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SAN FRANCISCO – 01/07/08 – Exports declined at the three airports in the San Francisco Bay Area in the third quarter, reports Air Cargo Magazine.

Export value through San Francisco International Airport fell approximately 5%, according to a report from the Bay Area World Trade Center quoted in the publication.

Exports through Oakland and San Jose airports declined as well, as, regionally, air imports were down about 12%.
A 60% increase in the cost of jet fuel has affected both domestic and international air freight was cited as a major cause of the drop in air freight activity.

In contrast, San Francisco Bay Area seaports saw the value of exports grow $3.2 billion or 31%.Third quarter seaport vessel weight was up 27%, while imports at the eight maritime ports remained flat.

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SACRAMENTO – 08/11/08 – Canadian transportation multi-national Bombardier has snagged a $29.8 million contract to design, supply and install an automated people mover system at Sacramento International Airport; the automatic train system will transport airline passengers between a ticket terminal and security checkpoints and airline gates at a new Terminal B and, eventually, to Terminal A.