Atlanta mayor off to hustle air cargo in Amsterdam

ATLANTA Mayor Kasim Reed is off to Amsterdam to generate more air cargo for his city in the face of rising security demands on carriers and shippers alike, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International is the world's busiest passenger airport, but ranks 11th nationally in air cargo. Atlanta Air Cargo Association president Donna Mullins said that's because it does not have the capacity to handle the cargo that comes in, though more companies are investing in infrastructure, she added.

Mayor Reed is attending the International Air Cargo Association's Air Cargo Forum and Exposition, where he would meet with Cargoitalia, Etihad Crystal Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo and Jade Cargo International. Also attending will be regional and state leaders, including representatives from the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Clayton County.

Said Mayor's Reed spokesman Reese McCranie: "Expanding the air cargo capacity of our airport is a top priority of the mayor's and a critical component to the long-term success of not only Hartsfield-Jackson airport but the entire region. Deals which may be inked or relationships which will get nurtured and developed during this trip will solidify our position to lead the southeastern region in logistics and transportation."
(Source:www.schednet.com)