Leading express service provider DHL Express successfully delivered the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccines donated by the United States government to Thailand. The delivery took three days and was done door to door. The vaccine shipment, containing 1.5 million donated doses by the US through Covax, was flew in safely to Bangkok and transferred directly to a designated warehouse in Thailand. Also read: DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia DHL said one of the major … [Read more...] about DHL Express delivers US-donated jabs to Thailand
Air & Cargo Services
Kerry Logistics expands coverage in Latin America
Kerry Logistics Network Limited is extending its coverage in Latin America with a new office in Lima as it looks to capitalise on a broad range of industries amidst growing trade between Peru and China. Kerry Logistics Peru S.A.C. (‘Kerry Logistics Peru’) commenced operations in July and will offer supply chain solutions, from air and ocean freight to customs clearance and domestic transportation, across the country The Hong Kong-listed logistics player expects the new office to boost its … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics expands coverage in Latin America
GECAS set to expand 737-800 narrowbody freighter fleet
GECAS has contracted to add six 737-800BCFs to its in-service fleet, which will bring the company’s active fleet of converted 737-800NG to more than 40. This number represents an average of one aircraft added per month since the world’s first P2F conversion of the Boeing narrowbody jet was delivered in April 2018, the company noted. Two of the six freighters ordered will be leased to Atran and the remaining four with undisclosed operators. A repeat customer, Atran recently took delivery of … [Read more...] about GECAS set to expand 737-800 narrowbody freighter fleet
Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
Press release Vallair has augmented its MRO capability with the introduction of in-house NDT (non-destructive testing). The capability will not only be available at its specialist MRO facility in Montpellier and the aerostructure repair shop in Châteauroux, but also away from these locations worldwide, with both Form 1 and 8130 release available. NDT techniques are necessary to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy. It is a broad category of inspection techniques, and is an important … [Read more...] about Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to provide better user experience for its cargo customers and partners and manage costs by replacing multiple legacy systems and migrating its operations to the cloud. The carrier is now using IBS Software’s iCargo Cargo Terminal Operation (CTO) for Japan to cover the import, export, transfers, as well as warehouse and airport operations across its domestic and international network. Despite the volatile conditions caused by the coronavirus, IBS said the … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
IATA: Cargo posts strongest first-half growth in 4 years
The latest half-year cargo figures from International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed 8 percent growth versus the air cargo market performance recorded in the first half of 2019 before the pandemic. This marked the strongest first-half performance since 2017 when the industry posted 10.2 percent year-on-year growth. The month of June played critical to the strong half-year performance as global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was up 9.9 percent compared to June … [Read more...] about IATA: Cargo posts strongest first-half growth in 4 years