Japan Airlines went home with top honours amongst nine international airlines that took part in the latest Hactl International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition, held at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1 facility in Hong Kong. The event returned this year for the 13th time, after a 4-year hiatus due to health and travel restrictions and was graced by around 300 individuals and participants from Air Canada, Cargolux Airlines International S.A., Emirates, Finnair, IAG Cargo, Japan Airlines, … [Read more...] about JAL team wins Hactl forklift, pallet building competition
Lödige Industries provides ‘uplift’ for Hong Kong’s power sector
Lödige Industries is providing heavy lifting expertise in Hong Kong's power sector with the completed installation of an automated storage and retrieval system at HK Electric's 800-sqm tower in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island. HK Electric has been lighting up homes and businesses in Hong Kong since 1890, with a long record of providing safe and reliable electricity supply at a reasonable price in Hong Kong and Lamma islands. The goal of the project with Lodige, together with BPS Global Group, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries provides ‘uplift’ for Hong Kong’s power sector
Etihad joins Abu Dhabi’s bid to become global food hub
A new initiative aims to support Abu Dhabi’s plans to become a food supply chain hub in a bid to diversify food sources, develop new trade corridors and enhance the variety of products available in and out of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad Cargo and Abu Dhabi Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD to establish a fully compliant and transparent origin-to-destination perishable air corridor in and out of the UAE, known as the ‘Fresh Corridor … [Read more...] about Etihad joins Abu Dhabi’s bid to become global food hub
DHL Express adds more capacity on Singapore-US route
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines welcomed the final Boeing 777 freighter as part of a 5-aircraft deal signed in 2022 that will add further add capacity between Asia Pacific and the Americas via the DHL South Asia Hub in Singapore. The aircraft, sporting a dual DHL-SIA livery, joins four other B777F, which will provide a total of 1,224 tonnes of payload capacity to accomodate international express shipments on the US-Asia route. As early as December 2023, three of the five … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds more capacity on Singapore-US route
IATA, ICAO eye aligned global standards for dangerous goods
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have solidified their cooperation to ensure the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. The two organisations forged an agreement at the IATA executive offices in Geneva during a recent 3-day ICAO visit in the Swiss capital, which was graced by secretary-general Juan Carlos Salazar. Since 1956, IATA has been on top of issuing guidance and consistently updating global standards on … [Read more...] about IATA, ICAO eye aligned global standards for dangerous goods
DoKasch brings in new VP for sales and marketing
Martin Kraemer joined air cargo equipment manufacturer DoKasch GmbH as vice president for sales and marketing on 1 January and will be based in Staudt, Rhineland-Palatine in Germany. Dr. Stefanie Dommermuth, Managing Director at Dokasch, said Kraemer’s expertise in the airline and air cargo industry will further strengthen the company's global market position and expansion. Kraemer started as a management consultant and later joined the Lufthansa Group, where he was … [Read more...] about DoKasch brings in new VP for sales and marketing
