United Cargo will add three new tracking and monitoring devices on its entire mainline jet fleet of more than 700 aircraft, increasing the number of cargo tracking and monitoring devices accepted by the carrier to 13. The new models accepted by United Cargo are the OnAsset SENTRY 500 FlightSafe, the Sendum Wireless PT300 and the Sendum Wireless PT300D. Tracking and monitoring devices currently accepted by United Cargo also include the 7PSolutions GL200-Tracker, CartaSense U-Sensor/CCM, Cubic … [Read more...] about United adds three tracking and monitoring devices
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Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have confirmed 6 January 2015 as the launch date for their alliance, with codeshare flights going on sale on both airlines’ services between Singapore and New Zealand today, 25 September. Under the alliance Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand’s goal is to increase their existing capacity between New Zealand and Singapore by up to 30 per cent year-round over time, while delivering enhanced benefits to their customers. Customers will enjoy … [Read more...] about Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
Bangkok Airways IPO targets late October
Bangkok Airways has filed a submission to the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of just under 25 per cent of the company. Subscription is expected to open for individual investors around mid-October, while the shares are expected to commence trading in the Stock Exchange of Thailand by the end of October. The Company is confident of its growth potential and believes future business expansion will put it in a prime position to capitalise on the … [Read more...] about Bangkok Airways IPO targets late October
Emirates SkyCargo launches new LD3
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched an internally developed and cost effective LD3 container that keeps temperature sensitive cargo cool when transported on the ground and in the air. Called the “White Container”, it’s the latest addition to Emirates SkyCargo’s Cool Chain portfolio, and has been designed specifically as an intermediate temperature control solution which is ideal for generic healthcare products and food perishables. … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches new LD3
CEVA opens new office in Hanoi
CEVA Logistics opened a branch office in Hanoi, located at Cau Giay District. The new branch office will handle a full range of supply chain and logistics services, including airfreight and ocean freight, contract logistics, warehousing and distribution, local transportation and other domestic value added services. CEVA’s established presence in Ho Chi Minh and now in Hanoi underscores the company’s commitment to grow and expand in Vietnam to better serve its customers. Nelson … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new office in Hanoi
Dubai cargo volumes rebounded in Aug
Cargo volume at the Dubai International Airport bounced back by 4.3 per cent, reaching 192,902 tonnes in August compared to 184,877 tonnes during the same month in 2013. Year-to-date cargo reached 1,560,869 tonnes during the first eight months of the year, down 2.2 per from 1,596,772 tonnes recorded during the same period in 2013. Passenger traffic at the Dubai International Airport also rebounded from a three-month slump resulting from a major runway upgrade project to register a … [Read more...] about Dubai cargo volumes rebounded in Aug