An 88-tonne ‘jaw crusher’ used for gold mining has arrived at Russia’s Sokol Airport in Magadan onboard one of Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ An-124-100 freighters. The jaw crusher, which was transported along with other equipment and tooling from Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg, will be used for primary ore crushing during the gold mining process in the Magadan Region. Volga-Dnepr was able to load the cargo using the An-124-100’s onboard loading systems, removing the need for the additional cost … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr delivers ‘jaw crusher’
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Agility posts solid 3Q results despite revenue decline
Agility has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2016, reporting a net profit of KD15.17 million (US$50 million), an increase of 11 per cent compared to the third quarter of 2015, despite revenues being down 7.0 per cent over the same period to KD312 million. EBITDA stood at KD28.90 million, a 19 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2015. Tarek Sultan, CEO of Agility, said: “We have now been seeing continuous underlying increase in the profitability of the … [Read more...] about Agility posts solid 3Q results despite revenue decline
Rhenus opens its first office in South Korea
The Rhenus Group is opening its own business operations in South Korea at the beginning of November. The logistics specialist also founded the national company known as Rhenus Logistics Korea at the same time. The office in the South Korean capital Seoul will organise sea and air freight operations, third-party logistics and domestic transport services in future. "The primary motive for opening the business site in South Korea is to continue consolidating our Asian network; we’ve … [Read more...] about Rhenus opens its first office in South Korea
Brussels Airport unveils its airside active temperature control dolly
Brussels Airport presented a European first at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Paris: The active version of its 'Airside Pharma Transporter’ that was first introduced by the airport in December 2015. This new active cargo trailer is pre-conditioned at the correct temperature in order to hold pharmaceutical shipments within the correct temperature limits during transportation between warehouses and aircraft at an affordable cost. This is crucial because an incorrect temperature can cause rejection … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport unveils its airside active temperature control dolly
Smart Cargo programme sparks innovation, Schiphol calls for project ideas
Program to reinforceSchiphol as a smart hub gains momentum, with University and Government backing, a successful pilot scheme leading to new services, and new backing from partner Fresco Flowers Schiphol Cargo will back further projects as part of its Smart Cargo Mainport Program, aimed at finding innovative schemes to improve cargo flow through the Amsterdam hub, underpinned by transparent data exchange. The programme which has a steering committee including Schiphol Cargo as Chair, KLM … [Read more...] about Smart Cargo programme sparks innovation, Schiphol calls for project ideas
Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Air cargo leaders and regulators from across the globe pledged to work more closely together to ensure a more efficient, safer air cargo supply chain on the opening day of TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in Paris, France today. The air cargo community must work towards a paperless environment to ensure the industry maintains and develops its competitiveness, especially in expanding e-commerce markets, delegates at the Plenary session of the ACF heard. The development of advanced screening … [Read more...] about Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF