Press release Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in London following the much broader commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. Under the terms of the MoU, the airlines will work closely on a number of aspects, which include expanding cargo interline options and blocked space agreements, pending regulatory approvals. This will build on existing cargo interline arrangements … [Read more...] about Emirates and United Cargo ink landmark deal
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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
United Cargo prepares task force and airport network for pharma distribution
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, United Cargo has supported customers within the healthcare industry for over a decade. With its three dedicated solutions TempControl, LifeGuard and QuickPak, the company protects the integrity of vital shipments, such as precision medicine, pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical equipment and vaccines. These tools facilitate temperature monitoring, thermodynamic management, and priority boarding and handling. For customers, this ensures that their … [Read more...] about United Cargo prepares task force and airport network for pharma distribution
United enhances TempControl product with acceptance of Envirotainer RAP e2
United Cargo today announced it will further enhance its leading TempControl service by accepting the Envirotainer RAP e2 temperature-controlled container. With this approval, United can now transport the entire suite of Envirotainer’s active units on the airline’s growing network of 59 TempControl-certified handling locations. The Envirotainer RAP e2 is a LD9-sized unit with a newly-designed shell delivering superior insulation performance. Like the smaller RKN e1, also accepted by United, … [Read more...] about United enhances TempControl product with acceptance of Envirotainer RAP e2
United Cargo inaugurates Newark TempControl Center
United Cargo recently celebrated the grand openingof its new TempControl Center at its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). TempControl is United Cargo’s service for commodities requiring temperature-controlled transport. The new facility includes the features and innovations most requested by United’s TempControl customers, including +15C to +25C controlled room temperature, the capacity to simultaneously house 48 RKN units, electrical connectivity for all units and a number of … [Read more...] about United Cargo inaugurates Newark TempControl Center
United, Lufthansa cargo to cooperate between US–Europe
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation on the passenger side to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. Lufthansa said the parties are discussing a wide variety of possible elements of the planned cooperation to create a seamless network for the shipping industry, including, among others, an alignment of information technology services and warehouse facilities. "The planned cooperation of United Cargo … [Read more...] about United, Lufthansa cargo to cooperate between US–Europe
