I don’t stimulate the logistics of automobile indus- end of 2015. The Comprehensive Distribution Policy consistency of standard on logistic devices, tic devices such as pallet, and to introduce oping countries but also lead to advancement the Open Skies Agreements that try within the area. Responding to the forming of AEC, man- Principles points out that, in response to the undeveloped infrastructure and port related Japanese logistic system. of Nippon Automated Cargo Clearance Sys- include liberalization of transpor- Status of agreement between Japan and parts distribution by milk run transporta- think it’s possible to cover up entire decline ASEAN countries on air liberalization tion. Currently there are 500 transportation as the demand of export inevitably gets in- By forming single market and single ufacturers are likely to consolidate their deepened global supply chain as well as the procedure, and so on. Implementation of “NEAL-NET” (North tem (NACCS) to abroad. tation between Japan, including Malaysia 2011 January Singapore * Japan has not signed routes in total. They are basically fixed, but fluence by the condition of economy at des- manufacturing base consisting of 10 mem- own manufacturing bases in accordance structural change of logistics, highly effi - Additionally, the government’s policy Narita Airport, and the counterpart on the air agreements Indonesia February Malaysia with Cambodia and reviews on routing are made occasionally, tination. There will be no other approach ber countries, AEC is supposed to create with their production activities. Imple- cient supply chain connecting key locations principles on logistics suggest that, by rec- as well as liberalization of trans- active fl ow of people, goods, and money mentation of tariff elimination within AEC P S of Japanese industry must be developed ognizing Asia as single logistic zone (Asia Promotion for implementation of portation beyond the counterparts June Vietnam Laos, but agreed tentatively on setting depending on amount of shipment. We try but adjusting production level according August Indonesia within the region. Integration of 10 coun- could accelerate a move of consolidation of P 2,457,000 units to support seamless business activities of Logistic Zone), “it is necessary to promote except airports in the capital area. up frameworks for to adjust them to demand by integrating to the decline of domestic sales. We watch October Brunei liberalization of tries’ economies will form a single market fi nal assembly lines from individual coun- S 1,331,000 units overseas production bases and logistics streamlining in the entire Asia” and introduce Japan has not yet signed on air routes when the market is in downturn, carefully on the trend of sales and stock and Port EDI 2012 November Thailand transportation in considerable scale; the 7th largest in tries and areas into a certain country or area companies. high quality logistic system from Japan. agreement with Cambodia or Laos. between two especially like now. In some cases suppli- adjust production to the trend so that we 2013 September the Philippines P S countries including ers deliver parts to us directly. In addition, can produce a vehicle that sells as much as terms of nominal GDP and the 3rd largest as well as export from export base to other P S More specifi cally, there are issues to be As for directions of measures to be taken Published in September 2013 as the sup- tions on implementation of Japanese logis- However, at the table of the Fifth October Myanmar Narita Airport. in population with 600 million people af- ASEAN countries. Automobile industry solved in logistics in Asian countries such for the future, the framework has suggested plement of Comprehensive Distribution Pol- tic system in Asia as follows; -- in order to Mekong-Japan Summit Meeting in transportation occurs when there is a need possible. P 601,000 units P 1,208,000 units ter China and India. The amount of trade, will possibly see the trend of consolidation as restriction on foreign investment, com- “construction of logistic system to sup- icy Principles, “Implementation Program for implement our country’s logistic system in S 656,000 units S 1,230,000 units which is about $2 trillion at present, is into Thailand and Indonesia. plicated custom clearance procedures, in- port the revitalization and growth of strong Comprehensive Distribution Policy” men- Asian countries, researches and proving tests

英字新聞偶数面英字新聞奇数面特集 Special Issue Daily CARGO English Edition 2014 Autumn （4）特集２０１４年９月２４日（水曜日）（第三種郵便物認可） 2014年（平成26年） CONTENTS Page 1 CHUBU CENTRAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 9月24日第2部 Marking 10th Anniversary, Centrair shows potential as cargo fl ight increases 水曜日 INTERNATIONAL AIR CARGO TERMINAL Page 2-3 Daily Cargo’s Special Report “ASEAN LOGISTICS” September 24, 2014（Wed.）発行所：株式会社海事プレス社 Part 1 Frontline of ASEAN automobile logistics Part 2 Strategies of Japan on Logistics in ASEAN KAIJI PRESS CO.,LTD. 第10366号 http：//www.kaiji-press.co.jp. Page 4 INTERNATIONAL AIR CARGO TERMINAL （昭和44年9月30日第三種郵便物認可） ©海事プレス社2014 禁無断転載 Providing total handling services at Providing total handling services at Narita and other airports http：//www.daily-cargo.com Copyright © 2014 KAIJI PRESS. All rights reserved. Narita and other airports CHUBU CENTRAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Pursuing quality improvement through renewal of operation Marking 10th Anniversary, Centrair shows system and other innovations potential as cargo flight increases International Air Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (IACT) represents Japan as the independent airport warehouse operator as well as the ground handling service provider. In addition to the main business of import warehouse operation at Narita International Airport (NRT) for 36 years, the company has entered Japan's number one industrial into new business of export warehouse operation, airport ramp handling, and passenger handling since 2010. The facility specialized for temperature-controlled container was established in 2012 while the main deck loader for ULD with maximum weight of 35t was introduced by IACT for the fi rst time in Japan in agglomeration situating in the hinterland 2013. The new operation system started in operation from March 2014. With the history for nearly a half century, IACT has contributed to the development of air cargo industry in Japan and will be moving on, The volume of international cargo at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO/Centrair) shows steep increase. The Chubu area, where Centrair is lo- responding to the trend of air cargo industry around the world. cated, is not only geographically being known as the center of Japan but also known as Japan's core area for Monozukuri ("manufacturing" in Japanese) of such products as automobile and aircraft. In 2013 air freight services kicked off one after another, which brought chances to regain those air cargoes that Chubu Centrair International Airport fl owed out to the other airports. In February 2015, Centrair will mark the 10th anniversary of its operation. port (Haneda Airport, HND) in 1966. In Common Import Warehouse (IACT A Building, Narita International Airport) IACT Expands temp-controlled service the dawn of air cargo industry with rapid Ltd.(CJIAC) and DHL signed a contract for 2013 in consideration of establishing a win- demand boom along with high economic the long-term strategic partnership on April 9, win relationship going forward. Schedule of Dreamlifter's fl ights is secured ibility of supply chain. Hiroshi Kawakami, as the operation for LCAG starts growth, IACT established its business as 1978 and continues to be the main common The aircraft Spring Airlines Japan fl ies is per day from Narita, as a hub airport, to Growth led by automobile and regardless of the weather condition, for ex- president of Chubu Centrair International Since January 2013, IACT has started air-conditioned common import warehouse operator and import warehouse operator of NRT for 36 Boeing 737-800 and it provides fi ve fl ights Takamatsu, Saga and Hiroshima. ample, if the cargo of parts are brought in Airport said, "I am confi dent that the full the warehouse operation for Lufthansa space with the contributed to development of the indus- years. IACT has led the industry as the pio- aircraft industry Directly connecting to ANA's to DOC the previous day, the system is en- scale operation of DOC will be a propulsive Cargo AG (LCAG). The operation includes fl oor area of 180 try. The company has been in operation neer of common import warehouse. Value of the product shipments from ernment has designated the "Special Zone abling to keep the delivery date with its fl ex- force to promote the Chubu area." services for Austrian Airlines (AUA) and sqm. The facil- at NRT since the airport's opening in May Join in IATA, act in the world Aichi prefecture, home of Centrair, posted to Create Asia's No.1 Aerospace Industrial Okinawa Cargo Hub Swiss International Air Lines (SWR) as ity gathered such IACT makes efforts to gain recognition Also in January 2013, IACT joined the Y40,033.2 billion in 2012, up 8.1% in com- Cluster" promoted by the Chubu region as the On August 28, 2013, ANA started an air vious year to 146,923 ton on account of eco- well. LCAG has the reputation for its qual- function, once in abroad. competition hosted by Hong Kong Air Car- parison to that of 2011. It was 13.9% of the "Comprehensive Special Zone for Interna- cargo service with Boeing 767 Freighter nomic recovery. Of the total, loading cargo at More charter freighters ity service in temp-controlled transporta- dispersed across Logistics center in vicinity of NRT For example, the company became a go Terminals Limited (HACTL) at Hong nationwide products that year, increased tional Competitiveness" in December 2011. for Narita-Centrair-Naha (ANA's Okinawa the airport was 67,131 ton, 41% increase year- tion. Preparing for the commencement of each building IACT has proceeded with diversifi cation entered into ramp handling business. member of IGHC (IATA Ground handling Kong International Airport and won the 0.9% year-on-year. In fact, Aichi took the Initially 47 zones were the subject to apply for Cargo Hub) route six fl ights per week. ANA on-year while the unloading cargo was 79,792 for large-size-cargo fl y in service for Lufthansa Group, IACT in- at NRT, in one of business in the shift of business environ- Business domain of IACT is not limited Council) and also takes part in World Car- best prize in "Pallet-building" sector. number one position in the product share for the designation, however, 20 zones in Nagano resumed freighter operation at Centrair after ton, up 36% y-o-y. Volume of the international Increasing number of charter airplanes for berth. The airport has a number of proven stalled in its own facility at NRT the bat- place, and al- ment. inside of airports. "IACT Narita Logistics go Symposium (WCS) which is held every Without doubt, the airlines fl ying in NRT 36 consecutive years after 1977. Needless and Shizuoka were newly added after turn of a hiatus since 2008. Centrair functions as a air cargo in the Chubu area fl owed out from ultra-large and heavy cargo fl y in to Centrair track records for such cargo including an earth Osamu Tsukahara tery charging facility for temp-controlled lowed IACT to In September 2010, the company ac- Center," which is located within a few spring around in the world. It expands the should look at IACT as the possible agent to say, automobile-related industry includ- the year. Of the designated zones hitherto, 11 hub for the fl ights connecting to such cities Centrair to the other airports because the num- lately. Land transportation of ultra-large and satellite, factory equipment, turbine generator containers made by Envirotainer in the end expand the capability of temp-control op- quired Skyport Service Corporation (SPS), minutes from NRT by car, started 6 years area of business outside of Japan by visit- for ground handling. ing Toyota Motor Corp. concentrates in this have applied for an approval of area expan- as Shanghai/Pudong, Hong Kong, Qingdao, ber of freighter fl ights it operated decreased. heavy cargo from local areas in Japan to the and screw propellers. As an offshore airport of 2012. Located at the 2nd fl oor of IACT eration which led to the quality improve- a company providing warehouse operation ago. The site area of facility is 12,000 sqm. ing the headquarters of customer airlines. area, and in late years, the aircraft industry is sion. And 99 bodies of enterprises/organiza- Taipei/Taoyuan, Seoul/Incheon, Bangkok, However, forwarders and shippers changed the airport is occasionally physically impossible equipped with marine cargo berth and func- A building, the new facility is a part of ment in service for airlines. and ground handling at Chubu Centrair The total fl oor area in the 2-story building growing up as well centering production of tions/local governments have additionally ap- and Singapore. High speed overnight trans- course to positively utilize Centrair after PAC and therefore marine transport is inevitable in tioning round the clock, Centrair plans to exert International Airport (NGO), by purchas- is 10,700 sqm, half of which is air condi- ■ IACT USER AIRLINES (As of Sep. 1 2014) Boeing 787. plied for designation of special zone. If they portation is a strong point to attract transport and ANA were commissioned there. Export such cases. Some airports are equipped with its utmost efforts from now on with its strong ing majority stakes previously owned by tioned for the storage of temperature sensi- AIRLINE IMPORT EXPORT GROUND PASSENGER BY TRK Five prefectures in the Chubu area, namely are approved, a total number of bodies will demand of Asia-bound cargo. air cargo from the largest industrial center in port function for marine transport but Centrair strength for handling large and special cargo 50th Anniversary since establishment HANDLING Mitsubishi Corporation. By this acquisi- tive cargo. The same building is used for AF Air France ● Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Mie and Nagano, pro- make 239. In the midst of globally expanding Handling volume for the international Japan has become able to be directly shipped is the only airport that has a full-fl edged cargo including sea and air transport. IACT celebrated the 50th anniversary The company changed its name in 1964 tion, IACT started operation at NGO and warehouse as well as offi ce rooms. AZ Alitalia - Compagnia Aerea Italiana S.p.A. ● ● duce about 50% of aircraft and its parts in needs for aircrafts, Chubu area is expected to cargo at Centrair in the fi scal 2013 (April out to overseas, proving its potentiality in re- of establishment since start of the busi- and started operation of the common im- BA British Airways ● ● terms of value, as well as more than 70% of grow further as the center of supply-chain in 2013-March 2014) surged 36% from the pre- sponding demands for international cargo. Switching to Centrair ness of its predecessor, Fujii Air Service. port warehouse at Tokyo International Air- Introduced new operation system CX Cathay Pacifi c Cargo ● ● aircraft parts production in Japan. The gov- Asia for aircraft manufacturers. C8 Cargolux Italia S.p.A. ● ● Since its start, the promotional strategy fi scal year. With the backdrop of launching IACT introduced new business pro- while responding fl exibly to the need for new DL Delta Air Lines ● Dreamlifter fl ies in Centrair "Fly Centrair Cargo" for the usage of cargo of freighter services, the number of propos- cessing system in March 2014 in order business by introducing the system equipped FX Federal Express ● ● Centrair marks 10th anniversary of A typical character of Centrair is its capa- size structural parts produced at each fac- transport has been pushed by Centrair, which als in fi scal 2013 for the plan doubled from to streamline warehouse operation as the with latest IT (information technology) and GA Garuda Indonesia ● ● ● bility to handle large and irregular cargo by tory are hauled via marine transport to the is situated in the center of Japan's leading the 15 shippers for 58 routes in fi scal 2012. main business. The system has been devel- standard platform in the industry. Also, in- HY Uzbekistan Airways ● establishment in February 2015 utilizing the underpass named "787 aircraft Centrair pier, then they are loaded in a spe- manufacturing industry, with a support from Total number of partners with the "Fly Cen- oped by IBS Software Services in India. troduction of the new system allows IACT to HZ Aurora Airlines ● ● ● Centrair opened on February 17, 2005 and (23 in 2013), comprising fi ve fl ights by Air body parts passage way" situated in south- cialized freighter airplane "Dreamlifter". the local members. One of the plans is for en- trair Cargo" operation is 275, comprising IACT aims to enhance business quality provide cargo handling service more quickly IJ Spring japan ● ● will mark the 10th anniversary of establish- Hong Kong (Hong Kong route), two fl ights ern tip of the airport. Major suppliers such Dreamlifter is capable of transporting car- couraging shippers to switch the loading air- 207 shippers, 36 forwarders and 32 truck- by reducing maintenance and operation cost, and effi ciently than before. KL KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ● ment next February. The airport has a single by Asiana Airlines (Seoul/Incheon route), as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki goes by a short transit time (T/T) to the des- port to Centrair, and proposals to 25 shippers ing companies at the end of last fi scal year LD AHK Air Hong Kong Limited. ● runway of 3,500 meters in length and 60 15 fl ights by Polar Air Cargo (Cincinnati, Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries tinations in North America where Boeing's for 125 routes were made during the previous (March 31, 2014). LH Lufthansa Cargo AG ● ● meters in width, and under an advantage of Shanghai and Seoul/Incheon-Taipei/Taoyuan are concentrated in the Chubu area. Large- fi nishing factories are located Spring Airlines starts handling LX Swiss International Air Lines ● ● NX Air Macau ● ● its location at off the coast, it is capable of routes), and six fl ights by All Nippon Airways. operating 24 hours a day. As it is located in Polar Air Cargo (PAC) inaugurated its op- Discounting landing fee for cargo fl ight services for passenger carriers OZ Asiana Airlines ● Full scale operation of Boeing's DOC PO Polar Air Cargo ● ● ● the center of Honshu, accesses both to the eration at Centrair on April 22, 2013, as a part Centrair has been carrying out a landing in plural routes, 80% discount of the land- IACT has started ground-handling for a wide range of services including; crew QR Qatar Airways ● ● Tokyo metropolitan to the east and the Kan- of the program that DHL, one of investors to Production rate for 787 is currently 10 er will be increased from the current 16-18 fee discount system as an original supporting ing fee will also be applied as "promotion to Spring Airlines Japan and Aurora Airlines transport, loading/unloading cargo, taxiing OS Austrian Airlines ● ● sai urban area to the west are good, that is PAC, to expand its intra-Asia network. PAC units per month. The rate will be increased fl ights per month to more than 20 along with policy for the customers. One of the discount make Centrair a core base for the internation- on July 31 and August 1, respectively, and support, lavatory service, water service, SB Air Caledonie International ● convenient and optimum for land transport provides services which connect Centrair with to 12 units/month in 2016 and further to 14 the increasing frequency of production rate, programs is for the international cargo ar- al airline cargo fl ight". Specifi cally an appli- added up the number of customer carri- luggage handling, air passenger services SK Scandinavian Airlines System ● within Japan. According to international Cincinnati (a/c=Boeing 747F) and Shanghai units/month in 2019. Streamlined and effi - making the cargo volume to increase by rived/departed to/from Centrair; if the maxi- cable case is for newly established services in ers to 28 that IACT conducts the service (accompanied luggage, check-in coun- TK Turkish Airlines Inc. ● ● ● fl ight service schedule as of July 2014, 297 (747F), and also connect Seoul/Incheon with cient supply chain was essential to be set up. 2,500-4,000 tons on a yearly base. Nonethe- mum takeoff/landing weight (MTOW/MLW) two routes or more and two fl ights per week operations for. Of the two new carriers, ter, information/guide services, air-ticket TN Air Tahiti Nui ● ● fl ights for passenger planes per week (289 Taipei/Taoyuan (Boeing 767F). For Centrair Eventually in March 2014, a storage facility less, diffi culties will remain in matching the exceeded that of the previous year, 80% dis- or more. The regular landing fee for a 747- Spring Airlines Japan, a low cost car- booking/issuing). IACT shows its ability UL SriLankan Airlines Ltd. ● ● ● ● in July 2013) and connecting 27 cities (26). the Cincinnati route is its fi rst North America for the aircraft's parts "Dreamlifter Opera- fl ight schedule with marine transport which count of the landing fee will be applied for the 400F, for example, is Y656,000 (equivalent rier (LCC) becoming popular in Japan, to the fullest as a comprehensive ground- Y8 Yanqtze River Express ● ● International fl ight service schedule for air cargo service to offer in three and half years. tions Center" (DOC) started full scale oper- is vulnerable to weather condition. In order exceeded weight. Another program is avail- to Y1,660/ton). But it becomes Y131,000 35 t class MDL signed an agreement with IACT to receive handling service provider. ※ In alphabetical order air cargo is 28 fl ights per week in July 2014 Central Japan International Airport Company, ation. Freight fl ight frequency of Dreamlift- to solve this problem DOC was established. able for the newly established fl ight services (Y332/ton) if the discount program is applied.