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
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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
TIACA, Messe München to host joint event in San Francisco
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Messe München have announced a joint event for the air cargo and logistics industry, scheduled on 21-24 September at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California. Dubbed ‘2+2’, the 4-day programme will bring together air cargo leaders and logistics service providers to discuss logistics and innovation. The two are partnering to merge two well-know industry events: TIACA’s Executive Summit and the Transport Logistic Americas Forum. The … [Read more...] about TIACA, Messe München to host joint event in San Francisco
Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
Swissport has signed a 7-year lease for two air cargo terminals near Vienna Airport as the company aims to expand its cargo activities and build its share in forwarder handling. The adjacent 8,000-sqm warehouses are part of the Deutsche Logistik Holding‘s ‘SkyLog Park Vienna’ in Austria’s Fischamend region, the company said. The completion of construction work is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, when operations will move from the 4,600 sqm Cargo Nord Object 10 to the two … [Read more...] about Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals