BioNatur Plastics' (BioNatur) anaerobic biodegradable and 100 percent recyclable stretch wrap is now available to U.S. manufacturers and cargo operators at a similar price to conventional plastic films, Chris Paladino, President and Chief Executive Officer, BioNatur Plastics, announced at the Air Cargo Americas show today. A strategic change in BioNatur’s production process means that shippers and logistics providers can adopt the biodegradable wrap with little or no impact on operating … [Read more...] about Bionatur Plastics reduces cost of sustainable cargo wrap for U.S. market
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Quicktron Robotics launches the QuickMix suite of integrated goods-handling technologies for Singapore
Quicktron Robotics announced today that it will launch the QuickMix suite, its newest generation of intralogistics innovations, in Singapore. This week, Quicktron is also showcasing QuickMix at CeMAT Asia 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. QuickMix is a full suite of integrated goods-handling technologies, including G2P systems, QuickBin+, QuickBin Ultra, QuickCube, and Mixed Picking Workstations. The company’s QuickMix hybrid solution combines tote-to-person, shelf-to-person, … [Read more...] about Quicktron Robotics launches the QuickMix suite of integrated goods-handling technologies for Singapore
BioNatur Plastics eliminates extra costs of European biodegradable cargo stretch wrap
BioNatur Plastics (BioNatur) has opened a new European manufacturing partnership producing biodegradable stretch wrap at the same price as traditional non-biodegradable films. The investment enables European shippers and cargo operators to reduce their environmental footprint without affecting financial performance. “Sustainable operations should not mean higher costs, and that was the driving force behind our decision to establish European production,” said Chris Paladino, President and … [Read more...] about BioNatur Plastics eliminates extra costs of European biodegradable cargo stretch wrap
DHL Express to deploy 30,000 energy harvesting SmartULD from AviusULD in major digital transformation initiative
AviusULD, a global leader in smart and sustainable ULD innovation, is proud to announce a strategic agreement with DHL Express to deploy 30,000 SmartULD devices in the first phase of a global rollout. The initiative represents the largest implementation of energy harvesting ULD tracking technology in the air cargo sector to date. Built on a breakthrough energy-harvesting design, the AviusULD SmartULD technology enables infrastructure-free tracking of ULDs with real-time data on location, … [Read more...] about DHL Express to deploy 30,000 energy harvesting SmartULD from AviusULD in major digital transformation initiative
Riyadh Air partners with Unilode to supply and manage Unit Load Devices
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Unilode, a global leader in Unit Load Device (ULDs) management, maintenance, and repair services. This agreement will leverage Unilode’s extensive repair network, wide-ranging ULD fleet, and advanced digital technology in providing comprehensive management and support services, while supporting Riyadh Air in maintaining operational efficiency, reliability, and readiness across … [Read more...] about Riyadh Air partners with Unilode to supply and manage Unit Load Devices
Narrow-body aircraft leading the way toward greater energy efficiency in the air cargo industry
The role of narrow-body freighter in the air cargo industry has progressed quickly in recent years, largely due to the introduction of new-generation freighters tailored to meet current logistics demands. Certain aircraft, like the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321-200, have been introduced with more fuel-efficient engines and optimised cargo configurations, making them ideal for short- to medium-haul operations while at the same time reducing significant environmental impact. Due to the worldwide … [Read more...] about Narrow-body aircraft leading the way toward greater energy efficiency in the air cargo industry
