Air & Cargo Services

U-Freight moves on MRO logistics ambition

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International freight service and logIn Singapore, the U-Freight Group (UFL) has opened a new humidity-controlled logistics facility, for the handling and storage of aircraft engines and aviation components. The Humidity Control Room, measuring nine metres long, 5.2 metres wide and four metres high, is housed within UFL’s wholly-owned Logistics Centre in Singapore, which is TAPA-certified, has 24-hour manned security and is equipped with CCTV monitoring, as well as a PCSC Card Access … [Read more...] about U-Freight moves on MRO logistics ambition

Astrata awarded tracking contract for TNT’s ARN

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The Astrata Group announced recently it has been awarded a truck and container tracking contract by TNT Asia for its entire Asia Road Network. The network links 127 cities and spans more than 7,500 km fromSingapore to China. Astrata said that after an extensive tender evaluation process TNT Asia chose Astrata as its partner for a regionwide asset tracking solution. The system also includes Astrata’s proven ‘anti-hijack protection’ which enables a vehicle that is … [Read more...] about Astrata awarded tracking contract for TNT’s ARN

Sodexi promotes ‘Harmony’ at Paris CDG

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Based at Paris CDG, Sodexi, the express handling division of Air France Cargo, has developed a new concept to reduce waste and improve efficiency at the airport. Designed to maximise the under-used capacity of mobile equipment throughout airport operations, the “Harmony” initiative is aimed at pooling equipment capacity at the airport. “Harmony is at the core of Sodexi’s current Express Freight operation, an efficient, computer-controlled and completely paperless … [Read more...] about Sodexi promotes ‘Harmony’ at Paris CDG

FreightScan opens first Latin America office

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FreightScan, a provider of automated dimensioning systems for the freight and logistics industry, has opened a new office in Costa Rica, citing increasing Latin American economic development and growing interest in FreightScan’s suite of automated cargo scanning systems. FreightScan said it has compiled data from air cargo facilities in Latin America that indicate 22 per cent of total shipments in the region should be charged by dimensional weight. On average, these dimensional … [Read more...] about FreightScan opens first Latin America office

Air Canada gets Envirotainer box approval

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Air Canada has been given approval by the county’s regulatory authorities, Transport Canada, to carry Envirotainer’s RKN e1 container for temperature sensitive cargoes between +2 to +25ºC. “This is great news for Air Canada Cargo and for our customers. With the RKN e1, we are able to offer our customers another specialised solution for the transportation of temperature sensitive shipments,” said Lise-Marie Turpin, Managing Director, Air Canada Cargo. This … [Read more...] about Air Canada gets Envirotainer box approval

Airbus study to improve flight data recovery

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Plane maker Airbus has launched a study into flight data recovery, including – but not limited to – extended data transmission for commercial aircraft, so that in the event of an accident, critical flight information can be recovered and released to the investigating authorities. The move comes in the wake of two recent crashes involving Airbus aircraft, including the Air France A330 which plunged into the Atlantic Ocean killing all on board. The cause of that accident … [Read more...] about Airbus study to improve flight data recovery