September 4, 2007 Keynote address: Mr Stanley Hui, Hong Kong Int’l Airport, CEO Chairman: Gerard de Wit, Managng Director WorldACD confirmed confirmed Session One: The Chinese Market Challenge Jade Cargo Int’l, Dr Rudolf Tewes, General Manager Aeroflot Cargo, Mr.Andrey Goryashko, CEO Ikea Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Mr David Hood, Supply Chain Manager BALtrans, Mr Anthony Lau, Chairman confirmed invited invited confirmed Session Two: The Magic of Air Freight … [Read more...] about AFA2007 Conference Programme Update
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Envirotainer expands container fleet
Within the space of four weeks, Envirotainer is to increase the size of its 3,500 strong temperature-controlled container fleet by more than 10 percent to meet further market growth and demand for its equipment and services by the international healthcaresector. By July 1st, 2007, the pioneer of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers will have increased its fleet of RKN t2 fleet by 200 new containers. Envirotainer is also investing in the production of another 175 RAP t2 containers. … [Read more...] about Envirotainer expands container fleet
Thermo King develops cargo unit
Thermo King said it has developed the Heat King unit, its latest product for the protection of temperaturesensitivecargo. The Heat King unit is a forced air heating unit that works on the same basic principle as a car’s heating system. A Tier-II, diesel-powered engine heats liquid coolant in a radiator coil, while a powerful blower forces air across the coil and into the cargo area. The result is safe, efficient, dependable heat inside the trailer or container, no matter how cold it gets … [Read more...] about Thermo King develops cargo unit
Salvesen launches dedicated Aviation Logistics team
Christian Salvesen has formed a dedicated Aviation Logistics team to provide tailored solutions to the airportcommunity. The move is based on ten years of experience in operating at UK airports, and will focus on the three main airport client groups: airlines, airport operators and airline caterers. The Aviation Logistics team is part of Christian Salvesen’s Temperature Controlled Business Unit. Christian Salvesen’s general manager for Aviation Logistics, Matt George, said: … [Read more...] about Salvesen launches dedicated Aviation Logistics team
….and sees a big demand for horse pallets
Van Riemsdijk has seen a big surge in demand in the last year or so for horse pallets, with airlines around the world gearing up to cope with anincrease in this type of traffic. “With the global economy booming, horse racing seems to be peaking,” says Thijs van Riemsdijk, sales director at the Dutch container manufacturer. “Demand is coming from right across the globe, from America to Europe to Asia.” Customers include Japan Airlines and various Middle Eastern … [Read more...] about ….and sees a big demand for horse pallets
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