Miami International Airport (MIA) on 1 October welcomed the launch of more all-cargo flights from Brussels (BRU), Europe’s leading hub for handling temperature-sensitive pharma products such as vaccines. European Air Transport (EAT) Leipzig, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, started five weekly flights using Airbus A330-200F aircraft with 65 tonnes of capacity each way. EAT Leipzig’s new Brussels service follows launches by DHL Express and Amerijet, which began cargo … [Read more...] about DHL’s EAT Leipzig starts medical cargo flights between Miami and Brussels
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Saudia Cargo expands fleet to seven with Boeing 747-400F
Saudia Cargo has enhanced the logistis capacity of its fleet and added a Boeing 747-400F freighter, bringing the total number to seven cargo aircraft. The company said the new aircraft will boost the cargo and supply operations and help meet the significant surge in demand for medicine, medical and preventive equipment and similar goods. Omar Hariri, CEO, Saudia Cargo, commented, “We have taken practical steps to guarantee the cargo and supply operations smooth continuity to and from the … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo expands fleet to seven with Boeing 747-400F
LATAM Cargo and DSV deliver 110 RKN containers of medicines
LATAM Cargo has ensured safe transport of medical cargo since the coronavirus pandemic broke out across the globe, ensuring business continuity despite having to file a voluntary reorg and debt restructuring under the United States’ Chapter 11 protection in May. LATAM Cargo transported masks, monitors, respirators and other medical supplies between China and Brazil in a 3,200-tonne ‘mega-delivery’ which took 3 months and finished in July. There was also LATAM’s “solidary plane” that moved … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo and DSV deliver 110 RKN containers of medicines
Air Malta saves €5.5 million of state’s money on medical cargo transport
With some A320s on its 10-aircraft fleet according to its official website, Air Malta was faced with an arduous government request to deliver 800 tonnes of medical supplies to the front-liners of Mater Dei Hospital. A logistical nightmare given that Air Malta doesn’t have the capacity, the operations would require the national airline’s crew to undergo quarantine both in China and upon return to Malta. “Analysing government’s request regarding this exceptional load, it only made sense … [Read more...] about Air Malta saves €5.5 million of state’s money on medical cargo transport
