Smiths Detection, a manufacturer of threat detection and security screening technologies based in the US, on Monday announced that its dual-view air cargo scanner has been approved by the TSA. “The HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro has been added onto the ‘Qualified” section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL) under the latest programme requirements to ensure security of cargo aboard aircraft,” the company stated in a press release. The … [Read more...] about Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens
Airports
Changi welcomes SpiceJet’s scheduled cargo service
Changi Airport is set to see more cargo capacity between Singapore and India as SpiceJet has launched two weekly services between the city state and three Indian cities, including Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. A B737F, operated by its cargo arm SpiceXpress, flew in from Chennai on 20 February, and the new scheduled services is expected to add much needed capacity. This is a welcome development for Singapore’s air hub particularly as it has been in talks with the Indian carrier for several … [Read more...] about Changi welcomes SpiceJet’s scheduled cargo service
HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
Despite the unprecedented challenges brought by the pandemic, Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo throughput in the first month of the year grew 14.1 percent year on year to 409,000 tonnes. The Lunar calendar may have a lot to do with the increase, as HKIA explained the year-on-year growth recorded was mainly due to a low base for comparison, given that last year’s Chinese New Year period was in January, when most factories in China were closed. Cargo imports and exports at HKIA jumped … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport
Dubai has launched an alliance to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines particularly to emerging markets that have been hit hard by the pandemic and where transport and logistics will likely be a challenge. The Dubai Vaccine Logistics Alliance supports the WHO’s COVAX initiative and its efforts to equitably distribute two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. The move will combine the expertise and global reach of Emirates SkyCargo with DP World’s worldwide network of ports and … [Read more...] about Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport
HKIA: Cargo stays resilient as passenger volume collapses
Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo operations is slowly getting back to the pre-Covid levels as December saw a 0.2 percent year-on-year drop in cargo handled at 443,000 tonnes. HKIA’s total cargo throughput in 2020 remained relatively stable at 4.5 million tonnes, recording a 7 percent year-on-year drop. Cargo imports and exports continued climbed 18 percent and 8 percent, respectively, as the number of cargo flights during the year went up 18.3 percent. Meanwhile, trans-shipments … [Read more...] about HKIA: Cargo stays resilient as passenger volume collapses
Schiphol airport’s cargo volume slips 8 percent in 2020
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s total cargo volume for 2020 declined by 8 percent to 1.44 million tonnes compared to 2019. Last year’s freight volumes were shipped in three categories of flights, the airport noted. Full freighters accounted for 61 percent of total volume, whilst passenger flights with belly space as well as passenger flights with only freight on board (pax-cargo-only) accounted for 29 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Inbound cargo volumes dropped by 4.7 percent to … [Read more...] about Schiphol airport’s cargo volume slips 8 percent in 2020