Unilode Aviation Solutions has renewed its partnership with container and pallet supplier AviusULD, formerly known as Safran Cabin Cargo, with a 5-year contract. The two companies have been partners for more than 15 years with more than half of Unilode’s ULD fleet of 160,000 supplied by AviusULD. With the long-term agreement, AviusULD will continue to supply Unilode with containers and pallets, promising an even greater level of flexibility in terms of ULD types, volumes … [Read more...] about Unilode signs 5-year deal with supplier AviusULD
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Jettainer names new innovation chief
Jettainer believes that staying innovative and leveraging the latest technology is crucial to ensure efficient ULD management, and the company has established a new department and brought in Christine Klemmer as chief innovation officer. Christine Klemmer joined Jettainer in 2019 and was instrumental in developing the ULD sharing platform skypooling. Throughout her career, she has held several international management positions in air cargo where she was responsible for business … [Read more...] about Jettainer names new innovation chief
Envirotainer to grow pharma portfolio with va-Q-tec
The air cargo container market is in for a shake-up with the combination of leading suppliers Envirotainer and va-Q-tec. Envirotainer’s parent company EQT Private Equity received approval from the competition authorities in Germany and Austria in June for its majority takeover offer of va-Q-tec, supported by co-investors Mubadala and Cinven. This authorization gives the clearance to combine the two brands, with Envirotainer for the active part and va-Q-tec for the advanced passive … [Read more...] about Envirotainer to grow pharma portfolio with va-Q-tec
CSafe adds frozen setpoint to active RKN container
CSafe is committed to delivering new innovations to the biopharma industry and has laid out plans to integrate a new temperature setpoint for its active bulk air cargo container---the CSafe RKN. CSafe RKNs with the -20°C setpoint capability will be available for lease in early 2024. CSafe said the RKN design requires minimal adjustment to accommodate the new -20°C temperature setpoint, which will limit the need for additional customer training. The company will begin offering CSafe RKNs … [Read more...] about CSafe adds frozen setpoint to active RKN container
Jettainer delivers fire-resistant ULDs to Lufthansa
Jettainer has rolled out the first batch of AMX fire-resistant unit load devices which were sourced from American ULD manufacturer Satco Inc. Lufthansa will be the first to use these fully certified fire-resistant containers, which were designed in accordance with the latest Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority. Manufacturer Satco said its main focus is to improve ULD safety and one of the areas it has zeroed in is the safe transport … [Read more...] about Jettainer delivers fire-resistant ULDs to Lufthansa
DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions is continuing with its growth strategy in Asia with the appointment of Kevin Lee as sales and business development manager for South Korea. DoKaSch said the new addition will strengthen its presence in one of the most important regions for the production of pharmaceuticals, biosimilars and biotech supplies. With the new post, Lee will be responsible for the further development and expansion of the business in South Korea. He started his career in 1994 with … [Read more...] about DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
