ANCO Boss Charges Service Providers On Information

Aviation service  providers have been urged to release adequate information on the rules and regulations for cargo carriage by air to prevent forfeiture of loss of cargo.

President, Association of Nigerian Courier Operators (ANCO), Toyin Olulade, in a statement stressed the need for the relevant authorities to provide dedicated courier reception facilities at all international airports.

According to him, such facilities would allow the Customs to provide uninterrupted services to courier companies because of the urgent nature of their business and demanded the upgrading of cargo handling equipment at airports to aid air freighting.

He stated that all the designated cargo airports “need state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to receive, store, process and ship cargoes.

The ANCO boss said airports should be turned  unto a turb and spoke network, which would afford airlines and cargo carriers substantial cost reduction and allow them expand their services.

Olulade said: “It is important for government agencies that regulate the activities of operators in the sector to consult and dialogue with operators and other stakeholders before embarking on policy shift or introduce new regulations.” The statement suggested that a unique security and safety surveillance system be designed for the airports to ensure security of cargo and operators without hindering operation and movement.

It pointed out that the changes that air freight has caused in world trade has brought about new demands in the area of new market forces, technological shift, carrier designs, size and configuration, specialisation, increased capacity and adequate facilities.

Meanwhile, a special Lufthansa crew has taken off from Munich dressed in the traditional Baruarian style, in the run-up to the Oktoberfest, the sixth in succession. This time around, the 14-strong inflight team will be heading for three destinations.

The first flight, on September 13, will take them to San Francisco while on September 22, they will depart from Montreal and on September 28, for Sao Paolo.

Until October 2, which marks the end of the famous beer festival, the traditional-look Lufthansa crew will bring a touch of Bavaria to selected international flights.