Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), has achieved a 16.6% increase in handled tonnage during the first half of 2017. The total of 860,242 tonnes represents growth in exports, imports, transhipments and mail/express. Hactl has now outperformed the Hong Kong market every month since September 2016. At the same time, the number of charter flights handled by Hactl grew from 100 (January-May 2016) to 602 in the same period of 2017. Hactl attributes the results to a … [Read more...] about Hactl achieves a staggering 16.6% growth in first half of 2017
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Innovative Sun protection for refrigerated freight
Now that the expansion of the Lufthansa Cargo Cool Center in Frankfurt has begun and the Road Feeder Service Cool, the first of its kind in the world, has been introduced, Europe’s leading cargo airline is pushing forward with its offensive in the refrigerated freight sector. Every customer’s cargo in the passive refrigeration sector worldwide will now be protected without any added fees by a reflective film produced exclusively for Lufthansa Cargo. “Our aim is to offer top quality … [Read more...] about Innovative Sun protection for refrigerated freight
Sonoco ThermoSafe launches Reusable Shipping Solutions
Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco and a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, has launched a new range of reusable, universal solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics markets. ChillTech® is a pre-qualified range of 2°C to 8°C PCM systems providing exceptional temperature control from 2 days up to 6 days for payloads from 4L to 40L. ChillTech® utilizes Sonoco ThermoSafe’s patented Zero Bench-Time® technology, where systems can be packed-out straight from the freezer, … [Read more...] about Sonoco ThermoSafe launches Reusable Shipping Solutions
LUG adds Emirates to customer portfolio in Frankfurt-Main
LUG aircargo handling GmbH has announced that it has agreed on a service contract with Emirates, headquartered in Dubai (UAE), effective October 2, 2017. Emirates (EK) operates passenger aircraft (A380 and B777) three times a day between Frankfurt-Main and Dubai. In addition, Emirates offers eight all-cargo flights with B777F per week. LUG will handle the belly cargo as well as road feeder services (RFS) and cargo from freighters for Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of … [Read more...] about LUG adds Emirates to customer portfolio in Frankfurt-Main
Swissport Cargo’s Chicago O’hare state-of-the-art warehouse
A grand opening event of a new state-of-the-art facility was held at the North Cargo Area of Chicago O’Hare Airport. The ceremony was attended by airlines, the local forwarding community, O’Hare Airport and city officials, along with Swissport USA’s management team and local employees. With a special focus on safety and efficiency, the 138,000-square foot facility was designed by a team of Swissport Cargo experts to address customer needs and aimed to continue developing Swissport into the best … [Read more...] about Swissport Cargo’s Chicago O’hare state-of-the-art warehouse
WFS increases its ground handling footprint at LAX
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded three new ground handling contracts at Los Angeles International Airport. China Southern selected WFS to provide ramp services at the airport for its 10 flights per week connecting Los Angeles and Guangzhou. Xiamen Airlines has also chosen WFS’ ramp services for its new four times weekly Boeing 787 flights. Passengers onboard the inaugural flight to LAX were welcomed by a Chinese traditional dragon dance ceremony to … [Read more...] about WFS increases its ground handling footprint at LAX