Aéroports de Paris - 2019 Universal registration document
REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND FACILITIES
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
STATUTORY AUDITORS
RISK AND MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
ORGANISATION CHART
REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL POSITION AND INCOME
EQUITY AND CASH FLOWS
INFORMATION CONCERNING TRENDS
For example, the electronic data exchange platform “Cargo Community System” – developed by CIN France (Cargo Information Network) with the support of Groupe ADP, can trace cargo operations at the airport, in compliance with customs regulations and safety and security obligations. The success of the deployment is evidenced by the fact that 115 airlines and 80 cargo forwarding agents are already using it. This exchange platform is part of global digitisation initiatives, one of which is the e-freight project, i.e. the possibility of issuing a paperless airway bill with its security certificate. This project, conducted with the Roissy Interregional Customs Service, will reduce the number of paper documents that accompany each shipment. Groupe ADP is also actively engaged to develop and harmonise the use of runway equipment geolocation systems, with the prime objective of improving runway safety, streamlining operational processes and reducing the number of equipment. In October 2019, Groupe ADP launched the 1 st innovation challenge dedicated to cargo, in the form of a competition organised for innovative start-ups, SMEs and employees of Cargo companies, to invent and design new ground-breaking solutions. The winning ideas will be tested in experiment phases and the most promising projects will then be deployed at the Paris airports. Finally, Groupe ADP is a member of the “Roissy Carex” association, which was created to study the economic and technical feasibility of a high- speed cargo rail connection to the Paris-Charles de Gaulle platform. Many airlines are members of alliances, allowing them in particular to combine their various destinations into networks so as to maximise the services offered to customers. In this context, the airport plays an essential role, since it constitutes the link between connecting flights. Its performance may thus be measured based on the connection possibilities that it offers. With the consolidation of the airline industry around a few major alliances and their main airline members, Aéroports de Paris is primarily in competition with London Heathrow (80.8 million passengers in 2019), home to British Airways and the Oneworld Alliance members, and Frankfurt airport (70.6 million passengers in 2019), the hub for Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners. Therefore, according to ACI Europe’s “Hub Connectivity” report, which evaluates the connections network offered at the airport, Paris-Charles de Gaulle is the 2 nd European hub for global connectivity, behind London and ahead of Frankfurt and Amsterdam 1 . Paris-Charles de Gaulle is ranked as the third European hub in the segment for direct connections, behind Frankfurt and Amsterdam, with a growth rate of +3.2% compared to 2018, while the other two airports did not record any growth in this segment. Aéroports de Paris is also in increasing competition with hubs further afield, which aim to become hubs between Europe, America and Asia, such as Dubai airport (86.4 million passengers in 2019), home of Emirates. Competition Competition with other airports
It should be recalled that two cooperation agreements were signed in 2018: the first in June with Hong Kong airport (the leading cargo airport worldwide), then in October, at the 2018 Air Cargo Forum in Toronto, with Dallas International Airport. Other partnership agreements are currently being considered and should be signed during 2020. The aim is to build a world, premium quality, end-to- end services network with the partner airports, for specific goods. This objective also requires working with other airport partners in the logistics chain, such as air transporters, customs services, etc. Finally, Groupe ADP has played a very active role in rebuilding the interprofessional air cargo association: ACFA (Air Cargo France Association). ACFA was created led by Groupe ADP, representatives of the cargo sector and competent authorities. Successor of the CIF ( Comité Interprofessionnel du Fret — Interprofessional Cargo Committee), but with a broader mandate, it aims to represent the interests of the sector and promote it both in France and internationally, as well as carry out technical projects of mutual interest. It aims notably to increase the competitiveness and visibility of the cargo offering, work on fiscal and healthcare harmonisation, and promote flows with strong added value. To carry out its missions, it has set up working groups for the physical processing of cargo, pharmaceutical products, dematerialisation of cargo and its monitoring, as well as on changes in the cargo business. After Air France, ACFA is chaired since September 2019 by TLF, an association representing forwarding agents. Promotion of air cargo transport Groupe ADP has made significant investments to promote cargo during major professional events, including internationally. Groupe ADP took part in the Air Cargo Forum (ACF), organised every two years by TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association), the main international association for air freight professionals. This major event is the largest global gathering of sector players (airlines, airports, cargo forwarding agents, ground-handling agents, integrators, express courier companies, loaders, etc). As in 2017, Groupe ADP was present in 2019 at Air Cargo Europe during the international transport and logistics trade show which takes place every two years in Munich. In 2019, Groupe ADP continued its participation and interventions in air freight professional trade shows and events to promote its platforms and their cargo expertise. Groupe ADP took part in the Air Cargo Handling Conference held in Paris in September 2019 and in November 2019 it participated in the China Air Cargo Summit in Hangzhou, as well as in the Symposium on the International transport of healthcare products organised by the Pharma Logistics Club in Tours. In January 2019, it contributed extensively to the organisation of the first “Forum Fresh” dedicated to perishable products. Initiatives and innovations that unite the Cargo Community Innovation is at the heart of Groupe ADP’s cargo strategy. As a coordinator and promoter of the cargo community, which includes more than 200 companies at Paris-Charles de Gaulle in addition to government services, it supports several initiatives which aim to facilitate processing and goods handling operations.
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1 See "A powerful hub" paragraph in Section 5.1 "Presentation of the activity" of this Universal Registration Document.
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