Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet positions at its GDP-certified dedicated pharma facility at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The extended cool room will provide an additional 2,600 square metres of temperature-controlled environment (2-25°C) for the storage and handling of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals at the carrier’s purpose-built GDP certified … [Read more...] about Emirates extends pharma cool room at DXB
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Teleport bolsters network with full and converted freighters
Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia digital, is further reinforcing its position as a main air logistics player in Asia with the operation of its first freighter, a dedicated 737-800F, as well as two converted A320 passenger planes, with seats removed for increased capacity. The 737-800F will start operations starting the third quarter of this year and will operate out of the hub in Bangkok. Teleport says the additional capacity will strengthen its route network between China, India … [Read more...] about Teleport bolsters network with full and converted freighters
Incheon Airport to open ‘cool cargo center’ this year
Incheon International Airport is set to start operations at its newest cool cargo center this year as it aims to improve the airport’s hub competitiveness, particularly in the perishables sector. The airport said ‘necessary procedures are under way’ for the completion of the construction project, which is scheduled to enter service this September. The new center, to be operated by Korean Air, is expected to reduce transshipment times and costs, and can be used alternately as a vaccine … [Read more...] about Incheon Airport to open ‘cool cargo center’ this year
ANA to draft B767 freighters for Hangzhou-Tokyo
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to operate scheduled freighter flights connecting Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) this month as it aims to capture the growth in e-commerce. The airline will draft its B767 freighter for the route, with maximum load capacity of 50 tonnes, on two round trip flights in June. ANA says the move comes from increased demand for cargo transport given the growth in cross-border e-commerce. The airline is … [Read more...] about ANA to draft B767 freighters for Hangzhou-Tokyo
Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
Air China has extended its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at two key airports in Europe as the airline tries to capitalise on key trade lanes connected to the mainland. The Chinese airline has renewed its cargo handling contract at London Heathrow (LHR) to three more years, whilst it signed a 12-month extension with WFS over at Frankfurt (FRA). Flights from London are currently operated by both B777 and A330 aircraft. Ex Frankfurt, the carrier offers both … [Read more...] about Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
The emergence of ecommerce is spreading through out the supply chain as air and ground services provider dnata has partnered with Kale Logistics Solutions to develop an e-commerce platform for the Dubai air cargo community. dnata is investing in upgrading its slot booking platform Calogi, launched in 2008, with appointment and customs services management through Kale Logistics’s digital solutions. The online portal, built mainly for small and medium enterprises, can be used by general … [Read more...] about dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce