1. Anchorage International Airport –
The Development of a Global AeroNexus
TIACA Air Cargo Forum & Exhibition
Paris 26 October 2016
Nee-how and xie xie for this opportunity to address such a distinguished group of aviation professionals. I have been asked to discuss how the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has become a significant part of the global air cargo supply chain. I believe there are 3 reasons for the significance of ANC.

2. Alaska is a key Asia-USA Cargo Gateway
Anchorage
Taipei
Shanghai
Osaka
Nagoya
Tokyo
Incheon
Hong Kong
Shenzhen
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Tianjin
Zhengzhou
Nanjing
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ontario
Guadalajara
Mexico City
Houston
Dallas
Miami
Charleston
Atlanta
Huntsville
Memphis
Indianapolis
Rockford
Chicago
Cincinatti
Columbus
Louisville
Newark
New York
Vancouver
Everett
Seattle
Portland
ANC is within 9.5 hours of 90% of the industrialized world and connects over 25 international city-pairs

3. Anchorage International Airport Global Cargo Hub to Key Trade Lanes
Strategically Connected​
9.5 Hours from 90% of the Industrialize World ​
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is strategically positioned as a Global Hub, connecting major cities in Asia, the United States, and Europe. Anchorage provides the level of international access that a modern business requires to succeed. 
Gateway for passengers in and out of the State of Alaska.
ANC is the 4th Largest Cargo Airport in the World, 2nd in the U.S.
Over 488 Widebody Landings per week.
A stop in Anchorage Maximizes Payload to Fuel Ratio
3 runways; over 36M gallons of fuel on site; over 60 wide body parking spots.

4. ANC Goal: To develop ANC from a technical stop into globalized transshipment hub serving domestic and international destinations. To generate long term revenue streams for both the State of Alaska and adjacent communities.

5. Unique ANC Cargo Transfer Opportunities
Alaska offers international air carriers unique opportunities to operate a flexible and efficient system of air cargo services
On-Line Transfers: No Restrictions
Interline To/From US: A foreign flag carrier can carry cargo on domestic US segment (in either direction) if (a) under a US carrier code (e.g., UA) or for a US Indirect air carrier (a freight forwarder) and (b) connection is in Alaska
Comingling Non-US Cargo with US Cargo
Transferring Non-US cargo in Alaska: No Restrictions
Change-of-gauge (including “starburst”)

6. Partnerships Airport Team includes State of Alaska
US Customs and Border Protection
Ground Handlers
Airlines
Transportation Security Administration TSA
Federal Aviation Administration FAA
MOUs with key other international airports:
Shanghai Airport Authority PVG
Others pending

7. Special Airline Outreach Program
Regular visits to key airline/customer corporate offices
Participation at international forums such as TIACA ACF, IATA Air Cargo Congress, ACI North America and ACI Asia-Pacific, etc
Regular international airline station managers committee meetings

8. Creation of FTZ and Airport Economic Zones
ANC

9. Results ANC is the number 5 top Air Cargo Airport in the World
2.6 million tons of air cargo in 2015
Over 25 freighter airlines in 2015
5,200 Annual widebody freighter sorties in 2015
5 time winner of Air Cargo World Excellence Award for large airports

10. Some Regular ANC Customers

11. Thank You! Trudy Wassel Senior Vice President Ted Stevens Anchorage
International Airport
5000 West Int’l. Airport Road
Anchorage, AK
Tel: (907)