There is always room for improvement of air traffic’s ecological footprint, according to Jettainer. The company calls for ongoing innovation in hardware and software as well as handling processes. Jettainer has been developing lighter Unit Load Devices (ULDs) for years in close cooperation with customers and all major manufacturers – as well as innovative software based on artificial intelligence. “In the future we want to make ULD management even more efficient and … [Read more...] about Jettainer’s eco-friendly innovations in air freight
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
NAS adds additional freighter services into Nairobi
Network Airline Services (NAS) has signed a two-year extension to its contract for Africa Flight Services Kenya (AFS Kenya) to provide cargo handling for its four flights a week into Nairobi. AFS Kenya will handle some 11,500 tonnes of cargo a year for NAS’ MD-11 and Boeing 747 freighter operations, which arrive in Nairobi from Liege, Belgium, carrying general cargo and then continue onto Doncaster Sheffield Airport in the United Kingdom with shipments of fresh … [Read more...] about NAS adds additional freighter services into Nairobi
DHL’s €335 million Central Asia Hub expansion
DHL Express announced a €335 million expansion plan for its Central Asia Hub (CAH), in partnership with the Airport Authority Hong Kong. This expansion brings DHL's commitment to this strategic hub to over €520 million, making it the largest infrastructural investment by DHL Express in Asia Pacific to date. The expansion is timely as the CAH has recorded an average 12% year-on-year growth in its shipping volume in the past decade. As one of three global hubs for DHL, … [Read more...] about DHL’s €335 million Central Asia Hub expansion
Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
In March 2017, it was announced that Hong Kong Airlines and its cargo subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier will be moving their cargo operations to Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT). The move was finally completed on 8th November 2017 and the cargo for both airlines are now handled by AAT. Hong Kong Airlines was established in 2006 and is based in Hong Kong. Its network has expanded rapidly over the years to more than 40 destinations in the Asia Pacific region. In 2017, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
Asia Airfreight Terminal announces partnerships with Cambodia carriers
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) announced that it has been appointed by Cambodia Angkor Air as its cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong, where the former will handle the latter's newly-launched services to Cambodia. AAT has also been appointed as cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong International Airport by JC (Cambodia) International Airlines, where the latter has commence direct services from Hong Kong to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Beginning 29 October 2017, Cambodia Angkor Air will … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal announces partnerships with Cambodia carriers
WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling for its new twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter services to Pittsburgh International Airport. The launch of the new route, which took place earlier this month, makes Qatar Airways the first international airline to commence a scheduled freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It becomes the airline’s fifth freighter destination in the Americas to be launched in 2017. With the … [Read more...] about WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo