Singapore, Netherlands sign e-freight collaboration accord

THE Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Schiphol Nederland B.V. (SNBV) of the Netherlands has signed a memoranda of understanding to drive the adoption of e-freight and air cargo hub collaboration.

Under the deal, all three parties agree to explore the possibilities of joint research and development efforts that aim to stimulate the use of e-freight between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Singapore Changi Airport.

The deal also serves as a stepping stone to enhance air cargo flows between the two airports such as the exchange of knowledge on the transport of perishables and high tech products by air.

CAAS director-general Yap Ong Heng said its championing of the "e-freight@Singapore" initiative together with its key stakeholders will strengthen Singapore's position as a leading global air cargo and logistics hub. "This MoU, which promotes the adoption of cross-border e-freight, will allow us to benchmark against international best practice and drive e-freight adoption along an important trade lane between Singapore and Europe."

CAGs chief executive officer Lee Seow Hiang said its collaboration on e-freight and key air cargo initiatives will benefit airlines, cargo partners and shippers from both regions and support end-to-end handling of perishables cargo trade between Asia and Europe.

The MoU was signed at The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Air Cargo Forum held in Amsterdam early this month following the introduction of a Singapore Pavilion to showcase Singapore as a compelling global business and logistics hub in Asia-Pacific.

CAAS and CAG will co-host the Singapore Pavilion with key Singapore government agencies as well as cargo industry partners. The Singapore Pavilion will also highlight new cargo infrastructure projects such as Coolport@Changi and the Singapore Freeport. These two projects will present new value-added services and market growth opportunities in Asia Pacific. CAG is also exploring route development opportunities with leading cargo carriers at this forum.
(Source:www.schednet.com)