OAG Cargo Solutions has signed an agreement with IBS Software Services to develop its next-generation Air Freight Rates application, AFRA-2, which will transform the way airlines upload, manage and distribute their rates, according toOAG. An online, real-time rate distribution and management application, AFRA enables airlines to distribute their rates electronically and forwarders to manage air freight rates and optimise the selection of carriers. The new application will use newgeneration … [Read more...] about OAG in alliance with IBS Software
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Abu Dhabi Airport Services opts for proveo
Zebra Technologies’ proveo, a division of Zebra Enterprise Solutions which provides solutions for ground handlers, airlines and other aviation service providers, has announced the signing of a contract with Abu Dhabi Airport Services (ADAS) for its Airport Visualiser. ADAS provides ground services at the airports of Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, Al-Bateen, Delma and Al-Dhafra, all located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. A trial project for some fifty units of GSE in 2008 very quickly made clear … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi Airport Services opts for proveo
Continental Cargo to offer CSafe ULDs
Continental Airlines Cargo has reached an agreement with CSafe to become the first passenger airline to offer the company’s AcuTemp RKN. The AcuTemp RKN is the only compressor-based, nondryice ULD available to US carriers.In use since 2008, the air cargo container has both cooling and heating capabilities and can sustain consistent CSafe’s AcuTemp RKN has been certified by both the European and US aviation safety agencies. interior temperatures in ambient extremes from … [Read more...] about Continental Cargo to offer CSafe ULDs
CryoPort and FedEx in life sciences deal
US-based companies CryoPort Systems Inc and FedEx Express have announced the signing of an agreement to provide an “innovative and breakthrough†frozen shipment solution for the life science industry. The CryoPort Express Shipper allows for products to remain frozen at temperatures below -150ºC for up to 10 days, unlike dry ice shipping which often requires re-icing during transit, according to a statement by the two companies. “By using CryoPort Express, customers also … [Read more...] about CryoPort and FedEx in life sciences deal
Cavotec Airports Unit wins NAmerican orders
Cavotec MSL has won a series of orders for in-ground fuelling systems from major airports in Canada and the US, including Chicago O’Hare, Hartsfield- Jackson International, and Canada’s Edmonton International Airport. “These orders illustrate airport operators’ growing interest in the operational efficiencies generated by our in-ground systems,†says Christian Bernadotte, president Cavotec Dabico US Inc. Cavotec will supply three isolation … [Read more...] about Cavotec Airports Unit wins NAmerican orders
DHL Supply Chain tops rankings again
DHL Supply Chain, recently rebranded from DHL Exel Supply Chain, has once again taken top position as the largest player in the market, according to Transport Intelligence’s (TI) recently released annual rankings of the largest contract logistics operators on a globaland regional basis. In 2008 DHL Supply Chain generated revenues in excess of €12 billion, some considerable distance ahead of its nearest rival, CEVA, according to the ranking. In third position is Swiss-based … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain tops rankings again