Orders for 737-800 converted freighters are picking up as aircraft fleet operator ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) exercised options to convert 10 of the aircraft for cargo use, following an original agreement with Boeing for 10 firm orders and 10 options at the Paris Air Show in June 2019. ASL said the 737-800BCF aircraft will be operated mainly by its European airline partners and will be introduced to meet the requirements of its express integrator customers like DHL, Amazon and FedEx. The … [Read more...] about B737-800 conversions pick up as lessors bank on potential
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SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
Singapore is set to ramp up its vaccination programme as the first shipment of Moderna’s vaccine arrived in the city state on board Singapore Airlines’ B747-400 freighter. Flight SQ7137 flew in from Brussels with the vaccine doses on 17 February. The freighter made a short stop in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Payload Asia learned, before making its way to Changi Airport. SIA said the Moderna vaccine shipment was prioritised for loading in Brussels and likewise for unloading in … [Read more...] about SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
dnata adds cool dollies in Australia
dnata has added four cool dollies to its fleet in Australia, as the company continues to stay ahead of the pack by investing in cutting-edge equipment to further enhance its cargo handling capabilities globally. These special containers will ensure safe and seamless delivery of temperature-sensitive goods, including pharmaceuticals and vaccines, between aircraft and dnata’s cargo facilities. The company said it is the first air services provider to offer a fully integrated, … [Read more...] about dnata adds cool dollies in Australia
CSC unveils new app to track pharma shipments
Cargo Service Center (CSC) has launched a new app that enables real-time temperature tracking of pharmaceutical shipments that depart from Mumbai airport (BOM), particularly as visibility remains a concern for shippers. Unveiled during a virtual press meet organised by CSC, the TURANT app, which means ‘immediate’ in Hindi, provides critical temperature information during transit of pharma shipments with the use of a mobile phone. Once downloaded and installed, users can select the airport, … [Read more...] about CSC unveils new app to track pharma shipments
SAL inks deal to bolster Saudi’s logistics sector
The Saudi Logistics Company (SAL), the logistics arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with King Abdullah Economic City, an economic zone 100 kilometres north of Jeddah, to strengthen the logistics sector in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on enhancing logistics services and creating economic opportunities in conjunction with the nation’s 2030 vision to become a global logistic hub. Commenting on the event, SAL CEO Omar Hariri emphasised the … [Read more...] about SAL inks deal to bolster Saudi’s logistics sector
DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan
Express and logistics integrator DHL has successfully delivered the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on a cargo flight from Belgium to Japan last week. The company said freezers had to be installed at its facility to safely store the vaccines at below 70°C until domestic delivery. The vaccines were packed with GPS and temperature trackers in each thermal shipper box to provide full visibility throughout the shipment’s journey. DHL's freight division handled the customs clearance in … [Read more...] about DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan