Industry veteran Bob Rogers and the industry association ULD CARE have teamed up to release a book, ULD Explained, that will provide critical information to the air cargo industry around the world that will improve flight safety, reduce injuries and prevent damage of unit load devices (ULDs). “This book is packed with critical information that anyone touching a ULD needs to have to ensure these devices are loaded, moved and handled properly,” says Rogers. “I have written ULD … [Read more...] about ULD Explained – Industry veteran and Association team up
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Hactl wins Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year award
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s independent cargo handler – has scooped the “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” award at the latest World Air Cargo Awards. It is the fifth time Hactl has won the award in the eleven years of the competition. Hactl’s selection for the award was based on online voting by readers of Air Cargo Week. Hactl Executive Director Vivien Lau received the award from Robert Fordree, Head of Cargo Operations, Etihad Airways, at a … [Read more...] about Hactl wins Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year award
Road Feeder Service Cool – a world’s first from Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo is the world's first cargo airline to offer their customers the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option, available now. By taking this step, the carrier is developing its range in the cold-chain logistics sector. The new provision will ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo is actively or passively cooled or warmed, not just on board aircraft, but also in road link connections with Lufthansa flight numbers (RFS), where correspondingly equipped vehicles are … [Read more...] about Road Feeder Service Cool – a world’s first from Lufthansa
Road Feeder Service Cool – a world's first from Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo is the world's first cargo airline to offer their customers the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option, available now. By taking this step, the carrier is developing its range in the cold-chain logistics sector. The new provision will ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo is actively or passively cooled or warmed, not just on board aircraft, but also in road link connections with Lufthansa flight numbers (RFS), where correspondingly equipped vehicles are … [Read more...] about Road Feeder Service Cool – a world's first from Lufthansa
Etihad to be Jettainer’s first customer for smart-ULDs
Etihad Airways and Jettainer are extending their cooperation until 2021. The international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain the container fleet of the United Arab Emirates’ national airline during the next five years. The introduction of intelligent containers, so-called smart-ULDs, is also planned for this time frame. Smart-ULDs autonomously inform about the containers’ position, temperature or maintenance status. David Kerr, Senior … [Read more...] about Etihad to be Jettainer’s first customer for smart-ULDs
Etihad to be Jettainer's first customer for smart-ULDs
Etihad Airways and Jettainer are extending their cooperation until 2021. The international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain the container fleet of the United Arab Emirates’ national airline during the next five years. The introduction of intelligent containers, so-called smart-ULDs, is also planned for this time frame. Smart-ULDs autonomously inform about the containers’ position, temperature or maintenance status. David Kerr, Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Etihad to be Jettainer's first customer for smart-ULDs