All Nippon Airways has acquired an electric fast charger for ground support equipment (GSE) from supplier ABB, which will be available at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The move comes as the carrier is extending its carbon neutral initiatives beyond its aircraft assets, such as the adoption of SAF. ANA said it will also adopt new technologies that will be achieved through a variety of efforts in ground and flight operations. ANA said the fast charger, ‘Terra CE 54 CJG,’ is … [Read more...] about ANA installs fast charger for ground support at Haneda Airport
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Geodis grabs supplier recognition for air freight in China
GEODIS was presented the 2023 Best Service Award in China in recognition of the transport and logistics provider’s consistency in providing reliable air freight services for French-owned customer Schneider Electric. Geodis said its success’ main criteria were a commitment to volumes by the service operators, along with securing sufficient airfreight capacity and meeting agreed transit times. To maintain reliable capacity and optimise costs for Schneider following the pandemic, the company … [Read more...] about Geodis grabs supplier recognition for air freight in China
Kuehne+Nagel to handle more healthcare cargo at Dubai South
Kuehne+Nagel is flexing its capabilities in healthcare logistics in the Middle East and Africa region as it has been selected by Amsterdam-based IDA Foundation to operate the latter’s healthcare logistics hub in Dubai. IDA Foundation is an independent social enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam, which provides medicine and medical goods to healthcare organisations in over 130 countries, at the best price possible, according to its website. In the UAE, Kuehne+Nagel will … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to handle more healthcare cargo at Dubai South
Lödige Industries secures ISO certifications in the Middle East
Lödige Industries has secured a ‘hattrick’ of ISO certifications for its subsidiary Lödige Systems Middle East. These include certifications for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018). The Middle East team achieved the ISO certifications following a comprehensive evaluation process conducted over four months. The certification process involved a meticulous examination, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries secures ISO certifications in the Middle East
Hactl to introduce thermal detection for cargo
Hactl is set to introduce an intelligent thermal detection system for cargo that could further enhance the reliability, safety, and service levels in Hong Kong’s air cargo industry. The cargo handler is working with Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) and has signed an agreement to install ATL’s patented system at suitable locations within Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1. This innovation, which combines thermal imaging technology, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, data analytics, and artificial … [Read more...] about Hactl to introduce thermal detection for cargo
UK-based Tower Cold Chain gets Chinese partner
Temperature-controlled packaging specialist Tower Cold Chain has partnered with Shanghai-based Tower & Winner Solutions (TWS) to widen its presence in the Chinese passive containers market. According to the press release, TWS was created ‘specifically to provide the local Chinese market with an efficient means to access Tower containers’, which are used by pharmaceutical manufacturers, airlines and 3PLs to deliver temperature-sensitive medicines and life science … [Read more...] about UK-based Tower Cold Chain gets Chinese partner