december 2010
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6 Boeing Forecast The aircraftmanufacturer releases an update to its 20-year BoeingWorld Air Cargo Forecast
8 Cover story Maximus Air Cargo has increased its service offerings
9 China Southern alliance China’s largest airline joins the SkyTeamCargo alliance
12 High-tech solutions PhillipHastings looks at the complex air freight needs of the high-tech industry
25 Perishables on demand Howairlines handle the cool chainwhenmoving such temperature-sensitive air freight
30 Endpiece Saudi Airlines Cargo Company explainswhy it is fielding such a visible presence atmajor air freight events
REGULARS
4 NEWS All the latest news from around the world
20 INTERVIEW RamMenen, divisional senior vice president cargo, Emirates Airline
22 QUESTION OFTHE MONTH
Air freight experts provide the answers
AIR LOGISTICSCHINA 3
Perishables – still a growing business
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High-tech remains a key business sector
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