Hong Kong’s Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has announced it has pioneered Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) ULD Tags for the pre-packed cargo in Hong Kong from 25 July 2016, with the benefit of greater speed and accuracy. AAT said the cargo acceptance process is streamlined through the use of the RFID tags to achieve higher operational efficiency and time-saving benefits. Previously, AAT’s cargo acceptance of prepacked shipments required two levels of manual data entry at the truck dock … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) pioneers RFID technology on ULDs in HK
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
The Perishable Center Frankfurt has announced its has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma certification making it the first ‘neutral’ logistics service provider at Frankfurt Airport. As well as products such as fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers, the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF), Europe's largest airfreight centre for temperature-controlled logistics, also handles pharmaceutical products. The certification of PCF according to the specifications of the EU Guideline Good Distribution … [Read more...] about First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich. The carrier and two ground handlers have synchronised their cargo handling facilities and procedures between Singapore and Zurich, to deliver the most accurate, reliable handling on the ground and in the air, with full paperless cargo acceptance processes that enhance visibility and transparency for shippers. The primary target for this initiative is the … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
MIAL sees future cargo growth pegged to e-commerce volumes
Launching a common user terminal (CUT ) for domestic air cargo operations on Monday, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said it expects e-commerce logistics to grow 7-8 per cent per year. Currently e-commerce forms 75-80 per cent of the total domestic cargo business of MIAL, said airport officials according to a dna.com report. The CUT, outsourced to Concor Air Ltd on build-operate-transfer basis, has a capacity of 300,000 tonnes of cargo annually and is built on the an area of 5,574 … [Read more...] about MIAL sees future cargo growth pegged to e-commerce volumes
Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have signed long-term contracts with dnata to co-locate their cargo handling at London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Gatwick where the carriers operate and at six other UK regional airports - Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle. Effective 8 June 2016, the new ‘one roof’ handling strategy being rolled out across the UK will further enhance the airlines’ joint venture partnership and promises more … [Read more...] about Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
Hactl gets foxy for Air Canada Cargo
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest third party handling company – has handled four temperature sensitive Arctic foxes for Air Canada Cargo travelling from Hong Kong to Montreal, Canada. Chi Chi and Cindy (females), together with Siu Chu and Yau Nam (males) were carried on a B777-200 by Hactl customer Air Canada Cargo. The four are being re-homed from a local wildlife centre to the Quebec Aquarium. Canada is one of the Arctic fox’s natural habitats. Because … [Read more...] about Hactl gets foxy for Air Canada Cargo