Press release Fraport, the company that operates Frankfurt Airport (FRA), launched a new technology that automates the process of driving into FRA’s CargoCity South. At Gates 31 and 32, an innovative camera system now reads the license plates of arriving visitors and crosschecks them against stored datasets. If they match, the system automatically opens the gate. Before arriving, guests need to register online and send notification of a planned visit. “The new technology simplifies the … [Read more...] about Fraport introduces automatic license plate detection
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Geodis expands logistics footprint in South Korea
International forwarder and logistics player Geodis is responding to the demand for supply chain services in South Korea with the opening of a new facility in Icheon. The new facility will provide additional warehousing and value-added contract logistics resources for e-commerce companies and manufacturers in the region as more consumers take their buying habits online. “Completed in March 2021, the new premises provide a variable ambient environment with temperatures ranging from 5°C to … [Read more...] about Geodis expands logistics footprint in South Korea
SpiceJet’s cargo services return to Bangkok
SpiceXpress, the cargo arm of SpiceJet, has launched scheduled cargo flights connecting Mumbai and Delhi with Bangkok and will deploy its B737-800F aircraft on the said routes. SpiceJet’s scheduled cargo services will operate twice a week to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with the first flight carrying eight tonnes of cargo last week. The Indian airline said it expects regular transport of auto parts, electronics and perishables items. Also read: SpiceJet expands cargo fleet as vaccine drive … [Read more...] about SpiceJet’s cargo services return to Bangkok
Air Hong Kong adds fifth A330 freighter
Air Hong Kong has welcomed the fifth A330 freighter to its fleet, joining two production A330-200Fs and now three A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversions, in addition to nine older wide-body A300-600s. The Cathay subsidiary is looking to add more capacity to move priority e-commerce shipments for customer DHL Express within Asia, and for Cathay Pacific Cargo during its downtime at Hong Kong International Airport. Registered B-LDT, the aircraft was still flying passengers 18 months ago … [Read more...] about Air Hong Kong adds fifth A330 freighter
GA Telesis secures engine service certification in Indonesia
GA Telesis Engine Services has received certification from the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines. This will allow GATES to develop and expand its customer base in Indonesia and open a key access to the MRO market for CFM56-5B/7B engines in Southeast Asia. The CFM56-5B/7B, manufactured by Safran, GE Aviation joint venture CFM International, is ideal for narrowbody aircraft like the 737-400, which have been seeing more … [Read more...] about GA Telesis secures engine service certification in Indonesia
PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
In week 14 of the Global Wrap, we feature new pharma facilities from leading forwarders, Rickenbacker's milestone with Emirates, as well as the first A320neo in Taiwan, new features on Amarex website and new model types for Vallair's MRO services. Here's the wrap from week 13. Paris, France: Bolloré Logistics' new pharma unit at CDG hub Bolloré Logistics is reinforcing its logistics resources for healthcare with an 800-sqm extension of a pharmaceutical unit at its hub in Roissy … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
