The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a pessimistic view on air cargo growth saying, “it is shaping up to be another tough year for air cargo” pointing to the latest 2.0 per cent drop in volumes against a 6.9 per cent rise in capacity. Asia-Pacific carrier, in particular, saw a 5.2 per cent decline in demand in March compared with a year ago. The latest IATA data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0 per cent drop in volumes measured in freight … [Read more...] about IATA pessimistic on cargo growth this year
Equipment
United enhances TempControl product with acceptance of Envirotainer RAP e2
United Cargo today announced it will further enhance its leading TempControl service by accepting the Envirotainer RAP e2 temperature-controlled container. With this approval, United can now transport the entire suite of Envirotainer’s active units on the airline’s growing network of 59 TempControl-certified handling locations. The Envirotainer RAP e2 is a LD9-sized unit with a newly-designed shell delivering superior insulation performance. Like the smaller RKN e1, also accepted by United, … [Read more...] about United enhances TempControl product with acceptance of Envirotainer RAP e2
TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
Swiss expands cold chain portfolio with va-Q-tec
Swiss WorldCargo has signed a global partnership agreement with award-winning company va-Q-tec, a leader in passive closed cold chain container solutions within a global service network. The additional offering of va-Q-tec’s advanced passive solution containers within its portfolio will support pharmaceutical manufacturers and forwarders to ship their temperature sensitive goods within the global network of Swiss WorldCargo through direct airline rentals, cost-efficiently and with the highest … [Read more...] about Swiss expands cold chain portfolio with va-Q-tec
Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has been appointed by Ontic as its specialist warehouse and inventory management company for worldwide Ontic-owned AOG support assets. A B&H dedicated, climate-controlled facility at Heathrow will act as principal service centre with a central store providing a 24/7/365 operation. All items that form part of the inventory are produced by Ontic, a wholly owned subsidiary of BBA Aviation plc and a leading manufacturer or OEM-licenced parts, … [Read more...] about Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has been appointed by Ontic as its specialist warehouse and inventory management company for worldwide Ontic-owned AOG support assets. A B&H dedicated, climate-controlled facility at Heathrow will act as principal service centre with a central store providing a 24/7/365 operation. All items that form part of the inventory are produced by Ontic, a wholly owned subsidiary of BBA Aviation plc and a leading manufacturer or OEM-licenced parts, which … [Read more...] about Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management