Delta Cargo announced the official opening of its Cargo Control Centre (CCC), which will support daily cargo operations across the globe. The new Atlanta facility provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cargo transportation and management, with the ability to track air shipments, trucks, mail, and freight – domestically and internationally. “The new Cargo Control Center is the culmination of our significant investment in technology systems and operation reliability, all … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo’s new Cargo Control Centre
Logistics
Tigers gears up for Brexit with AEO certification
Tigers Global Logistics Limited has been certified as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the United Kingdom (UK), and has opened a new office in Leeds, UK. Customers of the supply chain specialist will benefit from a lower rate of compliance inspections, a reduction in the number of Customs control checks, and simplified documentation for imports and exports, thanks to the AEO certification. Global brands entering the European market will be able to take … [Read more...] about Tigers gears up for Brexit with AEO certification
AAR and Hawaiian Airlines in component support agreement
AAR has secured its first Airbus NEO fleet customer by signing a long-term component support agreement with Hawaii’s largest airline, Hawaiian Airlines. AAR will be providing comprehensive flight-hour component support for the airline’s brand-new fleet of 18 A321neo’s via AAR’s inventory hub in Chicago, as well as stock positioned in Hawaii and other strategic operating hubs. “AAR continues to expand our component flight-hour support business, and we are excited to add the A321neo … [Read more...] about AAR and Hawaiian Airlines in component support agreement
American Airlines Cargo trucking services expansion
American Airlines Cargo has expanded and extended its European trucking network this summer to better serve an even greater number of customers. The trucking services operate using flight numbers, connecting offline cities and online points with the rest of the airline’s global network, via the 450-plus flights that depart from Europe every week. With multiple truck options per night, American can link together key European cities, which helps maintain high load factors, and … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo trucking services expansion
Sonoco ThermoSafe launches Reusable Shipping Solutions
Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco and a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, has launched a new range of reusable, universal solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics markets. ChillTech® is a pre-qualified range of 2°C to 8°C PCM systems providing exceptional temperature control from 2 days up to 6 days for payloads from 4L to 40L. ChillTech® utilizes Sonoco ThermoSafe’s patented Zero Bench-Time® technology, where systems can be packed-out straight from the freezer, … [Read more...] about Sonoco ThermoSafe launches Reusable Shipping Solutions
Kuehne + Nagel expands global perishables network by more than 150,000 tons
Commodity Forwarders Inc. (CFI), 1974 established by Alfred Kuehlewind as one-man office in Los Angeles shipping strawberries to Europe, operates 14 locations throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii with more than 700 employees. The company is specialised in airfreight export and import as well as distribution of seafood, all kinds of agricultural products, flowers and greens. As a leader in the US perishable forwarding industry, CFI differentiates itself through its expertise, … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel expands global perishables network by more than 150,000 tons
