dnata has added four cool dollies to its fleet in Australia, as the company continues to stay ahead of the pack by investing in cutting-edge equipment to further enhance its cargo handling capabilities globally. These special containers will ensure safe and seamless delivery of temperature-sensitive goods, including pharmaceuticals and vaccines, between aircraft and dnata’s cargo facilities. The company said it is the first air services provider to offer a fully integrated, … [Read more...] about dnata adds cool dollies in Australia
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SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
With aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global logistics hub by 2030, and in time for the Covid-19 vaccine distribution, cargo ground handler Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) revealed its new pharma and perishable facilities at Riyadh Airport’s Cargo Village on 25 November, a press release stated. “The Saudi Ministry of Transport assured the country’s transport infrastructure and facilities, particularly air cargo and logistics, are fully prepared to handle COVID-19 vaccines once it’s ready … [Read more...] about SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
Envirotainer, manufacturer of cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, opened a new container station in Beijing on 1 September as it looks to ramp up capacity to support the fast and secure delivery of Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available. With China’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical export market, the Beijing network station, as the company puts it, will carry its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers to increase the current capacity in Asia Pacific and to service its Beijing … [Read more...] about Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
CSafe Global sets up pharma hub in Taiwan
Ohio-based CSafe Global, which manufactures temperature-controlled container solutions for transport of pharmaceuticals, has expanded its presence with the start of a hub operations in Taipei, according to a press release. The cold chain specialist will have access to 2,500 square feet of space to store its RKN and RAP containers for local shippers. In a time when the global supply chain is getting ready for a corona vaccine, CSafe says this new facility will ensure supply for Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about CSafe Global sets up pharma hub in Taiwan
Cold Chain – the ‘HOT’ idea
Modernizing Air Cargo A blunt Alexandre de Juniac, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Director General and CEO told air cargo stakeholders it was high time to push modernisation and focus on delivering high quality service. Indeed, after several years of virtually no growth, air cargo demand has begun to rise and “listening to the customer has never been more important”, he said while speaking at the recent World Cargo Symposium in Abu Dhabi. While “complicated and … [Read more...] about Cold Chain – the ‘HOT’ idea
Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
The Cargolux Group adds a weekly service on Tuesdays from Oslo to Luxembourg on 1 November 2016 on its flight C85022 from New York. The first flight will carry a load of salmon that is distributed to various Cargolux destinations from the airline’s hub in Luxembourg. Operated with modern B747-8 freighters, the Oslo service caters to the air freight needs of Norwegian shippers who are set to benefit from Cargolux’s long-standing expertise in cool chain transports and the airline’s dedicated CV … [Read more...] about Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
