Press release Hong Kong’s leading ground and cargo handler Hactl has taken its first step into robotics with the opening of a new automated parts store (APS) for its giant container- and loose cargo handling systems. The robotically operated parts dispensing system enables urgently-needed spares to be quickly accessed around the clock, both for routine maintenance and in the event of occasional breakdowns. Hactl’s automated and highly complex Container Storage System (CSS) has 11 … [Read more...] about Hactl takes next step into hub automation with APS robot
Air & Cargo Services
ST Engineering secures engine MRO contracts with airlines
ST Engineering this week announced two new engine MRO contracts with airlines, underscoring its value proposition of providing flexible solutions to its airline partners. The company will extended an existing one to an exclusive five-year contract with Alaska Airlines and provide heavy maintenance on the CFM56-7B engines of 14 Boeing 737-700 and 12 Boeing 737-900 aircraft. Services will be provided starting next year at its facilities in Singapore. The second is another engine heavy … [Read more...] about ST Engineering secures engine MRO contracts with airlines
Lödige Industries eyes warehouses, distribution hubs
With reports about fulfilment centres maxing out capacity limits amidst growing ecommerce volumes, Lödige Industries is expanding its services for warehouses and distribution centres. The company said the boom in e-commerce and e-fulfilment and the associated increase in demand for material handling solutions encouraged it to create a dedicated product segment. "Due to the increased order volume in e-commerce, many existing facilities are reaching their capacity limits. Consequently, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries eyes warehouses, distribution hubs
China Southern Airlines green lights Releye for fleet use
China Southern Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP for usage on its fleet, becoming the first mainland Chinese carrier to approve the temperature-controlled air cargo container. This will increase the airline's capacity to provide ULD for shippers and forwarder that need to transport temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, at a time when most supply chains are considering every mode to get cargo delivered safely and on time. China Southern Airlines joins China … [Read more...] about China Southern Airlines green lights Releye for fleet use
Airone Aviation books strong first year for AeroTransCargo
UK-headquartered Airone Aviation has booked over 145 million kilos or 145,000 tonnes of cargo in its first year as the global cargo sales agent for Moldova-based charter airline AeroTransCargo (ATC). The first 12 months of the GSA agreement has seen operate over 1,300 flights operated by ATC’s fleet of 747-400 freighters, which grew from four to six in over a year. The cargo flights include 244 services ex Hong Kong, 88 from Liege and 83 from Zhengzhou. Other key Chinese airports that saw … [Read more...] about Airone Aviation books strong first year for AeroTransCargo
Kerry Logistics establishes air cargo network at HSV
Kerry Logistics Network Limited has introduced a new transpacific air freight service to connect multiple locations in Asia to the United States amidst heightened demand in a pandemic-hit air freight market. The freight integrator is partnering with Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in Alabama to launch its own air network and leverage on the Americas hub in Huntsville, with the first cargo flights originating from Hong Kong set to start this month. Dubbed Kerry freight controlled … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics establishes air cargo network at HSV