Unilode Aviation Solutions, one of the leading global providers of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, has moved its ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore into a larger facility nearby Changi Airfreight Centre. The repair station with 800 m2 warehouse, 250 m2 office space and an extensive outside storage area holds the certification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), which allows carrying out ULD repairs for … [Read more...] about Unilode inaugurates new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
A record breaking November for Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) broke three record's in the first week of November 2017. In its giant SuperTerminal 1 facility, Hactl handled 31,280 tonnes of exports, beating its previous weekly record of 30,593 tonnes in November 2016. In the same week, its overall total of 42,471 tonnes of cargo handled through the terminal beat its previous weekly best of 41,926 tonnes, also set in November last year. Meanwhile, on the ramp, Hactl handled … [Read more...] about A record breaking November for Hactl
Jettainer’s eco-friendly innovations in air freight
There is always room for improvement of air traffic’s ecological footprint, according to Jettainer. The company calls for ongoing innovation in hardware and software as well as handling processes. Jettainer has been developing lighter Unit Load Devices (ULDs) for years in close cooperation with customers and all major manufacturers – as well as innovative software based on artificial intelligence. “In the future we want to make ULD management even more efficient and … [Read more...] about Jettainer’s eco-friendly innovations in air freight
NAS adds additional freighter services into Nairobi
Network Airline Services (NAS) has signed a two-year extension to its contract for Africa Flight Services Kenya (AFS Kenya) to provide cargo handling for its four flights a week into Nairobi. AFS Kenya will handle some 11,500 tonnes of cargo a year for NAS’ MD-11 and Boeing 747 freighter operations, which arrive in Nairobi from Liege, Belgium, carrying general cargo and then continue onto Doncaster Sheffield Airport in the United Kingdom with shipments of fresh … [Read more...] about NAS adds additional freighter services into Nairobi
DHL’s €335 million Central Asia Hub expansion
DHL Express announced a €335 million expansion plan for its Central Asia Hub (CAH), in partnership with the Airport Authority Hong Kong. This expansion brings DHL's commitment to this strategic hub to over €520 million, making it the largest infrastructural investment by DHL Express in Asia Pacific to date. The expansion is timely as the CAH has recorded an average 12% year-on-year growth in its shipping volume in the past decade. As one of three global hubs for DHL, … [Read more...] about DHL’s €335 million Central Asia Hub expansion
Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
In March 2017, it was announced that Hong Kong Airlines and its cargo subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier will be moving their cargo operations to Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT). The move was finally completed on 8th November 2017 and the cargo for both airlines are now handled by AAT. Hong Kong Airlines was established in 2006 and is based in Hong Kong. Its network has expanded rapidly over the years to more than 40 destinations in the Asia Pacific region. In 2017, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT