Unilode Aviation Solutions has renewed its partnership with container and pallet supplier AviusULD, formerly known as Safran Cabin Cargo, with a 5-year contract. The two companies have been partners for more than 15 years with more than half of Unilode’s ULD fleet of 160,000 supplied by AviusULD. With the long-term agreement, AviusULD will continue to supply Unilode with containers and pallets, promising an even greater level of flexibility in terms of ULD types, volumes … [Read more...] about Unilode signs 5-year deal with supplier AviusULD
transpacific air cargo
Jettainer names new innovation chief
Jettainer believes that staying innovative and leveraging the latest technology is crucial to ensure efficient ULD management, and the company has established a new department and brought in Christine Klemmer as chief innovation officer. Christine Klemmer joined Jettainer in 2019 and was instrumental in developing the ULD sharing platform skypooling. Throughout her career, she has held several international management positions in air cargo where she was responsible for business … [Read more...] about Jettainer names new innovation chief
DB Schenker unveils plans for ‘RedLion2’
German logistics firm DB Schenker on Monday announced plans to invest more than €100 million for a new zero-emissions logistics facility in Tampines, which is scheduled to be completed by the first half of 2025. Dubbed RedLion2, the 600,000-sqft facility will be the company’s largest investment in Singapore, surpassing the previous investment record for Red Lion, a S$163 million (€101 million ) warehouse opened in 2020 at the free trade zone of the Airport Logistics Park of … [Read more...] about DB Schenker unveils plans for ‘RedLion2’
Chapman Freeborn rolls out enhanced crisis response service
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has launched an enhanced dedicated service for emergency response charters in the form of Aviation Emergency Services. Chapman said the enhanced charter service was created given the need for robust planning and preparation in the face of increasing global threats. The company will introduce a comprehensive range of solutions, including crisis management, assisting organisations in preparing for unexpected emergency situations, and security and risk … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn rolls out enhanced crisis response service
DHL promotes new head of global air freight
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced changes in its global leadership team with Thomas Mack, current executive vice president for air freight, set to move into a new senior advisor role. Max Sauberschwarz, who currently holds the role of Senior Vice President Global StarBroker, DHL Global Forwarding’s air charter organisation, will assume the role of Head of Global Air Freight on 1 October 2023. Max Sauberschwarz has more than … [Read more...] about DHL promotes new head of global air freight
Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Singapore has laid out plans to better position the city state as an aviation hub and make it ready for the future, as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore unveiled the Air Transport Industry Transformation Map 2025 in early August. Developed by the CAAS in consultation with industry and unions, the Air Transport ITM 2025 comprises four key strategies to position the Singapore air hub for growth. These include building a safe and sustainable air hub, transforming airport operations, … [Read more...] about Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector