Cargo operators will be able to consolidate freight loads coming into and out of Heathrow. The aim of this is not only to improve efficiency, but also reduce the number of trucks and emissions on the roads surrounding the airport. Companies that subscribe to Heathrow CargoCloud will be able to exchange and share information about any spare capacity on their vehicles, or ask for help on a load they need to be transported. The app will work to match them and they then contact each other offline … [Read more...] about Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
WFS strengthens leadership team
Craig Smyth, Group CEO of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has announced new appointments to further strengthen the company’s leadership team and to signal WFS’ ambition to build its cargo and ground handling operations globally. WFS is already the world’s largest cargo handler and a leading global provider of ground handling services with annual revenues of over €1 billion. Present at 198 major airports in 21 countries on five continents, WFS serves 50 million passengers and … [Read more...] about WFS strengthens leadership team
Emirates SkyCargo operates special service for transportation of Jaguar Land Rover
The freighter service, which departed Birmingham Airport on its way to Chicago O'Hare International in the USA, is part of Emirates SkyCargo’s specialised offering, Emirates SkyWheels - air transportation solutions for high value automobiles. The service offers the safe transportation of luxury, premium vehicles. Air-freighting the cars directly from Birmingham, the location of Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull facility, to Chicago, also results in reduced handling of cars as there will no longer be … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo operates special service for transportation of Jaguar Land Rover
Hainan Airlines adopt Honeywell GoDirect maintenance service
Hainan Airlines will be the first airline in the world to use Honeywell’s groundbreaking GoDirect Maintenance Service program, which uses connectivity and data analytics to improve maintenance operations and reduce equipment downtime. Specifically, HNA’s current fleet of more than 50 Airbus A330s will be outfitted with Honeywell’s Connected Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) predictive maintenance service to improve fleet availability by identifying potential mechanical issues or failures … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines adopt Honeywell GoDirect maintenance service
ULD Explained – Industry veteran and Association team up
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
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
