The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the 9th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Shanghai with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural Air Cargo Innovation Awards. In a public vote on three finalists – all from the Netherlands coinicidently according to IATA - by WCS delegates, Floris Kleijn from CHEP Aerospace Solutions, was declared the winner for his CanTrack idea to bring smart technology to the ULD environment, harnessing solar energy and implementing smart … [Read more...] about World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
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New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Airport Authority, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai E-port have signed a Letter of Initiative (LOI) to jointly promote e-Freight in Shanghai. Under the terms of the LOI, the six organisations will cooperate to: Improve efficiency and reduce costs in existing processes by phasing out the need for a security check stamp on paper air waybills … [Read more...] about New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for further action on three vital aspects of the air cargo business: transitioning to paperless freight processes, a focus on global handling standards for pharmaceutical freight, and tough action to ensure the continued safe transportation of lithium batteries by air. “Air cargo has had a challenging few years. 2014 saw the first significant boost in volumes since 2010, a trend we expect to continue this year. Revenues, … [Read more...] about IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
The flagship London Heathrow facility of AMI, a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has installed Astrophysics XIS-1818DV, said to be the ‘most powerful’ cargo X-ray scanner available. The scanner is a dual view machine (as required by security regulations from 1 January 2015) with a 180x180cm tunnel aperture. Its powerful 320kv generator enables it to penetrate up to 80mm thick steel – almost double the capability of most machines currently in use. This … [Read more...] about AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
The flagship London Heathrow facility of AMI, a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has installed Astrophysics XIS-1818DV, said to be the ‘most powerful’ cargo X-ray scanner available. The scanner is a dual view machine (as required by security regulations from 1 January 2015) with a 180x180cm tunnel aperture. Its powerful 320kv generator enables it to penetrate up to 80mm thick steel – almost double the capability of most machines currently in use. This … [Read more...] about AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
Jettainer starts ULD management for ECAir
Jettainer takes over the supervision of containers for Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir) in February. The state-owned carrier, which is Jettainer’s first African customer, is located in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. ECAir is outsourcing its ULD management to Jettainer after expanding its fleet to include several widebody aircrafts of the type Boeing 767. “We are certain that Jettainer will meet the challenge in our continued growth. ECAir will be … [Read more...] about Jettainer starts ULD management for ECAir
