Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has signed a five-year ULD outsourcing contract with Jettainer. According to the agreement, Jettainer will take care of Air Astana’s entireULD requirements. The recent launch of B767 and A321 operations coincides with Air Astana’s introduction of ULDs. While for many carriers ULD manageament is a major, often problematic legacy, Air Astana is able to outsource this non-core activity to Jettainer as a partner from the very beginning, … [Read more...] about Air Astana inks ULD pact with Jettainer
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Envirotainer expands container fleet
Within the space of four weeks, Envirotainer is to increase the size of its 3,500 strong temperature-controlled container fleet by more than 10 percent to meet further market growth and demand for its equipment and services by the international healthcaresector. By July 1st, 2007, the pioneer of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers will have increased its fleet of RKN t2 fleet by 200 new containers. Envirotainer is also investing in the production of another 175 RAP t2 … [Read more...] about Envirotainer expands container fleet
GSL to distribute Mars products in ME
Dubai-based Global Shipping & Logistics (GSL), a logistics service provider and subsidiary of Al Shirawi Group, has signed an agreement with DHL-Danzas and Master Foods agreeing to host, manage and provide specialised support to the latter. The company will be in charge of the distribution of products by Master Foods, a unit responsible for sales and marketing of chocolate products by Mars Incorporated, in UAE, other Gulf States and the entire MENA region. GSL, which has a Dh130 million … [Read more...] about GSL to distribute Mars products in ME
AcuTemp launch new product branding strategy
US-based AcuTemp Thermal Systems, a manufacturer of high performance insulation and thermal management transport solutions for cold chain distribution and logistics, has announced a new branding strategy for the company and its products. As part of the plan, the company has changed its name from “AcuTemp” to “AcuTemp Thermal Systems” to reflect the company’s offering of providing accurate temperature management systems through its thermal engineeringexpertise. … [Read more...] about AcuTemp launch new product branding strategy
Philip Hill joins Skycooler as CEO
Skycooler, the recently established temperature controlled container leasing company has announced the appointment of Philip Hill as Chief Executive Officer as of 1stOctober 2007. The company further announced that Graham Walters, who is currently acting CEO for the interim period, will resume his duties as sales director once Hill takes up his position atthe company. A Skycooler spokesperson said“Since our formation in 2006 we havesteadily established our credentialsas a serious … [Read more...] about Philip Hill joins Skycooler as CEO
Thermo King develops cargo unit
Thermo King said it has developed the Heat King unit, its latest product for the protection of temperaturesensitivecargo. The Heat King unit is a forced air heating unit that works on the same basic principle as a car’s heating system. A Tier-II, diesel-powered engine heats liquid coolant in a radiator coil, while a powerful blower forces air across the coil and into the cargo area. The result is safe, efficient, dependable heat inside the trailer or container, no matter how cold … [Read more...] about Thermo King develops cargo unit