Why have airlines so far proved reluctant to apply for Cool Chain Association accreditation? That was one of the topics being discussed at the association’s fifth annual general meeting at France’s Vatry airport on23-25 May. “We are puzzled that more airlines have not started the certification process,” admitted Kerstin Belgardt, secretary of the CCA, shortly before the AGM. “Is it that they have issues with the certification process, or is it that they are … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association probes airline reluctance
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RFID sensors monitor pharma shipments
DHL in partnership with Microlise and AeroScout, has developed a dynamic new system for the pharmaceutical industry that enables real-time monitoring of shipment temperatures throughout an extended supply chainusing RFID sensors. The three companies partnered with a leading healthcare company to develop a system that will help customers better meet temperature compliance regulations set within the pharmaceutical industry. Through a web browser linked to the Microlise Transport Management … [Read more...] about RFID sensors monitor pharma shipments
Jade disappointment for Jettainer
Chinese Customs regulations have prevented container management company Jettainer adding Jade Cargo International to its client list, leaving it to look in other markets for its first Asian customer. “The problem is that China has very specific rules about ULD importing,” says Jettainer’s director of business development, Peter Ahnert.“The World Customs Organisationrecommendation is that they shouldbe treated as airline parts and exemptfrom Customs duties. However, … [Read more...] about Jade disappointment for Jettainer
….and sees a big demand for horse pallets
Van Riemsdijk has seen a big surge in demand in the last year or so for horse pallets, with airlines around the world gearing up to cope with anincrease in this type of traffic. “With the global economy booming, horse racing seems to be peaking,” says Thijs van Riemsdijk, sales director at the Dutch container manufacturer. “Demand is coming from right across the globe, from America to Europe to Asia.” Customers include Japan Airlines and various Middle Eastern … [Read more...] about ….and sees a big demand for horse pallets
Van Riemsdijk moves into cool container leasing….
Van Riemsdijk has entered the coolchain leasing market through a joint venture called Skycooler. The Dutch container manufacturer has an unspecified stake in the UK-based joint venture, which will offer its dry ice and battery RKN and RAP containers to airlines and forwarders on leases of sixmonths or more. Skycooler CEO Graham Walters says that the longer lease model was chosen in contrast to the single trip leasing model of Envirotainer to give airlines a more transparent idea of their … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdijk moves into cool container leasing….
Pallet covers offer flexible solution
Hi-tech containers may be just the thing for expensive pharmaceuticals, but for perishables such as fish, flowers or vegetables their cost cannot always be justified. However, for these shipments simple yet highly flexible solutions are available using new advances in insulation materials. An example are AmSafe Bridport’s Thermal Pallet Covers, which are increasingly being used to provideflexible insulation for standard ULDs. Ian Kentfield, director Asia for Am- Safe Bridport, says … [Read more...] about Pallet covers offer flexible solution
