Opportunities of an Emerging Air Cargo Market

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Opportunities of an Emerging Air Cargo Market

Air Cargo India 2008, Mumbai January 2008

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Challenges/Opportunities – Air Freight

Globalisation

Continuing growth in volume

Development of market sectors

New Aircraft and New Airlines

Sustainability

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Challenges/Opportunities – Air Freight

Security

Cargo Clearance

Congestion in airports and ports

Fuel Costs

Profitability/Pricing

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Middle East – Excellent Location for Innovative Logistics…

For global supply chains As a hub for the region

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Dubai – A Growing City

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Transports: Ocean

In 30 years from dwarfs to #8 container port in the world

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Transport: Air

In 40 years from shed in the desert to most important Airbus customer

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Dubai World Central International Airport

Master Plan: Sub-Sections of Dubai World Central

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Aviation City

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Linking DLC and Jebel Ali Free Zone

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Main road Port – DLCMain road Port – DLC(bonded, within Free Zone)(bonded, within Free Zone)

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