Last month Qatar Airways Cargo announced chapter 2 of its sustainabiliy programme WeQare in which the cargo airline pledged to offer free transport for wildlife back to their natural habitat. Payload Asia got a chance to do an interview with Guillaume Halleux, chief officer for cargo at Qatar Airways, as he shared the latest developments on WeQare, the intricacies of live animal transport and the ‘ripple effect’ of this programme to its staff and the society. What’s the inspiration behind … [Read more...] about QR Cargo hopes for ripple effect on sustainability
Air & Cargo Services
Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens
Smiths Detection, a manufacturer of threat detection and security screening technologies based in the US, on Monday announced that its dual-view air cargo scanner has been approved by the TSA. “The HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro has been added onto the ‘Qualified” section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL) under the latest programme requirements to ensure security of cargo aboard aircraft,” the company stated in a press release. The … [Read more...] about Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens
AEI to convert four B737-800SF for Macquarie AirFinance
Aeronautical Engineers has entered an agreement to provide aircraft lessor Macquarie AirFinance with four B737-800SF freighter conversions for e-commerce and express cargo. As one of the largest lessor owners of mature 737-800 aircraft, John Willingham, chief executive of Macquarie AirFinance, explained it makes business sense to extend their life and continue to evolve its offering. “Passenger-to-freighter conversions form a natural progression of Macquarie AirFinance’s portfolio … [Read more...] about AEI to convert four B737-800SF for Macquarie AirFinance
FedEx expects volume uptick with third vaccine in the US
Almost three months since the first emergency use approval of a vaccine, FedEx Express is anticipating further growth in vaccine volume. The company has started shipping a third approved Covid-19 vaccine to dosing centres throughout the United States, on behalf of distributor McKesson, who was chosen as the centralised distributor for Covid-19 vaccines and ancillary supply kits in August last year. FedEx moves approximately half the doses allocated by the federal government, with UPS getting … [Read more...] about FedEx expects volume uptick with third vaccine in the US
The Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?
In recent years, China launched the world’s longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, as it is known, spans 36 kilometers and is estimated to have cost over 100 billion yuan (€12.95 billion). At least 15 years in the making, it was also one of the world’s most challenging projects in infrastructure. In many ways, the mega bridge represents the breadth and scope of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s grand plan to turn Hong Kong, Macau, and … [Read more...] about The Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?
DSV adds Chicago-Shanghai to air charter network
Last week DSV introduced three new intercontinental routes to its air charter network , including a weekly Chicago to Shanghai roundtrip starting 1 March. The company is responding to accommodate capacity despite the lack of it in a tight air freight market due to the pandemic. On 21 February a weekly scheduled charter from Luxembourg to Sao Paulo was launched to offer 100 tonnes of capacity between Europe and Brazil, and a Chicago to Shanghai roundtrip with the same payload from Rockford … [Read more...] about DSV adds Chicago-Shanghai to air charter network