Korean Air Cargo has partnered with Pelican BioThermal, which will allow the airline’s customers to use the latter’s temperature-controlled shipping containers and packaging solutions on demand, as airlines begin transporting vaccines worldwide. With the new deal, Korean Air Cargo’s customers can get ‘rapid’ access to Pelican BioThermal’s deep frozen and frozen applications, including dry ice and phase change material (PCM) coolants, as well as cold chain shipping rental solutions through its … [Read more...] about Korean Air Cargo enhances cold chain with Pelican BioThermal deal
Air & Cargo Services
Air cargo booking platform cargo.one raises $42 million in series B round
Air freight booking platform cargo.one has snagged US$42 million in series B funding led by California-based venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners, joined by existing investors Index Ventures, Creandum, Point Nine and Next47. With the fresh funds cargo.one will focus on growth opportunities in North America and Asia trade lane, where airlines have been responding to surging demand for air cargo. Recently it signed three new airlines onto its platform to handle 180 tonnes of air cargo … [Read more...] about Air cargo booking platform cargo.one raises $42 million in series B round
More cargo in cabin: Charter operator RoyalJet uses HAECO containers, bags
Abu Dhabi-based RoyalJet is making more space for cargo on passenger seats and finding ways too add more revenue as the charter operator deployed in-seat package stowage systems designed by HAECO on its Boeing 737-700 aircraft. “In our drive to enhance the capabilities of our fleet during these challenging times we have been searching for ways to allow our customers to transport more precious cargo on their trips,” explained Rob DiCastri, Royal Jet CEO. “Of the solutions we considered, … [Read more...] about More cargo in cabin: Charter operator RoyalJet uses HAECO containers, bags
AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
AirBridgeCargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, the largest twin-engine cargo plane, servicing the Trans-Siberian route with a payload of 106 tonnes. “2020 has put the air cargo at the front,” mentioned Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo airport, delivering much-needed medical cargo to combat COVID-19 spread. “We are positive that the new freighter type within AirBridgeCargo’s fleet will open new opportunities for other carriers operating to/from Domodedovo airport,” he … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
Nallian opens Singapore office, names new APAC MD
Air cargo data sharing platform Nallian has opened up a new office in Singapore as the Belgian IT company aims to support its clients and leverage on the growth in the Asia Pacific region. Along with the new office, Geert Van Brempt, a seasoned manager with over 20 years of experience working in the region, has been appointed managing director for Asia Pacific. Also read: Airbus launches new campus in Singapore This year has been an important one for the company as it expanded its … [Read more...] about Nallian opens Singapore office, names new APAC MD
New e-learning platform dives into temperature controlled packaging
Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled packaging, has launched a new online learning platform to help customers and distributors build proficiency in temperature controlled packaging technology. New training programme “School of Cool” provides on-demand, self-service training at a time when in-person training is not possible and demand for temperature controlled packaging options is on the rise. Also read: Pelican BioThermal expands global rental network in Incheon, … [Read more...] about New e-learning platform dives into temperature controlled packaging