As cargo crime continues to rise, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is launching a global campaign to double the number of TAPA-certified warehouse facilities to over 2,000 in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific in the next three years and to make a ‘quantum leap’ in the number of trucking companies operating in compliance with the Association’s Security Standards. The rising problem of cargo crimes was highlighted by statistics from TAPA’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East & … [Read more...] about TAPA launches global campaign in face of rising cargo crime
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Virgin invests in lightweight Dyneema cargo nets
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to start using lightweight air cargo nets with Dyneema, as part of its ongoing contribution towards the airline’s target of reducing aircraft CO2 emissions by 30 per cent by 2020. The airline has initially ordered 600 of the nets, which at nine kg each represent a four kg saving on the weight of a traditional cargo net used to secure shipments on pallets. The nets are also designed to be highly durable and have a five-year operating life compared to an average 2-3 … [Read more...] about Virgin invests in lightweight Dyneema cargo nets
Philippine Airlines to outsource ground handling
In an effort to sustain profitability, Philippine Airlines has announced that it will be laying off as many as 117 domestic ground crew beginning in November. In addition, the airline plans to cut costs further in other areas and limit spending in the coming year. The carrier said it will, "disengage from non-core services such as our ground-handling activities in domestic stations, which can be turned over to qualified third-party service providers." Philippine Airlines did not specify how … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines to outsource ground handling
Gerry’s dnata opens up three new Pakistan locations
Gerry’s dnata (the Pakistan arm of Dubai-based ground handler, dnata) has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in the country, investing over US$4 million in the new locations. These include Multan International airport (MUX) on 1 May, Quetta International (UET) on 11 June and Faisalabad International (LYP) on 11 July. The company said the move further underpins its position as a key aviation partner in the country. “We have … [Read more...] about Gerry’s dnata opens up three new Pakistan locations
SATS to set up e-commerce hub at Changi for SingPost
Singapore-based ground handler, SATS Ltd. and Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) have announced a commercial agreement for SATS to provide airmail consignment handling services to SingPost. The new automated facility, to be called SATS eCommerce AirHub, will improve efficiency and space utilisation, as well as enhance the consignment handling capabilities for both SATS and SingPost, the two said. To be located at SATS Airfreight Terminal 1 within the Changi Airfreight Centre, this … [Read more...] about SATS to set up e-commerce hub at Changi for SingPost
IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Following the success of their two workshops in London, IAG Cargo and Exelsius, the international Cold Chain Management Consultancy, have announced that their next GDP Academy training workshop will take place in Hyderabad, India. Scheduled for 29-30 September, the Good Distribution Practice Academy combines classroom training in the correct handling of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a ‘live’ visit to an airport airside area. Students will be able to witness the handling … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
