DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, provider of climate-controlled solutions for air shipment of temperature-sensitive cargo, has expanded its customer base by signing an agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo. This enables customers to directly lease the newest technology of Active Containers, RKN and RAP Opticooler, from Qatar Airways Cargo all around the globe. Qatar Airways’ Chief Officer Cargo, Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann said, “We understand the intricacies of a seamless cool … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo and DoKaSch ink master agreement
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dnata goes green with new recycling programme
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has ramped up its recycling programme for its fleet of 12,000 units of GSE (Ground Services Equipment) in both of its Dubai hubs (DXB and DWC). Since the launch of the recycling programme this year, over 80 units of GSE have been renewed at the GSE maintenance base, reducing waste generated from GSE by 110 tonnes while passing all safety and quality checks. The projection for 2017 is an estimated 140 pieces of GSE being … [Read more...] about dnata goes green with new recycling programme
1GSA adds Russian based TEK Poseidon as member
1GSA – the network for independent cargo GSSAs – has appointed Moscow-based TEK Poseidon as its member for Russia. 1GSA now has members in 12 countries, and pending applications for several more. TEK Poseidon was founded in 2002 by partners with extensive previous experience in freight and logistics; it has since developed into a substantial group of businesses spanning diverse activities such as forwarding, road transport, express, warehousing, liner agency, and ocean … [Read more...] about 1GSA adds Russian based TEK Poseidon as member
Flying horses spotted at Budapest airport
Fourteen racehorses bred in Hungary were flown to China on board a Cargolux Boeing 747. The Friesian and Shagya Arabian horses, trained specifically for combined driving, took off from Budapest Airport in special freight containers, accompanied by a team of carers and vets, on their way to a new owner, via Luxembourg. More than a dozen Hungarian racehorses were waiting to board in a ground handler’s warehouse at Budapest Airport, in special freight containers, prepared with … [Read more...] about Flying horses spotted at Budapest airport
SkyCargo in collaboration with DuPont launches White Cover Xtreme
Emirates SkyCargo, is rolling out a new white cover solution developed in collaboration with DuPont, as part of its efforts to offer customers with a wide range of innovative cool chain temperature solutions. Featuring DuPont’s Tyvek Xtreme W50 material, the new White Cover Xtreme will offer enhanced protection for temperature sensitive cargo in hot, cold and wet weather conditions. The Tyvek Xtreme W50 builds on DuPont’s patented Tyvek high density polyethylene material used in … [Read more...] about SkyCargo in collaboration with DuPont launches White Cover Xtreme
Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Alliance Ground International
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Alliance Ground International (AGI) as its cargo handler in San Francisco to support its growing operations at the U.S West Coast airport. The airline operates twice-daily services connecting London Heathrow and San Francisco and added another three direct flights a week from Manchester at the end of March, the only direct service between the two cities. Virgin Atlantic has seen high cargo volumes on nearly all of its routes from the UK to the U.S … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Alliance Ground International