Cargo Newsletter • March 2013

Cargo Event: CIFFA/EIA CARGO CONFERENCE 2013

EIA Cargo moves more than just boxes! 

On March 21, 30 young bison were successfully transported from Elk Island National Park and loaded on EIA's new cargo apron en route to the Sakha Republic. This was the 3rd installment of the Bison Relocation Program, a joint effort between the Government of Canada and Russia to establish a population of bison in the Sakha Republic. Watch the video here.

Cargo News Updates

• Strengthening Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway: Edmonton intermodal project will grow exports and benefit the local economy
• IATA report: Air freight growth stabilises
• Global air cargo recovery stalls in March - IATA
• IATA irons out air cargo data distortions, says global demand grew 2% in February
• IATA, FIATA announce multilateral e-AWB agreement
• AOG International moves into EIA Cargo Village
• IATA sees "encouraging signs" in air freight market
• FedEx to transport two giant pandas to Toronto Zoo
• Emirates SkyCargo named Global Cargo Airline of the year
• FedEx hub gains on Hong Kong as US strengthens
• UN aviation body puts freight onto the agenda with trade liberalisation call
• IATA sets out priorities for air cargo security
• Rebound in Asian cargo buoys US shippers
• Purolator International to Expand Its Total Number of Regional Offices to Thirty-Three
• Boeing rolls out freighter at new pace
• Lynden International expands North American network with new office in Edmonton
• CargoJet takes the lead in EIA Cargo Village
• FedEx Upgrades Cargo Capacity at EIA

Cargo Introduction

Edmonton is exceptionally well-positioned. By air, it is Canada’s most northern major international airport at the intersection of existing global air routes. For ocean-borne cargo it is the closest major city to the fastest growing port in North America (Prince Rupert), and with two Class 1 railways, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific,  it offers rail connectivity throughout the continent to points as far east as the port of Halifax, to the south to the cargo hub of Memphis. 

Cargo Map

EIA Cargo Community

EIA is the hub of cargo in our region. Visit this page for contact information on the partners and operators in our region.

• Freight Forwarders
• Brokers
• Cargo Charters
• Port Alberta
• Air Cargo Carriers
• Cargo Terminals

Cargo Operations

Edmonton International Airport (EIA) prioritizes the importance of air cargo. Two new multi-tenant airside cargo buildings, a new multi-million dollar dedicated air cargo apron, a growing cargo village for shippers, freight forwarders, brokers and light manufacturers are some of the many attributes of this world class airport – and EIA, as recognized by Emirates in October 2012 demonstrates Code F handling capabilities.

For more information please contact:

Norm G. Richard, IAP
Director, Air Service Development
t: 780 890 8371     e:  nrichard@flyeia.com

Alex Lowe
Manager, Cargo Business Development
t:  780 890 2176    e:  alowe@flyeia.com