Cargo handler dnata is set to expand its existing cargo facility by an additional 4,800 square metres on a five-year lease with Sydney Airport, bringing the total area to 16,300 square metres upon completion. The planned facility will have direct ramp access and will feature extra landside and airside docks, and an additional truck hoist will be completed by mid-2021 to complement the on-airport warehouse’s existing one. “As an added value, forwarders with airside accredited drivers can … [Read more...] about dnata expands cargo facility at Sydney Airport
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dnata earns IATA’s CEIV Fresh certification in Singapore
Air services provider dnata has been awarded IATA's CEIV Fresh certification at Singapore’s Changi Airport, reflecting the highest quality and standards in the handling of perishable products for air transport, including fresh fruits, meat, fish, dairy and flowers. Sam Gould, dnata Singapore's head of cargo, said: "There is an increasing demand for safe air transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. We constantly invest in infrastructure, training and process improvement to ensure that … [Read more...] about dnata earns IATA’s CEIV Fresh certification in Singapore
PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
In last week’s roundup, we take a look at some of the latest developments in and out of Asia Pacific, including dnata’s cargo milestone at Dubai International airport (DXB), DHL’s recent partnership with Indonesia’s Pelindo 1 and the all-women service centre launched by Blue Dart in India to celebrate International Women’s Day. Frankfurt Airport sees record February for cargo Despite the ongoing shortage in belly capacity, Frankfurt Airport saw a record February for its cargo operations … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
Lödige Industries to enhance dnata’s Changi warehouse
Lödige Industries, a German manufacturer of cargo terminal solutions, has been selected to modernise and upgrade dnata Singapore’s cargo warehouse at Changi Airport by May 2021. Designed to handle an annual turnover of 550,000 tonnes, the facility will incorporate new advanced handling equipment and control technology for unit load devices (ULDs), replacing and enhancing existing warehouse fittings. Also read: Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens The project, set to … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries to enhance dnata’s Changi warehouse
PLA’s Global Wrap: Week 08-09
This month we're rounding up global industry updates every week (instead of the monthly usual update) and publishing the shots for late Sunday, early Monday reading to keep everyone abreast of what's happening on a weekly basis. We wrap up week 09 and week 08 with new appointments and some company updates. Steve Allen to lead dnata’s global operations Steve Allen was recently named by Emirates as the new executive vice president of dnata. The former divisional senior vice president from 2016 … [Read more...] about PLA’s Global Wrap: Week 08-09
dnata, Cebu Pacific expand Asia Pacific partnership
dnata and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines' largest carrier, have expanded their partnership in Asia Pacific with new and extended contracts in Singapore and Australia. dnata has been selected to provide ground handling services to the airline at Melbourne Airport (MEL), and a multiyear extension to an existing contract will see the company continue to provide cargo services to the airline at Sydney Airport (SYD). In Singapore, dnata will support the carrier's cargo operations and … [Read more...] about dnata, Cebu Pacific expand Asia Pacific partnership
