It has been estimated that there are more than 17 million shipping containers in the world, and at any time about one third of them are on ships, trucks, and trains. Over a single year, the total number of container trips has been estimated to be around 200 million. The air quality inside containers varies enormously, depending on the goods, the packing materials, transit time, temperature, humidity and the possible presence of fumigants. Consequently, many containers … [Read more...] about Gas that matters – freight container toxic gas analysis
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Cargo iQ to launch smart data portal for members
Cargo iQ has partnered with iRIX Software Engineering and Information Builders to help further its smart data program, a three-stage project, which will generate a broader scope of measurements, more information on specific milestones, and self-service member access to the group’s reporting platform. Module one of the program, which will boost Airport-to-Airport data collection and benchmarking processing, is underway and due for completion in the spring of … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ to launch smart data portal for members
3rd Asia Cold Chain Show riding well on the success path
The upcoming exhibition & conference on cold chain, refrigeration, temperature controlling, logistics and cold supply chain technology – Asia Cold Chain Show will be taking place in Bangkok from 27 to 29 April 2017 at BITEC with Warehousing & Cold Chain Summit, a conference featuring variety of topics based on the theme of “New business, new markets: the way forward for warehousing & cold chain business”. The objective of the event is to capture … [Read more...] about 3rd Asia Cold Chain Show riding well on the success path
Record 37.3 million passengers welcomed at Hamad International Airport in 2016
Hamad International Airport (HIA) accomplished a new record of passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2016, handling 37.3 million passengers and 245,800 landings and take-offs. This outstanding performance represents an increase of 20.5 percent and 15.8 percent respectively. On the cargo front, airfreight [cargo and mail] also grew by 20.8 percent reaching a new high of 1.7 million tonnes for the year. During 2016, HIA invested in increasing its capacity, improving … [Read more...] about Record 37.3 million passengers welcomed at Hamad International Airport in 2016
Qatar Airways launches the world’s longest flight on new Auckland service
It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways on 6 February 2017, as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s most significant days of the year – Waitangi Day. As the first Qatar Airways flight touched down on the North Island of New Zealand, just after sunrise – a new chapter in the airline’s history began. Celebrations to commemorate the launch of the world’s longest commercial flight, which takes 17 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways launches the world’s longest flight on new Auckland service
DHL names Alfred Goh as head of customer solutions and innovation in Asia Pacific
DHL, the world's leading logistics company, has appointed Alfred Goh as regional head of customer solutions and innovation (CSI) Asia Pacific, providing the company's largest and strategically important customers with simplified access to the full offering of DHL across the business units -- from express, forwarding, warehouse management to e-commerce services. CSI is uniquely positioned in the logistic industry, offering strategic and professional account management, deep sector … [Read more...] about DHL names Alfred Goh as head of customer solutions and innovation in Asia Pacific
