All Ground Handler Articles – Page 29
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Handler WFS deploys Descartes Bluetooth ULD readers
Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is deploying Descartes' Core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) readers across its operations to increase shipment visibility.The readers are already live at WFS’ airport locations in Paris, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York and Houston and will be introduced at other international stations in the ...
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NewsWFS invests in 24-hour monitoring of cargo operations to improve security
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with IT provider Transputec to increase the safety and security of its cargo operations across its network.The partnership will see Transputec providing 24-hour monitoring of WFS’ aviation cargo and ground handling operations, which includes 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries across five ...
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Ground handler AGI deploys CHAMP Cargospot Mobile
Ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has become the first company in the US to roll out CHAMP's Cargospot Mobile solution in conjunction with its Cargospot Handling system.Cargospot Mobile enables CHAMP's Cargospot Handling system to be used on mobile devices in settings such as warehouses and handling areas.CHAMP said that ...
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NewsDnata launches digital airfreight handling platform in Dubai
Air services provider dnata has launched a cloud-based airfreight handling platform for its operations in Dubai, which enables freight forwarders to book appointments with the cargo terminal to deliver and pick up consignments.Dnata said that Appointment and Dock Management (ADM), which is powered by Siemens Logistics and its subsidiary Siemens ...
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NewsEnvirotainer and Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
Ahead of the launch of Covid-19 vaccines, pharma container company Envirotainer has broadened its partnership with ULD management and repair firm Unilode.Envirotainer has been working with Unilode since 2013 for the repair, maintenance, handling, transportation and storage of its temperature-controlled active airfreight containers.The update to the companies' partnership is the ...
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NewsCargolux renews with Siginon at JKIA
Cargolux has renewed its ground handling contract with Siginon Aviation at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).The renewal of the handling deal on an open ended basis marks the continuation of a 20-year old business partnership between the two companies.Siginon Aviation is based in Kenya with two cargo centers in ...
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NewsNew air cargo cover takes aim at cool dollies
A new cargo cover is being launched that aims to take on the thermal covers and cool dollies used to transport cargo around the airport.La Couverture is a re-usable "hybrid solution" that use phase-change materials and claims to offer the benefits of both a temperature-controlled dolly and a thermal cover.Its ...
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NewsSwissport demonstrates vaccine readiness at Brussels facility
Ahead of widespread distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine, Swissport has demonstrated its readiness to handle "highly temperature-sensitive air cargo" at its Brussels Pharma Center.Swissport carried out the demonstration, which was observed by experts and trade reporters, in collaboration with Brussels Airport, Air Cargo Belgium and specialist handler Hazgo.The demonstration involved ...
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Handler NAS to expand operations in Africa
National Aviation Services (NAS) will expand its cargo handling operations in Africa after gaining a license for services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).The ground handling license — Certificat d’Operateur d’Assistance en Escale (COEA) — was awarded by the Civil Aviation Authority of the DRC.Under the terms of ...
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Cathay Pacific Cargo signs up to Swissport in Frankfurt
Cathay Pacific Cargo has signed up to use Swissport as its cargo handler in Frankfurt, shortly after the company opened a new facility at the German airport.The airline signed a five-year contract with Swissport, with the first shipment processed on Monday."The new 5-year collaboration represents a significant increase of handling ...
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NewsDnata Australia uses prototype AI model for predictive business analytics
Dnata Australia has teamed up with Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) and IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) to explore how models can be used to deliver predictive business analytics.Through the project, HLT and ITU will run prototype machine learning models on dnata Australia’s new Hermes Digital Ecosystem, in order to help ...
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NewsFCS Frankfurt Cargo Services conforms to GDP standards
FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services has been certified to European Union Good Distribution Practice standards.The handler said the certification marks another important step in the company’s expansion of pharmaceutical logistics activities and ramping up preparations to handle sensitive coronavirus vaccine consignments.It added that GDP certification involves checking the quality of the ...
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WFS certified to GDP standards at Paris facility
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) dedicated Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been awarded Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification.At the start of 2020, the 2,400 sq m centre, part of a multi-million Euro investment by WFS in global pharmaceutical handling facilities, also achieved IATA CEIV Pharma certification.The GDP ...
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NewsSwissport expands cargo capacity in Frankfurt
Swissport Cargo Services Germany has started operations at its brand new 17,000 sq m facility at Frankfurt Airport.With the new building, Swissport increases its handling capacity by about 50% compared to the former facility at Frankfurt´s Cargo City South logistics district.The facility includes a pharma centre covering 1,560 sq m, ...
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Swissport set to operate at new Berlin airport
Swissport International is set to start operations at the German capital's new Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Airport.After having moved its services and operations from Berlin Tegel (TXL) and Berlin Schönefeld (SXF), Swissport will provide ground handling, ramp handling and passenger services at BER's terminals 1 and 5, starting from tomorrow.Meanwhile, the ...
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NewsEveryone's a winner at the Air Cargo News Awards
American Airlines Cargo last night scooped the prestigious Cargo Airline of the Year Award 2020 at a unique 36th Air Cargo News Awards — the first ever digital ceremony.The awards usually take place every year in London, but the coronavirus outbreak limited the gathering of people; instead, an online awards ...
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Fraport to develop a cargo handling data exchange
Frankfurt Airport management company Fraport is developing FRA-OS, a digital data exchange platform for cargo handling at Germany and Europe’s number one airfreight hub.The project is in cooperation with the Freight Unit of the German Customs Office, the Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association of Hesse/Rhineland-Palatinate (SLV), the Association of Air ...
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NewsLOT and Group Concorde transport 53.5 tonnes of cargo on Dreamliner preighter
LOT Polish Airlines and its India GSSA, Group Concorde, have transported 53.5 tonnes of cargo on a single cargo-only Dreamliner Boeing 787-9 flight from Delhi to Warsaw.Cargo on the flight, which took place on October 18, was carried in the bellyhold, on the seats and in the overhead lockers — ...
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Dnata enters Indonesian market with new partnership
Ground handler dnata has expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and entered the Indonesian market through a partnership with PT UNEX Rajawali Indonesia (UNEX).The handler is based at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and offers ground handling and cargo warehousing services.The partnership will see dnata and UNEX make joint investments ...
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NewsMoscow's ZIA Cargo achieves RA-3 certification
Zhukovsky International Airport cargo handler ZIA Cargo JSC has completed the RA-3 certification process making it easier for airlines to transport cargo to the European Union (EU).All cargo intended for or traveling through the EU must be transported along a verified and approved supply chain, which is achieved by obtaining ...