It is no secret that bilateral ties between China and Africa have been a contributing factor for the success of air cargo operators moving shipments on this route. As the first African airline to establish a footprint in the mainland, Ethiopian Airlines knows a thing or two about the ins and outs of the Chinese market, and the carrier was recently recognised for its exceptional cargo performance at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Payload Asia had a chance to gain insight on Ethiopian’s … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines gives rundown on Chinese cargo market
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PLA Global Wrap: Week 26
In this week's global wrap, we look back at B2B updates from week 26, including more recent commitments to adopt SAF and recent developments in unmanned air cargo delivery, with Dronamics and Hellmann announcing drone transport services as early as next year and DB Schenker and Volocopter conducting a joint static proof of concept for VoloDrone. Of course, we have the latest industry updates from the world's top airlines, airports, cargo handlers, forwarders and express operators, … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 26
Cathay adds ‘preighter’ capacity for Asia, transpacific routes
Cathay Pacific Cargo is converting two more Boeing 777 passenger aircraft to carry cargo on the floor of the passenger cabins, which will bring the airline’s ‘preighter’ fleet to six. The Hong Kong flag carrier said the move follows concerns about capacity ahead of the peak season. It added that despite more belly capacity across Americas and Europe with passenger services slowly recovering and some airlines withdrawing freighter operations, the picture is not so rosy for Asia Pacific, as … [Read more...] about Cathay adds ‘preighter’ capacity for Asia, transpacific routes
Jettainer’s Thomas Sonntag on outsourcing, transparency
Some would estimate that there are around less than a million unit load devices (ULDs) right now around the globe and the complexity of managing these cargo containers is one that requires in-depth expertise. Whilst larger airlines may have the infrastructure and manpower to manage their own fleets, Jettainer believes that there other ways for smaller airlines to access the same resources, sans the huge costs. Payload Asia had the opportunity to talk to Thomas Sonntag, managing director of … [Read more...] about Jettainer’s Thomas Sonntag on outsourcing, transparency
China Airlines joins list of carriers to offer Releye RLP
Earlier this week China Airlines approved the usage of Releye RLP containers on its aircraft, which means more capacity to meet the demand for air transport of temperature-controlled cargo like test kits and vaccines. The Taipei-based carrier can now offer the new Envirotainer product across its network of over 115 airports as another option for its growing premium pharma service. The new product is ideal for shipments that require the strictest temperature control active containers. Bryan … [Read more...] about China Airlines joins list of carriers to offer Releye RLP
Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
Whilst the media frenzy surrounding the transport and distribution of vaccines and much needed supplies has simmered down as of late, some air cargo operators are quietly and carefully mapping out their post-pandemic, future-proof strategies with the customer in mind. One operator taking the next step towards transformation is Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, which began its evolution prior to the pandemic and steadfastly continued throughout the past year. Ecommerce and express contribute to its … [Read more...] about Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
