Envirotainer has opened a new service station for air cargo containers in Guangzhou, China from 1 November to provide ground handling for its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers. With the addition of Guangzhou’s Baiyun airport (CAN), the company is close to establishing 60 stations for its flagship RAP e2 which is an extremely cost efficient and high-performing solution compared to other active and passive alternatives.' Also read: Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use Eddy … [Read more...] about Envirotainer opens service station in Guangzhou
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Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use
The need to keep product integrity, particularly for temperature-sensitive shipments like vaccines, requires a certain set of standards and procedures for each stakeholder. With more doses being distributed all over the world, carrier and cargo operators are trying to enhance the visibility of shipment data and travel long distances without having to worry about excursions. And this is exactly what Releye RLP does: LD11-sized unit with a unique air flow technology; fits 3-euro pallets (or 2-US … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use
The ‘cold chain logistics challenge’ of COVID-19 vaccines
When the first COVID-19 cases were reported, no one could have predicted the devastating impact this virus would wreak worldwide. Developing life-saving doses was the first step in the fight back against the virus. The world then faced the significant challenges of having to protect, transport and safely store temperature-sensitive pandemic payloads worldwide. Whilst developing effective vaccines is only part of the battle in the ongoing fight against the virus, it’s imperative the cold chain … [Read more...] about The ‘cold chain logistics challenge’ of COVID-19 vaccines
Korean Air to lease Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD
Sonoco ThermoSafe and Korean Air announced a global partnership agreement for the leasing of the new Pegasus ULD® temperature-controlled bulk shipping container. Pharma and health care freight forwarders can now lease Pegasus ULD containers directly from Korean Air, which has interline agreements with fellow carriers in the SkyTeam Cargo airline alliance. Sonoco ThermoSafe said it will open a preconditioning station for Pegasus ULD containers at Incheon airport (ICN) in Seoul, with … [Read more...] about Korean Air to lease Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD
Lödige Industries eyes warehouses, distribution hubs
With reports about fulfilment centres maxing out capacity limits amidst growing ecommerce volumes, Lödige Industries is expanding its services for warehouses and distribution centres. The company said the boom in e-commerce and e-fulfilment and the associated increase in demand for material handling solutions encouraged it to create a dedicated product segment. "Due to the increased order volume in e-commerce, many existing facilities are reaching their capacity limits. Consequently, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries eyes warehouses, distribution hubs
China Southern Airlines green lights Releye for fleet use
China Southern Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP for usage on its fleet, becoming the first mainland Chinese carrier to approve the temperature-controlled air cargo container. This will increase the airline's capacity to provide ULD for shippers and forwarder that need to transport temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, at a time when most supply chains are considering every mode to get cargo delivered safely and on time. China Southern Airlines joins China … [Read more...] about China Southern Airlines green lights Releye for fleet use
