Korean Air’s cargo division has signed up to use SkyCell’s hybrid containers as the airline looks to deliver life-saving pharmaceuticals and vaccines worldwide in a sustainable way. The partnership follows SkyCell’s recent launch of a service centre in Seoul and the appointment of Charlie Cho as business development director for Korea on 1 January. “We were attracted to the fact that SkyCell has recently opened a new station in Seoul, and that its sustainable and self-recharging hybrid … [Read more...] about Korean Air goes green with SkyCell hybrid containers
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Jettainer launches basic ULD service for smaller airlines
Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary Jettainer has developed a solution to help small and medium carriers unlock the benefits of outsourced ULD management by optimising the number of units in its fleet and in turn saving cash. The company’s newly launched plug&fly service is a ‘streamlined’ version of its full service and offers a fixed pricing model that is guided by the number of ULDs owned by the carrier. Jettainer said that the new service can help airlines optimise their ULD fleet by 15 … [Read more...] about Jettainer launches basic ULD service for smaller airlines
Astral Aviation drafts first B767F on Nairobi service
All-cargo carrier Astral Aviation will deploy its first B767-200F on a twice weekly service between Nairobi and Sharjah, UAE, starting 3 February. The 40-tonne freighter, on lease from ATSG subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management, will offer ‘unrivalled capacity’ for 80 tonnes per week of flowers and vegetables to the UAE and will also be used on the Nairobi–Johannesburg route, which it currently operates on the B727-200F. “The freighter will also offer capacity on high-priority for the … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation drafts first B767F on Nairobi service
Dachser resumes HKG-FRA charter, boosts air network
Logistics service provider Dachser has resumed its weekly air charter from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, which will now become a year-round service, a press release stated. "At the end of last year, the effect of increased e-commerce became especially evident in the load factors and intensified the shortfall in capacity," says Timo Stroh, head of global air freight at Dachser. Stroh noted the usual increase in freight volumes will re-appear in the run-up to the Chinese New Year in February. By … [Read more...] about Dachser resumes HKG-FRA charter, boosts air network
Air cargo veteran Michael White joins PayCargo’s board
PayCargo has appointed Michael White to its Board as the leading payments network for the global supply chain industry continues to grow and reach new markets. Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in the airfreight sector, having held senior positions at Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Cargo Service Center, the Air Transport Association, SkyLink USA, Cargo Network Services, and most recently as the founder and president of Trade Network Consultants LLC. He has also served on … [Read more...] about Air cargo veteran Michael White joins PayCargo’s board
ANA Cargo introduces CSafe active containers
ANA Cargo has partnered with CSafe Global to introduce the CSafe RKN and RAP to its air cargo container fleet, which would add more capacity as the vaccine drive slowly picks up in Japan. ANA Cargo followed a rigorous testing process before announcing the approval for use on aircraft and will manage RKN and RAP container leases through its pharma handling service Prio Pharma. The carrier is confident these active container options will offer shippers and freight forwarders ‘continued … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo introduces CSafe active containers
