To better facilitate the shipment of temperature-sensitive goods and pharmaceutical products, Cathay Pacific Cargo has signed a master agreement DoKaSch Temperature Solutions for renting the latest-technology active containers, the RKN and RAP Opticooler. The service will be rolled out across the airline's network in the first quarter of 2015. "Cathay Pacific Cargo is pleased to be the first Asian carrier offering our customers an alternative solution for their temperature-sensitive air … [Read more...] about Cathay signs up DoKaSch pharma containers
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Cathay, Dragonair cargo volume up 12% in Nov
Cathay Pacific and sister airline Dragonair combined carried 165,102 tonnes of cargo and mail in November, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month last year. The cargo and mail load factor rose by 4.7 percentage points to 68.4 per cent. Capacity, measured in available cargo/mail tonne kilometres, was up 5.3 per cent while cargo and mail revenue tonne kilometres (RTKs) flown surged by 13.1 per cent. For the year to the end of November, tonnage rose by 11.9 per cent while … [Read more...] about Cathay, Dragonair cargo volume up 12% in Nov
General Cargo joins The WACO System in Panama
Global independent freight network The WACO System has appointed General Cargo S.A as its new member in Panama. Based in the Colon Free Zone, with additional offices in Panama City, General Cargo has over 20 years experience in consolidation, transfer, storage, distribution and cargo handling. “We are pleased to have such a strong player to represent us in Panama,” said Richard Charles, executive director, The WACO System. “We are continuing to expand our global … [Read more...] about General Cargo joins The WACO System in Panama
Bahrain to host major cargo exhibition in 2015
Bahrain is set to host a major aviation forum and exhibition in April 2015. The Bahrain International Airport Development Forum 2015 (BIADF) is being organised by Arabian Reach in association with Bahrain Airport Company on 1 to 2 April 2015. The BIADF will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Middle East Cargo and Logistics Expo and Conference at the Gulf Convention Centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BIADF will focus on airport and logistic developments across the region, with key … [Read more...] about Bahrain to host major cargo exhibition in 2015
Qatar launches service to Asmara
Qatar Airways has continued its expansion into Africa with the launch of services to its twelfth new destination this year, the Eritrean capital Asmara. Qatar Airways celebrated the new destination launch with a VIP reception held at the Asmara Palace Hotel. The reception which was attended by more than 200 guests including ministers, ambassadors and the corporate and travel trade industry was hosted by Qatar Airways chief commercial officer Marwan Koleilat, who extended a warm welcome … [Read more...] about Qatar launches service to Asmara
Strike shuts down Brussels airport
A 24-hour national strike in Belgium today (15 December in Belgium) is expected to shut down movement of ocean, rail, road and air freight throughout the country. Brussels airport has cancelled 600 incoming and outgoing flights as air traffic controllers join the protests. The strike is the climax of a month-long series of walkouts to protest austerity measures by the new conservative government to cut public debt, which includes scrapping an agreed cost of living rise next … [Read more...] about Strike shuts down Brussels airport