Airports

Salvesen launches dedicated Aviation Logistics team

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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

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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

OLD MICE

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For those of you who can’t get enough of flying around the globe for business, here is a timely reminder to take it easy. A US study has shown that jet-lagged mice die younger. Tests on more than 100 mice at the University of Virginia showed that old mice forced to live on a confusing schedule of light and darkness, simulating rotating shifts or international travel, died sooner than those on gentler schedules. One group had its light/dark cycle shifted forward by six hours. A second … [Read more...] about OLD MICE

John C. Emery

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On April 19, 2007, John C. Emery, Jr., died at age 82 in his home in Connecticut from cancer. John Emery Jr. joined Emery Air Freight after completing his military service in the US Navy. He started his career as a pick-up driver, and subsequently moved to sales side of the business, first as a street salesman, then as New York sales manager and followed by positions as district manager, regional manager, vice president of sales and eventually, executive vice president of the company. By the … [Read more...] about John C. Emery