CargoSphere, a cloud-based global rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh for the ocean and air transportation and logistics industries, announces that Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), a supply chain management company, has adopted the CargoSphere rate technology platform to systematise rate and contract management and rate mesh networking. SCS’s primary objective is to transform time-consuming, inefficient manual rate processing practices into one comprehensive, efficient … [Read more...] about SCS adopts CargoSphere's rate platform
Equipment
‘First’ fire containment cover granted TSO by FAA
There has been a dramatic rise in in-flight cargo fires. In response, on 1st July 2014, the FAA issued TSO-C203 to provide a minimum standard by which manufacturers can design, build and supply a fully certified fire containment cover (FCC). AmSafe Bridport is the ‘first’ manufacturer to be granted the TSO-C203 for their fire containment cover. The system, which includes a fire cover, pallet net and patented deployment kit, follows 10 years of development, testing and trials … [Read more...] about ‘First’ fire containment cover granted TSO by FAA
TransDigm completes Telair Cargo acquisition
Cleveland-based aircraft parts maker TransDigm Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of the Telair Cargo Group of businesses from AAR Corp. for a total purchase price of US$725 million in cash, subject to adjustment. The acquisition was previously announced on 23 February 2015. Telair produces on-board cargo loading and handling, restraint systems and ULDs for a variety of commercial and military platforms with positions on a wide range of new and existing aircraft. The business … [Read more...] about TransDigm completes Telair Cargo acquisition
CEB, Cargohaus tie up for cargo inspection portal
Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cargohaus inaugurated the Smiths Detection CIP-300 air cargo inspection portal at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 yesteday. The air cargo inspection portal is the 'first of its kind' to be installed in an airport in Asia. It will be for Cebu Pacific Air’s priority use for all transshipment cargo loaded in international flights to and from Manila. The portal can accommodate and screen up to nine tonnes of air cargo dolleys and unit load … [Read more...] about CEB, Cargohaus tie up for cargo inspection portal
Accelya appoints John Johnston as group CEO
Accelya, a provider of financial and business intelligence solutions to the airline and travel industry, has appointed John Johnston as group chief executive officer. Johnston's induction in Accelya’s leadership team is a part of the succession plan of Philippe Lesueur, president Accelya Group, who will continue to remain on the Board of Accelya companies and serve as an advisor. Johnston was, until recently, CEO of Champ Cargosystems. During his career, he has held senior executive … [Read more...] about Accelya appoints John Johnston as group CEO
Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
The chairman of IATA’s Cargo Committee, James Woodrow has called for strong action to secure the safe transport of lithium batteries by air, including the criminalization of blatant dangerous goods abuses. “Government authorities must step up and take responsibility for regulating producers and exporters and ensure compliance by those who are responsible for initiating the transportation," Woodrow, who is also director of Cargo at Cathay Pacific Airways, said. … [Read more...] about Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
