Challenge Group marked a significant achievement in December as it completed its 1,000th charter flight earlier this month. The freighter operator has been operating since 2020 with now four 747 widebody cargo aircraft and is on track to grow its fleet by 60 percent next year. Challenge said its end-to-end approach and flexibility are the reasons why customers have made it their preferred choice. It can arrange trucking at origin, building up of cargo, loading onto aircraft under one of … [Read more...] about Challenge completed: 1,000 charter flights and counting
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ANA installs fast charger for ground support at Haneda Airport
All Nippon Airways has acquired an electric fast charger for ground support equipment (GSE) from supplier ABB, which will be available at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The move comes as the carrier is extending its carbon neutral initiatives beyond its aircraft assets, such as the adoption of SAF. ANA said it will also adopt new technologies that will be achieved through a variety of efforts in ground and flight operations. ANA said the fast charger, ‘Terra CE 54 CJG,’ is … [Read more...] about ANA installs fast charger for ground support at Haneda Airport
Geodis grabs supplier recognition for air freight in China
GEODIS was presented the 2023 Best Service Award in China in recognition of the transport and logistics provider’s consistency in providing reliable air freight services for French-owned customer Schneider Electric. Geodis said its success’ main criteria were a commitment to volumes by the service operators, along with securing sufficient airfreight capacity and meeting agreed transit times. To maintain reliable capacity and optimise costs for Schneider following the pandemic, the company … [Read more...] about Geodis grabs supplier recognition for air freight in China
Kuehne+Nagel to handle more healthcare cargo at Dubai South
Kuehne+Nagel is flexing its capabilities in healthcare logistics in the Middle East and Africa region as it has been selected by Amsterdam-based IDA Foundation to operate the latter’s healthcare logistics hub in Dubai. IDA Foundation is an independent social enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam, which provides medicine and medical goods to healthcare organisations in over 130 countries, at the best price possible, according to its website. In the UAE, Kuehne+Nagel will … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to handle more healthcare cargo at Dubai South
Lödige Industries secures ISO certifications in the Middle East
Lödige Industries has secured a ‘hattrick’ of ISO certifications for its subsidiary Lödige Systems Middle East. These include certifications for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018). The Middle East team achieved the ISO certifications following a comprehensive evaluation process conducted over four months. The certification process involved a meticulous examination, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries secures ISO certifications in the Middle East
Hactl to introduce thermal detection for cargo
Hactl is set to introduce an intelligent thermal detection system for cargo that could further enhance the reliability, safety, and service levels in Hong Kong’s air cargo industry. The cargo handler is working with Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) and has signed an agreement to install ATL’s patented system at suitable locations within Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1. This innovation, which combines thermal imaging technology, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, data analytics, and artificial … [Read more...] about Hactl to introduce thermal detection for cargo
