The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on 24 March (Geneva time) launched a new platform to support the digitisation of the whole air cargo supply chain. The IATA Enhanced Partner Identification and Connectivity (EPIC) platform is expected to simplify the complex process of digitally connecting the various stakeholders across the air cargo value chain. This includes enabling the efficient exchange of critical information such as messaging capabilities and identities. “As the … [Read more...] about IATA rolls out new digital collaboration platform
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Pelican BioThermal expands portfolio of dry ice boxes
Pelican BioThermal has laid down more options for dry ice shippers to continue providing solutions for the payload protection of temperature-sensitive cargo, including cell and gene therapy shipments that are seeing growing demand as well as ‘pandemic payloads.’ “Cell and gene therapies are highly individualized and patient-centric, which creates a drastically different supply chain than we see for mass-produced pharmaceutical products,” said Greg Wheatley, vice president of worldwide new … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal expands portfolio of dry ice boxes
Antonov moves mining equipment from Australia to Brazil
Antonov Airlines has safely moved 370 tonnes of new machinery parts on three AN-124 flights to a mine in Brazil from Australia in time to keep work at the plant going. Antonov’s load-planning engineers designed tailored frames to carry two separate pieces of equipment, including a giant drill shaft and a transport cradle, which were required for upgrading machinery at the final destination. Cargo was loaded and unloaded using the airline’s in-house engineering solutions for oversized project … [Read more...] about Antonov moves mining equipment from Australia to Brazil
CEVA Logistics inks deal with Collins Aerospace Singapore
CEVA Logistics is further expanding its aerospace customer base with a 2-year contract to manage in-factory logistics support for Collins Aerospace in Singapore. The contract is based on solutions designed by CEVA that will be implemented at the Changi North site. The logistics company will provide inbound receiving to inventory, pick and kit, as well as outbound dispatch of overhaul aerospace parts. Picking and kitting will focus on three main areas: power and control, mechanical and … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics inks deal with Collins Aerospace Singapore
Hong Kong extends support to airport community until May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is extending the relief package for the airport community for another two months to the end of May 2021, in view of the prolonged impact brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry from April to May 2021 include full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft landing charges; fees reduction related to ramp handling, maintenance and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong extends support to airport community until May
Dimerco starts operations at Indo’s first e-commerce PLB
Freight transport company Dimerco has started operations at the first and only e-commerce bonded logistics centre (PLB e-commerce) in Indonesia, operated by local partner PT Uniair Indotama Cargo (Uniair Cargo). Covering more than 10,000 square metres, the bonded warehouse will provide an integrated, multimodal transport service, including faster e-commerce fulfilment and reduced costs. Operated by Indonesian forwarder Uniair Cargo, the bonded logistics centre, which ran a soft opening in … [Read more...] about Dimerco starts operations at Indo’s first e-commerce PLB