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KEN RYAN director of cargo, Chicago Rockford International airport
This unpredictable world means that air cargo is unpredictable as well, so industry forecasting can be challenging and inaccurate. Unforeseen circumstances that happen throughout the world can impact another market across the globe in terms of cargo growth and demand. Political and economic landscapes, natural disasters and fluctuating fuel costs can all significantly impact cargo. For example, this year
FRANK NERO Frank Nero, CEO and president of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Next year, Centurion Air Cargo is expanding its cargo centre at Miami International airport in a move that will create 200 jobs for the future in 2012 – a very positive move for the air freight industry. Centurion, a subsidiary of
alone we’ve seen governments that suddenly enforce new regulations that make cargo operations more costly and time consuming, logistics corridors compromised by natural disasters and continued economic instability that limits inventories, consumer spending and employment. All these factors have a significant impact on cargo. The
Asia’s air cargo markets will lead the industry in average annual growth
Aerolog Group, is one of the largest carriers of perishable goods in the Americas, and the new 800,000 square foot cargo centre will house the airline’s headquarters, an international shipping and receiving hub and an exclusive ramp with space to park up to eight widebody aircraft. Operating at Miami
recent frequency of these kinds of instances has created a sense of chaos and unpredictability within the cargo industry. Despite this volatility, analysts are suggesting that air cargo traffic will grow in 2012 and continue this trend for years to come. Boeing claims that air cargo traffic will triple over the next 20 years compared to 2009 levels. Not surprising is the prediction that Asia’s air cargo markets will lead the industry in average annual growth. While cargo carriers are dealing with constantly changing
conditions, their customers are still demanding the same service; for freight to arrive at its destination on time and at a reasonable cost. We’ll continue to see more modern cargo fleets made up of larger and more fuel-efficient aircraft like the Boeing 747-8. Airports, such as Chicago Rockford International airport,
that are able to demonstrate cost-effectiveness and containment, flexibility and the commitment to react quickly and meet the changing carrier needs right away, will not go unnoticed by current and potential cargo customers.
International airport for more than 20 years, I have witnessed the airport’s unrivalled growth, and I am excited to build upon Centurion’s leading market position at Miami International airport through this new state-of-the-art cargo complex. The new cargo centre, slated to open in 2012, brings
Operating at Miami International airport for more than 20 years, I have witnessed the airport’s unrivalled growth
US$123 million in capital investment to South Florida. Aeroterm, a developer and manager of on-airport facilities,
and Bristol Group, an investment and development firm, have partnered with Aerolog Group to develop and fund the centre. The expansion and continuing success of Centurion Air
Cargo and Aerolog Group emphasise the importance of the aviation industry and the diversification of Miami-Dade County’s economy and its air freight business is assured in the coming new year.
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