DACHSER and Baiyun International Airport – Strategic Partnership Agreement

International logistics service provider, DACHSER, signed a cooperation framework agreement with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

DACHSER Shenzhen Co. Ltd. and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co. Ltd. signed recently a strategic cooperation framework agreement that represents a solid foundation for further bilateral business relations.

The agreement was signed in Guangzhou by Mr. Kevin Chen, DACHSER’s Executive Director South China, and Mr. Chen Xiaoning, Vice President of Guangdong Airport Management Corporation, and Mr. Zhang Yuming, Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Main purpose of the collaboration agreement is to improve the customs clearance work flow and to simplify the customs clearance procedure in order to achieve faster transit times for cargo of DACHSER’s customers.

Moreover it is targeted to implement a new model of the Cargo Security Inspection System which will enhance a cargo safeguard and accelerate the handling process. Further flexible operation methods have been discussed and adjustable payment methods are gradually implemented.

In addition the establishment of the “Weight Credible Forwarder System” will give DACHSER priority of passage assistance – another significant benefit for customers.

This foundation gives DACHSER the opportunity to accelerate its air freight business development in South China and supports Baiyun’s Airport to strengthen its position as third largest airfreight cargo hub in mainland China.

DACHSER and Baiyun International Airport – Strategic Partnership Agreement

DACHSER – Company Background Information

DACHSER Shenzhen Co. Ltd. is a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) of Hong Kong based DACHSER Far East Ltd. – a subsidiary of the German DACHSER Group.
Today, more than 600 employees provide air and sea freight transportation as well as logistics services operating in following offices:
Beijing, Chengdu, Dalian, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taipei, Tianjin, Xiamen and Zhongshan.

With sales of Euro 3.5 billion (about RMB 37.7 billion) in fiscal 2007, Dachser employs about 17,100 people around the world, with a global network consisting of 297 branches.

For more information about DACHSER please visit www.dachser.hk (English) or www.dachser.cn (Chinese).

DACHSER and Baiyun International Airport – Strategic Partnership Agreement

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Background Information

Guangdong Airport Management Corporation (GAMC) has been established on February 25, 2004.

The Guangdong Airport Management Corporation (GAMC) is a large-scale state-run enterprise of air transport service under the administration of the Guangdong Provincial Government.

It groups four airports — Guangzhou Baiyun, Shantou, Zhanjiang, and Meixian. The new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, covering an area of 15 square kilometers with a total investment of 19.8 billion Yuan, was formally put into operation on August 5, 2004.

Baiyun Airport has set up business relations with 33 airlines and opened more than 110 air routes to over 100 cities at home and abroad thanks to its ability to serve with nearly 30 types of aircrafts.
China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines are two home based carriers of the airport.