A newly-launched logistics venture, which will create an international gateway at Lambert St. Louis International Airport, aims to focus on trade between Mexico and the US. Bi-National Gateway Terminal has taken a 20-year lease on a 49-acre site on the edge of one of the airport’s four runways, where it will construct a major cargo handling facility. On completion, the new terminal will serve multimodal cargo needs and be equipped to handle perishables, live animals, high value … [Read more...] about Lambert airport commission approves cargo facility
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Cargolux launches 8 specialised products
Cargolux has introduced a portfolio of eight specialised products at the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich. CV Classic covers general cargo; CV Jumbo handles outsized and heavy freight; CV Power is dedicated to cars, engines and items such as helicopters; CV Hazmat deals with all classes of dangerous goods; CV Pharma serves the needs of the pharmaceutical industry; CV Fresh handles all kinds of perishables; CV Alive is dedicated to live animals; and CV Precious covers artworks and valuable … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches 8 specialised products
Celebi upgrades air cargo management system
German cargo handler Celebi Cargo Frankfurt has upgraded to the latest version of the Hermes air cargo management system. Hermes IT and cargo experts were on hand during the switchover with both Celebi stations at FRA upgraded overnight and back to ‘business as usual’ by early the next morning. Yuval Baruch, CEO Hermes, said: "We are very pleased that such an important air cargo market like Germany has reacted so positively to a strategic company goal to upgrade all customers to … [Read more...] about Celebi upgrades air cargo management system
Jettainer manages ULDs for Thomas Cook
Jettainer is taking over the management and servicing of all the air-freight containers for the Thomas Cook Group Airlines. One of the new ultra-light containers was symbolically handed over at the signing ceremony on 5 May 2015 at the “transport logistic” / Air Cargo Europe exhibition in Munich. Jettainer has already been working for Condor since 2006. As part of the extension of the cooperation arrangement, a joint agreement has now been signed to cover Thomas Cook … [Read more...] about Jettainer manages ULDs for Thomas Cook
Cargolux imposes ban on lithium ion batteries
Cargolux Airlines has announced a temporarily ban on the transport of lithium ion battery (UN3480) shipments starting on 1 May 2015. The decision comes after reviewing new information released by the FAA, Boeing and ICAO regarding the effectiveness of the on-board fire extinguishing systems in case of lithium ion battery fires and the temperatures that such fires can develop. This ban does not apply to lithium ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment (UN 3481). With this … [Read more...] about Cargolux imposes ban on lithium ion batteries
Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
Swissport International has appointed Eric Born will assume his duties as new group president and CEO of Swissport International on 1 August 2015. He will succeed Per H. Utnegaard, who will take on the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Prior to joining Swissport, Born spent six years at Wincanton Plc, a logistics company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. He joined Wincanton in 2009 as COO before he was promoted to CEO in 2010. From 2004 to … [Read more...] about Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO