Incheon International Airport is set to start operations at its newest cool cargo center this year as it aims to improve the airport’s hub competitiveness, particularly in the perishables sector. The airport said ‘necessary procedures are under way’ for the completion of the construction project, which is scheduled to enter service this September. The new center, to be operated by Korean Air, is expected to reduce transshipment times and costs, and can be used alternately as a vaccine … [Read more...] about Incheon Airport to open ‘cool cargo center’ this year
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IAI, Incheon Airport to establish B777P2F conversion facility
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Incheon International Airport and MRO services provider Sharp Technics K to establish a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion site for the B777-ERSF (Big Twin) in South Korea. Under the agreement, IAI will convert six B777-300ER and B777-200LR per year, starting in 2024. The conversion specialist forecasts more P2F facilities being established given the expected rise in demand for wide-body … [Read more...] about IAI, Incheon Airport to establish B777P2F conversion facility
MASkargo transports urgent test kits on first charter flight
Malaysia Airline’s cargo arm MASkargo (MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd) transported an urgent shipment of Covid-19 test kits from Seoul to Jakarta using a A330-200F on its first charter flight for 2021. The 11-hour flight saw MH 6431 depart Incheon International Airport (ICN) on 4 January at 1720 hours (local time) and safely arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta on 5 January after a two-hour transit at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). MASkargo transported around 20 … [Read more...] about MASkargo transports urgent test kits on first charter flight
IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of British Airways parent IAG, has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea. Halted due to the pandemic, the London Heathrow (LHR) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN) route is significant for the export of pharmaceutical goods across the world, the cargo carrier noted. Also read: IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’ IAG Cargo says South Korea is a high growth market for UK exports, and as one of the largest exporters of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
Korean Air Cargo sets up task force to deliver vaccine worldwide
Korean Air has launched a COVID-19 vaccine transport task force to prepare for the safe and swift transport of the vaccine once it becomes available. “Transporting vaccines is a very delicate and challenging process requiring specialised storage facilities and equipment. Vaccines generally need to be stored at low temperatures between 2°C and 8°C whereas some types require temperatures as low as -70°C,” the cargo carrier explained. Korean Air’s cargo terminal at Incheon International … [Read more...] about Korean Air Cargo sets up task force to deliver vaccine worldwide
Rhenus opens its first office in South Korea
The Rhenus Group is opening its own business operations in South Korea at the beginning of November. The logistics specialist also founded the national company known as Rhenus Logistics Korea at the same time. The office in the South Korean capital Seoul will organise sea and air freight operations, third-party logistics and domestic transport services in future. "The primary motive for opening the business site in South Korea is to continue consolidating our Asian network; we’ve … [Read more...] about Rhenus opens its first office in South Korea