The AN-225 Mriya aircraft transported a record-breaking cargo of medical supplies from China to the capital of Poland – Warsaw as part of the fight against the world pandemic of COVID-19. On April 13 Mriya departed from Tianjin China Airport, where it was loaded with about 100 tonnes of medicines, tests for laboratory analysis, medical masks and other protective equipment, with a total load of about 1000 m3. In the history of aviation, this cargo volume has never been transported inside the … [Read more...] about An-225 Mriya aircraft transports record load of medical cargo
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American Airlines transports critical supplies to US
At American Airlines, caring for people extends beyond the airplane. In times of need, American is there to care for the communities we serve. The airline is expanding its cargo-only operation this month to provide more than 5.5 million pounds of capacity to transport critical goods each week between the U.S. and Europe, Asia and Latin America. These flights will help transport life-saving medical supplies and materials to the U.S., including personal protective equipment and … [Read more...] about American Airlines transports critical supplies to US
TT Club continues guidance to the freight industry amid COVID-19 crisis
Over the coming weeks there will be considerable uncertainty for stakeholders through the entire transport industry as the global economy slows, governments prioritise specific supplies, consumer spending decreases and personnel shortages become more prevalent. However, the need for the supply chain of essentials – foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment – to remain robust and efficient will be more critical than ever. The demand to maintain reliability, and continued flexibility of … [Read more...] about TT Club continues guidance to the freight industry amid COVID-19 crisis
WFS joins the coronavirus relief effort to help save lives in Italy
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) team at Milan’s Malpensa Airport are supporting the urgent medical effort to saves the lives of coronavirus victims in Italy by expediting the handling of time-sensitive materials destined for hospitals and medical centres. In recent days, this included handling cargo onboard special China Eastern Airways charter flights from Shanghai to Milan carrying 20 tonnes of medical equipment and supplies as well as a team of doctors to help deal with the … [Read more...] about WFS joins the coronavirus relief effort to help save lives in Italy
GEODIS Supports improved diversity in logistics
In an industry which most would characterize as lacking women representation, GEODIS, the leader in global logistics, wants to prove that diversity and inclusion is key to delivering innovative solutions. With the program it is conducting in the Asia Pacific region, GEODIS enables women to open the door on the world of logistics wider than ever before. The recently celebrated International Women’s Day drew additional focus to the issue of gender equality. The IWD slogan, ‘An Equal World Is An … [Read more...] about GEODIS Supports improved diversity in logistics
Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective. The COVID-19 crisis has seen almost the entire world-wide passenger aircraft fleet grounded; a fleet which normally transports almost half of total air cargo shipments. Airlines are scrambling to meet the gap between cargo demand and available lift by all means possible, including … [Read more...] about Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk
