Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS), a joint venture between Air India and Singapore Airport Terminal Services, will have a 40,000-tonne per annum capacity perishable cargo handling centre 'AISATS Coolport' up and running at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in the next 12 months. AISATS broke ground for Bengaluru's first fully-dedicated perishable cargo handling centre, spread over 60,000 square feet, the 'AISATS Coolport', at the KIA on Monday. The AISATS Coolport, with a … [Read more...] about Bengaluru airport get its first perishable cargo facility
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AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
The flagship London Heathrow facility of AMI, a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has installed Astrophysics XIS-1818DV, said to be the ‘most powerful’ cargo X-ray scanner available. The scanner is a dual view machine (as required by security regulations from 1 January 2015) with a 180x180cm tunnel aperture. Its powerful 320kv generator enables it to penetrate up to 80mm thick steel – almost double the capability of most machines currently in use. This … [Read more...] about AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
The flagship London Heathrow facility of AMI, a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has installed Astrophysics XIS-1818DV, said to be the ‘most powerful’ cargo X-ray scanner available. The scanner is a dual view machine (as required by security regulations from 1 January 2015) with a 180x180cm tunnel aperture. Its powerful 320kv generator enables it to penetrate up to 80mm thick steel – almost double the capability of most machines currently in use. This … [Read more...] about AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
New partnership for South African airports
Airports Company South Africa, owner and manager of South Africa's nine principal airports, has signed a cooperation agreement with Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding. The strategic partnership will involve the exchange of information and individual expertise along with cooperation in the field of customer acquisition. The signing of this agreement follows the recent creation of a cargo management division at O.R. Tambo International Airport, affirming Airports Company South Africa's commitment … [Read more...] about New partnership for South African airports
Panalpina expands air freight network to Brazil
Panalpina is expanding its controlled air freight network by adding a full-freighter service to Brazil. As of March, Panalpina will not only operate scheduled charter flights from Hong Kong to Huntsville, but also from Huntsville to São Paulo. The extended service is part of the recently renewed long-term agreement between Panalpina and Atlas Air. It offers scheduled main deck capacity to South America from the US and a record transit time of less than 40 hours from Hong Kong to … [Read more...] about Panalpina expands air freight network to Brazil
SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Barely eight months into his retirement, former global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Des Vertannes has re-joined the air cargo industry, taking up a role as strategic advisor for IT firm, SmartKargo. Announcing Vertannes’ new role in the company, Jay Shelat, SmartKargo executive VP, Sales and Marketing said: "We are fortunate to have Des on board. “Des’ more than four decades of air cargo experience, … [Read more...] about SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard