Virgin Atlantic is set to increase its cargo-only flying this January as the airline continues to adapt and leverage on its cargo operations, with recovery in passenger traffic yet again curtailed by the UK’s latest lockdown as well as travel restrictions in other destinations. Virgin Atlantic Cargo has increased its capacity on key routes from 21 to 33 cargo-only rotations per week this month – an increase of 60 percent. This includes daily flights between London and Brussels … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic adds dedicated cargo flights to start the year
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A toast to excellence, resilience at 7th Payload Asia Awards
On 22 January, the most outstanding companies in the air cargo supply chain were once again hailed at the 7th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. More than 60 industry professionals attended the digital awards ceremony, graced by representatives from airlines, cargo handlers, IT providers and express operators. In its 7th edition, the awards ceremony recognises the remarkable companies that have stayed resilient and kept the supply chain connected amidst a pandemic. In a unique format, … [Read more...] about A toast to excellence, resilience at 7th Payload Asia Awards
Sealed Air packs a punch to support the Covid-19 response
As an industry leader in sustainable packaging solutions and systems, Sealed Air Corporation is proud to play a role in providing the essential packaging solutions needed to help customers in the fight against COVID-19. Sealed Air provides customers with packaging solutions including custom-fabricated shipping boxes, and automated packaging and bagging systems that enable the distribution of medical equipment, face coverings, and test kits. Sealed Air is supporting the vaccine … [Read more...] about Sealed Air packs a punch to support the Covid-19 response
dnata boosts UK operations with new Manchester hub
Press Release dnata has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP30 million, the 150,000 sqft facility allows the company to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester operations. Particularly well-situated for ease of airfield access, dnata's purpose-built on-airport facility includes 125,000 sqft warehouse space and is capable of processing in excess of 150,000 tonnes of cargo annually. It … [Read more...] about dnata boosts UK operations with new Manchester hub
Pelican BioThermal announces tie-up with Asiana Airlines
Pelican BioThermal’s network station and drop point in Incheon, opened in May last year, seems to be paying off as the ‘global name in temperature-controlled packaging’ announced its latest partnership with Korean carrier Asiana Airlines. This gives Asiana Airlines access to Pelican BioThermal’s container-on-demand rental programme as the demand for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals picks up in line with the Covid-19 response. Also read: Korean Air Cargo enhances … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal announces tie-up with Asiana Airlines
SpiceJet expands cargo fleet as vaccine drive gains pace
Fresh from kickstarting the vaccine drive across India last week, SpiceJet has drafted two more wide-body planes—B767 and A330—to its cargo fleet, to meet the demand for long-haul routes to Europe and North America. “The need for wide-body planes to deliver vaccines and other important cargo has never been more important than today,” said Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director of SpiceJet. The carrier’s dedicated fleet for cargo now counts 19, including five wide-body jets, five Boeing … [Read more...] about SpiceJet expands cargo fleet as vaccine drive gains pace