Peli BioThermal marked the official opening of a new service center in Japan with a grand opening event held on September 7. The new facility, which is the latest location to be added to the company’s growing network in Asia, is situated near Tokyo’s international Narita Airport. It will also serve as an additional network station for the company’s Crēdo™ on Demand rental program, which offers a flexible rental option for temperature-controlled pallet shippers. Benson Teo, Peli … [Read more...] about Peli BioThermal opens station near Narita airport
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New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
American Airlines earlier this month announced Greg Schwendinger as the next president for its cargo division, directly reporting to Derek Kerr, vice chair, finance chief and president at American Eagle, the airline’s regional branch. The appointment follows predecessor Jessica Tyler’s move in May where she moved to another leadership role within the airline. Schwendinger, who will start his new role on October 3, has spent over 15 years at the airline, holding various leadership roles … [Read more...] about New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
United Airlines emerges stronger on the other side
In its second quarter financial results, leading North American carrier United Airlines recorded the highest second quarter revenue in the company history, delivering a profitable quarter for the first time since COVID-19 began, all this despite record-high fuel prices. In the second quarter, through a combination of cargo-only and passenger flights, United transported around 275 million pounds of freight, including COVID-19 vaccines and other essential supplies, which included nearly 33 … [Read more...] about United Airlines emerges stronger on the other side
Miami Airport plans to support its cargo ambitions
Miami International Airport saw record cargo volumes over the last 2 years, finishing in 12th spot of the world’s busiest cargo airports, according to recent data. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nares, section chief for marketing at Miami-Dade Aviation Department, as he gives a rundown of the airport’s ambitions to grow its cargo business. How did the airport perform in this first half? Miami International Airport (MIA) had a record year for air freight in 2020 … [Read more...] about Miami Airport plans to support its cargo ambitions
A look at Houston’s three-hub airport system
Houston Airports forms one of North America's largest public airport systems and positions the Texas city as the international passenger and cargo gateway to the south central United States and as a primary gateway to Latin America. Luis Avilés, air cargo development manager, gives a rundown of the airport group’s cargo and passenger business. Can you tell us more about the Houston Airport System? Where does IAH stand in relation to the other airports? The Houston Airport System is a … [Read more...] about A look at Houston’s three-hub airport system
A conversation with AfA director Brandon Fried
In April, The Airforwarders Association or AfA launched a committee to help find solutions in alleviating airport congestion in the US. Its 200-strong membership consists of forwarders, trucking companies, airlines and valued service providers and the group has been vocal in addressing the air freight industry’s need to develop solutions in areas like technology and automation, service standards, airport facilities and infrastructure, staffing and hours of operation, and regulatory and paperwork … [Read more...] about A conversation with AfA director Brandon Fried
