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The rst and only PAN-Regional Magazine Years Middle East - Africa - Asia and beyond 2001-2018 Cele bra tin g Vol. 8 Issue 8, No. 66, September 2018 TURKISH CARGO Building bridges between continents The Lounge Fatih CIĞAL, Senior Vice President of Cargo Marketing,Turkish Cargo CSQ Tool: Designed India's woes Global food to raise new global in transporting consumer trend standards for the 27 32 pets 36 changes for air cargo industry the better Wilson Kwong HACTL, CEO www.aircargoupdate.com EDITORIAL Editor’s Note Hiccups Monthly: Vol 08 | Issue 08 | No. 66 2018 is almost winding down but it's painting a different Middle East, Africa, Asia & beyond picture than what business analysts had positively forecast earlier with uncertainties looming in the horizon. With international politics inevitably intertwined with global trade, any adverse policies will affect the movement of goods and consumer consumption. The United States' proposed additional US$200 billion tariffs on Chinese goods is a worrying scenario not only for China but for the entire international business community, major industries like air freight in particular. The 25 percent US tariffs levied on Chinese goods valued at US$34 billion early this year, which China matched up, already negatively impacted trade volumes worldwide. Ditto for European, Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum products. Experts, however, said in the long run, the US stands to lose more in the trade war it launched in a bid to promote an Chief Editor America First economy versus a globalized economy. Gemma Q. Casas gemmadimensionsmedia.com In this edition, we briefly touched on this subject and how Contributors Nirmala Rao the air freight industry rose to the challenge of helping Ayesha Rashid survivors of flood-ravaged Kerala in southern India. Still in ayeshaaircargoupdate.com Sales Marketing India, we'll bring you pet owners' rising concern on safely Israr Ahmad transporting their pets and the costs associated with it. isrardimensionsmedia.com Tousif Ahmed We'll also share with you the latest industry standard tousifdimensionsmedia.com upgrade tool initiated by trade bodies that will have an Head Operations Jamal Ahmad impact on how business is done in the cargo world. jamaldimensionsmedia.com Photo Journalist We'll also bring you stories of how technology is changing Wasim Ahmed wasimdimensionsmedia.com the trucking industry and the scale on which it can Cr eative Head potentially speed up the logistics of delivering goods even Mohammed Imran in the farthest places on earth. imrandimensionsmedia.com These and more in this latest edition of Air Cargo Update. Gemma Q. Casas Editor-in-Chief t CONTENTS n e t ember 2018 Sept n Cover Story TURKISH CARGO o 22 Building bridges between continents The Lounge Global 08 News C 09 'Traveling broadens FedEx new ight to the mind' Vietnam with link to China to benet UAE traders Feature 36-Global food consumer 27 trend changes for the better CSQ Tool: Designed to raise new global standards for the air cargo industry 43 - Airlines Turkish Airlines reaches record load factor of 85.3% in July Delta & CBP launch biometric boarding test in Detroit 32- India's woes in 47 - Airports transporting pets Sharjah Airport handles 5.731M passengers in H1 2018 New Zealand phases out departure cards at airports 38-Trucking: 53- Technology: India's trucking industry AK-47 Russian maker competes Tesla moves one mile at a time for better days with CV-1 electric supercar 51 - Executive Moments Lufthansa Group names new General Manager for sales in Kuwait 53 - Technology Beware of mobile banking Trojans 54 - Upcoming Events The L UNGE 'Traveling broadens the mind' I don't have a lot of free time but when I do, I tend to spend it with my family, or “jogging. I think it's important to maintain a good work/life balance, and also to keep fit. Wilson Kwong The executive lifestyle is inescapable and can HACTL, CEO be punishing, so you need t“ o mitigate its worst potential impacts. Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) is one of Kwong said his typical day is spent with “meetings, meetings the leading air cargo terminal operators in the world and and meetings.” heading this global organization is Wilson Kwong, an “Seriously, I do like to engage people whether it is with energetic, pragmatic and innovative UK-educated lawyer customers, colleagues or external stakeholders. Not all my and chartered surveyor born and raised in Hong Kong. meetings are in the boardroom. I make a point of meeting In between his busy schedules and meetings, Kwong with my customers and staff at different locations squeezed in an email interview with Air Cargo Update for throughout our giant facility. That's the best way for me to this edition of The Lounge. keep a finger on the pulse of this fast-paced business,” he Kwong began his career as duty manager trainee for said. Jardine Aviation Services which mainly requires tours to and Stress is part of Kwong’s job and being in a competitive serving different parts of the organization. industry the pressure keeps building on. “I still remember being a check-in agent for, among But he said “not all stress is bad. My job is pressured, but I others, British Airways and Air China. I have always been must say it's also enjoyable – I relax through spending time fascinated about working at an airport and I still have fond with my kids, although at times going through their memories about the experience,” he fondly recalls. homework can be equally stressful!” His career flourished within the Jardine Matheson Group His previous job entails lots of travels which Kwong finds and was entrusted to handle important projects which therapeutic whether it's for leisure or business. include Singapore's Marina Bay Financial Center, among “I used to travel a lot some years ago, and my new job at many others. HACTL means I am happily starting to travel a lot once again. In March 2018, Kwong joined HACTL and accepted the I enjoy traveling and meeting people from different challenges that come with the position in the very countries and cultures; it's fascinating and broadens the competitive air cargo industry. mind. I don't think I have a dream place to visit yet, but “I feel so lucky and privileged to lead this iconic and maybe I'll find one in the course of my work travels, and then globally-renowned business, and I am so excited by all the I'll take the family back there,” he said. opportunities that lie ahead,” said Kwong. Whenever he has free time, Kwong says he spends it with “I am very fortunate to be joining this industry at an his family, his most treasured possession, or jogging to stay exciting time with growing air cargo demand – whether fit. through e-commerce or just growing global trade in general This CEO is also fond of reading, mostly about practical, (and I hope trade wars don't take off, by the way, as it business or educational materials, which he says are helpful benefits no one). Locally in Hong Kong, I see lots of exciting tools to keep up with the changing times. opportunities ahead through further use of technology at Asked about his life philosophies, Kwong shared: “Be our already highly automated terminal, and growing sincere, be curious, and constantly challenge and see how to demands for our services as a result of the Greater Bay Area make the status quo better – because you can. Believe in initiative, and the impending opening of the Hong Kong- yourself: If you think you can succeed, you will. Be passionate Zhuhai-Macau Bridge,” he added. about what you do. You'll do a better job, and you'll enjoy As CEO of one of the world's largest air cargo terminals, your work more.” FedEx new flight to Vietnam with link to China to benefit UAE traders DUBAI: FedEx Express's new flight to Hanoi connecting to the FedEx Hub in Guangzhou, China will significantly improve transit times by two business days between the UAE and Vietnam, ultimately benefitting traders in the routes. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, says this is good for the economy as Vietnam is fast becoming a growing trade partner for the UAE. “Vietnam is a growing trade partner for the UAE, and with our new connection to Hanoi we are able to offer our customers even more access to the country's thriving economy,” said Jack Muhs, regional president, FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA). “FedEx has served Vietnam since 1994 and was the first international express transportation company to operate its own flights into and out of the country. As one of the world's fastest-growing economies, Vietnam is experiencing rapid development of manufacturing and high-tech industries, a surge in e- commerce, and a growing demand for healthcare services and products. This new flight will give our customers quicker, more convenient service between the UAE and Vietnam,” he added. In 2009, the UAE and Vietnam signed trade agreements, which led to total trade between the two countries reaching close to US$9 billion in 2017. With increased access to Vietnam through the new Hanoi-Guangzhou FedEx Express link, which operates four times a week, businesses in the UAE will have the opportunity to send and receive shipments more conveniently than ever before. Through the FedEx Hub located in Dubai, UAE customers have access to fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories, through an extensive global air-and-ground network, the company said.