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27 Qantas Annual Report 2008
Portfolio Businesses
Freight
Qantas Freight Enterprises is growing an
increasingly global footprint and investing in high
potential businesses and major technology to
improve operational effectiveness and service.
Qantas Air Freight
Qantas Air Freight markets the cargo capacity on all Qantas and
Jetstar international services. It also operates three wet leased
B747-400 dedicated freighter aircraft, which service major
international trade routes where Qantas does not operate
passenger aircraft cargo capacity.
Qantas Air Freight generates over 45 per cent of its revenue from
Asia. The triangle from Asia to the USA and then to Australia is the
core of the network and Qantas Air Freight also operates to Dubai,
Europe and North Africa.
Qantas Air Freight is Australia’s largest operator of cargo handling
terminals with facilities throughout Australia and one in Los Angeles.
During 2007/08, these facilities handled 620,000 tonnes of air
freight for Qantas, Jetstar and other carriers. Significant service
improvements have been achieved during 2007/08. The opening
of Australia’s first off-airport air cargo handling terminal has
improved turnaround times in Sydney. An upgrade of the Melbourne
terminal will be completed in November 2008, providing superior
temperature controlled facilities for sensitive perishables.
During the year, Qantas Air Freight acquired Jets Transport Express,
a bonded trucking business which operates between all major
Australian capital cities. With trailers purpose-designed to handle
air freight pallets, Jets Transport Express enables Qantas Air Freight
to offer a seamless transfer between international and domestic
services.
Qantas Air Freight is investing in a major project to improve
capacity utilisation and yield management systems and processes,
and to strengthen integration with customers and other participants
in the supply chain.
Qantas Air Freight also holds an Air Operators Certificate and
operates four B737 freighter aircraft which are wet leased to
Australian air Express.
Qantas Express
In Australia, Qantas Express operates two joint ventures with
Australia Post, offering market leading, time definite express services
with Australian air Express, Australia’s premier domestic express
air freight service company, and Star Track Express, a leading
road express transport and logistics solutions provider.
The recent investment in new automated sortation technology
will improve Australian air Express’ productivity and customer
service levels.
Qantas completed its first move into the Asian express market in
August 2007, with the acquisition of DPEX Worldwide, which offers
standard and express courier services to cost-conscious and small to
medium sized enterprises. The DPEX network was extended during
2007/08 to cover Europe through a commercial arrangement with
GeoPost. DPEX is also expanding its Australian footprint through the
recent acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of Jupiter Air
Oceania.
Qantas Group Flight Training
Qantas Group Flight Training was established in
March 2008, with a view to becoming a stand-
alone flight training business.
The new business utilises the Qantas Group’s simulator facilities
in Melbourne and Sydney. Initiated with 11 simulators, the business
operates a total of 14 simulators, with a further three in the process
of installation or manufacture.
The new structure enables the business to explore joint venture
and offshore opportunities and financing options, leveraging the
worldwide reputation of Qantas for operational expertise and
safety related training.
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During 2007/08, Qantas Air Freight facilities handled 620,000
tonnes of air freight for Qantas, Jetstar and other carriers.
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