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
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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
IATA pessimistic on cargo growth this year
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
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