Preliminary traffic figures for the month of June released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed sustained growth in international air passenger demand, and continuing robust growth in demand for international air cargo. In June, the number of international passengers carried by the region's airlines increased by 4.4% to an aggregate total of 25.2 million, with the upturn in global economic activity supporting business and leisure air travel demand. Reflecting … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines June 2017 Traffic Results
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Innovative Sun protection for refrigerated freight
Now that the expansion of the Lufthansa Cargo Cool Center in Frankfurt has begun and the Road Feeder Service Cool, the first of its kind in the world, has been introduced, Europe’s leading cargo airline is pushing forward with its offensive in the refrigerated freight sector. Every customer’s cargo in the passive refrigeration sector worldwide will now be protected without any added fees by a reflective film produced exclusively for Lufthansa Cargo. “Our aim is to offer top quality … [Read more...] about Innovative Sun protection for refrigerated freight
JAL and Vietjet launch comprehensive partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Vietjet reached a formal partnership agreement with the aim of improving customer convenience and the quality of operations and services while enhancing the corporate value of both companies. The two airlines have held a series of discussions on expanding their networks in response to the travel needs of people in neighboring Asian countries next to Vietnam, in addition to meeting growing demand for air travel between Japan and destinations in Vietnam. In … [Read more...] about JAL and Vietjet launch comprehensive partnership
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
Delta Cargo highest performing US domestic carrier
Delta Cargo had the highest average NFD percentage for total airport to airport shipments amongst North American carriers over the last 12 months at 81.31%. This continues the improved operational reliability trend which has seen Delta Cargo lead the North American carriers’ domestic belly-carrier market in average NFD performance for total airport to airport shipments over the last three quarters. “Operational reliability of end-to-end delivery that matches Delta’s world class on … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo highest performing US domestic carrier
BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
Mark Bromley has succeeded Fred Osborn as the elected National Chairman of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Osborn becomes Immediate Vice-Chairman for a two-year term. Alongside him is John Stubbings, Group Director and Company Secretary of the Woodland group who was elected Vice-Chairman by the board. Sir Peter Bottomley, MP, remains as BIFA president. Bromley has been associated with BIFA for many years, working for BIFA … [Read more...] about BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
