Singapore Airlines (SIA) has boosted its cargo handling capabilities for its air freight customers as the airline added Envirotainer’s newest Releye RLP container to its service offering. The state-of-the-art temperature controlled container has been approved for use on board SIA’s freighter and passenger aircraft and will provide the airline’s customers with full visibility of their temperature-sensitive cargo. Powered by rechargeable batteries, the Releye RLP container can maintain the … [Read more...] about SIA enhances cold chain service with Releye containers
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Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong International Airport announced last week that it will implement more stringent requirements to further protect airport staff after its most recent confirmed case involving lounge staff. In a statement, the Airport Authority said that ‘targeted groups’ of workers will have to be vaccinated, and negative test results or medical exemption will not be accepted as an alternative. The new requirements are implemented on top of the rules introduced in August requiring staff entering … [Read more...] about Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Korean Air to lease Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD
Sonoco ThermoSafe and Korean Air announced a global partnership agreement for the leasing of the new Pegasus ULD® temperature-controlled bulk shipping container. Pharma and health care freight forwarders can now lease Pegasus ULD containers directly from Korean Air, which has interline agreements with fellow carriers in the SkyTeam Cargo airline alliance. Sonoco ThermoSafe said it will open a preconditioning station for Pegasus ULD containers at Incheon airport (ICN) in Seoul, with … [Read more...] about Korean Air to lease Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD
Unisys unveils piece-level tracking on air cargo software
Press Release Software provider Unisys today announced the availability of software functionality that will enable ‘for the first time’ tracking the status and location of each piece of shipment, allowing carriers and freight forwarders ‘newfound visibility’ throughout the supply chain. A new “piece-level tracking,” or PLT new function is integrated with the Unisys Cargo Core application and available to airlines. This, the company described, enables airlines to accelerate the operational … [Read more...] about Unisys unveils piece-level tracking on air cargo software
Cathay Pacific sets vaccine milestone as flights resume
Cathay Pacific Cargo has reached a significant milestone in the global effort against the pandemic after the airline handled and delivered its 50 millionth dose of Covid-19 vaccine from Frankfurt to Hong Kong. Early work on the handling and logistics of vaccines since last summer has led the Hong Kong-based carrier to create its own 'bespoke' vaccine solution, complete with a tracking to system to ensure proper monitoring of temperature-sensitive cargo. The airline has been instrumental in … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific sets vaccine milestone as flights resume
HAECO names commercial VP for EMEA, delivers in Xiamen
HAECO has appointed Klaus-Peter Leinauer as vice president of the group’s new commercial division for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In his new role, Leinauer will be based in Germany and report to the commercial chief in Hong Kong. He will be joined in the team by Peter Eaton and Dennis Kimm, both sales directors for cabin solutions in Europe. The new ‘group commercial’ division, which started operations in July 2021, will deploy four commercial teams to cover customers … [Read more...] about HAECO names commercial VP for EMEA, delivers in Xiamen