The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce has transformed global trade, with millions of goods ranging from small everyday items to electronics, shipped daily via air. Among these, certain items contain magnetic materials that can interfere with aircraft compasses, posing Class 9 Dangerous Goods risks and endangering safety and causing shipment delays. “Traditional inspections, which rely on labour-intensive piece-by-piece checking and detailed reporting, are both inefficient and costly, … [Read more...] about PACTL unveils full-pallet Magnetized Material Detector to boost air cargo safety and efficiency
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From Shanghai to the world: PACTL unveils key initiatives in global connectivity
At the prestigious transport logistic 2025 exhibition, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) unveiled strategic initiatives that reinforce its ambition in global air cargo logistics. These include signing two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and enhancing operational infrastructure, marking key steps during the event. Additionally, PACTL is committed to aligning with international standards by joining Cargo iQ, further advancing its broader strategic … [Read more...] about From Shanghai to the world: PACTL unveils key initiatives in global connectivity
Marking 25 years, PACTL unveils strategic blueprint for the next era
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) marked its 25th anniversary by unveiling a forward-looking five-year strategy, aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness in the air cargo sector and advancing Shanghai’s development as an international shipping hub. Journey of growth and innovation Founded in 1999, PACTL quickly became a key player in air cargo industry, achieving milestones such as the opening of PACTL WEST in 2008, the largest terminal in Asia … [Read more...] about Marking 25 years, PACTL unveils strategic blueprint for the next era
PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (PACTL), one of the largest single air cargo terminal operators worldwide, has successfully rolled out Hermes 5 at four cargo terminals—three in PVG and one in SHA. Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) completed the upgrade within a short window, meaning minimal downtime for PACTL. The air cargo operator handles up to two million tonnes of cargo per year in its multiple terminal system and continues to function with little effect on … [Read more...] about PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Shanghai airports hit record cargo volume in 2021
Shanghai’s airports are doing roaring business despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as it set a record volume of 4.36 million tonnes last year. Total air cargo volume from the two Shanghai airports, Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA), was up 8.47 percent from the previous year with China's main air cargo hub, the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, accounting for 93.7 percent of the total volume that passed through Shanghai last year. Despite the pandemic, Pudong’s air cargo terminal joined … [Read more...] about Shanghai airports hit record cargo volume in 2021
Ground Handling Supplement
SATS Ltd A recap of 2017 In the first 11 months of 2017 (Jan to Nov), Changi Airport handled a total of 1.94M tonnes of cargo. This is an 8 per cent increase from the 1.79M tonnes of cargo handled in Jan to Nov 2016. Likewise, SATS has also seen a satisfactory increase in the volume of cargo handled in the air freight terminals in Singapore, and in its associate companies/subsidiaries across Asia and the Middle East. There have been a few notable achievements for SATS’ … [Read more...] about Ground Handling Supplement
