Earlier this week China Airlines approved the usage of Releye RLP containers on its aircraft, which means more capacity to meet the demand for air transport of temperature-controlled cargo like test kits and vaccines. The Taipei-based carrier can now offer the new Envirotainer product across its network of over 115 airports as another option for its growing premium pharma service. The new product is ideal for shipments that require the strictest temperature control active containers. Bryan … [Read more...] about China Airlines joins list of carriers to offer Releye RLP
Air & Cargo Services
Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
Whilst the media frenzy surrounding the transport and distribution of vaccines and much needed supplies has simmered down as of late, some air cargo operators are quietly and carefully mapping out their post-pandemic, future-proof strategies with the customer in mind. One operator taking the next step towards transformation is Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, which began its evolution prior to the pandemic and steadfastly continued throughout the past year. Ecommerce and express contribute to its … [Read more...] about Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
Real talk with TIACA’s Steven Polmans
For an air cargo professional like Steven Polmans, there’s no such thing as a typical day. Between juggling his customer chief job at Nallian and his commitments as chairman of industry group The International Air Cargo Association or TIACA, Steven thrives in having different roles and responsibilities, one that he has learned to manage through years of experience. In a brief interview, Steven shares his view on new technologies, where the industry is headed, and the role TIACA is looking to … [Read more...] about Real talk with TIACA’s Steven Polmans
P-Cube Aviation: Malaysia Airlines’ newly appointed GSA in SG
The need for quick transport of urgent cargo, particularly during the height of the pandemic last year, has offered airlines a much needed revenue source as higher rates produced higher yields given the surging demand and lack of capacity. As passenger traffic came close to a standstill with border restrictions and locked downs not only in Asia Pacific but across the globe, this resulted in grounded planes and with it the reduction of belly capacity that used to carry half of the air cargo … [Read more...] about P-Cube Aviation: Malaysia Airlines’ newly appointed GSA in SG
Lufthansa on what to expect when flying a 777 freighter
Lufthansa announced in June that it was set to take in another factory fresh 777 freighter to add to its fleet by the end of this year. This would bring the German airline’s cargo fleet to a total of 15 full freighters when the aircraft commences service. Payload Asia got a chance to chat with Lufthansa about its cargo fleet and why the twin-engine Boeing 777F, with payload of 103 tonnes, is the ideal jet for its cargo operations. From a pilot's perspective, how many hours of simulated or … [Read more...] about Lufthansa on what to expect when flying a 777 freighter
SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority
Saudi Logistics Services or SAL has announced the appointment of Engr. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as acting chief executive replacing Omar Hariri, who will move on to Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) as CEO effective July 1. Alhussayen was formerly SAL’s chief operations officer, with 25 years of experience holding leadership positions at multiple prominent companies in Saudi Arabia. “This transitional period SAL will not affect our operations at all and will serve as a new opportunity to … [Read more...] about SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority