LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America's largest airline company, has awarded the management of its containers and pallets to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions. This new agreement will see CHEP managing one of the largest outsourced ULD fleets in the industry, and will meet LATAM's ongoing objective to deliver operational efficiencies. Following the acquisition of LATAM's existing 13,000 ULDs, CHEP will … [Read more...] about LATAM Airlines Group awards ULD management to CHEP
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Pelican BioThermal launches mobile blood transport container for military
Pelican BioThermal, a global leader providing one of the broadest and most innovative range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, has launched the Golden Hour Medic, a critical care transport container. It allows military the first hour after a soldier sustains a life-threatening injury. “The Golden Hour Medic is the result of our long-standing effort to identify and develop solutions for military personnel; it supports the need to transport whole … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal launches mobile blood transport container for military
Dubai set to become leader in 3D printing
Dubai’s initiatives toward encouraging the 3D printing sector are set to make it the world’s leading centre for 'additive manufacturing' technology, a leading 3D printing expert has said. Dominic Wright, business development director at Generation 3D, a 3D printing specialist company, said during a presentation at Dubai's monthly CIOMajlis session that Dubai's initiatives toward encouraging 3D printing will revolutionise its construction sector as well as witness major innovations across … [Read more...] about Dubai set to become leader in 3D printing
Jettainer sets up ULD station at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Jettainer, a leading international service partner for outsourced ULD-management, has added a new base location to its JettLease network with Leipzig/Halle Airport. Following the establishment of this base, freight containers and pallets, will be available at Germany's second largest airfreight hub. Airlines can lease them for periods ranging from one day to several months, if necessary at very short notice. “Leipzig/Halle Airport complements our existing network of JettLease stations in an … [Read more...] about Jettainer sets up ULD station at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Air Austral awards ULD management contract to CHEP
Air Austral, a French airline headquartered on Réunion Island, has awarded a 5-year ULD management contract to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions. Air Austral operates a widebody aircraft fleet of three B777, and took delivery of its first B787-8 Dreamliner in May 2016, making it the first French airline to operate an aircraft of this type. Air Austral has chosen CHEP's unique pooling model to drive … [Read more...] about Air Austral awards ULD management contract to CHEP
Pelican BioThermal launches new Asia headquarters in Singapore
Pelican BioThermal, a leading global provider of innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions for the life sciences industry, has announced the opening of its new Asia headquarters in Singapore. Announcement of the new operational facility in Singapore signals a significant development in Pelican BioThermal’s expanding presence and support network in Asia. The location will be the central base for the company’s Asia sales office, Crēdo on Demand rental fleet depot and will also be … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal launches new Asia headquarters in Singapore